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Nottagen Cavern
Dragon Quest VII

Nottagen Cavern

Guide to Nottagen Cavern in Dragon Quest VII. Learn how to defeat the Malign Vine and Wiggles, and understand the consequences of your choices on Nottagen's future.

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Guide to Nottagen Cavern in Dragon Quest VII. Learn how to defeat the Malign Vine and Wiggles, and understand the consequences of your choices on Nottagen's future.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Defeat the Malign Vine and its roots. It uses ailments like venom, Fizzle, and blindness. It drops a Green Fragment.
  2. 2
    Use Evac to return to present-day Nottagen. Save your game.
  3. 3
    Return to past Nottagen. Villagers mention Buddy's pet, Wiggles, is growing rapidly.
  4. 4
    Enter Buddy's house. He shows you Wiggles.
  5. 5
    As you try to leave, a scene plays. Decide whether to help Buddy or not. This choice affects Nottagen's future.
  6. 6
    If you chose to help Buddy (Saying Yes):
    • Go to Buddy's house and talk to Wiggles to initiate a fight.
  7. 7
    Wiggles uses sticky thread (miss a turn) and Sweet Breath (sleep). Use Buff and Tingle.
  8. 8
    After defeating Wiggles, a scene occurs.
  9. 9
    Head outside to fight attacking worm creatures (Worms of Woe). They can poison.
  10. 10
    Save villagers from other Worms of Woe.
  11. 11
    Return to Buddy's house for one more.
  12. 12
    Leave Buddy's house for a scene. You'll return to present-day Nottagen, finding it in ruins with only a bard.
  13. 13
    If you chose not to help Buddy (Saying No):
    • Villagers plan to get rid of Wiggles.
  14. 14
    Head to Buddy and agree to help him.
  15. 15
    Follow Buddy to the Hill Near Nottagen for a scene.
  16. 16
    Return to Nottagen. Worm creatures (Worms of Woe) attack villagers. They can poison.
  17. 17
    Defeat the four open-area Worms of Woe, then find one more with Buddy.
  18. 18
    Talk to Buddy and leave his house for a scene. Nottagen fares well.
  19. 19
    The weapon shop is now open.
  20. 20
    Return to present-day Nottagen.
Tips
  • The Malign Vine is easier than previous bosses, focusing on ailments rather than damage.
  • When fighting Wiggles, use Buff and Tingle to counter his sleep and turn-stealing attacks.
  • Worms of Woe can poison, so be prepared with antidotes or healing spells.
  • The choice you make regarding Wiggles directly impacts the appearance and state of Nottagen in the present day.
  • Green Fragment (from Malign Vine)
  • Nottagen's future state (either in ruins or prosperous, depending on your choice).

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