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Pirate's Cove (Second Visit)
Dragon Quest VIII

Pirate's Cove (Second Visit)

A detailed walkthrough for Dragon Quest VIII's second visit to Pirate's Cove, covering treasure locations, enemy encounters, and the boss battle against Captain Crow.

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A detailed walkthrough for Dragon Quest VIII's second visit to Pirate's Cove, covering treasure locations, enemy encounters, and the boss battle against Captain Crow.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head through an Ultimate Key door to the right. A scene with Red will occur.
  2. 2
    Follow the path to Level 2. Enter the first room on the right and break the barrels for Magic Water and Mini Medal #84.
  3. 3
    Enter the next room (with beds) and open the chest for 3,500G.
  4. 4
    Exit these rooms and take the left path to the jail cells. In the last room, break the pot for Mini Medal #85.
  5. 5
    Return to the main path and follow it to a dead end room with Red. Check the northern wall to open a passageway.
  6. 6
    Take a picture of the room for 080: Captain's Quarters. Enter the door and go down the stairs to Level 3.
  7. 7
    Follow the path south and enter the room to the left. Break the pots for Rock Salt.
  8. 8
    Continue through to the next room and down the stairs to Level 4.
  9. 9
    Follow the main path, ignoring the northern branch. A scene with Red will occur.
  10. 10
    Enter the giant room and walk around the central pillar until you cross a bridge. Trigger the Turn Wheel to let the water flow out.
  11. 11
    Cross the bridge again and follow the path north-west to a chest containing Mini Medal #86.
  12. 12
    Return to Level 3. Follow the path until you see a door to your right. Go inside and open the two chests for a Hades' Helm (CURSED) and a Bone Shield.
  13. 13
    Follow the pathway to the end and take the ladder down to Level 4.
  14. 14
    Heal before proceeding. Follow the linear pathway into the big room where a scene with Red occurs.
  15. 15
    Speak with Captain Crow to initiate a boss battle.
  16. 16
    After the battle, open the chest for an Illuminated Sea Chart.
Tips
  • Enemies encountered include Mimic, Smacker, Zombie Gladiator, Demon Thunderer, Man o' War, King Kelp, Crayzee, Merking, Octavian Pirate, and Riptide.
  • Recipes found or relevant to this area include Hell Scythe, Mythril Helm, and Raging Bull Helm.
  • Captain Crow has 3,500 HP and drops a Pirate's Hat. His attacks include Sword Slash, Thin Air, Disruptive Wave, and Psyche Up.
  • Strategy against Captain Crow: He uses Disruptive Wave to remove buffs and follows a pattern of Psyche Up twice, then Psyche Up twice more to reach 100 Tension, followed by Disruptive Wave and a physical attack. For Hero and Yangus, use Psyche Up and attacks like Helm Splitter and Falcon Slash. For Angelo, cast Oomph on Hero or Attack/Heal; Kabuff is less effective due to Disruptive Wave. For Jessica, Oomph Yangus or Hero, then use damaging attacks. Defend when Captain Crow reaches 100 Tension and heal afterward.
  • The 3DS version adds Red to your party after this dungeon.
  • Magic Water
  • Mini Medal #84
  • 3,500G
  • Mini Medal #85
  • Rock Salt
  • 080: Captain's Quarters (Cameron's Codex stamp)
  • Mini Medal #86
  • Hades' Helm (CURSED)
  • Bone Shield
  • Illuminated Sea Chart
  • Experience and Gold from enemies
  • Pirate's Hat (from Captain Crow)

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