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Cradle of Corruption (Lower Echelon) Walkthrough: Chart 7

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DQM3 - Cradle of Corruption

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

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Circle of Fortitude (Lower Echelon) Terrestria (Diabolic Hall)

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Cradle of Corruption Lower Echelon Walkthrough

Cradle of Corruption (Lower Echelon)

Map and Walkthrough
DQM3 - Cradle of Corruption Map
1
DQM3 - Magic Circle
Go to the second floor of Rosehill Tower and use the magic circle to teleport to a new Circle of Nadiria. Head down the stairs and exit the tower to arrive at the Cradle of Corruption.
Get useful items along the way
・Alarming Amulet
2 Defeat Foo Dog to trigger a cutscene. The recommended monster level for this battle is 20 with 2 or more E rank monsters.
► How to Beat Foo Dog
3 Defeat Abracadabrador to trigger a cutscene.
► How to Beat Abracadabrador
4 Defeat King Foo Dog to trigger a cutscene.
► How to Beat King Foo Dog
5 Return to Rosehill Tower and reuse the magic circle. Exit the tower to trigger a cutscene.
DQM3 - Dr Helix Helix Crystal
If you have not given the Penteractic Crystal" to Dr. Helix Helix in the Laboratorium, the event will not occur.
6 When you get to Zenithia, go up the stairs and talk to the Zenith Dragon. Move to Chart 8 afterwards.

Cradle of Corruption Lower Echelon Recommended Monsters

Monsters to Scout for

Monster Explanation
Phantom Fencer ImagePhantom Fencer ・Synthesis source of C rank Phantom Swordsman

Best Monsters Tier List

Cradle of Corruption Lower Echelon Bosses Guide

Foo Dog

DQM3 - Foo Dog
Recommended Echelon Family
Around 20 (2 or more E rank monsters) Beast Family ImageBeast Family
Recommended Party
Dancing Flame ImageDancing Flame Briny Bronco ImageBriny Bronco Hacksaurus ImageHacksaurus Wyrtle ImageWyrtle
Strategy Tips
CheckmarkKabuff and Sandstorm skills are effective.

How to Beat Foo Dog: Best Party Members and Weakness

Other Effective Team Samples

Example 1
Iron Maiden ImageIron Maiden
LVL 21		 Jargon ImageJargon
LVL 20		 Cross Eye ImageCross Eye
LVL 17		 Restless Armour ImageRestless Armour
LVL 19
Example 2
Hunter Mech ImageHunter Mech
LVL 21		 Hunter Mech ImageHunter Mech
LVL 21		 Raptile ImageRaptile
LVL 21		 Dessert Demon ImageDessert Demon
LVL 18

Best Teams

Abracadabrador

DQM3 - Foo Dog
Recommended Echelon Family
Around 20 (2 or more E rank monsters) Beast Family ImageBeast Family
Strategy Tips
CheckmarkWind attacks are effective.

How to Beat Abracadabrador: Best Party Members and Weakness

King Foo Dog

DQM3 - Foo Dog
Recommended Echelon Family
Around 20 (2 or more E rank monsters) Beast Family ImageBeast Family
Strategy Tips
CheckmarkWind and explosive attacks are effective.
CheckmarkIncrease resistance against breath attacks with Insulade for example.

How to Beat King Foo Dog: Best Party Members and Weakness

Cradle of Corruption Lower Echelon Monster List

Cradle of Corruption (Lower Echelon)

E Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Phantom Fencer ImagePhantom Fencer
F Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Pocus Poppet ImagePocus Poppet Succubat ImageSuccubat


Monster List: All 526 Monsters

Cradle of Corruption Lower Echelon Mini Medal Locations

There are no mini medals in the Cradle of Corruption (Lower Level)

All Mini Medal Locations and Rewards

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Related Guides

DQM3 - Story Walkthrough Partial.png

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
DQM3 - Circle of Indulgence - Upper Echelon - Massimus.png
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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