Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3)

Play Time: How Long to Beat

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DQM Dark Prince - How Long To Beat

This is an article on how long it takes to beat Dragon Quest Mosnters: The Dark Prince. Read on to learn how long it takes to beat and the approximate playtime after finishing the game.

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How Long To Beat

Can Be Completed in 25 to 50 Hours

Playtime Conditions	Time
Strategy Team A (Past Games Played + Demo)	25 Hours
Strategy Team B (Past Games Played)	30 Hours
Strategy Team C (Did Not Play Previous Games)	40 Hours
Strategy Team D (Played Prev. Games + Demo + Created S-Rank Monsters)	Approx. 50 Hours
Strategy Team E (Monster Encyclopedia + Mini Medals Completed)	Approx. 120 Hours

Playtime Dependent on if Previous Games or the Trial Was Played

The estimated time to complete Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is roughly about 25 to 50 hours in general.

Those with previous game experience can expect to finish the game in about 30 hours or less. If you have never never played the previous games, it takes about 40 hours, as you will need to learn the game first.

And if you wish to completely maximize the game's content, it will take about 50 hours or more .

Playtime Extended When Optimizing Monsters

DQM Dark Prince - Playtime Screen
The more time spent creating A-Rank or S-Rank Monsters during the early to mid game, the longer it will take to beat the game.

One member of our playtesting team solidified their party with powerful S-Rank Monsters before clearing the main campaign, and as a result, it took about approximately 50 hours of playtime to finish.

What Is the Playtime After Finishing the Game

There Is a Secret Boss That Takes About 5 Hours

The player can spend approximately 5 hours of additional play time after finishing the game to challenge a secret boss.

As this is a post-game boss, please note that the time will vary depending on the level and power of your Monsters. This boss is difficult, so prepare accordingly!
Secret Boss: How to Beat

Completing the Monster Encyclopedia and Mini Medals Takes 120 Hours

DQM Dark Prince - Monster Encyclopedia.png

It will take approximately 120 hours to complete the Monster Encyclopedia and Mini Medals. As the hatching system is completely dependent on luck, it is especially difficult to collect monsters that are limited only to eggs in the Encyclopedia.

If you are aiming to complete the Encyclopedia and all Mini Medals, please check out our How to Farm Eggs and All Mini Medal Locations guides respectively.

Monster List: All 526 Monsters

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