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Dragon Quest VIII

Dragon Graveyard

Complete Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Graveyard walkthrough, including treasure locations, enemy details, boss strategy for Red Horn and Blue Fang, and Cameron's Codex entries.

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Complete Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Graveyard walkthrough, including treasure locations, enemy details, boss strategy for Red Horn and Blue Fang, and Cameron's Codex entries.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Zoom to the Desert Chapel and head to the center of the desert. Look for giant bones to locate the Dragon Graveyard. Speak with Cash or Carrie to enter.
  2. 2
    Inside, a locked chest to the right contains 2,000G.
  3. 3
    Head to the far northeast corner and cross a bone bridge to the right. Follow the path north to find a chest with Mini Medal #66.
  4. 4
    Return to the first room and go southeast into the next area. Cross the bone bridge in the lower right and navigate to the far right wall to find a sack containing Dragon Dung.
  5. 5
    Go back across the bridge and take the upper bone bridge this time. Follow it to the far right, ignoring the northern branching path. Continue northeast to the next room.
  6. 6
    Follow the linear path until you reach a dragon skull. Photograph it for 059: Three-Horned Dragon.
  7. 7
    In the room with the dragon skull, search the dead-end path to the right for a Dragon Shield.
  8. 8
    Continue along the left path. Enter the next skull head to see an injured bodyguard.
  9. 9
    Follow the path until you reach an archway. Heal your party before proceeding.
  10. 10
    A scene will trigger, leading to a boss fight.
  11. 11
    After the boss battle, a scene with the twins will occur. Follow them to the Door of Judgment for another scene.
  12. 12
    Photograph the Crystal Ball for 060: Mystery Crystal Ball.
  13. 13
    Interact with the Crystal Ball to trigger another scene.
  14. 14
    You will eventually be returned to Baccarat.
Tips
  • The Dragon Graveyard is the first dungeon where you can encounter Metal King Slimes. Photograph one for 017: Monarch of Metals (Codex entry cannot be turned in until much later).
  • Be sure to photograph the dragon skull (059) and the Crystal Ball (060) for Cameron's Codex.
  • Heal your party before entering the archway leading to the boss battle.

Enemies Encountered:

  • Beelzebuzz (Bug): EXP 165, Gold 32, Drops: Cowpat, Dragon Dung
  • Killing Machine (Machine): EXP 315, Gold 87, Drops: Iron Cuirass, Steel Broadsword
  • Metal King Slime (Slime): EXP 30,010, Gold 360, Drops: Slime Crown, Orichalcum
  • Dragurn (Dragon): EXP 302, Gold 92, Drops: Dragon Dung, Dragon Scale
  • Smacker (Bug): EXP 149, Gold 27, Drops: Moonwort Bulb, Waterweed Mould
  • Tyrantosaurus (Dragon): EXP 283, Gold 86, Drops: Dragon Scale, Iron Axe

Boss Fight: Red Horn & Blue Fang

  • Red Horn: HP 3,000, EXP 8,190 (610), Gold 4,050 (225), Drops: Strong Antidote, Strong Medicine, Seed of Strength, Seed of Wisdom
  • Blue Fang: HP 3,000, EXP (575), Gold (180)
  • Attacks (Red Horn): Combo (130-270), Punch (60-90), Critical Hit (240-260)
  • Attacks (Blue Fang): Combo (130-270), Punch (60-90)
  • Shared Abilities: Kabuff (raises defense), Kasap (reduces defense), Multiheal (heals 80-90 HP), War Cry (may stun party members)
  • Strategy: Red Horn is the primary attacker; defeat it first. Blue Fang is the support/healer. Use Hero and Yangus as main damage dealers. Yangus should use Helm Splitter to lower defense. Hero may need to heal. Jessica should cast Oomph on Hero and Yangus, and Acceleratle to ensure the party goes first. Angelo should focus on healing and casting Kabuff to boost physical defense. Be aware of War Cry, which can stun party members and disrupt Psyche Up.

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