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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)
Walkthrough Part 11: Volcanic Grotto to Dirkandor
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This is a walkthrough guide from the Volcanic Grotto to Dirkandor for the Main Story of Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See the objectives for the Volcanic Grotto to Dirkandor and follow a step-by-step walkthrough in this guide.
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Volcanic Grotto to Dirkandor Walkthrough Guide
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| 1 | Volcanic Grotto | 2 | Dirkandor |
Volcanic Grotto
| 1 | Fast travel to the Shrine of Flames and sail north toward the marked location. |
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| 2 | Use the Moonshard to clear the way, then enter the Volcanic Grotto. |
| 3 | On the first basement floor, go southwest to reach the next floor. Be sure to use Safe Passage to prevent the party from taking damage from magma. |
| 4 | On the second basement floor, go northwest this time to reach the next floor. You can explore the lower area to find collectables such as Mini Medals, Scrolls, and the Fire Blade. |
| 5 | On the third floor, you’ll reach an area full of ladders. Take the closest one on the far left to reach the fourth basement floor. |
| 6 | Once you’re on the fourth floor, take the stairs on the left. |
| 7 | Continue on the fifth floor, but prepare for the boss battle ahead. |
| 8 | Defeat Pazuzu to proceed. A good strategy is to use Magic Barrier, debuff spells, and light attacks. Maintain a good balance of defense and offense since Pazuzu uses a variety of spells against the party. |
Dirkandor
| 1 | Fast travel to Dirkandor and talk to the king. |
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| 2 | Defeat the King of Dirkandor. He mostly relies on physical moves that hit all party members, so make sure to buff your defenses and have a healer ready to maintain HP. |
| 3 | Visit the priest in Beran, the Dream-Whisperer in the Faerie Palace, and the Mermaid Queen in Mersea afterwards. Each will have a cutscene that reveals your next destination. |
Encounterable Enemies and Bosses
All Enemies in Volcanic Grotto
 Bloody Hand |
 Ghoul |
 Chasmonaut |
 Hunter Mech |
 Dancing Flame |
 Pazuzu |
 Living Statue |
 Magmalice |
All Enemies in Dirkandor
 Magic Marionette |
 Miasma |
 Metal Slime |
 Striking Sabrecat |
 Battering Ram |
 Whackanape |
 Cureslime |
 King of Dirkandor |
Pazuzu
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| Recommended Level |
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| Level 38 |
Pazuzu is the first boss encountered in this part of the story. You can use Magic Barrier, debuff spells, and light attacks while maintaining a good balance of defense and offense, since Pazuzu uses a variety of spells against the party.
King of Dirkandor
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| Recommended Level |
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| Level 38 |
King of Dirkandor is the next boss in this part, and he mostly relies on physical offenses. This makes it a need to boost your defenses to survive his attacks.
How to Beat the King of Dirkandor
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All Secret Spot Locations
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All Mini Medal Locations
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All 80 Mini Medal Locations and Rewards
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