Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

After you cross Niferia and reach the underworld, you’ll need to defeat four guardian bosses to be able to enter Psaro’s Palace, the last dungeon in Chapter 5.  Preparations The first barrier After you cross the Niferia Tower and reach the underworld, you’ll find a shrine in the south. Head there and talk to the…

You’ll find Psaro the Manslayer after getting through his castle, which is the last dungeon of Chapter 5. This will be the hardest and longest battle in this chapter, so get ready! Preparations Navigating Psaro’s Castle After reaching the underworld and breaking the four barriers, you’ll be able to enter the main castle in the…

Estark is located at the end of the Mamon Mines. You’ll have to visit the Diabolic Hall to trigger his resurrection and then go there to defeat him. Doing so will give you access to an air transport and to the final dungeons in the game. Preparations Resurrecting Estark After you cross the Colossus Tower,…

You’ll find Balzack at Palais de León during chapter 4, after using a Powder Keg on his palace. This is the last battle of this chapter. Preparations Finding a Powder Keg In Havre León’s jail you’ll find out that you can use gunpowder to scare off the chancellor at Palais de León. You’ll also find…

In the DS version of Dragon Quest IV, you can properly fight Aamon (not just as a miniboss fight) during Chapter 6 and kill him for good. You’ll need to finish the normal game to access this optional boss and unlock an optional ending. Preparations Fighting Aamon After you recruit Psaro during Chapter 6, you’ll…

The Pioneer Town (also known as Immigrant Town) side quest becomes available during Chapter 5 and will ask you to build a town from scratch, recruiting people from all around the world during different stages of the story.  This side quest is entirely optional, but each time you grow the town, you’ll get some decent…

Item Goddess Ring Uses +33 Wisdom, recovers MP when walking Location Baron’s Folly The Goddess Ring can be found inside the Baron’s Folly, upon reaching Azimuth Island. This accessory is unique, and you can’t find it or buy it anywhere else in the game. Preparations Reaching Azimuth After you defeat Estark and find the Gas…

Item Baron’s Bugle Uses Blow it before the final battle to bring your wagon before you. Can also be used as an item in battle Location Baron’s Folly You’ll find the Baron’s Bugle inside the Baron’s Folly, upon reaching Azimuth Island. This item is optional but will make the final battle much easier for you….

Item Silver Goddess Statue Stats A valuable treasure that can be sold for 25.000g Location Cistern Chapel The Silver Goddess Statue can be found at the Cistern Chapel, to the northeast of Endor, during Chapter 3 of the game. This Item can be sold for such a high value that it will help you a…

Item Strongbox Effect Allows the owner to fall in battle without losing half of his money Location Safe cave You’ll find the Strongbox (also called the Iron Safe, depending on your version of the game) during chapter 3, in the cave to the north of Lakanaba. This item is not mandatory, but it will make…

Item Flute of Revelation Effect Used to reveal a hidden passage. Location Zamoksva You can find the Flute of Revelation after defeating Baalzack in Zamoksva castle and opening their treasury. This is an optional item but it will allow you to access a new area and interact with one of the main characters in Dragon…

Item Silver Tarot Cards Stats +21 ATK, produces a random effect depending on the card drawn Location Mamon Mine The Silver Tarot Cards can be found in Chapter 4, in the Mamon Mine. This special weapon has a unique mechanic not found anywhere else in the game, making it quite useful all the way up…

Item Liquid Metal Sword Effect Allows you to turn back time, starting a fight from the beginning Location Waterfall Cave The Sands of Time can be found in the Waterfall Cave, accessible only if you do the side-quest in Dunplundrin. This item is entirely optional but very useful for some fights in the game. Finding…

Item Staff of Salvation Stats +5 ATK, can cast Midheal Location Yggdrasil Tree ou’ll find the Staff of Salvation on the second floor of the Yggdrasil Tree, in El Forado. This unique healing staff can’t be found or bought anywhere else in the game.  Preparations Getting to El Forado After you defeat Estark and find…

Item Cobra Claw Stats +80 ATK, can poison enemies when attacking Location Pinnacle Tower This weapon can only be found on the DS remake, on the second floor of Pinnacle Tower, during Chapter 6.  Preparations Reaching Pinnacle Tower You’ll have to cross the first part of this bonus dungeon first. After you reach chapter 6,…

Item Icicle Dirk Stats +75 ATK, can cast Crackle Location Lakanaba The Icicle Dirk (also known as Ice Blade or Icicle Blade in other versions of the game) is a unique weapon found in the weapon shop of Lakanaba, behind a locked door. You’ll need an Ultimate Key to open this door. This sword can’t…

Item Double-Edged Sword Stats Cursed weapon. +99 ATK, the wielder takes 25% of any physical damage he deals Location Endor You can find the Double-Edged Sword in Endor’s castle, hidden in a secret locked door. You’ll need a Magic Key to find this cursed weapon. It’s recommended to get it as soon as you get…

Item Hela’s Hammer Stats Cursed weapon. +70 ATK, 37.5% Accuracy, every hit is a critical strike Location Colossus You’ll find this cursed weapon on the fourth floor of the Colossus Tower, in the isle of Riverton. This weapon is unique and can’t be found or bought anywhere else in this game. Preparations Finding the Colossus…

Item Tempest Shield Stats +47 DEF, absorbs MP Location Zenithian Tower You’ll find this armor piece on the third floor of the Zenithian Tower. You can’t buy this armor in any shop in the game.  Preparations Finding the Glombolero Once you get the air balloon you’ll be able to travel by air to any place…

Item Mirror Shield Stats +45 DEF, can bounce spells Location Niferia You’ll find a Mirror Shield on the sixth floor of the Niferia cave, near the final dungeon of Chapter 5. You can’t buy this shield in any shop in the game. Preparations Getting to the Niferia Cave Once you climb the Zenithian Tower and…

Item Tempest Shield Stats +50 DEF, can be used to cast Kaswoosh Location Diabolic Hall You’ll find the Tempest Shield in the Diabolic Hall, after crossing the Colossus. This shield can’t be bought or found elsewhere in the game. Preparations Finding the Tempest Shield After you activated the Colossus and exited through the other side,…

Item Feverfew Root Description the only known medicine capable of healing a fever. Location Parthenia To cure Kiryl from his fever you’ll need a Feverfew Root, which you can get by finding the Feverfew Seed in the Imperial Cave, to the south of Parthenia, and using it to save the village of Parthenia. Doing this…

Item Holy Ember Stats Turns the fire in Pharos Beacon back to normal. Location Pharos Tower To light the fire in the Pharos Tower, to the east of Porthrunnel, you’ll need the Holy Ember that you can find on the fourth floor of the same tower. Doing this is necessary to recruit Torneko and to…

Item Armlet of Transmutation Stats A magical artifact that can amplify dark powers. Held in Vrenor as a treasure. Location Vault of Vrenor The armlet of Transmutation is located at the end of the Vault of Vrenor, to the south of Vrenor, during the second chapter of this game. You’ll need this item to progress…

Item Symbol of Faith Stats This strange jewel can open anyone’s heart Location Cave to the east of Casabranca The Symbol of Faith is hidden in a cave far to the east of Casabranca, in the fifth chapter of the game. This item will allow you to recruit Hoffman Jr. and his wagon, so you…

Item Birdsong Nectar Stats A sweet elixir that is capable of returning a lost voice. Location Birdsong Tower You’ll find the Birdsong Nectar during the second chapter, at the abandoned Birdsong Tower to the southwest of the Desert Bazaar. You’ll need this item to heal Alena’s father, the Tsar. Preparations Finding the Birdsong Nectar’s location…

Item Talaria Stats Transports the wearer to a previously unreachable place. Location Southeast of Strathbaile You’ll find the Talaria (also known as Winged Shoes in other versions of DQ IV) in the cave to the southeast of Strathbaile, during the first chapter of Dragon Quest IV. You’ll need this key item to access the Loch…

Item Liquid Metal Sword Effect +130 ATK, extra damage to metal enemies Location Waterfall Cave You’ll get the Liquid Metal Sword in the Waterfall Cave as a reward for doing the pirate’s treasure side-quest. This side quest will also give you the Sands of Time. Preparations Finding the Waterfall Cave From Havre Leon or Zalenagrad,…

Item Magma Staff Effect +63 ATK, can cast Zoom, needed to access Femiscyra Location Zamoksva You’ll find the Magma Staff in the treasury of Zamoksva Castle after you defeat Balzack. This item is needed to progress the story and get the Zenithian Shield. Preparations Heading to Zamoksva Castle You’ll find out about the Magma Staff…

Psaro can be recruited as a playable character after you finish the two dungeons that come with the extra Chapter 6 of the Nintendo DS remake.  Preparations Finding the new dungeon Once you defeat Psaro at the end of Chapter 5 and watch the credits, save and restart the game. You’ll begin Chapter 6 at…

Item Lightning Staff Effect +29 ATK, can be used to cast Kazap Location Vault of Vrenor, Psaro’s Castle There are two lightning staffs in this game. One in a secret room in the Vault of Vrenor, and another one in the last dungeon of Chapter 5. The first Lightning Staff First, you’ll need the Ultimate…

Item Mod Rod Effect Transforms your entire party into a random person or monster Location Royal Crypt You can find the Mod Rod (also known as the Staff of Transform) at the end of the Royal Crypt, to the south of Endor. Besides having some fun uses, you’ll need this item to progress the story….

Item Fire Claw Effect +60 ATK Location Femiscyra You’ll find a Fire Claw hidden in Femiscyra Castle, as well as other ones by doing the optional Pioneer Town sidequest and as a stealable item from a monster. Only Alena can wield it during Chapter 5, but you can also equip one on Psaro after you…

The Zenithian Armor is hidden in a sea cave on the northeastern sea, nearby Minikin’s Dominion. You can find it during Chapter 5 after you gain access to Torneko’s Ship. Finding the four pieces of Zenithian gear is needed to continue the main story. Here are some tips before you head to the armor: Finding…

You’ll find the Zenithian Sword atop the Yggdrasil Tree in El Forado. You’ll need it together with the other three Zenithian pieces, to reach Zenithia. Some tips before seeking the sword: Getting to El Forado After you defeat Estark and obtain the air balloon in Riverton, go to Mintos, to the south of Porthtrunnel, and…

You’ll find the Zenithian Helm in Canalot as a reward for helping King Larfur. Finding the four pieces of Zenithian gear is required to continue the main story and is the first piece you will be able to obtain. Reaching Canalot Before starting, you should already have your ship and the Magic Key. You’ll find…

You can find the Sphere of Silence during Chapter 4, in the cave to the west of Aubout Du Monde. It’s quite easy to miss this item, but without it, the final boss of this chapter will be extremely difficult. Here are some tips before you head for the Sphere Finding the Cave You’ll first…