Navigate the challenging post-game area of Dragon Quest III, the ??? (Heavens). Discover treasure locations, enemy encounters, and strategies for this endgame dungeon.
Walkthrough
- 1Make your way to the Castle of the Dragon Queen and go to the back of the first floor. Enter the light beaming through the glass to be transported to the dungeon.
- 2You will arrive on an island in the sky. Search the east side for Sparkly Spot #323 containing a Seed of Luck and an Angel Bell.
- 3Slightly northwest of the first spot, find another Secret Spot within a rock formation. This spot contains the friendly monster Metal Slime (Alloy). A Fading Jenny is required to capture him.
- 4Enter the cave at the center of the island. Head north, ignoring the west path (leads to a Mimic).
- 5Go east to a large intersection. Take the north path, then west to find a chest with a Seed of Strength.
- 6Continue east then north, ignoring the branching east path. Take the west path into the next room and proceed west to find a chest with a Staff of Strife.
- 7Backtrack to the previous intersection and take the northern path. Follow it north and east to the next intersection, then continue east to find stairs to the next area.
- 8This area is a repeat of the Maw of the Necrogond's final floor, starting from the exit. Go south to the bottom, then west into the next room.
- 9Go north into the next room and east at the intersection. Head south to find a chest with a Blizzard Blade.
- 10Return to the prior intersection and go west to reach a river. Follow the river north, ignoring the first east path, and take the second.
- 11At the next intersection, go north to find a chest with an Empress's Whip. Return west to the river.
- 12Go north a bit to find a bridge crossing west. Follow the path south and west past an intersection to reach another river.
- 13Go south then east to find a chest with a Sage's Elixir.
- 14Cross the bridge west, then go south to a bridge crossing east. Cross this bridge and go east to find a chest with 4,530 gold.
- 15Return to the bridge and go southwest to reach the next floor.
- 16This area is a repeat of Orochi's Lair. Follow the path north and then west past the first intersection.
- 17Go west at the second intersection to find a chest with Anti-Freeze Earrings.
- 18Return to the four-way intersection and go east to find the friendly monster Green Dragon (Scales).
- 19Continue south to the end of the path to find a chest with Earthenwear.
- 20Backtrack to the four-way intersection and go south. Take the west path to the bottom and go east to an intersection.
- 21Continue east to find a chest with a Seed of Defence.
- 22Backtrack to the prior intersection, go north, then east to find a chest with a Mountaincleaver.
- 23Return to the large room and take the stairs down to the next area.
- 24This area is a repeat of the Pyramid. Take the east path and follow it north to find stairs leading down.
Tips
- This area is an excellent spot for level grinding, as you can encounter groups of up to three King Hydras.
- Many enemies here are as tough as past bosses.
- Several floors are repeats of prior dungeons.
Treasures:
- Seed of Luck
- Angel Bell
- Metal Slime (Alloy) - Friendly Monster
- Seed of Strength
- Staff of Strife
- Blizzard Blade
- Empress's Whip
- Sage's Elixir
- 4,530 Gold
- Anti-Freeze Earrings
- Green Dragon (Scales) - Friendly Monster
- Earthenwear
- Seed of Defence
- Mountaincleaver
- Dieamend (Note: Not explicitly found in walkthrough steps, but listed in treasures)
- Mini Medal #103
- Shield of Shame (Note: Not explicitly found in walkthrough steps, but listed in treasures)
- Mini Medal #104
- She-Slime (Note: Not explicitly found in walkthrough steps, but listed in treasures)
- The Champion's Code (Book)
- Mini Medal #105
Enemy Encounters:
- Soaring Scourger (Demon): HP 93, MP 21, ATK 100, DEF 57, AGI 55, EXP 2,409, Gold 44. Drops: Scourge Whip. Abilities: Attack. Spells: Thwack.
- Dragon Zombie (Dragon): HP 350, MP 0, ATK 170, DEF 45, AGI 43, EXP 3,136, Gold 21. Drops: Demon Spear. Abilities: Attack, Ice, Chilly Breath. Spells: None.
- Franticore (Beast): HP 450, MP 100, ATK 250, DEF 130, AGI 105, EXP 2,766, Gold 48. Drops: Shield of Shame. Abilities: Attack. Spells: Kaswoosh, Kafrizzle, Bounce.
- Metal Chimaera (Bird): HP 150, MP 0, ATK 170, DEF 350, AGI 120, EXP 7,602, Gold 26. Drops: Elevating Shoes. Abilities: Attack, C-C-Cold Breath. Spells: None.
- Abracadabrer (Humanoid): HP 350, MP 255, ATK 180, DEF 170, AGI 150, EXP 3,405, Gold 67. Drops: Prayer Ring. Abilities: Attack. Spells: Fullheal, Kazing, Oomph, Fizzle, Kasap, Kaboom.
- King Crab (Aquatic): HP 180, MP 255, ATK 230, DEF 250, AGI 115, EXP 3,245, Gold 54. Drops: Sizeable Scissors. Abilities: Attack. Spells: Snooze, Buff, Kabuff.
- Terror Troll (Demon): HP 700, MP 8, ATK 330, DEF 80, AGI 50, EXP 4,819, Gold 85. Drops: The Eureka Moment. Abilities: Attack, Desperate Attack. Spells: Oomph.
- Grievous Bodily Arm (Undead): HP 300, MP 0, ATK 220, DEF 350, AGI 90, EXP 3,938, Gold 70. Drops: Double-Edged Sword. Abilities: Attack (Possibly Twice), Paralysis. Spells: None.
- Baramonster (Unknown): HP 900, MP 255, ATK 260, DEF 140, AGI 110, EXP 5,939, Gold 242. Drops: Seed of Magic. Abilities: Attack, C-C-Cold Breath. Spells: Kafrizzle, Kaboom.
- King Hydra (Dragon): HP 1,600, MP 12, ATK 280, DEF 150, AGI 50, EXP 97,600, Gold 0. Drops: Dragon Mail. Abilities: Attack (Possibly Thrice), Regens HP, Blazing Breath, Inferno, Sweet Breath, War Cry, Fog of War. Spells: None.
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