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Ruined Abbey
Dragon Quest VIII

Ruined Abbey

Dragon Quest VIII Ruined Abbey walkthrough: find treasures like Mini Medal #8, defeat the Tortured Soul boss, and gather materials.

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Dragon Quest VIII Ruined Abbey walkthrough: find treasures like Mini Medal #8, defeat the Tortured Soul boss, and gather materials.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit Maella Abbey from the south and head east along the river bank to reach the Ruined Abbey.
  2. 2
    Interact with the monument in the center and insert Angelo's Ring to create a pathway.
  3. 3
    Note: An Infamous Monster named Lonely Joe is on the pathway to the Ruined Abbey.
  4. 4
    Be on the lookout for Metal Slimes, which offer great experience and are needed for the photo quest 015: Precious Metal.
  5. 5
    Head down into the Ruined Abbey and proceed to Level 2.
  6. 6
    At an intersection, go left to find chests containing a Cannibox Monster and 300G.
  7. 7
    Return to the intersection and take the other path to the center of the room.
  8. 8
    Search drawers in the left side of the room for an Iron Nail.
  9. 9
    Take the ladder down to Level 3.
  10. 10
    On Level 3, go down the corridor, ignoring the door to the right.
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    In a small room at the end, find pots containing Mini Medal #8.
  12. 12
    Return to the ignored doorway and enter it.
  13. 13
    Open the locked chest for a Bronze Shield.
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    Go through the western door and follow the path south to Level 4.
  15. 15
    On Level 4, cross the poisonous swamp tiles using debris.
  16. 16
    Head up the stairs to Level 3.
  17. 17
    In the left room on this floor, search barrels for Waterweed Mould and Mini Medal #9.
  18. 18
    In the right room, search pots for 50G.
  19. 19
    Enter the central pathway room and look right to find a drawer with a Bandit's Grass Skirt.
  20. 20
    Heal your party and speak with the zombie priest for a boss battle against the Tortured Soul.
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    Continue along the pathway after the boss fight to return to Maella Abbey.
Tips
  • Metal Slimes are very fast and offer great experience. Photograph the first one you see for 015: Precious Metal.
  • The Tortured Soul boss (Level 13, 425 HP, 680 EXP, 300G drop: Gold Rosary) attacks with Strike (20-25 single target) and Sizzle (20-30 fire magic to all allies). It can also Summon a Skeleton and Walking Corpse.
  • For the Tortured Soul boss: Ensure your party is fully healed and has decent magic. Avoid killing both summoned monsters at once. The Hero can use Psyche Up or Attack/Heal. Yangus should Psyche Up to 50 and Attack, using Helm Splitter if available to lower defense (approx. 8 turns). Jessica should cast Acceleratle (if available), then Sap, and then use magic or physical attacks.

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