Dragon Warrior IV Walkthrough v. 1.0 – Part II

Dragon Warrior IV | Part I
by zenithian
                
Dragon Warrior IV is divided into five chapters. Part two of this walkthrough will cover the final chapter.
                
Chapter 5: The Chosen Ones
The hero has grown up in a hidden mountain village, and has matured to the age of seventeen.  Now the peace that has prevailed for so long is about to end . . .
Hometown (Level 1)
Visit with all the villagers before taking lunch to your father, since you won't be able to later.  When you return to your house for lunch, the village is attacked by Necrosaro.  After the monsters leave, you should look for a medical herb in the town cellar's jars.
Woodman's Shack (Level 1) south of Hometown
The woodsman doesn't like gloomy kids, but as you turn to leave, he feels sorry for you and tells you to take the contents of the jars:  Leather Armor, a medical herb, and 50 gold.
Branca (Level 1) south of the Woodman's Shack
Build up your level, upgrade your equipment if you want, and then travel to Endor.
Endor (Level 3) west of Branca
Find Nara next to the house of healing, and have her tell you your fortune for 10 gold.  She'll recognize you as the hero, and join you.  Then, when you visit the Casino, Mara will also join you.  Build up levels, and buy a broadsword for the hero in Bonmalmo.  Now you are ready to visit the lands east of Branca.
Desert Inn (Level 7) southeast of Branca
There is a lunch in the treasure chest.  Hector, owner of the wagon, once traveled the world.  He and his friend went to an eastern cave in search of the greatest treasure.  Only he returned, betrayed by his friend?
Cave of Betrayal (Level 9) northeast of the Desert Inn
This cave doesn't have any wandering monsters, only a couple of mini boss battles, where you will only have the hero to fight with.  The only treasure in the cave is the Symbol of Faith, which can be found in a treasure chest in the basement.
1) Liclick (x2) HP: 43, 43
2) Vampire Bat (x2) HP: 25, 25
Tricksy Urchin (x2) HP: 35, 35
Return to the Desert Inn, and speak with Hector.  He will realize that true friendship is the greatest treasure, and ask to join your group.  Now that you have the wagon, you can cross the desert to Aneaux.
Aneaux (Level 10) southeast of the Desert Inn
This town has two inns.  One is 20 gold per night, the other, 40.  You can find a strength seed by searching the graveyard.
Konenber (Level 11) southwest of Aneaux
Once a thriving port, Konenber's economy has suffered since monsters invaded the nearby lighthouse.  Taloon, who has been building a ship in Konenber, went to the lighthouse to restore the favorable sailing conditions.  Before you leave for the lighthouse, you should search both boats in the harbor/wharf for small medals.  You should find two of them.
Great Lighthouse (Level 12) east of Konenber
The monsters were stronger than Taloon expected, so he asks you if you will extinguish the evil fire for him.  You'll need to find the Fire of Serenity to replace the evil fire.
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Crested Viper                Boomerang
               Garcoil Rooster                Fire of Serenity
               Grislysaber                Full Moon Herb
               Healer                Golden Barrette
               Kordra                Luck Seed
               Mad Clown                Magic Potion
               Metal Slime                Man-Eater Chest
               Pteranodon                Strength Seed
               Rogue Knight                400 Gold
               Rogue Wisper
               Skeleton
               Thevro
               Vileplant
               Weretiger
When you reach the top of the lighthouse, some monsters will try to stop you.
Flamer Lighthouse Bengal Flamer
HP: 75 HP: 70 HP: 75
Since the Flamers emit fireballs, try to eliminate them first.  Your group should have an average level of 14 or 15, with most of your MP still unused.  After the battle, use the Fire of Serenity on the evil fire, and then return to Konenber, where Taloon is waiting for you at the wharf.  Now that you have a ship, you can travel to almost anywhere in the world.
Mintos (Level 14) across the sea, south of Konenber
When you visit the inn, you'll find Brey and Cristo.  The chancellor has fallen ill, and Alena has left in search of the legendary Padequia root, known for its healing properties.  Brey will ask you to help Princess Alena, and if you agree, he will join your group.  Take Howden's quiz, and you will obtain the treasure map, which also serves as a map of the world.
Shrine East of Mintos (Level 14)
Search the back of the shrine to find a small medal.
Soretta (Level 14) southeast of the Shrine East of Mintos
Though you came to Soretta looking for the cure-all Padequia root, they've been extinct for five years.  The king says that if you can retrieve the Padequia seed from the southern cave, the Padequia root could make a comeback.
Cave of the Padequia (Level 14) southwest of Soretta
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Conjurer                Agility Seed
               Iceloth                Man-Eater Chest
               Infurnus Knight                Mystic Acorns
               Mage Toadstool                Padequia Seed
               Vampdog                Robe of Serenity
               800 Gold
Take the Padequia seed to the King of Soretta, who will then give you the Padequia root.  Return to the inn at Mintos, and use the Padequia root on Cristo.  After he recovers, Alena's party will join you.  When you leave, you will learn that Ragnar is in Keeleon, looking for the hero.  At this point, Hector leaves the party to study under Howden.
Keeleon (Level 16) west of Mintos; across the vast ocean
Since the attempted coup by the Monbaraba Sisters, the castle has become virtually impregnable.  Healie will ask you to save Ragnar, who was captured by the guards.  If you obtain the magic key, you can enter the castle.  Visit Kievs, in the south, with Mara and Nara in your group.  Through speaking with the villagers, you'll learn that the magic key is hidden in Edgar's secret laboratory in the cave west of Kievs.
Cave West of Kievs (Level 17)
Monsters:
               Bisonbear
               Butterfly Dragon
               Demonite
               Dragonpup
               Flamer
               Infurnus Knight
               Ouphnest
               Phantom Messenger
               Phantom Knight
Search the empty chest on the island in the third basement.  Push the button, then go downstairs.  Obtain the small medal from the jars, and the magic key from the chest.
Endor (Magic Key)
You can obtain a strength seed and the Multi-Edge Sword from the secret armor shop in Endor.  Climb as high as you can in the castle, then jump out the window.  You'll land on top of the secret armor shop.  Also, if you visit the castle at night, you can find a Feather Hat, Pink Leotard, and Small Medal in the Royal Bedroom.
Keeleon (Level 18)
When you go to rescue Ragnar, its best to take the Hero, Alena, Cristo, and Mara.  Enter the castle's side door, and proceed to the secret door you found in chapter four.  You'll see Ragnar defeat his 'escort', and then he'll ask you to help him defeat the evil inside the throne room.  As you enter the chamber, the guard on duty calls for reinforcements.  While Ragnar handles the guards, you take on the 'king': 
               Keeleon
               HP: ? (about 250)
Mara's Blazemore spell works well, and if Cristo can successfully chant Stopspell and Surround, Keeleon should be a piece of cake.  After Ragnar joins you, visit the counsel in his chamber.  He begs for mercy, then tells you that Balzack is in Santeem.  You should visit Aktemto and Seaside Village before you reach Santeem.
Seaside Village (Level 20) on an island north of Aktemto
This village contains two important items: the stone of drought, located on the beach near the inn, and a small medal in front of the village shrine, which can only be found during the day.
Santeem (Level 21) northeast of Seaside Village
Monsters:
               Curer
               Minidemon
               Mystic Doll
               Ouphnest
               Phantom Messenger
               Rhinothrope
               Savnuck
When you go to fight Balzack, take the Hero, Alena, Mara, and either Cristo or Nara.  Mara's Blazemore once again proves invaluable; use the Hero and Cristo/Nara to keep your HP high.  With this strategy, Balzack proves not to be invincible.
               Balzack
               HP: ?
You can get the Flute of Uncovering, Magma Staff, and a strength seed from the castle's treasury after Balzack's demise.  Visit the nearby village of Surene, and read the signpost behind Marone's tower.  To learn more of Zenithia, you should visit Stancia, in the northern sea.
Stancia (Level 22) north of Surene
There are two small medals in Stancia.  One is found in a jar on the second floor of a house, the other is inside the castle in a drawer.  The King of Stancia is looking for someone to make him laugh.  No one has been successful, and you currently don't have who you need in your group either.  Speak with everyone in the castle before you leave.
Monbaraba (Level 22) south of Kievs
This is where Mara became a famous dancer.  Now, Panon is telling his jokes on the same stage.  Recruit Panon by speaking with him during the day in the theater.  Change the order of your group to have Panon in the front, and return to Stancia.  Panon should speak to the King of Stancia, who will then place his faith, as well as the Zenithian Helm with you.  If you spoke with everyone in the castle, you will already  know your next destination.  But first, you should visit Izmit.
Izmit (Level 23) east of Stancia (by boat)
After speaking with the villagers, stay at the inn.  You will see the first of two dreams you can have here (the second one will take place at some point in the future).  When you use the Flute of Uncovering, it makes the same sound as the flute you heard in your dream . . .
Burland (Level 23)
When you speak to the king, he's glad that Ragnar has joined forces with the hero.  However, he informs you that his grandfather gave the Zenithian Shield to the Queen of Gardenbur.  Open the six chests in the castle treasury before you leave: Agility Seed, Iron Helmet, Lifeforce Nuts, Strength Seed, 160 Gold, 320 Gold.
Gardenbur (Level 23) east of Burland
Use the Magma Staff to open a passage in the mountains.  You will know the right spot since you must travel up a mountain pass.  Once you enter the castle, you can find a small medal inside the jars of the castle kitchen.  The Fire Claw is hidden in a secret basement behind the stairs which lead to the queen's throne room.  There is an agility seed inside the drawers of the queen's chambers.  As you explore the castle, you will eventually be accused of stealing the prophetess' Bronze Amulet.  Despite your claims of innocence, one of your group will need to remain behind as a hostage, while the others search for the real thief.
Cave Southeast of Gardenbur (Level 24)
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Beleth                Agility Seed
               Chillanodon                Dragon Shield
               Dragonit                Iron Mask
               Great Ohrus                Small Medal
               Hambalba                Strength Seed
               Mantam                1200 Gold
               Skullknight
               Tyranosaur
Its a good idea to make at least two trips to this cave, one to collect the treasure, the other to take on the real thief:
               Bakor
               HP: 1000
Bakor can build up power, as well as cast the Snowstorm spell.  Mara's Blazemore works half the time.  Use the Hero and either Cristo or Nara to keep HP high.  Ragnar or Alena should also be included in this fight.  The Queen of Gardenbur will give you the final key upon your return.  Use it to free your comrade, then obtain the Zenithian Shield from the opposite basement.  You can complete the following four items in any order.
Branca (Final Key)
In the treasury: Mystic Acorns, Small Medal, 120 Gold
Haville (Final Key)
In the jail's jars: Two Small Medals
Lakanaba (Final Key)
In the weapon shop's basement: Chain Sickle, Ice Blade, Strength Seed
Konenber (Final Key)
Upstairs of the inn: Sword of Decimation
From Konenber, sail east along the coast, past the Great Lighthouse.  You will see a small river which flows into the sea from the north.  If you follow it upstream, you'll come to Rosaville.  If you continue along the coast, you can reach the Castle of the King Who Collects Small Medals.
Castle of the King Who Collects Small Medals (Level 24)
Continue sailing north along the coast.  When you need to start sailing west to follow the shoreline, go west a little, the north.  You should see a small island with a shrine on it.  When you speak with the king, he will keep the small medals you have.  A total of 32 may be found in the game.
Rosaville (Level 25)
You will see the tower from your dream in Izmit.  Use the Flute of Uncovering to find the hidden staircase.  Its best to use the Hero, Ragnar, Alena, and Taloon for this fight.  Be sure to bring medical herbs!
               Saroknight
               HP: 800
The Saroknight will call Chillanodons for reinforcements, and use the Sphere of Silence to contain your spells.  After the Saroknight's defeat, Rosa will ask you to stop Saro/Necrosaro.
Cascade Cave (Level 25)
The Stone of Drought is required to enter the Cascade Cave.
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Balakooda                Mask of Corruption
               Doolsnake                Metal Babble Sword
               Hemasword                Small Medal
               Maelstrom                1040 Gold
               Minidemon
               Raygarth
               Tentagor
Shrine of Breaking Waves (Level 26) north of Castle of the King Who Collects Small Medals
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Dragon Rider                Small Medal (x2)
               Fury Face                Zenithian Armor
               Karon
               Maskan
               Necrodain
               Plesiodon
Royal Crypt (Level 27) south of Endor
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Bebanbar                Small Medal
               Dragonit                Staff of Antimagic
               Hambalba                Staff of Transform
               Hemasword
               Metal Babble
               Tyranobat
There is a healing spring in the second basement.
House of an Island's Old Man (Level 28) north of Haville
Search the jars to find a small medal.
Riverton (Level 28) east of Monbaraba; south of Branca
Riverton is hidden on the Monsters' Island, which has high cliffs, no beaches, and only one river which flows north into the ocean.  Once you find the river, sail upstream, taking the eastern fork of the river.  Eventually, you'll enter Riverton.  There is a small medal to be found on an island in the village.
Shrine of the Colossus (Level 28) south of Riverton
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Bebanbar                Agility Seed
               Blizag                Demon Hammer
               Dragon Rider                Mimic
               Fury Face                Small Medal
               Jumbat                640 Gold
               Karon
               Leaonar
               Minidemon
               Necrodain
               Podokesaur
               Rhinoband
You'll need to activate the controls at the top of the Colossus to reach the southern shrine, and Dire Palace.  If you enter the travel door at the southern shrine, the wagon will be returned to you.
Dire Palace (Level 29) northeast of the Shrine of Colossus
Use the Staff of Transform to assume the appearance of monsters, so you can move about freely.  Inside the jars of the kitchen, you can find a small medal.  Inside the back cellar is the Aeolus' Shield, a small medal, and two Mimics.  Speak to the monsters to learn of a secret meeting upstairs.  Speak with those in the meeting room, then wait behind the tiger.  Saro will appear, and proclaim that Esturk, Ruler of Evil, is reviving at Aktemto! 
Aktemto (Level 29)
Descend into the mine, where you will find a more advanced maze of caverns.
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Chaos Hopper                Agility Seed
               Dragon Rider                Gas Canister
               Eigerhorn                Mimic (x2)
               Garcoil Rooster                Small Medal (x2)
               King Healer                Strength Seed
               Mad Clown                2480 Gold
               Necrodain
               Podokesaur
               Rogue Wisper
               Ryvern
               Vampdog
               Viceter
               Vileplant
There is a healing spring in a small building near Esturk's Palace.  When you get near Esturk, some monsters ask you to leave, as Esturk has not yet revived.  Fight them!
               Rhinoking Bengal
               HP: 220 HP: 100
You only have a short time before Esturk awakes.  Do what damage you can to him before he starts fighting back.
               Esturk
               HP: ?
               XP: 15,000
After the death of Esturk, you can obtain the gas canister.  Lend it to the item shop in Riverton to obtain the balloon.  Return to Soretta, and use the balloon to reach Elfville.
Elfville (Level 30) north of Soretta; a lone forest in a desert surrounded by mountains
Enter the World Tree as a group of three, so you can rescue an injured zenithian.  While standing on the leaves, you can pick a Leaf of the World Tree.
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Chaos Hopper                Dew of the World Tree
               Eigerhorn                Staff of Healing
               Green Dragon                Zenithian Sword
               Ogre
               Podokesaur
               Red Cyclone
               Snowjive
Return to Konenber, then fly in the balloon west.  You should see an island that can only be reached by balloon.
Gottside (Level 32) southeast of the balloon landing site
There is a small medal to be found in a drawer.
Shrine East of Gottside (Level 32)
In the two treasure chests, you will find the Baron's Horn, and a Dress of Radiance
Zenithian Tower (Level 32) southwest of Gottside
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Beastan                Dragon Shield
               Bharack                Magic Potion
               Curer                Mysterious Bolero
               Ferocial                Mystic Acorns
               Noctabat                Small Medal
               Pit Viper
               Rhinoking
Zenithia (Level 33)
Speak with the Minidemon to get a second Dew of the World Tree.  In a nearby room, there is a small medal in one of the drawers.  When you speak with Lucia again, she will have Doran join your group.  Master Dragon will enhance the hero's experience and attack power (don't forget to reequip the Zenithian Sword).
Final Cave (Level 33)
This is the longest cave in Dragon Warrior IV.  Luckily, you'll be able to use all of your party members.  Don't expect to make it through the cave in one trip.  Return to Gottside as needed; Necrosaro awaits.
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Bellzabble                Agility Seed
               Bharack                Demon Armor
               Big Sloth                Dress of Radiance
               Bull Basher                Lifeforce Nuts (x3)
               Curer                Mimic
               Demighoul                Mirror Shield
               Fairy Dragon                Small Medal
               Imposter                Staff of Jubilation
               Master Malice                Strength Seed
               Metal Babble                Water Flying Clothes
               Ogrebasher                3280 Gold
               Red Dragon
               Spite Spirit
Last Refuge (Level 35) just west of the exit of the Final Cave, in the Evil World
Speak with the zenithian to heal your wounds and record your progress.  In order to enter the Palace of Necrosaro, you will need to break the four barriers:
Den of Gigademon (Southwest Barrier Shrine - Level 36)
               Gigademon
               HP: 1023
The Hero's Lightning spell works well.  Gigademon can cast defence, and gets two attacks per round.  After the battle, get the small medal at the edge of the poison swamp.
(Northwest Barrier Shrine - Level 36)
               Infurnus Shadow
               HP: 950
(Southeast Barrier Shrine - Level 36)
               Anderoug (x3)
               HP: 300, 300, 300
Den of Radimvice (Northeast Barrier Shrine - Level 36)
               Radimvice Demighoul (x3)
               HP: 820 HP: 134, 134, 134
The treasure chest contains Zombie Mail.
Palace of Necrosaro (Level 37)
Monsters: Treasure Chests:
               Clay Doll                Lifeforce Nuts
               Demighoul                Sage's Stone
               Duke Malisto                Small Medal
               Great Ridon                Staff of Thunder
               Guardian
               Leaping Maskan
               Ryvernlord
               Swinger
Use the Baron's Horn to call the wagon once you exit the castle on the other side.
Evil Mountain (Level 42)
You may encounter any of the following monsters on your way to fight Necrosaro:  Bharack, Bull Basher, Curer, Flamadog, Guardian, Swinger.
               Necrosaro
               HP: ?
After Necrosaro is defeated, the mountain starts to crumble.  Master Dragon appears and flies you safely to Zenithia.  After speaking with the zenithians, take your last ride in the balloon . . .