Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Walkthrough: Chart 17

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!

Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Walkthrough

Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon)

Map Layout

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

Hacksaurus Fight

Recommended Level		Family
40		Dragon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator	Hacksaurus	Archdemon	King Cureslime
Main Strategy
Weak to Water or Splash-based Attacks Use Insulatle or Brake Wind Skills Reduce Its Physical Damage with the Blunt Skill

How to Beat Hacksaurus: Best Party Members and Weakness

Warhog Fight

Recommended Level		Family
40		Beast Family
Recommended Party
Briny Bronco	Briny Bronco	The Trauminator	King Cureslime
Main Strategy
Weak to Crack and Bang Attacks Use Dazzle and Blunt Skills to Counter Its Physical Attacks

How to Beat Warhog: Best Party Members and Weakness

Escudogre Fight

Recommended Level		Family
40		Material Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator	Briny Bronco	Archdemon	King Cureslime
Main Strategy
Weak to Bang and Woosh-based Attacks Using Spells is Effective Since It Raises Physical Defense

How to Beat Escudogre: Best Party Members and Weakness

Metal Dragon Fight

Recommended Level		Family
40		Dragon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator	Hacksaurus	Dancing Flame	King Cureslime
Main Strategy
Weak to Splash-based Attacks Note that the Enemy Can Deflect Spells

How to Beat Metal Dragon: Best Party Members and Weakness

Barbatos Fight

Recommended Level		Family
43		Demon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator	Hacksaurus	Archdemon	King Cureslime
Main Strategy
Use Bounce or Dim to Counter Its Kaboom Attack Use Brake Winds and Insulatle to Defend Against Its Breath Attacks Bang and Zap Attacks are Effective Against Them

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)

Rank Monsters
Metal King Slime
Rank Monsters
Mimic	Liquid Metal Slime	Togre
Face Invader	Cyber Slime	Maniacal Mole
Orc King
Rank Monsters
Bag O' Tricks	Cureslime	Gargoyle
Rank Monsters
Drackolyte	Rockbomb	Jinkster
Spiny Slime	Mandrake Major	Brownie
Brollygagger	Clockwork Cuckoo	Peeper
Fromage Fey	Jumping Jackal
Rank Monsters
Cannonbrawler
Rank Monsters
Airbagon	Mecha-Mynah

List of Monsters in Barbatos' Bastion

Rank Monsters
Mimic	Liquid Metal Slime	Togre
Orc King	Grim Keeper
Rank Monsters
Drackolyte	Mandrake Major	Clockwork Cuckoo
Rank Monsters
Cannibox

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
	(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon At the Southwest Corner on the 1F
	(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

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	-