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Sunken Citadel
Dragon Quest VII

Sunken Citadel

A detailed guide to defeating the challenging boss Gracos in Dragon Quest VII's Sunken Citadel, including his attacks, weaknesses, and recommended strategies.

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A detailed guide to defeating the challenging boss Gracos in Dragon Quest VII's Sunken Citadel, including his attacks, weaknesses, and recommended strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First, you must defeat three Sunken Spirits. Use group/all attacks to defeat them quickly.
  2. 2
    Old Man Riffer will join you and heal your party before the fight against Gracos.
  3. 3
    Gracos can attack twice per round. His normal attack deals around 50 damage.
  4. 4
    His maniacal attack hits everyone for about 40-45 damage.
  5. 5
    Jolly Rager hits everyone for about 20-30 damage.
  6. 6
    His cold breath is devastating, dealing around 50-60 damage to each person.
  7. 7
    He can also spew mist to envenomate a single character. Ensure you have Squelch or Antidotal Herbs.
  8. 8
    Gracos is immune to Sap and water attacks.
  9. 9
    Start the battle by using Buff on your characters to increase their defense.
  10. 10
    Always monitor your party's health, especially if they are in a vocation that lowers HP.
  11. 11
    Having Midheal on all characters is helpful; two characters with Midheal can suffice if one is using the Staff of Salvation.
  12. 12
    After defeating Gracos, you will return to Highendreigh Tower.
  13. 13
    Follow the old man's advice and leave the tower.
  14. 14
    Take the teleportal at the bottom; the old man will give you a Green Fragment.
  15. 15
    Return to Wetlock and go to the northwest corner behind the tall building.
  16. 16
    Enter the storehouse via the raft.
  17. 17
    Talk to the guard to unlock the door.
  18. 18
    Loot the Green Fragment and Mermaid Moon from the chest inside.
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    Return to the tunnel connecting Hardlypool to Spilton-on-Sea's area.
  20. 20
    Open the previously inaccessible door to find two chests containing a Berserker Heart and a Captain's Coat.
  21. 21
    The Berserker Heart is needed for the Berserker Monster Vocation.
  22. 22
    Make your way back to the teleporter to return to the Shrine of Mysteries.
Tips
  • Gracos is immune to Sap, so you cannot lower his defense.
  • He is also immune to water attacks. Any other element is fair game.
  • Keep a constant watch on your party's HP.
  • Midheal is highly recommended for healing.
  • Green Fragment
  • Mermaid Moon
  • Berserker Heart
  • Captain's Coat

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