Castle Trodain

DRAGON QUEST VIII guide · explored to obtain the ancient library book on the ship ✓ Checked against sources

The party visits King Trode's ruined home to locate an ancient text in the library explaining how to reactivate a stranded ship found in the desert wasteland. Exploring the thorny, monster-ridden hallways requires ascending through the upper floors and outer towers to bypass blocked passages and reach the locked west wing. Upon finding the book in the library, waiting until night reveals a moonlit shadow door leading to the Moonshadow Realm.

Items

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Magic Key: Inside a treasure chest on the second floor of the west wingMini medal: Inside a barrel in the first floor east wing corridorTemplar's sword: Inside a treasure chest on the third floorRock salt: Found inside a pot on the second floorWaterweed mould: Found inside a barrel on the first floorRusty old sword: Inside a treasure chest in the treasure vault behind an Ultimate Key door

Secrets

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A shortcut door inside the castle library can be unbolted from within, allowing direct access between the library and the exterior courtyard for all future visits.

Enemies

Hunter mech

Weak to Lightning and ZapSteal / drop Steel broadsword (rare drop)

Often attacks twice in a single turn and can shoot arrows or lasers

Infernal armour

Weak to ZapSteal / drop Iron armour (notable drop)

Possesses tough defence and can block standard attacks with its shield

Liquid metal slime

Steal / drop Elevating shoes (rare drop)

Gives massive experience points but frequently flees battle immediately

Rockbomb

Weak to Wind and WooshSteal / drop Rockbomb shard (notable drop)

Will cast Kamikazee when reduced to critical health

Wailin' weed

Weak to FireSteal / drop Medicinal herb

Can unleash status-inflicting shouts and dance moves

Tips

Be sure to grab the Magic Key on the second floor before leaving, as it permanently replaces the Thief's Key and opens locked chests across the entire world.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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