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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition

Baramos's Castle

Follow this walkthrough for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age to navigate Baramos's Castle, defeat the Necrogondolier boss, and claim your rewards.

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Follow this walkthrough for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age to navigate Baramos's Castle, defeat the Necrogondolier boss, and claim your rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After obtaining the Crucible Key and passing the locked door on Mt. Huji, speak to the purple Tockle to get the pastword.
  2. 2
    Enter Baramos's Castle and speak to the King of Portoga, who gives you the quest Bringing Back the Big Bad.
  3. 3
    Head through the gate next to the king and down the stairs into the dungeon area.
  4. 4
    Go east and speak to the skeleton to trigger a battle against an Armful.
  5. 5
    Continue east, enter the room at the end of the hall, and open the chest for a Grubby Bandage.
  6. 6
    Cast Evac to return to the starting point.
  7. 7
    Go to the eastern end of the courtyard, all the way to the wall, and venture north through the gap.
  8. 8
    Enter the door and take the stairs inside.
  9. 9
    On the next floor, go west and use the stairs to go back downstairs.
  10. 10
    Venture south, past the electric floor, and go up the stairs in the southeast.
  11. 11
    Continue east and down the stairs there, then loot the three chests for a Seed of Defence, a Prayer Ring, and a Seed of Agility.
  12. 12
    Return to the electric floor area using the stairs in the southwest corner.
  13. 13
    Go east, use the stairs on that side, then head to the northeast corner and climb those stairs.
  14. 14
    Follow the path to a door that leads outside.
  15. 15
    Enter the next door to the left, which eventually leads to a throne room with electric flooring and a chest containing Saint’s Ashes.
  16. 16
    Go through the double doors south of the throne to get back outside.
  17. 17
    Use the stairs to the east to reach the boss chamber.
  18. 18
    Speak with the skeleton on the throne to initiate the boss battle.

BOSS - Necrogondolier

  • HP: ~2700
  • Weaknesses: None listed.
  • Resistances: None listed.

Phases:

  1. The Necrogondolier has around 2700 HP.
  2. His normal attack deals about 80+ damage.
  3. His most damaging skill involves brandishing a lightning staff, hitting the entire party for up to 120+ damage.
  4. He can cast Crackle, hitting the entire party.
  5. He can cast Kazam, hitting a single character, with a higher critical spell chance.
  6. He uses Moreheal, but it is generally not a significant threat.
  7. The boss gets two actions per turn.

Strategy:

  • To mitigate lightning damage, use Serena's Magic Barrier or Hymn of Thunder. The Benevolessence item also casts Magic Barrier.
  • Queue up a healing spell or skill every turn to manage incoming damage, especially due to the boss's two actions per turn.
  • Offensive strategies include the Hero using Sword Dance/Unbridled Blade and Jade using Multithrust/Multifeet.
  • After defeating the Necrogondolier, Evac back to the start and speak with the King of Portoga to receive Dracolyte.
  • You will also unlock a new area, Baramos’s Castle - Later On.
Tips
  • You can speak to some skeletons in the castle, which may trigger battles. Most can be avoided except for one instance.
  • Liquid Metal Slimes can appear in this area, offering a chance for good experience.
  • Avoid fighting the lesser skeletons in the boss chamber, as they trigger battles with Wight Princes which are not particularly rewarding.

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