Gear up in Ascantha! Find the best weapons, armor, and useful items at the Item, Armour, and Weapon Shops to prepare for your journey in Dragon Quest VIII.
Alright, so you've made it to Ascantha! This is a good spot to stock up on some essentials before you head out. There are actually three shops here: an Item Shop for consumables, an Armour Shop for your defensive needs, and a Weapon Shop for when you want to hit harder. Let's see what they've got!
Item Shop Inventory:
- Medicinal Herb (Usable) - Costs 8 Gold. Always good to have a few of these for healing in a pinch.
- Antidotal Herb (Usable) - Costs 10 Gold. Essential for curing poison.
- Rennet Powder (Material) - Costs 10 Gold. You'll need this for alchemy later.
- Holy Water (Usable) - Costs 20 Gold. Useful against certain undead enemies.
- Chimaera Wing (Usable) - Costs 25 Gold. Lets you escape from battles or return to the last town visited. Super handy!
- Moonwort Bulb (Usable) - Costs 30 Gold. Another ingredient for alchemy.
Armour Shop Inventory:
| Name | Type | Alchemy | Cost |
| Leather Dress | Body | Yes | 380 |
| Bronze Armour | Body | Yes | 840 |
| Iron Cuirass | Body | Yes | 1,000 |
| Bronze Shield | Shield | Yes | 370 |
| Turban | Helmet | Yes | 410 |
| Slime Earrings | Accessory | Yes | 400 |
Weapon Shop Inventory:
| Name | Type | Alchemy | Cost |
| Dagger | Knife | Yes | 350 |
| Short Bow | Bow | Yes | 750 |
| Wizard's Staff | Staff | Yes | 1,300 |
| Edged Boomerang | Boomerang | Yes | 1,360 |
| Steel Broadsword | Sword | Yes | 2,000 |
Tips for Shopping
- Don't forget to check if items can be used in alchemy (marked 'Yes' in the Alchemy column). These are often key ingredients for better gear!
- Prioritize buying better armor and weapons if your current gear is significantly weaker. The Steel Broadsword is a good upgrade if you have the Gold.
- Always keep a good stock of Medicinal Herbs and Antidotal Herbs. You never know when you'll need them.
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