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Malign Shrine
Dragon Quest VII

Malign Shrine

Master the Malign Shrine boss fight in Dragon Quest VII! Learn Orgodemir's forms, attacks, and the best strategies to conserve MP and deal massive damage.

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Master the Malign Shrine boss fight in Dragon Quest VII! Learn Orgodemir's forms, attacks, and the best strategies to conserve MP and deal massive damage.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll face Orgodemir, the Demon King, who has two forms. Your status (HP, MP, buffs) carries over between them, so try to save some MP for the second phase. Orgodemir is a tough boss, so don't let your guard down.
  2. 2
    Both forms can use Disruptive Wave, which removes all positive stat buffs from your party. Be prepared to reapply them.
  3. 3
    Keep Kabuff (defense buff), Insulatle (elemental resistance buff), and Magic Barrier (magic resistance buff) active at all times, as Orgodemir's attacks hit hard.
  4. 4
    His attacks include: Kafrizzle (90-100 damage to one target), an eruption attack (around 70 damage to the party), Wind Sickles (around 100 damage to one target), a lightning attack (30-40 damage to the party), a sleep-inducing gleam attack, a physical attack (40-50 damage), and a two-ball attack (80-90 damage each to one or two characters).
  5. 5
    If Orgodemir uses the sleep attack frequently, having the Tingle skill can be a lifesaver.
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    A strong strategy is to use Oomph on your best physical attacker, then have them use Knuckle Sandwich. With high Strength, this can deal over 400 damage per hit.
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    If you obtained the Sage's Stone from King Maximo using Mini Medals, it's a great item for passive healing. You might still need Multiheal for emergencies.
  8. 8
    After depleting his health, Orgodemir's second form appears without interruption. His stats carry over from the first form.
  9. 9
    The second form retains Disruptive Wave and has new attacks: a fire breath attack (upper 60s to the party), an ice attack (40-50 damage to the party), and Thin Air (60+ damage to the party).
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    His most dangerous attack in this form is a spike aimed at one character, dealing 160+ damage.
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    The same strategy of buffing and using Oomph with Knuckle Sandwich is effective against the second form.
Tips
  • Conserve MP for the second form if possible, but don't neglect buffs and healing in the first.
  • The Sage's Stone is excellent for consistent healing, freeing up MP for offensive spells or buffs.
  • If you're struggling with Orgodemir's powerful single-target attacks, ensure your defense buffs are always up.
  • The Tingle skill can prevent a party wipe if Orgodemir spams his sleep attack.
  • Defeating Orgodemir is the final step in the Divine Shrine scenario.

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