Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Guides and Walkthroughs
This page here will share minor tidbits, tricks, cheats and hints about Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. As with many of the other guides on my website these are designed to be very google friendly. If you're stuck, and googling to get done a certain part of the game, that's hopefully how you found this guide!
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Complete Walkthrough
This is my full walkthrough for Dragon Quest 8 which covers each town, dungeon and sidequest throughout the entire game. The guide is filled with both text and pictures to guide you throughout the game and all treasure chests have their locations marked on my maps - which I have for every dungeon & area.
In addition to this, I have Alchemy Recipes for each Chapter of my walkthrough to suggest to you which items you can make and when as well as tips for which Skill Sets to put Skill Points into.
Walkthrough Chapter 1 (Farebury, Waterfall Cave, Alexandria, Tower of Alexandra, Port Prospect)
Walkthrough Chapter 2 (Peregrin Quay, Maella Abbey, Simpleton, Ruined Abbey, Riverside Chapel)
Walkthrough Chapter 3 (Ascantha, Wisher's Peak, Pickham, Morrie's Place)
Walkthrough Chapter 4 (Swordsman's Labyrinth, Hilltop Hut, Castle Trodain)
Walkthrough Chapter 5 (Ascantha, Land of the Moles, Mole Hole & Side Quests)
Walkthrough Chapter 6 (Baccarat, Northwest Isle/Dark Ruins, Argonia, Royal Hunting Grounds)
Walkthrough Chapter 7 (Argonia Bazaar, Dark Ruins, Arcadia, Rydon's Tower)
Walkthrough Chapter 9 (Side Quests, Savella Cathedral, Pirate's Cove, Empycchu)
Walkthrough Chapter 12 (Collect All 7 Orbs, Rhapthorne Final Boss Fight)
Dragon Quest 8 Alchemy Recipes
Early on in the game you're given the Alchemy Pot which can be used throughout the majority of the game (whenever you're near your horse and carriage) to create more powerful items from the ones you already have. A majority of the best items in the game are created through Alchemy & you can also use the Alchemy Pot to make an item long before you can buy it in a town.
Much like my full walkthrough for Dragon Quest 8, I have broken up the Alchemy Guide into 12 different Chapters. Each Chapter covers a different part of the game and the Alchemy Recipes you can make with the items you have available during that part of the game.
Chapter 2 Alchemy Recipes (Peregrin Quay, Maella Abbey, Simpleton, Ruined Abbey, Riverside Chapel)
Chapter 4 Alchemy Recipes (Swordsman's Labyrinth, Hilltop Hut, Castle Trodain)
Chapter 5 Alchemy Recipes (Ascantha, Land of the Moles, Mole Hole & Side Activities)
Chapter 6 Alchemy Recipes (Baccarat, Northwest Isle/Dark Ruins, Argonia, Royal Hunting Grounds)
Chapter 7 Alchemy Recipes (Argonia Bazaar, Dark Ruins, Arcadia, Rydon's Tower)
Chapter 9 Alchemy Recipes (Side Quests, Savella Cathedral, Pirate's Cove and Empycchu)
Chapter 12 Alchemy Recipes (Collect All 7 Orbs, Rhapthorne Final Boss Fight)
Monster Arena Side Quest
The longest and most beneficial sidequest you can complete in Dragon Quest 8 involves the Monster Arena and an eccentric man named Morrie. Due east of Pickham you find Morrie's Place, he asks you to collect 3 monsters for him and have them battle out in the Monster Arena. Throughout the game you collect new monsters, recruit them to your team and advance your ranks in the Monster Arena!
A reward for winning one of the earlier ranks is an ability called "Call Team". It allows you to change out your team in battle for your Monster Arena team.
Continue reading for more information about the Monster Arena side quest
Dragon Graveyard Side Quest
The Dragon Graveyard Side Quest is one of the more important sidequests because it unlocks the Baccarat Casino early; which allows you to purchase the Falcon Blade which is the best weapon in the game if we're talking about how much damage it can deal in one hit.
Continue reading for more information about the Dragon Graveyard and Baccarat Casino
Baumren's Bell (Mount) Side Quest
Baumren's Bell is a reward that you receive for completing the Chateau Felix sidequest. The bell allows you to summon a sabrecat almost anywhere on the world (except the Isolated Plateau continent) which greatly increases your travel speed across land. The importance of this item can't be overstated.
Continue reading for more information on Baumren's Bell and how to obtain it
Best Grinding & Leveling Locations
It's a tradition in the Dragon Quest series to have Metal Slimes which reward the most EXP per enemy. This guide goes into detail about the three different types of Metal Slimes; where you can most commonly find the Metal Slimes and what the best ways of defeating them are.
Continue reading for more information on Metal Slime Hunting
Dragovian Trials Walkthrough
After you beat the game you'll unlock the Dragovian Trials dungeon as well as the Dragovian Sanctuary town. This is the last area and hardest dungeon in the Ps2 version of the game. Completing the trials will reward you with an assortment of goodies such as a new weapon, gear that changes the Hero's appearance and even an Alchemy Pot upgrade which makes all combinations instant.
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