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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

Walkthrough Part 8: Mersea to Mermaid's Sanctuary

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Dragon Quest 2 - Part 8 Mersea to Mermaid

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

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Mersea to Mermaid's Sanctuary Walkthrough Guide

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1 Mersea 2 Mermaid’s Sanctuary

Mersea

1
After defeating Belial, you’ll receive Lorelei’s Harp from the Dream-Whisperer. This item allows you to explore the open sea from below, so head to Gaggle Rock and talk to the mermaids about it.
2
After talking to the mermaids in Mersea, dive at the location indicated on the map to find the Mermaid’s Sanctuary.

Mermaid’s Sanctuary

1
Enter the Mermaid’s Sanctuary and head north. Keep in mind that your starting point changes depending on where you enter, but always aim north, since you’ll find the stairs there.
2
On the next basement floor, head north, then go right toward the next set of stairs.
3
Once you reach the third floor, head east to climb back up to the second floor.
4
Defeat the two Octopests up ahead. You can use attacks such as Zap to deal heavy damage, as they’re weak to it.
5 After the battle, head down and take the stairs back up to the first basement floor.
6
Take the nearest stairs down south to return to the second basement floor.
7
Defeat the three Yellowfinks up ahead. You can use spells like Swoosh to target their weakness.
8
Head west after the battle and take the stairs down to the third basement floor.
9
Descend further to the fourth floor. There’s no complicated stair maze here, so just proceed to the boss battle against the Toadalitarian, Venomollusks, and Women O’War.
10
After the battle, you’ll be taken back to Mersea. Finish the cutscene to get the Magic Key.
11
Leave the Faerie Castle afterwards and continue searching for the last set of sigils.

Encounterable Enemies and Bosses

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Cauldrone
Cauldrone
Neanderdrohl
Neanderdrohl
Jawtoise
Jawtoise
Tuskateer
Tuskateer
Octavian Pirate
Octavian Pirate
Octopest
Octopest
Yellowfink
Yellowfink
Toadalitarian
Toadalitarian
Woman O
Woman O' War
Venomollusc
Venomollusc

Here are all the enemies you'll encounter in this part of your adventure!

List of All Monsters and Enemies

Octopests


Recommended Level
Level 31

Octopests are weak to electric-based attacks, so spells like Zap can help you take them down easily. Consider using the Princess of Moonbrooke as your main source of damage, as she can deal heavy spell damage thanks to her high stats.

How to Beat the Octopests

Yellowfinks


Recommended Level
Level 31

Yellowfinks share the same weakness, so you can continue using the strategy you used against the Octopests. Deal as much damage as you can with spells to clear them out quickly and efficiently.

How to Beat the Yellowfinks

Toadalitarian, Venomollusks, and Women O’War


Recommended Level
Level 31

For this combat, prioritize defeating the smaller creatures, such as the Venomollusks and the Women O’ War. Make the Prince of Cannock the healer for this battle. Go on the offensive with the two princesses and use their spells to damage the entire group.

How to Beat the Toadalitarian

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All Secret Spot Locations

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

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All Mini Medal Locations

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Mersea Examine a pot hidden behind some coral on the west side of the Queen's Court.

All 80 Mini Medal Locations and Rewards

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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