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All items in Dragon Quest VIII

Every item the guide lists, area by area, with where to find it.

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ItemAreaWhere
Pot LidFareburyinside a barrel in the house near the churchExact spot: being checked
Leather ShieldFareburyinside a wardrobe in the home across from the weapon shop
Seed of DefenceFareburyinside a pot in the town wellExact spot: being checked
Holy WaterFareburyinside a barrel located behind the tavern counter
DaggerFareburyinside a locked chest in the weapon shop backroom, opened with the Thief's KeyExact spot: being checked
Cypress StickFareburyinside a locked chest in the weapon shop backroom, opened with the Thief's KeyExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalFareburyinside a locked chest behind the church altar, opened with the Thief's Key
Plain ClothesFareburyinside a wardrobe in the inn's upper floor
Map of the Waterfall CaveWaterfall CaveLevel 1, inside a red chest near the first path intersection (replaced with gold coins in later versions)Exact spot: being checked
Chimaera WingWaterfall CaveLevel 1, in a red chest set against the eastern cavern wall inside the waterlogged chamberExact spot: being checked
Leather HatWaterfall CaveLevel 1, found in a chest positioned at the northeast corner of the flooded chamber
Medicinal HerbWaterfall CaveLevel 1, in a chest sitting directly beside the Leather Hat in the northeast cavern chamber
Crystal BallWaterfall CaveLevel 3, floating above the subterranean waterfall pool, collected after the guardian battleExact spot: being checked
Jessica's LetterAlexandriaAlbert mansion attic, through a tiny mouse hole behind barrels navigating Munchie downstairs into Jessica's locked bedroom to Jessica's desk
Seed of MagicAlexandriaAlbert mansion kitchen, inside a potExact spot: being checked
Wayfarer's ClothesAlexandriaAlbert mansion upper floor, in a wardrobe
Plain CheeseAlexandriaAlbert mansion attic, inside a pot near the mouse holeExact spot: being checked
Holy WaterAlexandriaTown house, inside a potExact spot: being checked
Chimaera WingAlexandriaBarrel outside a town residenceExact spot: being checked
Moonwort BulbAlexandriaInside an indoor cabinet/wardrobe in townExact spot: being checked
Medicinal HerbAlexandriaBreakable pot within the villageExact spot: being checked
200 gold coinsTower of Alexandrainside a treasure chest in the rear graveyard courtyard on Level 1 (Map of Tower of Alexandra in the PS2 release)Exact spot: being checked
Seed of AgilityTower of Alexandrainside a treasure chest on Level 1 of the southeast tower
Moonwort BulbTower of Alexandrainside a barrel in the back row on Level 1 of the southeast tower
11 gold coinsTower of Alexandrainside a barrel on Level 1 of the southeast tower
Medicinal HerbTower of Alexandrainside a barrel on Level 1 of the southeast tower
22 gold coinsTower of Alexandrainside a pot on Level 1 of the southeast tower
7 gold coinsTower of Alexandrainside a pot in the northeast room on Level 4
Seed of StrengthTower of Alexandrainside a pot in the northeast room on Level 4
Medicinal HerbTower of Alexandrainside a barrel in the southeast room on Level 4
Antidotal HerbTower of Alexandrainside a pot on the east side of the treasure room on Level 6
Scale ShieldTower of Alexandrainside a treasure chest on the west side of the treasure room on Level 6
Kran SpinelsTower of Alexandraobtained from the eyes of the Alexandra statue upon revisiting the top of the tower later in the story for DominicoExact spot: being checked
Blue OrbTower of Alexandralocated at the top floor in front of the statue during the late-game orb collection quest after obtaining the Echo Flute
Pot LidPort Prospectinside a barrel on the left side of town
Medicinal HerbPort Prospectinside a barrel in the northern part of townExact spot: being checked
12 Gold CoinsPort Prospectinside a barrel in the northern part of townExact spot: being checked
Antidotal HerbPort Prospectinside a barrel on the back right side
Seed of LifePort Prospectinside a barrel in the front right area
Seed of AgilityPort Prospectinside a pot in the front right area
10 Gold CoinsPort Prospectinside a pot beside the right stairs leading downstairs
Seed of MagicPeregrin Quayinside an inn wardrobeExact spot: being checked
Iron NailPeregrin Quayreceived by talking to the cloaked man sitting at a table in the innExact spot: being checked
BoomerangPeregrin Quayinside a locked chest outdoors requiring the Thief's KeyExact spot: being checked
200 gold coinsPeregrin Quayinside a locked chest outdoors requiring the Thief's KeyExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalPeregrin Quayinside a locked chest outdoors requiring the Thief's KeyExact spot: being checked
Chimaera WingPeregrin Quayinside pots/barrels outdoorsExact spot: being checked
Medicinal HerbPeregrin Quayinside pots/barrels outdoorsExact spot: being checked
Holy WaterMaella Abbeyinside a barrel in the courtyard areaExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalMaella Abbeyinside a barrel in the kitchen of the Templars' quartersExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalMaella Abbeyinside a barrel behind the Abbot's residence
Templar's RingMaella Abbeygiven by Angelo after the events at the abbey and the brawl in SimpletonExact spot: being checked
Mini medalSimpletonInside a barrel on the second floor of the pub
6 gold coinsSimpletonInside a barrel on the second floor of the pub
Templar's ringSimpletonGiven directly by Angelo outside behind the pub after the brawl scene
Map of Ruined AbbeyRuined AbbeyLevel 1, inside a treasure chest on the east side
Iron nailRuined AbbeyOn the upper floor, in the wardrobes
Mini medalRuined AbbeyLevel 2, inside a breakable pot at the end of a corridor
Bronze shieldRuined AbbeyLevel 3, inside an unlocked treasure chestExact spot: being checked
Waterweed mouldRuined AbbeyLevel 3, found inside a barrelExact spot: being checked
50 gold coinsRuined AbbeyLevel 3, found inside a potExact spot: being checked
Mini medalRuined AbbeyLevel 3, inside a breakable barrelExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalCastle Ascanthainside a cupboard on the first floor of Castle Ascantha
42 gold coinsCastle Ascanthainside a cupboard next to the entrance on the first floor of Castle Ascantha
Red MouldCastle Ascanthainside a barrel in the kitchen on the second floor of Castle Ascantha
Medicinal HerbCastle Ascanthainside a pot in the kitchen on the second floor of Castle Ascantha
Mini MedalCastle Ascanthainside a cupboard on the upper living quarters of Castle AscanthaExact spot: being checked
Lady's RingCastle AscanthaEntering the well in the lower town courtyard, at a sparkling pickup spot on the stone floor
Mini MedalCastle Ascanthainside a set of drawers in a residential house within the town of AscanthaExact spot: being checked
Rennet PowderCastle Ascanthainside a pot in a house near the town wellExact spot: being checked
Plain ClothesCastle Ascanthainside a set of drawers in the home next to the church in Ascantha
Wizard's staffWisher's PeakIn a treasure chest located along the first cavern's left branch
Map of Wisher's PeakWisher's PeakIn a chest found by entering the upper cave and taking a left path (replaced by 500 gold coins in 3DS)
500 gold coinsWisher's PeakFound by entering the upper cave and taking a left path, inside a chest
Templar's shieldWisher's PeakIn a treasure chest situated down a side trail past the wooden bridgeExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalPickhamIn a jar near the watchtower rooftopsExact spot: being checked
Magic WaterPickhamIn a wardrobe inside a residenceExact spot: being checked
Boxer ShortsPickhamHanging in a bag inside a residenceExact spot: being checked
Power ShieldPickhamBehind the locked iron door in a treasure chest requiring the Ultimate Key
Mini MedalPickhamBehind the locked iron door in a treasure chest requiring the Ultimate Key
Rune StaffPickhamBehind the locked iron door in a treasure chest requiring the Ultimate Key
Mini medalRed's DenInside a barrel on the left side of the outdoor barn where Medea is kept
Mini medalRed's DenInside a smashable pot located on the right side within Red's house
Bunny tailRed's DenInside a cabinet inside Red's houseExact spot: being checked
Mini medalRed's DenInside a treasure chest behind the Ultimate Key door in the basement
Spiked steel whipRed's DenInside a treasure chest behind the Ultimate Key door in the basement
GarterRed's DenInside a treasure chest behind the Ultimate Key door in the basement
Seed of agilityRed's DenInside a treasure chest behind the Ultimate Key door in the basement
Mini medalSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, inside a treasure chest located in a room packed with potsExact spot: being checked
Kitty shieldSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, inside a treasure chest along a dead-end western corridor paired with a trapped chestExact spot: being checked
Seed of magicSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, inside a potExact spot: being checked
Antidotal herbSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, found inside a potExact spot: being checked
Red mouldSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, found inside a potExact spot: being checked
11GSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, discovered in a potExact spot: being checked
62GSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 2, discovered in a potExact spot: being checked
CowpatSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 3, found inside one of the pots near the staircaseExact spot: being checked
Dungeon MapSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 3, found in a treasure chest reached by falling through the trap door on Level 2 (PS2 version)Exact spot: being checked
1000GSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 3, found in a red treasure chest accessible after falling from Level 2 (3DS/mobile versions)Exact spot: being checked
Mini medalSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 4, inside one of the pots along an eastern dead-end hallwayExact spot: being checked
Venus' tearSwordsman's LabyrinthLevel 1, dropped upon defeating the bossExact spot: being checked
Mini medalHilltop HutInside a pot placed on the left side within the hut
Slime crownHilltop HutObtained inside the well after agreeing to pull out the trapped King SlimeExact spot: being checked
Magic KeyCastle TrodainInside a treasure chest on the second floor of the west wing
Mini medalCastle TrodainInside a barrel in the first floor east wing corridor
Templar's swordCastle TrodainInside a treasure chest on the third floor
Rock saltCastle TrodainFound inside a pot on the second floor
Waterweed mouldCastle TrodainFound inside a barrel on the first floor
Rusty old swordCastle TrodainInside a treasure chest in the treasure vault behind an Ultimate Key door
Dungeon MapMole Holeinside a treasure chest located in the western portion of Level 1 (PS2 version)Exact spot: being checked
1,500 Gold CoinsMole Holeinside a treasure chest in the western section of Level 1 (3DS version)Exact spot: being checked
Mini MedalMole Holesmashed out of a pot situated on Level 2 near the eastern path heading south
Seed of DefenceMole Holesmashed out of an earthenware pot directly beside the Mini Medal pot on Level 2
Stone HardhatMole Holeinside a locked chest on the southern ledge of Level 2Exact spot: being checked
Moonshadow HarpMole Holeawarded automatically after defeating the boss on Level 3Exact spot: being checked
Mini medalPrincess Minnie's CastleGround floor in a breakable pot near the staircase base
Mini medalPrincess Minnie's CastleTreasure chest located on the outdoor grounds north behind the castle
Double-Edged SwordPrincess Minnie's CastleInside a treasure chest secured behind the Ultimate Key iron door on 1F
Seed of StrengthPrincess Minnie's CastleInside a treasure chest secured behind the Ultimate Key iron door on 1F
Mini medalPrincess Minnie's CastleInside a treasure chest secured behind the Ultimate Key iron door on 1F
Magic waterNeosinside a treasure chest along the rock wall east of Neos
Agility ringNeosinside a locked treasure chest up a ramp southwest of the island dock (requires Magic Key)
Seed of magic MissableNeosfound inside a barrel in the innExact spot: being checked
Holy water MissableNeosfound inside a barrel in a houseExact spot: being checked
Moonwort bulb MissableNeosfound inside a pot in NeosExact spot: being checked
Chimaera wing MissableNeosfound inside a pot in NeosExact spot: being checked
Gold coin (16G) MissableNeosfound inside a barrel in NeosExact spot: being checked
Gold coin (80G) MissableNeosfound inside a pot in NeosExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalBaccaratGolding's mansion bedroom, in a wardrobe near the doorExact spot: being checked
Spangled DressBaccaratGolding's mansion upstairs room, inside a dresser
Seed of WisdomBaccaratGolding's mansion upstairs room, inside a pot in the corner
Gold RingBaccaratGolding's mansion upstairs bedroom, inside a drawer near the bed
Fresh MilkBaccaratGolding's mansion, downstairs room connected to the meeting hall, inside a pot
Rennet PowderBaccaratGolding's mansion, downstairs room connected to the meeting hall, inside a barrel
Magic WaterBaccaratGolding's mansion, outside by the back entrance, inside a barrel
Sand of SerenityChateau FelixSoutheast of Baccarat, enter Chateau Felix past the gatekeeper Tom to find Master Felix inside
Baumren's BellChateau FelixGiven by Master Felix upon returning after comforting BaumrenExact spot: being checked
Magic MirrorArgoniaArgonia Castle fourth floor treasury vault on a pedestal
Mini MedalArgoniaArgonia Castle fourth floor treasury chest to the left of the mirror stand
Devil's TailArgoniaArgonia Castle fourth floor treasury chest
Battle ForkArgoniaArgonia Castle fourth floor treasury chest
Magical HatArgoniaArgonia Castle fourth floor treasury chest
Dragon ScaleRoyal Hunting Groundtreasure chest down a path to the right/east of the entrance
Mini MedalRoyal Hunting Groundtreasure chest in the eastern section of the groundsExact spot: being checked
Map of the Dark RuinsDark RuinsLevel 2 balcony treasure chest reached from the eastern stairs (contains 2,000 gold coins in 3DS/mobile releases)Exact spot: being checked
Mini medalDark RuinsInside a barrel in the dugout building near the exterior entrance
Dragon scaleDark RuinsFound in a treasure chest in Basement Level 1
Mini medalDark RuinsFound inside a treasure chest located in Basement Level 1
Saint's ashesDark RuinsLocated in a treasure chest on the left side of Basement Level 2
Stone SwordArcadiaKranbartle's house on the wallExact spot: being checked
Big Book of BarriersArcadiaBookcase in Dominico's hidden basement library
Magical VestmentArcadiaDominico's secret basement library treasure chest
Mini MedalArcadiaDominico's secret basement library chest
Cloak of EvasionArcadiaWardrobe inside an Arcadia residenceExact spot: being checked
Poison Moth KnifeArcadiaCabinet in townExact spot: being checked
Bunny TailArcadiaCupboard in townExact spot: being checked
3,000 gold coinsRydon's TowerIn a treasure chest located inside the entrance chamber of the tower
Recovery RingRydon's TowerInside a treasure chest on the 9th floor reached via the northern see-saw
Cheiron's BowRydon's TowerIn a chest near the summit on the 11th floor pathway
Kran SpinelsRydon's TowerIn the eyes of the statue of Alexandra at the top of the Tower of Alexandra (obtained after speaking to Rydon)Exact spot: being checked
Edged BoomerangOrkutskIn a pot inside a room along the lower underground ring corridorExact spot: being checked
Ruby of ProtectionOrkutskIn a wardrobe inside the mayor's residenceExact spot: being checked
Chilly CheeseOrkutskIn a pot in the mayor's residenceExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalOrkutskIn a pot inside the mayor's residenceExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalOrkutskIn a cupboard inside the mayor's residenceExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalOrkutskIn a barrel located below the weapon shopExact spot: being checked
Seed of DefenceOrkutskIn a pot in the underground passage near the shopsExact spot: being checked
Magic WaterOrkutskIn a pot in an underground dwellingExact spot: being checked
Wing of BatOrkutskIn a cupboard inside an underground living quarterExact spot: being checked
Amor Seco EssenceOrkutskIn a pot in an underground storeroomExact spot: being checked
Chimaera WingOrkutskIn a pot near the residential quartersExact spot: being checked
Nook GrassOrkutskReceived directly from Marek in his room after defeating Gemon later in the gameExact spot: being checked
Map of Herb GrottoHerb GrottoLevel 1, inside a chest in the small chamber northwest of the entrance (PS2 version)
3,000 gold coinsHerb GrottoLevel 1, chest in the room northwest of the entrance (3DS version)
Mini medalHerb GrottoLevel 1, found in a pot inside the eastern side roomExact spot: being checked
Rose-wortHerb GrottoLevel 1, broken out of a pot in the eastern side roomExact spot: being checked
Hermes' HatHerb GrottoLevel 1, treasure chest on the southern ledge across the northern icy bridge (3DS version)Exact spot: being checked
100 gold coinsHerb GrottoLevel 1, chest on the southern ledge across the northern icy bridge (PS2 version)Exact spot: being checked
Elfin elixirHerb GrottoLevel 2, inside a locked chest in the icy room south of the stairway
Mini medalHerb GrottoLevel 2, inside a pot near the brazier in the western roomExact spot: being checked
Rose-rootHerb GrottoLevel 2, broken out of a pot near the brazier in the western roomExact spot: being checked
Seed of lifeHerb GrottoLevel 2, inside a pot beside the campfire remnants in the southeast chamber
Devil's tailHerb GrottoLevel 3, locked chest in the southwestern area reached via the northwest Level 2 stairs
2,100 gold coinsHerb GrottoLevel 3, locked chest sitting next to the Devil's tail chest
Icicle dirkHerb GrottoLevel 4, locked treasure chest south of a stalagmite in the center of the southeastern loop
Mini medalHerb GrottoLevel 4, found in a pot on the lowest levelExact spot: being checked
Map of Dragon GraveyardDragon GraveyardIn a treasure chest on the right side just inside the entrance area
Mini medalDragon GraveyardIn a treasure chest at the dead end reached through the northeast exit of the first cavern
Dragon dungDragon GraveyardIn a treasure chest found within the cavern passagesExact spot: being checked
Dragon shieldDragon GraveyardIn a treasure chest located along the southern ledges in the deeper cavernsExact spot: being checked
Magic WaterPirate's CoveLevel 1 treasure chestExact spot: being checked
Rock SaltPirate's CoveLevel 3 small rectangular room potExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalPirate's CoveLevel 4 locked chest on the western side of the northern roomExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalPirate's CoveLevel 4 jar / chestExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalPirate's CoveLevel 4 treasure containerExact spot: being checked
3,500 Gold CoinsPirate's CoveLevel 4 treasure chestExact spot: being checked
Hades' HelmPirate's CoveLevel 4 treasure chestExact spot: being checked
Bone ShieldPirate's CoveLevel 4 treasure chestExact spot: being checked
Illuminated Sea ChartPirate's CoveLevel 4 boss room, obtained after defeating Captain CrowExact spot: being checked
Seed of StrengthEmpycchuIn an outdoor pot near the right side of the village entrance
Mini MedalEmpycchuIn a hanging bag inside the village house near the entrance
Red MouldEmpycchuIn a pot inside the house near the entrance
Waterweed MouldEmpycchuIn a pot inside the house near the entrance
Mini MedalEmpycchuIn a pot inside the small children's hutExact spot: being checked
Seed of SkillEmpycchuIn a pot beside the waterfall rock face across the small bridge
Rock SaltEmpycchuIn a pot inside the eastern hutExact spot: being checked
Rennet PowderEmpycchuIn a pot inside the eastern hutExact spot: being checked
Chimaera WingEmpycchuIn a pot outside the eastern hutExact spot: being checked
Special MedicineEmpycchuIn a locked treasure chest inside the item shopExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalEmpycchuIn a pot beside the chief's house entrance
Fur PonchoEmpycchuIn a dresser inside the chief's houseExact spot: being checked
Fresh MilkEmpycchuIn an interior pot within the village chief's house inn quartersExact spot: being checked
Mini medalDark Empycchuin the chief's house wardrobe across from the priest
Dragon scaleDark Empycchuinside a pot within the chief's houseExact spot: being checked
Fresh milkDark Empycchuinside a pot located in the chief's bedroomExact spot: being checked
Premium mouldDark Empycchuin a pot resting along the outside wall of the chief's houseExact spot: being checked
Special antidoteDark Empycchuinside a locked treasure chest inside the item shopExact spot: being checked
180 gold coinsDark Empycchuinside a pot situated near the door of the item shopExact spot: being checked
CowpatDark Empycchuinside a pot outside the southwest hut near the horses
Cold cheeseDark Empycchuinside a pot by the southeast wall inside the southwest hut
Mini medalDark Empycchuin a pot resting along the southwest wall inside the southwest hut
Seed of magicDark Empycchuin a pot against the southwest wall inside the southeast hut
Mini medalDark Empycchuinside a wall-hanging bag within the southeast hut
Rock saltDark Empycchuinside a pot located in the eastern children's hutExact spot: being checked
Mini medalDark Empycchuin a pot standing outdoors between the chief's house and the children's hutExact spot: being checked
Map of the Godbird's Eyrie MissableGodbird's EyrieLevel 1, treasure chest on the central raised stone plateau (PS2 version; replaced with 4,000 gold in 3DS)Exact spot: being checked
Ring of Truth MissableGodbird's EyrieLevel 2, inside an exterior chest accessed via the northern ledge exitExact spot: being checked
Gold Nugget MissableGodbird's EyrieLevel 3, treasure chest located along the main cavern pathExact spot: being checked
Demon Whip MissableGodbird's EyrieLevel 4, chest found by heading through the northwestern ledge openingExact spot: being checked
Saint's Ashes MissableGodbird's EyrieLevel 5, inside a chest reached by exiting through the southeastern cave openingExact spot: being checked
Godbird's SoulstoneGodbird's EyriePeak summit, received following the defeat of Gemon and the aftermath with the chick's spiritExact spot: being checked
Elfin ElixirTryan Gullyinside a barrel on the right upon entering the upper main building
Mini MedalTryan Gullyinside a barrel situated next to the entrance of the upper shopping building
Slime CrownTryan Gullyinside a wooden barrel tucked behind the bar counter in the main building
Mini MedalTryan Gullyinside a pot within the bridge cave leading to Raya's residenceExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalTryan Gullyinside a barrel in the inner treasury room guarded by the OrcExact spot: being checked
Yggdrasil DewTryan Gullyinside a pot located on the left side of the inner treasury room
Premium MouldTryan Gullyinside a pot located in the inner treasury roomExact spot: being checked
Seed of DefenceTryan Gullyinside a barrel located inside the inner treasury roomExact spot: being checked
Staff of AntimagicTryan Gullyinside the rightmost treasure chest in the inner treasuryExact spot: being checked
Darktree LeafTryan Gullyinside the locked treasury chest past the RockbombExact spot: being checked
Mini MedalSavella Cathedralinside a wardrobe in the Lord High Priest's bedroom on the upper floor
Mini MedalSavella Cathedralinside a pot in the ground-floor guest bedroom
Sage's RobeSavella Cathedralinside a wardrobe in the ground-floor guest bedroom
Seed of LifeSavella Cathedralinside a barrel in the kitchen of the residenceExact spot: being checked

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