Your go-to guide for the Orkutsk shops in Dragon Quest VIII! Find out what items, weapons, and armor are available and their costs to gear up for your journey.
Welcome to Orkutsk, adventurer! This city has a few shops that are super important for stocking up on gear. You'll find different shops open at different times, so make sure you check them out when you can.
Here's a breakdown of what you can buy:
Item Shop
This shop is always available and has your standard healing and utility items. Don't underestimate the power of a good stock of Medicinal Herbs and Chimaera Wings!
| Name | Type | Alchemy | Cost |
| Medicinal Herb | Usable | Yes | 8 |
| Antidotal Herb | Usable | Yes | 10 |
| Holy Water | Usable | Yes | 20 |
| Chimaera Wing | Usable | Yes | 25 |
| Amor Seco Essence | Usable | Yes | 120 |
| White Gold Bell | Special | 200 |
Weapon Shop (Nighttime)
This shop only opens its doors at night, so plan your visit accordingly. It's got some solid weapon upgrades, especially if you're looking for something to help with a specific enemy type.
| Name | Type | Alchemy | Cost |
| Swallowtail | Boomerang | Yes | 6,800 |
| Falcon Knife | Knife | 7,700 | |
| Spiked Steel Whip | Whip | 8,300 | |
| Dragonsbane | Sword | Yes | 11,000 |
| King Axe | Axe | 17,000 | |
| Iron Claw | Claw | Yes | 2,000 |
| Iron Fan | Fan | Yes | 1,600 |
Armour Shop (Daytime)
During the day, you can visit the armour shop to bolster your defenses. Getting some of the better armour here can make a huge difference in survivability.
| Name | Type | Alchemy | Cost |
| Velvet Cape | Body | 9,400 | |
| Dragon Mail | Body | 12,000 | |
| Dragon Shield | Shield | 6,900 | |
| Ice Shield | Shield | 8,500 | |
| Iron Headgear | Helmet | Yes | 5,500 |
- Keep an eye on your Gold! Some of these items, especially the weapons and armour, can be quite expensive.
- The Dragon Mail and Dragon Shield are excellent defensive pieces if you have the Gold.
- Don't forget to check the Alchemy column – some items can be used in the Alchemy Pot for even better gear!
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