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DQM The Dark Prince - 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!

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Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon) Walkthrough

Circle of Fortitude (Upper Echelon)

Map Layout
DQM The Dark Prince - Circle of Fortitude Upper Echelon Map
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
DQM The Dark Prince - Barbatos Bastion 1st Floor

Barbatos' Bastion 1st Floor
DQM The Dark Prince - Barbatos Bastion 2nd Floor

Barbatos' Bastion 2nd Floor
DQM The Dark Prince - Barbatos Bastion 3rd 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
DQM The Dark Prince - Ring Item in Barbatos Bastion 1st Floor

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 ImageManiacal Mole
• Can be used for Synthesis Material for Jugular Joker Image Jugular Joker , and that can be used as material for Overkilling Machine Image Overkilling Machine
Orc King ImageOrc King
• Can be used for Synthesis Material for Hyperboarean Image Hyperboarean
• If synthesized further, can be used as material for Archdemon Image Archdemon and then Belial Image Belial

Monsters to Synthesize for Battle

Monster Explanation
Overkilling Machine ImageOverkilling Machine
Jugular Joker Image Jugular Joker x Killing Machine Image 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

DQM3 - Hacksaurus
Recommended Level Family
40 Dragon Family ImageDragon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator ImageThe Trauminator
Hacksaurus ImageHacksaurus
Archdemon ImageArchdemon
King Cureslime ImageKing Cureslime
Main Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Water or Splash-based Attacks
CheckmarkUse Insulatle or Brake Wind Skills
CheckmarkReduce Its Physical Damage with the Blunt Skill

How to Beat Hacksaurus: Best Party Members and Weakness

Warhog Fight

DQM3 - Hacksaurus
Recommended Level Family
40 Beast Family ImageBeast Family
Recommended Party
Briny Bronco ImageBriny Bronco
Briny Bronco ImageBriny Bronco
The Trauminator ImageThe Trauminator
King Cureslime ImageKing Cureslime
Main Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Crack and Bang Attacks
CheckmarkUse Dazzle and Blunt Skills to Counter Its Physical Attacks

How to Beat Warhog: Best Party Members and Weakness

Escudogre Fight

DQM3 - Hacksaurus
Recommended Level Family
40 Material Family ImageMaterial Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator ImageThe Trauminator
Briny Bronco ImageBriny Bronco
Archdemon ImageArchdemon
King Cureslime ImageKing Cureslime
Main Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Bang and Woosh-based Attacks
CheckmarkUsing Spells is Effective Since It Raises Physical Defense

How to Beat Escudogre: Best Party Members and Weakness

Metal Dragon Fight

DQM3 - Hacksaurus
Recommended Level Family
40 Dragon Family ImageDragon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator ImageThe Trauminator
Hacksaurus ImageHacksaurus
Dancing Flame ImageDancing Flame
King Cureslime ImageKing Cureslime
Main Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Splash-based Attacks
CheckmarkNote that the Enemy Can Deflect Spells

How to Beat Metal Dragon: Best Party Members and Weakness

Barbatos Fight

DQM3 - Hacksaurus
Recommended Level Family
43 Demon Family ImageDemon Family
Recommended Party
The Trauminator ImageThe Trauminator
Hacksaurus ImageHacksaurus
Archdemon ImageArchdemon
King Cureslime ImageKing Cureslime
Main Strategy
CheckmarkUse Bounce or Dim to Counter Its Kaboom Attack
CheckmarkUse Brake Winds and Insulatle to Defend Against Its Breath Attacks
CheckmarkBang 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 ImageKing Cureslime
Level 30		 Overkilling Machine ImageOverkilling Machine
Level 33		 Iron Maiden ImageIron Maiden
Level 46		 Gripevine ImageGripevine
Level 49
Example Team 2
Archdemon ImageArchdemon
Level 65		 Killing Machine ImageKilling Machine
Level 65		 Shogum ImageShogum
Level 65		 King Slime ImageKing 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)

B Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Metal King Slime ImageMetal King Slime
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
C Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Mimic ImageMimic
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Liquid Metal Slime ImageLiquid Metal Slime
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Togre ImageTogre
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Face Invader ImageFace Invader
Autumn Image
Lightning Image
Cyber Slime ImageCyber Slime
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Maniacal Mole ImageManiacal Mole
Summer Image
Clear Image Smog Image
Orc King ImageOrc King
Winter Image
Clear Image Smog Image
D Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Bag OBag O' Tricks
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Cureslime ImageCureslime
Spring Image
Clear Image Smog Image
Gargoyle ImageGargoyle
Summer Image
Clear Image Smog Image
E Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Drackolyte ImageDrackolyte
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Rockbomb ImageRockbomb
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Jinkster ImageJinkster
Autumn Image
Clear Image Lightning Image
Spiny Slime ImageSpiny Slime
Winter Image
Clear Image Smog Image
Mandrake Major ImageMandrake Major
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Brownie ImageBrownie
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
Brollygagger ImageBrollygagger
Autumn Image
Lightning Image
Clockwork Cuckoo ImageClockwork Cuckoo
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image
Peeper ImagePeeper
Autumn Image
Clear Image Lightning Image
Fromage Fey ImageFromage Fey
Spring Image Summer Image Winter Image
Smog Image
Jumping Jackal ImageJumping Jackal
Spring Image
Clear Image Smog Image
F Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Cannonbrawler ImageCannonbrawler
Spring Image Summer Image Autumn Image Winter Image
Clear Image Lightning Image Smog Image
G Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Airbagon ImageAirbagon
Spring Image Summer Image Winter Image
Smog Image
Mecha-Mynah ImageMecha-Mynah
Autumn Image
Lightning Image

List of Monsters in Barbatos' Bastion

C Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Mimic ImageMimic Liquid Metal Slime ImageLiquid Metal Slime Togre ImageTogre
Orc King ImageOrc King Grim Keeper ImageGrim Keeper
E Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Drackolyte ImageDrackolyte Mandrake Major ImageMandrake Major Clockwork Cuckoo ImageClockwork Cuckoo
F Rank Monsters Rank Monsters
Cannibox ImageCannibox

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
In a Treasure Chest Southwest on the 1F Mini Medal Map
In a Treasure Chest Southwest on the 1F Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon
At the Southwest Corner on the 1F
At the Southwest Corner on the 1F Mini Medal Map
At the Southwest Corner on the 1F Mini Medal Location
(Circle of Fortitude) Upper Echelon
At the Northwest Corner of the 1F
At the Northwest Corner of the 1F Mini Medal Map
At the Northwest Corner of the 1F Mini Medal Location

Mini Medal Checklist: All 72 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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