Plains Walkthrough: Chart 1

A walkthrough for the Plains in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3). Read on to see the strategy for starting the game, recommended level for the Plains and Endor Colosseum classes F to G, as well as monsters that can be found there!

Opening Walkthrough

Until You Acquire Your First Monster

A slew of cutscenes will ensure once you'ce completed setting up the game. These scenes will introduce you the the beginning of the story. Watch them all and proceed.

Monsters from Monty's Questions

Monster	Question 1	Question 2	Question 3
Fright Bulb	Yes	Yes	-
Platypunk	No	No	-
Mud Mannequin Recommended	Yes	No	Yes
Cruelcumber Highly Recommended	Yes	No	No

There are four monsters you can acquire from Monty's questions, of which you can only get one.

The monster you acquire will depend on your answers to each question, though Mud Mannequin and Cruelcumber will require a third question, which you can get by answering the first two questions differently.

Creulcumber is the Most Recommended Starting Monster

All four starting monsters are viable choices. However, if you're having trouble deciding which one to get, then we highly recommend Cruelcumber.

Apart from learning the powerful wind spell Woosh quickly, it can also be used to synthesize powerful monsters!

Best Monsters Tier LIst

Best Monsters from the Plains

Recommended Monsters to Scout

Monster	Explanation
Capsichum	• Only caught during Autumn • Keeps party alive with Heal • Can cure poison with Squelch
Khalamari Kid	• Only caught during Winter • Keeps party alive with Heal
Komodo	• Synthesis Parent monster for Jargon • Can be matchmade for Drag Racer
Woebergine	• Parent monster for Mud Mannequin, which later can be used to synthesize Chocolate Golem

Scout Komodo for Matchmaking

Parent 1		Parent 2		Result
Nardragon	x	Komodo	=	Drag Racer

Matchmaking becomes available after you clear Category G in the Endor Colosseum. Simply talk to the NPC in the Colosseum and agree to a matchmaking service.

The monsters you wish to match with each other are entirely up to you. However, we recommend matchmaking Komodo with the NPC's Nardragon to create an F-Rank Drag Racer.

Synthesis Guide and Calculator

Plains Walkthrough

Tutorial Section

Scout Seasonal Monsters

Capsichum Autumn only

Khalamari Kid Winter Only

Capsichum is a great monster to scout as it can learn skills that can buff allies. Khalamari Kid is also a monster worth scouting due to the recovery spells it can learn. Both of these monsters are seasonal so we recommend catching them in Step 2.

Best Early Game Monsters

Endor Arena

Endor Arena Guide and How to Win the Arena

Scout Monsters with the Squelch Spell

Monsters with the Squelch Spell
Stump Chump	Capsichum

Before taking on the Colosseum challenges, be sure to grab monsters like Stump Chump with the Squelch spell. This will be useful for when you go up against monsters that can poison you, like the Flython in Category F.

Endor Colosseum Guide

Endor Colosseum: Category G

Recommended Level
4
Recommended Party
Cruelcumber	Slime	Bunicorn	Vegandragora
Main Strategy
Get 3 consecutive wins to clear the challenge. HP and MP are fully recovered after each battle, so feel free to go all out! Spells like Sizz will make for easier completion. It's possible to clear the challenge using normal attacks, even without leveling your monsters up beforehand.

Endor Arena Guide and How to Win the Arena

Endor Colosseum: Category F

Recommended Level
7
Recommended Party
Cruelcumber	Slime	Stump Chump	Bunicorn
Main Strategy
Level your monsters up to at least LVL 7 before taking on the challenge! Squelch can help negate poison in the 3rd battle. 2 monsters with Heal can help stabilize the party's condition.

Endor Arena Guide and How to Win the Arena

Plains Monster List

Plains

Rank Monsters
Cyclops
Rank Monsters
Teeny Sanguini	Khalamari Kid	Feralball
Wing Slime	Vegandragora	Woebergine
Drackyma	Slime	Komodo
Capsichum	Stump Chump	Killerpillar
Bantamweight	Dragonthorn	Bunicorn
Mischievous Mole	Antguzzler

Strong Monsters

Large Monster	Location
Cyclops

Monster List: All 526 Monsters

Plains Mini Medal Locations

Obtained	Map / Image Location
	(Terrestria) Rosehill Behind the Bookshelf on the B1 Floor. In Rosehill Tower, Check the candlestick behind the bookshelf to obtain the Mini Medal.
	(Terrestria) Rosehill Pot at the Southeast of the Paddock. After clearing Cradle of Corruption Lower Level, the Paddock will be expanded and this Mini Medal will become obtainable.
	(Terrestria) Rosehill Pot at the Northeast of the Paddock. After clearing Middle Echelon Circles, the Paddock will be expanded and this Mini Medal will become obtainable.
	(Terrestria) Rosehill Pot at the West of the Paddock. Gain access to the Cradle of Corruption Upper Level and the Paddock will be expanded further. The Mini Medal will become obtainable afterwards.

Mini Medal Checklist: All 72 Locations and Rewards

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Related Guides

Full Story Walkthrough

Lower Echelon Guides

Plains: Chart 1	Circle of Conquest (Lower Echelon): Chart 2
Circle of Temper (Lower Echelon): Chart 3	Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon): Chart 4
Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon): Chart 5	Circle of Fortitude (Lower Echelon): Chart 6
Cradle of Corruption (Lower Level): Chart 7	Terrestria (Diabolic Hall): Chart 8

Middle Echelon Guides

Circle of Fortitude (Middle Echelon): Chart 9	Circle of Temper (Middle Echelon): Chart 10
Circle of Indulgence (Middle Echelon): Chart 11	Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon): Chart 12
Circle of Conquest (Middle Echelon): Chart 13	Cradle of Corruption (Middle Level): Chart 14

Upper Echelon Guides

Circle of Temper (Upper Echelon): Chart 15	Circle of Indulgence (Upper Echelon): Chart 16
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon): Chart 17	Cradle of Corruption (Upper Level): Chart 18
Circle of Caprice (Upper Echelon): Chart 19	Circle of Conquest (Upper Echelon): Chart 20
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