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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

Walkthrough Part 4: Tantegel to Dragonlord's Castle

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This is a walkthrough guide from Tantegel to Dragonlord's Castle for the Main Story of Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See the objectives for Tantegel to Dragonlord's Castle and follow a step-by-step walkthrough in this guide.

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Tantegel to Dragonlord's Castle Walkthrough Guide

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1 Tantegel 2 Dragonlord's Castle

Tantegel

1
To reach Tantegel, sail from Rippleport and head to Cantlin. From there, walk north, then east toward Tantegel, passing by Damdara along the way.
▶ How to Unlock and Get the Ship
2
Head to the throne room and speak to the King to find out more about the Dragonlord's Castle.
3
Meet the King again outside the throne room by exiting behind the stairs to get the Rainbow Drop.
4
After obtaining the Rainbow Drop, head to the open sea again and sail toward the cliff on the opposite side of the Dragonlord's Castle.

Dragonlord's Castle

1
Once ready, use the Rainbow Drop to connect the cliff to the Dragonlord's Castle. Cross it and make your way toward the castle after.
2
Enter the Dragonlord's Castle and take the hallway on the far left to reach the throne in the middle. Go behind the throne to access the basement stairs.

Keep in mind that the blue tiles can electrocute the team and cause 7 damage per zap. Don’t stay on them too long, and move to the floor below as soon as possible.
4
On the first basement floor, continue along the outer path on the left and go down to the next floor.
5
Continue along the same path on the next floor by taking the outer routes instead of the inner ones. Go around to reach the 3rd floor.
6
Do the same for the next floor and continue heading to the top left this time.
7
On the fourth basement floor, continue along the path north to the right.
8
Defeat the Midnight Manguini and Goyling up ahead to access the stairs going down. These enemies are aggressive and will always go on the offensive. Be sure to prepare first by either upgrading your equipment for better defense or changing your tactics to include a dedicated healer.
9
Continue on the 5th floor by taking the path to the right, then head down to the 6th floor.
10
On the sixth floor, follow the outer path again and go around to reach the outside. Continue going down, and you should reach the Dragonlord's Great-Grandson.
11
Talk to the Dragonlord's Great-Grandson and learn about the five sigils. Speak to your party afterward, then talk to the Dragonlord's Great-Grandson again before continuing your journey.
▶ List of All 5 Sigil Locations
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You can use the portal in front of the throne to head out, or just use Zoom or a Chimaera Wing to continue your journey.

Encounterable Enemies and Bosses

All Enemies in Dragonlord's Castle

Green Dragon
Green Dragon
Cannibox
Cannibox
Hocus Chimaera
Hocus Chimaera
Hoodie
Hoodie
Drohl Diabolist
Drohl Diabolist
Lethal Armour
Lethal Armour
Spitegeist
Spitegeist
Lump Wizard
Lump Wizard
Midnight Manguini
Midnight Manguini
Goyling
Goyling
Dragonlord
Dragonlord's Great-Grandson
Dragonlord
Dragonlord's Great-Grandson's True Form

List of All Monsters and Enemies

Midnight Manguini and Goyling

Recommended Level
Level 26

Midnight Manguini and Goyling are the bosses of this part of the story. Both enemies are aggressive and will always go on the offensive, so make sure to have a dedicated healer or two and raise everyone's defenses before approaching this battle.

You can target Goyling first, as it's the only enemy with an exploitable weakness. Use Flying Knee to deal heavy damage against it, and leave Midnight Manguini for last.

How to Beat the Midnight Manguini and Goyling

All Sparkly Spot Locations

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All Secret Spot Locations

There are no secret spots for this part of the adventure!

All Secret Spot Locations

All Mini Medal Locations

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Dragonlord's Castle Examine a carving on the floor in the northwest corner of 1F.

34
Dragonlord's Castle In a treasure chest on 5F southwest corridor (Ultimate Key Required).

35
Dragonlord's Castle In a locked room on 6F, inside a treasure chest (Magic Key required).

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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2) Related Guides

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List of All Story Walkthroughs

1 Midenhall to Cannock
2 Cave of the Lake to Moonbrooke
3 Pillar of the Winds to Rippleport
4 Tantegel to Dragonlord's Castle
5 Burrowell to Gaggle Rock
6 Beran to Yggdrasil's Arbour
7 Rain Shrine to Faerie Palace
8 Mersea to Mermaid's Sanctuary
9 Den of Iniquity to Thief's Hideout
10 Cantlin to Slewse
11 Volcanic Grotto to Dirkandor
12 Sunken Ship to Passage to Rendarak
13 Rendarak Shrine to Hall of Hargon
14 Post Game Guide
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