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Welcome to Dragon Quest IX! You'll start your journey as a novice angel in Angel Falls, tasked with gathering ' সন্তুষ্টি ' (comforts) to help mortals ascend to heaven. The core gameplay loop involves exploring a vibrant world, battling monsters in turn-based combat, completing quests for various townsfolk, and customizing your party with a deep job and skill system. It's a classic RPG experience with a unique twist on character progression and a massive amount of content.

This guide is here to help you navigate the vast world and master its systems. We'll cover everything from finding those elusive collectibles and tackling challenging boss fights to understanding the intricate skill point allocation for each job. Whether you're aiming to complete all the quests, unlock every job, or simply want to optimize your party's growth, you'll find the information you need to make your journey from Angel Falls to the farthest reaches of the world as smooth as possible.

II.................................GAME BASICS...........................DQIX2

This section covers the fundamental game mechanics of Dragon Quest IX. Understanding these basics will help you navigate the world, engage in combat, and manage your party effectively.

What's Covered:

Combat system and turn-based battles
Exploration and movement
Character customization and skill trees
Party management and formation
Item usage and inventory
Quests and mission structure

V...............................THE WALKTHROUGH..........................DQIX5

This guide lists all the treasures found in Dragon Quest IX. Each entry includes the item's number, name, base value, description, category, and the game it appears in.

Amber Horn — 10,000,000, A strange stone in the shape of a horn.
Amethyst Fang — 30,000,000, A strange stone in the shape of a fang.
Emerald Wing — 17,770,000, A strange stone in the shape of a wing.
Citrine Talon — 10,000,000, A strange stone in the shape of a talon.
Lapis Tail — 10,000,000, A strange stone in the shape of a tail.
Sapphire Eye — 30,000,000, A strange stone in the shape of an eye.
Ruby Heart — 50,000,000, A strange stone with a core that glimmers gently.
Erdrick's Sword — 96,100,000, The sword used by a legendary hero.
Erdrick's Shield — 46,100,000, A shield believed to have been used by a legendary hero.
Erdrick's Armour — 76,100,000, Armour believed to have been worn by a legendary hero.
Mark of Erdrick — 36,100,000, An item which serves to prove that its possessor is part of a heroic dynasty.
Zenithian Sword — 81,090,000, A sacred sword, said to have been wielded by the saviour of the world.
Zenithian Shield — 41,090,000, A sacred shield, said to have been wielded by the saviour of the world.
Zenithian Armour — 61,090,000, A sacred suit of armour, said to have been worn by the saviour of the world.
Zenithian Helm — 51,090,000, A holy helm, said to have been worn by the saviour of the world.
Flail of destruction — 26,500,000, A frighteningly destructive flail fitted with fearsome spikes.
Gringham whip — 22,000,000, Three whips bundled into one, allowing the wielder to wreak havoc with a flick of the wrist.
Metal king sword — 18,700,000, A sublime sword that advances one's attacking ability to the loftiest of levels.
Metal king shield — 17,000,000, A sublime shield that promotes one's powers of protection to the loftiest of levels.
Metal king armour — 24,800,000, A sublime suit of armour that promotes one's powers of protection to the loftiest of levels.
Metal king helm — 19,000,000, A hardy helmet that promotes one's powers of protection to the loftiest of levels.
Falcon blade — 9,480,000, A refined, rapier-like sword, whose design recalls a falcon in flight.
Thunderbolt blade — 12,500,000, A legendary sword that can unleash brilliant bolts of lightning.
Miracle sword — 11,400,000, A wondrous weapon that cures one's wounds while dealing damage to an adversary.
Orochi's sword — 5,200,000, A magical blade that burns bright blue when used to attack an enemy.

OBSERVATORY..............................................................WALK2

Walkthrough

1
In the southwest corner of the first floor, a Celestrian can heal you.
2
Run to the opposite corner and open the nearby door.
3
Examine the jars to find a [MEDICINAL HERB].
4
Open the chest for a [CHIMAERA WING].
5
Take the central stairway to the second floor (L2).
6
Proceed north to meet Apus Major.
7
You must offer the Benevolessence item to the great tree of Yggdrasil.
8
Find some gold coins in the east part of the second floor.
9
Enter the big door in the northwest corner for a scene with your teacher, Aquila.
10
From the second floor, take the south exit to a larger area.
11
Run all the way left, and then up to find a chest with [50 GOLD COINS].
12
In the opposite corner of this area, find a chest with [WAKEROBIN] on the upper level.
13
Near the chest with coins, find another chest containing [HOLY WATER].
14
When finished treasure hunting, talk to the Celestrian guarding the stairway to the top floor.
15
Climb the stairs all the way to the top and offer the Benevolessence up to Yggdrasil.
16
After setting the tree aglow, talk to Aquila and return to Apus Major.
17
Speak with Apus Major, who will say you can now travel to the world below using the portal on the first floor.
18
Under the central stairway leading to L2, find a chest with a [SEED OF LIFE].
19
Save your game.
20
Talk to the woman near the portal and choose to descend to the Protectorate.

Tips

The minimap (a small map displayed on your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display) can help you orient yourself within the Observatory.
Keep an eye on your radar (a device that shows nearby items and enemies) for treasure chests.
The item checklist in the top-left corner of the screen helps track your progress.

ANGEL FALLS..............................................................WALK3

Walkthrough

1
You gain the ability to fly temporarily.
2
In the east part of the village, find the shop (building with a wing emblem). Check the wardrobe for coins and a [MEDICINAL HERB].
3
Fly over the river to the area with a church and an inn.
4
Enter the southwest house and collect all the Horse Manure. This is where you get your first Benevolessence.
5
Go to the well in the east part of the village. A blue chest inside contains random items and respawns periodically.
6
Talk to the child on this side of the village, then press A on Ivor.
7
Talk to the dog near the child; it will lead you to the [KEEPSAKE RING].
8
Speak with the old lady in the church and return the ring to receive another Benevolessence.
9
After exiting the church, it will be nighttime. Go east for a scene with Aquila.
10
Continue east and talk to the ghost. Tell him he's already dead to receive the third Benevolessence.
11
You will be returned to the Observatory. Go to the tree of Yggdrasil and offer the collected Benevolessences.
12
After the introductory scene, you'll find yourself back in Angel Falls without your wings and halo. Save at the church.
13
Check the shop, as items are now available for purchase.
14
Re-enter the well; the chest inside contains a [MEDICINAL HERB].
15
Go to the Mayor's house for a scene. The wardrobe on the second floor contains a [MOONWORT BULB].
16
Return to Erinn's house (northeast) for dinner.
17
Speak with Ivor the next morning; he will join your party.
18
Talk to Hugo at the village entrance to leave.
19
On the world map, fight battles and try to reach at least level 5.
20
Follow the road from Angel Falls to reach the Mountain Pass.

Shop Info:

ITEM NAME	PRICE	EFFECT
Medicinal Herb	8 G	Restores HP
Antidotal Herb	10 G	Cures Poison
Chimaera Wing	25 G	Teleportation
Copper Sword	150 G	Attack +7
Soldier's Sword	240 G	Attack +13
Leather Whip	95 G	Attack +4
Feather Fan	110 G	Attack +9
Pot Lid	40 G	Defense +1
Leather Shield	90 G	Defense +3
Bandana	45 G	Defense +1, Magic. Mending +2
Plain Clothes	30 G	Defense +2
Wayfarer's Clothes	70 G	Defense +4
Leather Armor	180 G	Defense +6
Cotton Gloves	50 G	Deftness +5
Boxer Shorts	30 G	Defense +2
Cotton Trousers	80 G	Defense +2
Sandals	18 G	Evasion Chance 0.5%
Leather Shoes	40 G	Evasion Chance 1%