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Prelude - The Wheel of Time
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Prelude - The Wheel of Time

Learn how to obtain the Wheel of Time and navigate the Tower of Lost Time in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age.

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Learn how to obtain the Wheel of Time and navigate the Tower of Lost Time in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the scenes, you will unlock the Saviour of All Erdrea trophy if this is your first playthrough. You will receive the Sword of Shadows greatsword.
  2. 2
    Bring up your world map (minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen)). Visit locations marked with a '!' for unique scenes: The Last Bastion (King Carnelian), Dundrasil Ruins (Rab), Puerto Valor (Don Rodrigo), and Erik and Mia's Hideout (Mia).
  3. 3
    Zoom to Octagonia and travel south to the Mysterious Ruins for a scene.
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    Approach Serena for another scene.
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    Go up the ramp and examine the silver sparkly (interactive object) to receive the Wheel of Time key item.
  6. 6
    Your party will suggest going to the Lost Land. Rectify any missed Act 2 content, such as bestiary entries.
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    Summon Cetacea and travel north to the quest marker.
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    Go north to the Tower of Lost Time. Use the Wheel of Time to open the door.
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    Make your way up the ramp and step on the platform to be transported up.
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    Grab the Chronocrystal from the nearby Sparkly Spot.
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    Go south to the platform to be transported to the southwest section.
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    Step on the other platform to be transported to the northern section and find a chest containing an AGATE OF EVOLUTION.
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    Return the way you came and step on the northwest platform to be transported to the southeast section.
  14. 14
    Go north from your arrival point to find a chest containing the recipe book 'A Hero's Book of Basic Weapons'. These recipes allow you to evolve unique weapons. You should have enough Agates of Evolution to forge all eight, which grant ten Perfectionist Pearls each.
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    Step on the southeast platform to be transported to the Altar of Ages.
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    Approach the ghostly figure for a scene.
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    Approach the centre for another scene, talk to your party (leaving Erik until last).
  18. 18
    Approach the centre for another scene and confirm your intention to return to the past.
  19. 19
    You regain control at the entrance to Arboria. You will unlock the Momentous Decision trophy if this is your first playthrough. You no longer have the Sword of Light but retain the Sword of Shadows and other Act 2 items. Your timeline is now at the end of Act 1.
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    Walk forward for a brief scene.
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    Make your way north to the cathedral for a scene with Veronica.
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    Head through the exit to the Arborian Highlands.
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    As you make your way south, enter a dead end to find a chest containing a MINI MEDAL.
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    Continue south to unlock the campsite.
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    Continue south and take the eastern fork. Go southwest to find a chest containing another Magic Circle.
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    Take the exit to the First Forest.
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    Make your way northwest to claim a chest containing an urn of Saint's Ashes.
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    Return to the main path and follow it to a cave entrance. Go inside and grab 3000G from a chest.
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    Take the other exit from the cave for a chest containing an Ethereal Stone.
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    Go all the way east for a chest containing a Savvy Sapphire.
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    Return to the main path and go up.
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    Unlock the campsite if desired. Look near the waterfall for a chest containing an Enchanted Stone.
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    Follow the linear path. Look behind the large tree in the northeast corner for a chest containing Molten Globules.
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    Climb the vines to the top of the First Forest and approach the final campsite for a scene.
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    Save your game and equip items that protect against dark attacks.
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    Make your way to Yggdrasil's Altar. Look behind it to retrieve a MINI MEDAL from a chest.
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    Climb the steps for a scene.
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    Pick up the Yggdrasil Dew from the Sparkly Spot and climb the vine at the end of the path.
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    Make your way to the Heart of Yggdrasil for a scene.
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    Jasper interrupts. Wallop him with the Sword of Shadows to make him vulnerable, then defeat him.
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    Afterwards, the Sword of Shadows is destroyed, Hendrik is credulous again, and King Carnelian is still a wrong 'un.
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    Grab the Super Sword of Light from the Heart of Yggdrasil.
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    Zoom to Heliodor City and make your way to the castle.
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    Go straight to the throne room for a scene.
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    When you regain control, you will be in the banqueting room on the bottom floor.
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    Go to the kitchen and then to the small dining room to the east to find a MINI MEDAL and a SEED OF DEFENCE in some barrels.
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    Go south and enter Hendrik's Quarters in the east.
Tips
  • Consider forging the weapons from 'A Hero's Book of Basic Weapons' now, as some required materials may become difficult to find later.
  • Equip items that protect against dark attacks before heading to Yggdrasil's Altar.
  • Saviour of All Erdrea trophy (first playthrough)
  • Sword of Shadows
  • Wheel of Time key item
  • AGATE OF EVOLUTION
  • 'A Hero's Book of Basic Weapons' recipe book
  • MINI MEDALs
  • Ethereal Stone
  • Savvy Sapphire
  • Enchanted Stone
  • Molten Globules
  • Yggdrasil Dew
  • Super Sword of Light
  • Momentous Decision trophy (first playthrough)
  • SEED OF DEFENCE

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