The Trauminator
Hacksaurus
Briny Bronco
Dancing Flame
Rank Monsters
Metal King Slime
Rank Monsters
Face Invader
Cyber Slime
Rank Monsters
Bag O' Tricks
Cureslime
Gargoyle
Rank Monsters
Rockbomb
Jinkster
Spiny Slime
Brownie
Brollygagger
Peeper
Fromage Fey
Jumping Jackal
Rank Monsters
Cannonbrawler
Rank Monsters
Airbagon
Mecha-Mynah
Plains: Chart 1
Circle of Conquest 
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
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
Circle of Temper (Upper Echelon): Chart 15
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon): Chart 17
Cradle of Corruption (Upper Level): Chart 18
Circle of Conquest (Upper Echelon): Chart 20
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3)
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Walkthrough: Chart 17
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A walkthrough for Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3). Read on to see the recommended level for Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon), as well as monsters that can be found there!
| ◄ Previous Section | Next Section ▶ |
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| Circle of Indulgence (Upper Echelon) | Cradle of Corruption (Upper Level) |
List of Contents
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Walkthrough
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon)
| Map Layout |
|---|
 |
| 1 | On the second floor of Rosehill Tower, head to the Circle of Fortitude (???). Doing so will lead you to the Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon). |
|---|---|
| 2 | Go towards the red pin in the center of the map above while you defeat the enemies guarding the gate. Alternatively, you can also take a different route to avoid fighting the enemies by the gate. |
| EX | ▲ Alternative route to avoid the enemies guarding the gate. |
| 3 | A cutscene will occur once you approach the entrance on the top level. There you can enter Barbatos' Bastion and fight Barbatos. ► How to Beat Barbatos |
Barbatos' Bastion
| Map Layout | |
|---|---|
 Barbatos' Bastion 1st Floor |
 Barbatos' Bastion 2nd Floor |
 Barbatos' Bastion 3rd Floor |
- |
| 1 | Using the moving panel, go through the dungeon to the throne room on the fourth floor. |
|---|---|
| 2 | In the Throne Room, you will fight Barbatos and Hypothermion (x2). Defeat them to progress the story.(#hl_3) Defeating them will also make it easier to scout for monsters in the Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon). ► How to Beat Barbatos |
| 3 | Return to Rosehill Tower with Lula and head to the next Circle by using the magic circle on the second floor. |
| EX |  Also obtain useful items along the way by following the map on the 1st floor. |
Recommended Monsters
Monsters to Scout for Battle
| Monster | Explanation |
|---|---|
 Maniacal Mole
|
• Can be used for Synthesis Material for
 Jugular Joker
, and that can be used as material for
 Overkilling Machine
|
 Orc King
|
• Can be used for Synthesis Material for
 Hyperboarean
• If synthesized further, can be used as material for  Archdemon
and then
 Belial
|
Monsters to Synthesize for Battle
| Monster | Explanation |
|---|---|
|
Overkilling Machine
|
Jugular Joker
x
 Killing Machine
・Has the Gladiator Talent which enhances physical attacks ・Can easily pierce metal enemies, and good for metal hunting ・ Recommended to also learn the Attack Booster Talent to increase damage |
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Boss Guide
| Gatekeepers | |
|---|---|
| Hacksaurus | Warhog |
| Escudogre | Metal Dragon |
| Boss | |
| Belial, Hypothermion(x2) | |
Hacksaurus Fight
 |
|||
| Recommended Level | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |
 Dragon Family
|
||
| Recommended Party | |||
| Main Strategy | |||
 Weak to Water or Splash-based AttacksUse Insulatle or Brake Wind SkillsReduce Its Physical Damage with the Blunt Skill |
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How to Beat Hacksaurus: Best Party Members and Weakness
Warhog Fight
 |
|||
| Recommended Level | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |
 Beast Family
|
||
| Recommended Party | |||
| Main Strategy | |||
|
Weak to Crack and Bang AttacksUse Dazzle and Blunt Skills to Counter Its Physical Attacks |
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How to Beat Warhog: Best Party Members and Weakness
Escudogre Fight
 |
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| Recommended Level | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |
 Material Family
|
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| Recommended Party | |||
| Main Strategy | |||
|
Weak to Bang and Woosh-based AttacksUsing Spells is Effective Since It Raises Physical Defense |
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How to Beat Escudogre: Best Party Members and Weakness
Metal Dragon Fight
 |
|||
| Recommended Level | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |
Dragon Family
|
||
| Recommended Party | |||
| Main Strategy | |||
|
Weak to Splash-based AttacksNote that the Enemy Can Deflect Spells |
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How to Beat Metal Dragon: Best Party Members and Weakness
Barbatos Fight
 |
|||
| Recommended Level | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 |
 Demon Family
|
||
| Recommended Party | |||
| Main Strategy | |||
|
Use Bounce or Dim to Counter Its Kaboom AttackUse Brake Winds and Insulatle to Defend Against Its Breath AttacksBang and Zap Attacks are Effective Against Them |
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How to Beat Barbatos: Best Party Members and Weakness
Example of Strong Team to Defeat the Boss
| Example Team 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 King Cureslime
Level 30 |
Overkilling Machine
Level 33 |
 Iron Maiden
Level 46 |
 Gripevine
Level 49 |
| Example Team 2 | |||
|
Archdemon
Level 65 |
Killing Machine
Level 65 |
 Shogum
Level 65 |
 King Slime
Level 43 |
Best Team in Dragon Quest Monsters
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Monster List
List of Monsters in Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon)
List of Monsters in Barbatos' Bastion
 Mimic
|
 Liquid Metal Slime
|
 Togre
|
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Orc King
|
 Grim Keeper
|
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 Drackolyte
|
 Mandrake Major
|
 Clockwork Cuckoo
|
 Cannibox
|
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Monster List: All 526 Monsters
Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Mini Medal Locations
| Obtained | Map / Image Location |
|---|---|
|
(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon In a Treasure Chest Southwest on the 1F  
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(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon At the Southwest Corner on the 1F  
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(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon At the Northwest Corner of the 1F   |
Mini Medal Checklist: All 72 Locations and Rewards
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Related Guides
Lower Echelon Guides
Middle Echelon Guides
Upper Echelon Guides
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