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Part 12
Dragon Quest IV

Part 12

Find all items and defeat Psaro's Pawn in Dragon Quest IV's Island Tower. Learn boss strategies and item locations.

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Find all items and defeat Psaro's Pawn in Dragon Quest IV's Island Tower. Learn boss strategies and item locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering Island Tower, a soldier drags a child down the stairs. Follow them down.
  2. 2
    Head to the northwestern part of the first floor to find a chest containing a [CHIMAERA WING].
  3. 3
    Go to the southeastern end of the room and descend the stairs.
  4. 4
    In the next area, go north to find stairs leading up to a small room with a [SEED OF STRENGTH].
  5. 5
    Return downstairs. Rotate the camera to reveal a hidden door to the west, just below the stairs you came down.
  6. 6
    Enter the west door to find a chest with [640 COINS].
  7. 7
    Go back to the previous room and enter the gates to the south.
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    In this room, open a chest containing a [SCALE SHIELD] and head down the staircase.
  9. 9
    After descending, go northwest to find a chest with the [CAUTERY SWORD]. Equip it immediately.
  10. 10
    East of the Cautery Sword chest, find another chest with a [SEED OF RESILIENCE].
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    Return to the room where you entered the lower level. Take the stairs leading downwards to find a healing shrine.
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    Go back upstairs. Make your way to the southeastern end of the room to find a wounded soldier.
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    Descend the stairs next to the soldier to enter the next room.
  14. 14
    Talk to the creature in the northern part of this room to initiate the boss fight.

Boss Showdown: Psaro's Pawn & Winky

  • Party: Ragnar, Healie
  • Recommended Level: 8
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Strategy: With the Cautery Sword equipped and Healie in the party, this fight is straightforward. Healie will automatically heal Ragnar and himself when health is low. If Healie falls, use Medicinal Herbs to keep Ragnar alive. Focus attacks on Winky first, as he is easily defeated. Psaro's Pawn typically deals 10-15 damage per attack, which Healie can easily manage.
  • Drops: [100 Coins]
Tips
  • Use Healie's healing ability whenever Ragnar's health gets low.
  • The Cautery Sword is the strongest weapon available at this point in Dragon Quest IV.
  • The healing shrine functions like sleeping at an inn, fully restoring health and magic.
  • Consider transferring Ragnar's money and equipment to the hero for later use.

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