Savella Cathedral

DRAGON QUEST VIII guide · high seat visited when Leopold assaults the Lord High Priest

The party pursues the possessed Evil Sir Leopold by air using the Godbird's Soulstone and the Darktree Leaf until he breaks into the floating mansion above Savella Cathedral. Inside the upper chamber of the residence, the party confronts and defeats the beast to protect the Lord High Priest. Immediately following the clash, Marcello and his guards arrive, framing the heroes and High Priest Rolo for the incident and banishing them to Purgatory Island.

Items

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Mini Medal: inside a wardrobe in the Lord High Priest's bedroom on the upper floorMini Medal: inside a pot in the ground-floor guest bedroomSage's Robe: inside a wardrobe in the ground-floor guest bedroomSeed of Life: inside a barrel in the kitchen of the residence

Secrets

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A Golden Slime rests atop the botanical archway near the elevator on the floating grounds, which can be photographed for Cameron's Codex in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Key fights

Evil Sir Leopold

Enemies: Evil Sir Leopold

Threats: Intimidating Scream that can shock party members into losing actions, biting physical attacks, and a damaging Cold Breath blizzard attack

Weaknesses and resistances: None (retains standard boss status immunities)

Tactics: Use Insulatle to minimize his severe breath damage, heal the party consistently, and boost physical offense with Oomph and Tension when not interrupted by scream stuns

Rewards: 4,900 Gold and 10,200 EXP

Tips

Do not rely on weapon abilities that trigger instant death against Evil Sir Leopold, such as those from the Demon Spear, as he is entirely immune.

Not listed for this area: enemies, shops and people.

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