A walkthrough for the Lower Echelon of the Circle of Caprice in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3). Read on to see the recommended level for Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon), as well as monsters that can be found there!

Circle of Caprice Walkthrough

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon)

1	Go to the 2F of the Rosehill Tower and offer the Indigo Travelite to the Magic Circle and unlock the next area.
2	Exit the Tower on the 1F and go to the Lower Echelon of the Circle of Caprice.
3	Heead towards the northeast portion of the map, specifically to the pinned location above that leads you toward El Fayum.
4	Enter the village, and make your way towards southwest of the map.
5	After arriving at the southern west portion of the map, enter the Gleaming Grotto.
6	Grab some useful items along the way. • Water Charm (only available during Autumn and Winter) • Proof of the Heart of Water (only available during Spring)

Gleaming Grotto, Cave of Crystals

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon) Recommended Monsters

Recommended Monsters to Scout

Monsters	Reason to Scout
Disfigurine	• You can synthesize this monster with any monster from the Nature Family to create Cactiball
Briny Bronco	• This monster has high offensive output due to Splishmesiter and Ultra Crafty Splisher traits, making it a force to be reckoned with

Best Monsters Tier List

Monsters to Synthesize

Monster	Explanation
Cactiball	Disfigurine	x	Nature Family
	• Synthesis can be achieved after you've scouted Disfigurine in the Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon)

Synthesis Guide and Calculator

Matchmaking

Parent 1		Parent 2		Result
Weaken Beakon	x	Cactiball	=	Parched Peckerel

To achieve this matchmaking session, talk with the NPC in El Fayum. The monsters you choose to synthesize should be based on your preference, but we recommend to partner a Cactiball with a Weaken Beakon so you could acquire an E Rank Parched Peckerel.

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon) Boss Guide

Penteratic Guardian

Recommended Level		Family
19		Material Family
Recommended Party
Hell Niño	Briny Bronco	Axesaurus	Wyrtle
Main Strategy
Lower the enemies' Attack and Accuracy Prepare Amor Water to recover from the enemies' attacks

Penetratic Guardian is a physical attacker that uses Helm Splitter and Stomp to damage your monsters, so it is crucial that you debuff its attacks to negate its offensive capability.

How to Beat Penteratic Guardian: Best Party Members and Weakness

Purchase Amor Water in Terrestria

It is recommended that you purchase Amor Water to cure your monsters while battling Penteratic Guardian. You could purchase the item in Rosehill Tower.

Other Recommended Parties

Party 1
Dancing Devil LVL 18	Iron Maiden LVL 11	Snowmangler LVL 16	Mudraker LVL 14
Party 2
Hunter Mech LVL 20	Jargon LVL 15	Jargon LVL 15	Toady LVL 20

Best Monsters Tier List

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon) Monster List

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon)

Rank Monsters
Cauldragon
Rank Monsters
Shadow	Leafy Larrikin	Disfigurine
Snail Slime	See Urchin	Briny Bronco
Garuda
Rank Monsters
Drackyma	Lunatick	Bunicorn
Lips	Khalamari Kid	Damselfly
Slime	Killerpillar	Funghoul
Great Sabrecub	Sham Hatwitch	Scallop Slime

Strong Monsters

Large Monster	Location
Cauldragon

Monster List: All 526 Monsters

Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon) Mini Medal Locations

Obtained	Map / Image Location
	(Circle of Caprice) Lower Echelon In a Well at the South
	(Circle of Caprice) Lower Echelon Pot in a Stone Building Near the Well (Autumn Only). Only accessible during Autumn season. The water level will be adjusted and the area will be explorable.
	(Circle of Caprice) Lower Echelon Isle West Across the Frozen Sea (Winter Only). Walk to the island via frozen water during Winter Season to obtain the Mini Medal from the treasure chest.
	(Circle of Caprice) Lower Echelon Chest Behind the Inn at El Fayum

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
The Whispwoods	-