Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3)

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon): Chart 12

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

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Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon) Walkthrough

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon)

Map Layout
1 On the second floor of Rosehill Tower, go to Circle of Caprice (???). When you do, you will arrive at the Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon).
2 Go towards the red pin on the map and an event will occur when you approach.
3 Go towards the red pin on the Northeast of the map and enter the House of Shifting Sands.
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Get these useful items along the way
3 Seeds of Wisdom
Aerofoil Belt (+10 Attack and Crafty Woosher)

House of Shifting Sands

House of Shifting Sands Route
①: House of Shifting Sands 1st Floor ②: House of Shifting Sands B1F
③: House of Shifting Sands 1st Floor ④: House of Shifting Sands B1F
1 Go to the top floor using various pitfalls and pillar debris.
2 Batlte with Petrarch and 2 Sekerleton
After the fight, it becomes easier to scout mid-level Demon Monsters in the Circle of Caprice.
► How to Beat Petrarch
3 Move to Pierre's Home with Lula
4 Return to the second floor of Rosehill Tower, then exit the tower and go to Diabolic Hall through the travel door.
5 Go north while climbing the stairs. Talk to Healie and she'll give you the Hero's Cloak.
If you finish in a different order than the chart, other events may occur.
6 Return to Rosehill and talk to Rosalie on the third floor of the tower.

How to Get to the Top Floor Route

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon) Recommended Monsters

Monsters to Scout for Battle

Monster Explanation
Grim Rider ImageGrim Rider
Skeleton Swordsman Image Skeleton Swordsman and Bone Baron Image Bone Baron can be used as Synthesis material
• Can act 1-2 times per turn.
Stone Golem ImageStone Golem • Caught in the House of Shifting Sands
• Used as Synthesis material for Balhib Image Balhib
Spinchilla ImageSpinchilla • Possess the skill Water Baby which can both deal damage and heal
• When lacking in Water Element or Healing skills, can be used as Synthesis material to pass on the Water Baby skill.

Monsters to Synthesize for Battle

Monster Explanation
Shogum ImageShogum
Metal King Slime Image Metal King Slime x Beshemoth Slime Image Beshemoth Slime
Slionheart Image Slionheart : Used as Synthesis material for one of the strongest Monsters in the game
• Acts 1-2 times each turn and possesses powerful skills like Oomphle and Kabuff

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon) Boss Guide

Boss Battle: Petrarch

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Recommended Level Family
28 Undead Family ImageUndead Family
Recommended Party
Main Strategy
CheckmarkPetrarch is weak to Light, and Sekerletons are Weak to Fire

CheckmarkPhysical and Breath Attacks are effective as Petrarch uses Bounce to reflect Spell Attacks

CheckmarkPetrarch is easier to defeat than the Sekerletons

How to Beat Petrarch: Best Party Members and Weakness

Other Recommended Parties

Party 1
Gripevine ImageGripevine Killing Machine ImageKilling Machine Grim Keeper ImageGrim Keeper Drakulard ImageDrakulard
Party 2
Archdemon ImageArchdemon Killing Machine ImageKilling Machine Scallop Slime ImageScallop Slime Great Sabercat ImageGreat Sabercat

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon) Monster List

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon)

Armoured Scorpion ImageArmoured Scorpion
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Grim Rider ImageGrim Rider
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Sweaty Yeti ImageSweaty Yeti
Spring Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image
Dragon Slime ImageDragon Slime
Winter Image
Clear Image Star Shower Image
Stone Golem ImageStone Golem
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Soulspawn ImageSoulspawn
Winter Image
Star Shower Image
Spinchilla ImageSpinchilla
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Sandstorm Image
Metal Slime ImageMetal Slime
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Crabid ImageCrabid
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Freezing Fog ImageFreezing Fog
Winter Image
Clear Image Star Shower Image
Splatypunk ImageSplatypunk
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image
Sugarstar Slime ImageSugarstar Slime
Winter Image
Star Shower Image
Drakularge ImageDrakularge
Autumn Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image
Puffpoise ImagePuffpoise
Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Cannibox ImageCannibox
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
See Urchin ImageSee Urchin
Winter Image
Star Shower Image
Garuda ImageGaruda
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image
Sandstorm Image
Cactiball ImageCactiball
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Feralball ImageFeralball
Spring Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image
Lunatick ImageLunatick
Winter Image
Star Shower Image
Mischievous Mole ImageMischievous Mole
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Sandstorm Image Star Shower Image
Healslime ImageHealslime
Winter Image
Star Shower Image

Strong Monsters

Large Monster Location
Armoured Scorpion ImageArmoured Scorpion Armoured Scorpion Location Map size:880x587

Monster List: All 526 Monsters

House of Shifting Sands

Stone Golem ImageStone Golem Hypothermion ImageHypothermion
Mandrake Major ImageMandrake Major Gasbagon ImageGasbagon Splatypunk ImageSplatypunk
Cannibox ImageCannibox Mummy Boy ImageMummy Boy

Circle of Caprice (Middle Echelon) Mini Medal Locations

Obtained Map / Image Location
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Pot Inside Pierre's Hut

Pot Inside Pierre
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
On a Cliff Northeast of Pierre's Hut

(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Slightly Northwest of Pierre's Hut

Slightly Northwest of Pierre
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Northeast of the Rosehill Tower

Northeast of the Rosehill Tower Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Southwest of Pierre's Hut (Spring and Winter Only)

(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
South of House of Shifting Sands (Except Summer)

South of House of Shifting Sands (Except Summer) Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Small Room at the North in the 1F

Small Room at the North in the 1F Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
In a Southwest Room on the 1F

In a Southwest Room on the 1F Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Caprice) Middle Echelon
Southeast Corner of the Basement

Southeast Corner of the Basement Mini Medal Location

Mini Medal Checklist: All 72 Locations and Rewards

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Related Guides

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Full Story Walkthrough

Lower Echelon Guides

Dragon Quest Monsters 3 - Answer MontyPlains: Chart 1 DQM3 - Circle of ConquestCircle of Conquest
(Lower Echelon): Chart 2
Dragon Quest Monsters 3 - Circle of Temper Lower Echelon - Talk to GnorbertCircle of Temper (Lower Echelon): Chart 3 Dragon Quest Monster 3 - Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon) - Talk to EileenCircle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon): Chart 4
Dragon Quest Monster 3 - Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon)Circle of Caprice (Lower Echelon): Chart 5 Dragon Quest Monster 3 - Circle of Fortitude (Lower Echelon)Circle of Fortitude (Lower Echelon): Chart 6
Dragon Quest Monster 3 - Foo DogCradle of Corruption (Lower Level): Chart 7 Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince - General ChayneTerrestria (Diabolic Hall): Chart 8

Middle Echelon Guides

DQM3 - Middle Echelon, Circle of FortitudeCircle of Fortitude (Middle Echelon): Chart 9 DQM3 - Circle of Temper - Middle Echelon - AshCircle of Temper (Middle Echelon): Chart 10
DQM3 - Circle of Indulgence Middle EchelonCircle of Indulgence (Middle Echelon): Chart 11 DQM The Dark Prince - Petrarch PreviewCircle of Caprice (Middle Echelon): Chart 12
DQM The Dark Prince - Chart 13 LogoCircle of Conquest (Middle Echelon): Chart 13 DQM The Dark Prince - Cradle of Corruption Middle EchelonCradle of Corruption (Middle Level): Chart 14

Upper Echelon Guides

DQM The Dark Prince - Chart 15.pngCircle of Temper (Upper Echelon): Chart 15 Circle of Indulgence (Upper Echelon): Chart 16
DQM The Dark Prince - Circle of Fortitude Upper Echelon Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon): Chart 17 DQM3 - Cradle of Corruption, Upper Level ThumbnailCradle of Corruption (Upper Level): Chart 18
DQM3 - Circle of Caprice Upper Echelon ThumbnailCircle of Caprice (Upper Echelon): Chart 19 DQM The Dark Prince - Chart 20.pngCircle of Conquest (Upper Echelon): Chart 20
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