Walkthrough - Jealous Brothers

Learn how to craft the essential Thief Key and use alchemy to turn common herbs into valuable items for a massive gold profit in Dragon Quest VIII.

Alright, so you've made it to a point in Dragon Quest VIII where you've unlocked the Tier 1 Alchemy Pot. This is a game-changer, letting you combine two ingredients to make all sorts of useful stuff. From here on out, we'll be looking at items you can buy, find in treasure chests, get from bosses, or even craft yourself. The first thing you absolutely need to make is a Thief Key. Trust me, it opens up a bunch of locked chests that often have great loot inside!

The rest of this guide is going to break down all the possible recipes. We'll focus on things you can buy or craft, not random drops or Blue Chest contents since those can vary. Get ready to become an alchemical master!

Alchemy Recipes

Here are some basic recipes you can start with:

And here are some more advanced recipes you'll unlock:

Get Rich Quick with Alchemy!

Did you know that items you craft often sell for way more than they cost to make? It's true! The more you sell of one item, the less it's worth, but early on, this is a fantastic way to make some serious gold. Here’s how to turn a small investment into a big profit:

Important Notes:

• This plan assumes you start with 0 Medicinal Herbs and Antidotal Herbs.
• You might need to do this in stages if you don't have enough Gold to buy all the initial supplies at once.

Step 1: Make Your Purchases

Head to the shops and buy the following:

Step 2: Craft Your Items

Now, let's get to the Alchemy Pot. Use the ingredients you just bought to craft these:

Step 3: Sell for Profit!

Time to cash in! Take your crafted goods to the shop and see how much gold you've made:

Look at that! After all that, you've made a sweet profit of 6,064G. You can use this gold to buy some really great gear and items. Happy adventuring!