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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3)

Post Game Guide: Things To Do After Beating DQ3 Remake

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Dragon Quest 3 - Things to Do After Beating DQ3
This is a post game guide on things to do after beating Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3). Read on to learn more about the post game features, and what you can do during a second playthrough of the game.

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Post Game Features

Access Dragon Queen's Castle

Once you've finished the game, load the Adventure Log that you used to finish the game and head towards the Castle of the Dragon Queen. From there, proceed towards Zenith Castle to acquire powerful equipment for your characters.

Walkthrough Part 11: Endgame Content

Defeat Xenlon at the Mysterious Tower

Head to Zenith Castle, and continue onwards until you reach the Mysterious Tower. From there, you can fight Xenlon so you can have some of your wishes granted if you come out victorious.

Xenlon Wishes

Wish What Happens
I want to play a new Pachisi track. A fifth Pachisi Track becomes available.
I want to read a dirty book. You obtain the Erotic Book.
I want to bring my father Ortega back to life. Ortega comes back to life in Aliahan.

Defeating Xenlon can help get one of your wishes granted, which are listed in the table above. Xenlon can only grant 1 wish for each defeat he has incurred from you, so be sure to defeat him again so he can grant more of your wishes.

Xenlon Battle Turn Limit

Condition
First Battle Defeat within 35 turns
Second Battle Defeat within 25 turns
Third Battle Onwards Defeat within 15 turns

If you plan to challenge Xenlon again for another wish, you will need to defeat him in a certain number of turns in order to be considered victorious.

Consult the table above for reference on the number of turns you need during your battle against Xenlon.

Defeating Xenlon Can Unlock the Temple of Trials

Defeating Xenlon can also unlock a new dungeon called Temple of Trials, which is home to many powerful enemies. It also features several Friendly Monsters you can recruit and Mini Medals you can collect.

Defeat Xenlon at the Temple of Trials

The Temple of Trials is also where you can have another fight with Xenlon. The same mechanic applies wherein If you can defeat Xenlon in a certain amount of turns, then you will be able to get your wishes granted.

How to Beat Xenlon

There is No New Game Plus to Carry Over Your Data

The New Game Plus feature is not available in the game, so you cannot start a new game using an existing Adventure Log to carry over your previous save data.

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Level Up and Switch Jobs For Your Characters

The spells and abilities you've learned will not disappear after you've switched your characters to other job classes.

If you make it a pattern to switch jobs and learn all its inherent abilities, then you can eventually unlock all spells and abilities available to your character.

List of All Spells and Abilities

Collect More Items and Explore the World

Collect More Items and Achievements
Friendly Monsters You can try recruiting more monsters to help you win victories for the Monster Arena Tournament.
▶︎ Monster Arena Tournament
Mini Medals Mini Medals are scattered all around the map, so try collecting them all to acquire more items and equipment.
▶︎ All Mini Medal Locations
Spells and Abilities Try switching to other jobs and acquiring their inherent skills to give your characters an abundant amount of skills and abilities in the game.
▶︎ List of All Spells and Abilities
Enemy Monsters Explore the world and defeat enemies you haven't encountered before. Defeating all enemy monsters will earn you a trophy in the game.
▶︎ Trophy Guide
Items and Equipment Additionally, collecting all items and equipment in the game will also earn you a trophy. Try to scour dungeons and see what you can find.
▶︎ List of Equipment
Secret Spots Discover the Secret Spots you've missed along the way to reap the rewards of finding these locations.
▶︎ All Secret Spot Locations

Unlock Achievements and Get the Platinum

A Legend is Born TrophyPlatinum A Legend is Born
Awarded for earning all other trophies.

Unlock more achievements in the game and try acquiring the Legend is Born Platinum Trophy to fully explore the game in its entirety.

Trophy Guide and Achievements

Defeat the Secret Bosses

Challenge yourself, and try beating Xenlon and Xenlon in the game to see if you've truly mastered the combat in the game.

Defeating them a certain amount of turns can also help you unlock rewards, so make sure you're properly equipped when dealing with them.

Play on Draconian Quest Difficulty

If you've manage to beat the game on Dracky and Dragon Difficulties, then maybe it's time you try your hand at Draconian Quest Mode to help establish a new difficulty that would put to the test.

Best Difficulty Setting and Differences

Customize Team Setup

Try mixing it up a little in your second playthrough, and try a solo run consisting of a party with only the hero.

You can also try just having a pair for your party, with members consisting of only the hero and one companion of your choosing.

Best Starting Party

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How to Revive Party Members What Does the Luck Stat Do?
Seed Farming Guide What Happens When You Die?
How to Respawn Shiny Spots Does the Protagonist Have a Canon Name?
True Name Guide Autosave Guide
How to Dash All Key Locations
How to Heal How to Restore MP
How to Change the Time How to Change Party Personality with Seeds
Things to Do at the Church How to Customize Party Appearance
What is the Birthday Used For? How to Fly Using Ramia
What if You Don't Meet With the King? How to Get Rip-Off Merchant Trophy
Is There New Game Plus? When to Use Seeds
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