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

The Drustan Trials

Navigate Drustan's Labyrinth and Trial Isle in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Find all items, sparkly spots, and defeat new monsters in this comprehensive walkthrough.

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Navigate Drustan's Labyrinth and Trial Isle in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Find all items, sparkly spots, and defeat new monsters in this comprehensive walkthrough.

Walkthrough
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    Drustan’s Labyrinth - Path to Trial Isle:
    • Start in the Snaerfelt Region, an altered version of the original.
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    From the starting position, turn around to find a Flower gathering point with Glimmergrass, Ice Crystal, and Colourful Cocoon.
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    Follow the path west to a cabin; behind it is a chest containing Sacred Armor. A bed is available for HP/MP recovery.
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    Head southwest to a small ledge under an arch for a Sparkly Spot with Sunny Citrine.
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    Go west to a platform with a portal to the upper southern ledges.
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    Head west along an arch to an Ore gathering point with Royal Ruby, Artful Amethyst, and Savvy Saphire.
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    Defeat a Visor Kaiser, mount it, and break nearby ice to reach the lower area.
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    Return to the northwest path and break ice to your right to reach the upper area again.
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    Go south, dismount, and head onto a ledge for a Sparkly Spot with Equable Emerald.
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    Cross a small bridge north to find a chest with Serpent’s Soul.
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    Continue north, then drop down to a ledge with a Tree gathering point containing Cumulonimbough, Avabranche, and Sparkly Sap.
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    Follow this ledge west to the final Sparkly Spot with Ethereal Stone.
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    Return to the upper ledges.
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    Head east towards the Royal Library's former location, follow the cliff to find a chest with Psyche Swiper.
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    Enter the structure where the Royal Library stood to find a portal back to the Realm Between Worlds. Save your game.
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    Proceed through the next portal to Trial Isle.
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    Trial Isle:
    • Enter the Temple of Tranquility.
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    Here you'll find a Perfectionist Pearl shop, the Fun-Sized Forge, a Bank, and a new Item shop.
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    Obtain the Goddess Shield for Hendrick and purchase valuable crafting materials.
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    Use the Fun-Sized Forge to craft better equipment.
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    Trial Isle acts as a hub for the Drustan Trials, with Seedlings granting access to each.
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    You can now Zoom to Trial Isle.
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    Zoom to the Havens Above and go to the Place of Legends to find a Watcher for Quest 60 - Lost Lovers. The item is in the upcoming trial.
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    When ready, touch the western Seedling to access the Disciple's Trial.
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    The Disciple’s Trial - The Cruel Crypt:
    • You start in an altered version of the Cryptic Crypt, beginning in the cells.
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    Objective: Reach the “???” to the south.
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    Loot the area for items:
    • Mini Medal x2 (Upper Level, Northeast room, chest)
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    Kings of the Rings (Lower Level, southeast, chest)
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    Erdwin’s Bracelet (Lower Level, southwest, chest)
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    Seed of Skill (Vicious Mimic) (Upper Level, central room, chest)
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    Agate of Evolution (Upper Level, Southwest, chest)
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    Sparkly Spots:
    • Gold Nuglet (Northwest)
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    Densinium (Upper Level, south)
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    Follow the linear path south until the first intersection.
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    Head west to find a Sparkly Spot with Gold Nuglet.
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    Head east to continue.
Tips
  • The Snaerfelt Region contains many new, powerful monsters. Be prepared for challenging fights.
  • Utilize the Visor Kaiser mount to break ice and access new areas.
  • Trial Isle is a crucial hub for post-game content and crafting.
  • Remember to accept Quest 60 - Lost Lovers before starting the Disciple's Trial, as the required item is found within.
  • The Fun-Sized Forge on Trial Isle is essential for creating the best equipment.
  • Access to the Drustan Trials, including the Disciple's Trial.
  • New items and crafting materials found in the Snaerfelt Region and Cruel Crypt.
  • Potential to complete Quest 60 - Lost Lovers.

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