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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Also known as Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King and ドラゴンクエストVIII 空と海と大地と呪われし姫君
Console icon PlayStation 2

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Developer

Level-5

Publisher

Square Enix

Genre

Turn-Based RPG

Released

November 27, 2004

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Achievements

Author: TheMysticalOne (208)

There are 208 achievements worth 1,461 (5,934) points.

This set has 54 missable achievements.

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  • Won your opening battle against some beloved blue foes. (Note: Victories only count if you defeat one or more monsters)

    5,049 (1,694) of 5,454 – 92.57%

    31.06% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    92.57% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Obey King Trode's first order in Farebury

    3,532 (1,293) of 5,454 – 64.76%

    23.71% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    64.76% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • You're with that monster over there!? I'm outta here!

    1,806 (909) of 5,454 – 33.11%

    16.67% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    33.11% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Good news, we chased away that monster and... oh no! It's you guys! Ahhhhh!

    1,451 (788) of 5,454 – 26.60%

    14.45% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    26.60% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Beat up the poor hammerhood in the Waterfall Cave

    1,440 (738) of 5,454 – 26.40%

    13.53% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    26.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Believe the slime in the waterfall cave and show him what you got before defeating Geyzer.

    927 (570) of 5,454 – 17.00%

    10.45% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    17.00% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Fishticuffs

    (5) (10)

    Defeated Geyzer without anyone having weapons equipped during battle.

    637 (474) of 5,454 – 11.68%

    8.69% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Restored Kalderasha's faith in his abilities and set off in pursuit of your foe.

    1,887 (820) of 5,454 – 34.60%

    15.03% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    34.60% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Earned the gift of delicious cheese by helping the woodsman recover his tools.

    1,156 (591) of 5,454 – 21.20%

    10.84% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    21.20% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected some evidence in Alexandria as Munchie

    1,702 (739) of 5,454 – 31.21%

    13.55% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    31.21% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures of Alexandra Tower

    1,213 (595) of 5,454 – 22.24%

    10.91% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.24% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Investigated the events at the top of Alexandria Tower

    1,579 (686) of 5,454 – 28.95%

    12.58% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    28.95% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • How'd he climb this tower!?

    1,571 (684) of 5,454 – 28.80%

    12.54% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    28.80% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Inkcinerated

    (10) (23)

    Finished off and fried Khalamari with Sizz.

    525 (398) of 5,454 – 9.63%

    7.30% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.63% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Listened to the Man o' War's problem in Port Prospect and solved it. *(Note: Tight timing window. See achievement comments.)

    683 (432) of 5,454 – 12.52%

    7.92% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.52% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Va-Va-Voom

    (5) (8)

    Jessica joins your party!

    1,472 (644) of 5,454 – 26.99%

    11.81% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    26.99% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Obtained the use of the alchemy pot.

    1,443 (643) of 5,454 – 26.46%

    11.79% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    26.46% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Key Items

    (5) (10)

    Helped out the clerk in Perequin Quay that lost his key.

    904 (490) of 5,454 – 16.57%

    8.98% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    16.57% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Not the best first visit to the Abbey.

    1,373 (607) of 5,454 – 25.17%

    11.13% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    25.17% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Yangus made a good showing in Simpleton's Bar.

    1,331 (597) of 5,454 – 24.40%

    10.95% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    24.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Brewed up a delicious new key for use in basic thievery.

    1,217 (575) of 5,454 – 22.31%

    10.54% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.31% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Whipped the Tortured Soul at least 10 times, then finished the battle.

    558 (386) of 5,454 – 10.23%

    7.08% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.23% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Don't sneak up on me in front of the Jester!

    1,241 (561) of 5,454 – 22.75%

    10.29% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.75% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • After the the bitter conclusion at Maella Abbey, set forth with Angelo on Marcello's request to chase the villain responsible.

    1,241 (560) of 5,454 – 22.75%

    10.27% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.75% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Opened the World Map for the first time.

    1,247 (560) of 5,454 – 22.86%

    10.27% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.86% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Witness the moonlight chat between King Trode and Angelo

    1,073 (509) of 5,454 – 19.67%

    9.33% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    19.67% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Kept quiet about a ring.

    549 (351) of 5,454 – 10.07%

    6.44% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.07% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Helped a young king through his grieving.

    1,099 (497) of 5,454 – 20.15%

    9.11% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    20.15% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Got a useless fortune.

    781 (410) of 5,454 – 14.32%

    7.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    14.32% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Trap Box Box using only Yangus as your source of damage.

    417 (313) of 5,454 – 7.65%

    5.74% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.65% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Don't scare me in front of the 'orse Princess!

    994 (450) of 5,454 – 18.23%

    8.25% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    18.23% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Recovered a very special horse from a notorious thief.

    995 (450) of 5,454 – 18.24%

    8.25% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    18.24% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Helped out a King Slime in need.

    859 (423) of 5,454 – 15.75%

    7.76% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    15.75% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Obtained the Magic Key

    888 (421) of 5,454 – 16.28%

    7.72% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    16.28% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Gained the use of the improved alchemy pot!

    865 (425) of 5,454 – 15.86%

    7.79% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    15.86% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Minion Minder

    (10) (27)

    Defeated Don Mole without harming any of his minions (until the boss is down, man. Ya dig?).

    444 (321) of 5,454 – 8.14%

    5.89% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.14% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Sail on the high seas after acquiring a ship in a most peculiar musical fashion.

    872 (414) of 5,454 – 15.99%

    7.59% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    15.99% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Viewed a cutscene with Marcello and the High Priest in Neos

    586 (345) of 5,454 – 10.74%

    6.33% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.74% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received a second gift of cheese from the woodsman.

    453 (300) of 5,454 – 8.31%

    5.50% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.31% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Oi! Gave me haf a fright in fronta the monks 'ere in Seaview!

    517 (310) of 5,454 – 9.48%

    5.68% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.48% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • 'ow'd you get down 'ere in? Baccarat letting all sorts in the theatre these days.

    709 (357) of 5,454 – 13.00%

    6.55% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.00% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Caught up to the villain, but the way forward is blocked by darkness.

    753 (363) of 5,454 – 13.81%

    6.66% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.81% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received the ability to call forth a great sabrecat mount.

    677 (351) of 5,454 – 12.41%

    6.44% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.41% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Why ya gotta do that at the ol' watering 'ole!?

    705 (348) of 5,454 – 12.93%

    6.38% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.93% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Spent a short amount of time with the princess in her human form...

    709 (350) of 5,454 – 13.00%

    6.42% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.00% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Ol' codger even shows up in party chat! We was just 'avin a lark 'ere in Argonia!

    301 (237) of 5,454 – 5.52%

    4.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.52% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Flushed out the Prince with Munchie's help.

    716 (349) of 5,454 – 13.13%

    6.40% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.13% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Heroic Heart

    (10) (33)

    Defeated the Great Argon Lizard without using positive status effects on any party member.

    363 (258) of 5,454 – 6.66%

    4.73% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.66% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed the Argonian Prince's Rite of Initiation to the King's... satisfaction.

    701 (343) of 5,454 – 12.85%

    6.29% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.85% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Spoke with Medea in a dream.

    719 (344) of 5,454 – 13.18%

    6.31% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.18% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Took the seer's advice and managed to restore the magic mirror's power.

    686 (335) of 5,454 – 12.58%

    6.14% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.58% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Don' sneak up on a bloke in a dank place this this!

    684 (334) of 5,454 – 12.54%

    6.12% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.54% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Finally vanquished your elusive foe! Time for things to return to normal...

    661 (320) of 5,454 – 12.12%

    5.87% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.12% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Dhoulmagus before learning Multiheal, Omniheal, or Hustle Dance. (Both forms back-to-back)

    339 (231) of 5,454 – 6.22%

    4.24% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.22% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Found a friend under less-than-good circumstances.

    655 (318) of 5,454 – 12.01%

    5.83% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.01% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Purchased a seed from a mysteeeerious merchant.

    439 (256) of 5,454 – 8.05%

    4.69% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.05% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Got encouraged by a little slime.

    565 (292) of 5,454 – 10.36%

    5.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.36% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Climbed Rydon's Tower and all you got was this lousy clue.

    638 (309) of 5,454 – 11.70%

    5.67% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.70% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Evil Jessica by targeting her only with spells. (No item effects)

    285 (223) of 5,454 – 5.23%

    4.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.23% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Oi, Guv. Stay good, Guv. She's our friend. She didn' do nuffin wrong.

    343 (237) of 5,454 – 6.29%

    4.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.29% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed the scenario in Arcadia

    630 (308) of 5,454 – 11.55%

    5.65% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.55% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • What a lady that Marta is. Gardnin' up 'ere in the cold.

    356 (239) of 5,454 – 6.53%

    4.38% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.53% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Saved Marek and escorted him out safely.

    595 (292) of 5,454 – 10.91%

    5.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Cleared out all the hellhounds at Marta's Cottage

    511 (275) of 5,454 – 9.37%

    5.04% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.37% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed the scenario at Blizzard Peaks.

    591 (292) of 5,454 – 10.84%

    5.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.84% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Viewed a cutscene with Marcello at the elevator to the Lord High Priest's residence.

    601 (310) of 5,454 – 11.02%

    5.68% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.02% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Captain Crow dealing damage only with sword/knife attacks and skills.

    266 (203) of 5,454 – 4.88%

    3.72% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.88% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Reached the Isolated Plateau

    575 (285) of 5,454 – 10.54%

    5.23% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.54% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Actually Guv. 'e's got a point. Ya can't sell the 'orse Princess!

    283 (210) of 5,454 – 5.19%

    3.85% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.19% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated empyrea using only physical sources of damage.

    354 (228) of 5,454 – 6.49%

    4.18% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.49% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Dealt a 500+ damage hit to Gemon 4 or more times before defeating him.

    264 (192) of 5,454 – 4.84%

    3.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.84% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Enlisted the aid of the Godbird.

    561 (273) of 5,454 – 10.29%

    5.01% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.29% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Viewed a cutscene with Marcello and the Lord High Priest outside his residence.

    443 (243) of 5,454 – 8.12%

    4.46% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.12% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • I guess this gag has run its course.

    537 (269) of 5,454 – 9.85%

    4.93% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.85% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Enjoyed a Dry Gigantini and a tale as King Trode

    492 (259) of 5,454 – 9.02%

    4.75% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.02% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Obtained the Darktree Leaf

    531 (266) of 5,454 – 9.74%

    4.88% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.74% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Sir Leopold with cheese.

    230 (178) of 5,454 – 4.22%

    3.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.22% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Escaped from Purgatory Island.

    489 (254) of 5,454 – 8.97%

    4.66% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.97% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received a warming gift from Marek

    353 (225) of 5,454 – 6.47%

    4.13% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.47% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Marcello using only Angelo as your source of damage.

    249 (193) of 5,454 – 4.57%

    3.54% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.57% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • What was once long hidden has emerged.

    508 (258) of 5,454 – 9.31%

    4.73% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.31% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Viewed all the Medea mystical spring and dream scenes.

    150 (134) of 5,454 – 2.75%

    2.46% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.75% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Obtained the Flail of Fury.

    321 (203) of 5,454 – 5.89%

    3.72% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.89% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Earned a maximum profit for defending Baccarat against a King Squid.

    268 (190) of 5,454 – 4.91%

    3.48% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received a third gift of cheese from the woodsman.

    262 (194) of 5,454 – 4.80%

    3.56% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.80% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Cook Cooker

    (5) (22)

    Defeated the Boss Troll Cooks in the Troll's Maze in the same round using Sizz or Frizz family spells.

    236 (182) of 5,454 – 4.33%

    3.34% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.33% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Freed the Chancellor of Argonia and his family from a Troll's cookpot.

    359 (218) of 5,454 – 6.58%

    4.00% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.58% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Smiting Satan

    (10) (45)

    Landed a max-tension (100) blow with the Hero on Rhapthorne in the Black Citadel then defeated him.

    239 (177) of 5,454 – 4.38%

    3.25% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.38% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated each evil statue with its corresponding party member.

    255 (195) of 5,454 – 4.68%

    3.58% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Ruin with Mazin

    182 (151) of 5,454 – 3.34%

    2.77% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.34% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Gloomsday

    (10) (35)

    A fearsome foe's final form is fully fabricated!

    471 (239) of 5,454 – 8.64%

    4.38% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.64% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received one last fortune from Kalderasha

    313 (210) of 5,454 – 5.74%

    3.85% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.74% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • ORB!

    (5) (17)

    Collected all the orbs.

    464 (239) of 5,454 – 8.51%

    4.38% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.51% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Summoned the Seven Sages within 14 rounds of battle.

    404 (222) of 5,454 – 7.41%

    4.07% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.41% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the final boss within 20 rounds.

    386 (206) of 5,454 – 7.08%

    3.78% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.08% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • What else is there to say?

    427 (228) of 5,454 – 7.83%

    4.18% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.83% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Home for Good

    (25) (92)

    Completed the game and played through the standard ending and credits!

    424 (228) of 5,454 – 7.77%

    4.18% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.77% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed the game having never wiped out.

    289 (183) of 5,454 – 5.30%

    3.36% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.30% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Hoarder Hero

    (25) (117)

    Completed the game without having sold anything.

    224 (173) of 5,454 – 4.11%

    3.17% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.11% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Entered the Dragovian Path.

    349 (202) of 5,454 – 6.40%

    3.70% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Restored the Lord of Dragovians to his senses using only the Hero as your source of damage.

    203 (162) of 5,454 – 3.72%

    2.97% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.72% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Restored the Lord of Dragovians to his senses.

    315 (192) of 5,454 – 5.78%

    3.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.78% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Learned the truth about Munchie.

    315 (192) of 5,454 – 5.78%

    3.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.78% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Viewed a cutscene at the tombstone of one of your parents...

    224 (171) of 5,454 – 4.11%

    3.14% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.11% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Took your grandfather to meet up with an old friend.

    204 (164) of 5,454 – 3.74%

    3.01% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.74% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed the game with the best ending!

    227 (152) of 5,454 – 4.16%

    2.79% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.16% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Vermillion Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    269 (171) of 5,454 – 4.93%

    3.14% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.93% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Emerald Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    237 (155) of 5,454 – 4.35%

    2.84% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.35% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Silver Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    226 (148) of 5,454 – 4.14%

    2.71% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.14% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Golden Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    225 (146) of 5,454 – 4.13%

    2.68% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.13% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Darksteel Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    216 (144) of 5,454 – 3.96%

    2.64% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.96% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Divine Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    214 (144) of 5,454 – 3.92%

    2.64% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.92% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated the Ultimate Dragon for the first time in the Dragovian Trials

    185 (132) of 5,454 – 3.39%

    2.42% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.39% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Wrote 25 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    1,549 (674) of 5,454 – 28.40%

    12.36% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    28.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Wrote 50 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    1,213 (549) of 5,454 – 22.24%

    10.07% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.24% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Wrote 100 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    854 (414) of 5,454 – 15.66%

    7.59% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    15.66% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Hacks-R-Us

    (5) (13)

    Wrote 150 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    668 (333) of 5,454 – 12.25%

    6.11% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.25% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Wrote 200 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    528 (278) of 5,454 – 9.68%

    5.10% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Wrote 250 or more defeated monsters into the defeated monsters battle records.

    295 (195) of 5,454 – 5.41%

    3.58% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.41% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Added all entries into the defeated monsters battle records.

    147 (119) of 5,454 – 2.70%

    2.18% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.70% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 11 distinct notorious monsters.

    778 (383) of 5,454 – 14.26%

    7.02% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    14.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 30 distinct notorious monsters.

    458 (267) of 5,454 – 8.40%

    4.90% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 52 distinct notorious monsters.

    241 (177) of 5,454 – 4.42%

    3.25% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.42% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 71 distinct notorious monsters.

    167 (140) of 5,454 – 3.06%

    2.57% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.06% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 77 distinct notorious monsters.

    145 (122) of 5,454 – 2.66%

    2.24% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.66% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the Farebury Region

    384 (269) of 5,454 – 7.04%

    4.93% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.04% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the Greater Alexandria Region.

    316 (229) of 5,454 – 5.79%

    4.20% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.79% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures of the Ferry

    1,254 (580) of 5,454 – 22.99%

    10.63% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    22.99% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the southeast continent's river region (Pereguin Quay to Ascantha areas)

    213 (174) of 5,454 – 3.91%

    3.19% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the Pickham/Tryan Gully Region

    221 (174) of 5,454 – 4.05%

    3.19% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.05% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in Trodain

    306 (209) of 5,454 – 5.61%

    3.83% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.61% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the Baccarat Region and Desert

    263 (188) of 5,454 – 4.82%

    3.45% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.82% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the Argonia region.

    207 (168) of 5,454 – 3.80%

    3.08% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.80% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the northern continent (Arcadia and Blizzard Peaks)

    239 (185) of 5,454 – 4.38%

    3.39% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.38% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in Pirate's Cove

    495 (265) of 5,454 – 9.08%

    4.86% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.08% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures from the Holy Islands and the various unnamed islands.

    203 (170) of 5,454 – 3.72%

    3.12% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.72% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures of the Isolated Plateau

    246 (184) of 5,454 – 4.51%

    3.37% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.51% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures from the Heights

    253 (185) of 5,454 – 4.64%

    3.39% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.64% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures from the Dark Isle and Black Citadel

    255 (183) of 5,454 – 4.68%

    3.36% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected all the treasures in the postgame areas.

    240 (169) of 5,454 – 4.40%

    3.10% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Milked every cow in the world.

    208 (167) of 5,454 – 3.81%

    3.06% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.81% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected 25 distinct items.

    1,725 (755) of 5,454 – 31.63%

    13.84% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    31.63% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected 50 distinct items.

    1,318 (597) of 5,454 – 24.17%

    10.95% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    24.17% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected 100 distinct items.

    867 (417) of 5,454 – 15.90%

    7.65% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    15.90% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Collected 200 distinct items.

    558 (279) of 5,454 – 10.23%

    5.12% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.23% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Item Miser

    (10) (52)

    Collected 300 distinct items.

    208 (153) of 5,454 – 3.81%

    2.81% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.81% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Cache Cachet

    (25) (181)

    Collected all distinct items.

    131 (106) of 5,454 – 2.40%

    1.94% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.40% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Brew up 30 things using the basic alchemy pot.

    361 (243) of 5,454 – 6.62%

    4.46% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.62% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Brew up 100 things using the improved alchemy pot.

    230 (182) of 5,454 – 4.22%

    3.34% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.22% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed 10 distinct alchemy recipes

    780 (400) of 5,454 – 14.30%

    7.33% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    14.30% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed 25 distinct alchemy recipes

    508 (292) of 5,454 – 9.31%

    5.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.31% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed 50 distinct alchemy recipes

    308 (210) of 5,454 – 5.65%

    3.85% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.65% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed 100 distinct alchemy recipes

    191 (156) of 5,454 – 3.50%

    2.86% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.50% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed 150 distinct alchemy recipes

    154 (128) of 5,454 – 2.82%

    2.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.82% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed all alchemy recipes

    127 (107) of 5,454 – 2.33%

    1.96% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.33% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed every cheese recipe!

    184 (152) of 5,454 – 3.37%

    2.79% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    3.37% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Found the merchant's thief key recipe note in a peculiar place.

    958 (513) of 5,454 – 17.57%

    9.41% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    17.57% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Found the imp knife recipe note.

    254 (197) of 5,454 – 4.66%

    3.61% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.66% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Located the Eros' Bow recipe note.

    282 (215) of 5,454 – 5.17%

    3.94% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.17% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Located the Dragon Slayer recipe note.

    223 (182) of 5,454 – 4.09%

    3.34% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Traded your first alchemized item to Dodgy Dave

    470 (271) of 5,454 – 8.62%

    4.97% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.62% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Traded all the kinds of alchemized items requested by Dodgy dave

    246 (171) of 5,454 – 4.51%

    3.14% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.51% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received your first reward for returning mini medals to Minnie the mini medal princess.

    743 (383) of 5,454 – 13.62%

    7.02% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.62% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received a Gold Nugget for returning mini medals to Minnie the mini medal princess.

    577 (302) of 5,454 – 10.58%

    5.54% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.58% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received an Orichalcum for returning mini medals to Minnie the mini medal princess.

    434 (242) of 5,454 – 7.96%

    4.44% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.96% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Claim the final reward for returning mini medals to Minnie the mini medal princess.

    236 (164) of 5,454 – 4.33%

    3.01% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.33% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • While championing for Cash or Carrie, thoroughly checked in on the other sibling's bodyguards.

    270 (207) of 5,454 – 4.95%

    3.80% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.95% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated Red Horn and Blue Fang in the Dragon Graveyard in the same round.

    255 (195) of 5,454 – 4.68%

    3.58% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Solve the problem of the Baccarat Casino's Heirs. The Casino is open!

    538 (274) of 5,454 – 9.86%

    5.02% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.86% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Purchase the Platinum Headgear for the first time at the Pickham Casino

    455 (244) of 5,454 – 8.34%

    4.47% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.34% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Purchase the Falcon Blade for the first time at the Baccarat Casino

    393 (231) of 5,454 – 7.21%

    4.24% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.21% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Purchase the Gringham Whip for the first time at the Baccarat Casino

    403 (224) of 5,454 – 7.39%

    4.11% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.39% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved maximum Courage

    469 (233) of 5,454 – 8.60%

    4.27% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.60% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved maximum Humanity

    403 (214) of 5,454 – 7.39%

    3.92% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.39% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved maximum Sex Appeal

    395 (220) of 5,454 – 7.24%

    4.03% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.24% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved maximum Charisma

    327 (192) of 5,454 – 6.00%

    3.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.00% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved maximum skill with Fisticuffs

    250 (150) of 5,454 – 4.58%

    2.75% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.58% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Gainful Guv

    (5) (17)

    Achieved a maximum weapon skill with the Hero

    507 (247) of 5,454 – 9.30%

    4.53% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.30% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved a maximum weapon skill with Yangus

    502 (245) of 5,454 – 9.20%

    4.49% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.20% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved a maximum weapon skill with Jessica

    516 (254) of 5,454 – 9.46%

    4.66% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.46% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Achieved a maximum weapon skill with Angelo

    471 (238) of 5,454 – 8.64%

    4.36% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.64% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • GigaGuv

    (10) (42)

    Learned Gigagash

    358 (192) of 5,454 – 6.56%

    3.52% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.56% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Birthrite

    (10) (55)

    Learned Dragon Soul.

    252 (143) of 5,454 – 4.62%

    2.62% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.62% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • This man, he is magnifico! I must read-a these memos!

    1,025 (470) of 5,454 – 18.79%

    8.62% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    18.79% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Ragazzo!

    (5) (12)

    Became a monster team owner.

    739 (387) of 5,454 – 13.55%

    7.10% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.55% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank F in the Monster Arena

    662 (358) of 5,454 – 12.14%

    6.56% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    12.14% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank E in the Monster Arena

    648 (349) of 5,454 – 11.88%

    6.40% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.88% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank D in the Monster Arena

    623 (341) of 5,454 – 11.42%

    6.25% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    11.42% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank B in the Monster Arena

    493 (272) of 5,454 – 9.04%

    4.99% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.04% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank A in the Monster Arena

    443 (249) of 5,454 – 8.12%

    4.57% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.12% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Completed Rank S in the Monster Arena

    406 (231) of 5,454 – 7.44%

    4.24% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.44% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Kill 4 or more enemies with one attack by one of our four heroes.

    1,435 (602) of 5,454 – 26.31%

    11.04% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    26.31% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Octagonist

    (5) (12)

    Kill 8 or more enemies with one attack by one of our four heroes.

    746 (364) of 5,454 – 13.68%

    6.67% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    13.68% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Jessica wins the Battle of the Bulges!

    503 (295) of 5,454 – 9.22%

    5.41% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    9.22% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • King Trode scolds you for going AFK.

    300 (222) of 5,454 – 5.50%

    4.07% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.50% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • All characters have reached max tension at one time or another. (Finish battle to complete)

    350 (231) of 5,454 – 6.42%

    4.24% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.42% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Logged 200 or more miles on your journey.

    595 (313) of 5,454 – 10.91%

    5.74% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Fought over 1000 battles.

    555 (324) of 5,454 – 10.18%

    5.94% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.18% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Defeated 2500 monsters or more.

    582 (324) of 5,454 – 10.67%

    5.94% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.67% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Intimidated over 1000 monsters

    237 (193) of 5,454 – 4.35%

    3.54% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.35% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Won over 1000 battles.

    469 (288) of 5,454 – 8.60%

    5.28% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    8.60% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Gained 200000 or more gold from battles.

    246 (187) of 5,454 – 4.51%

    3.43% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    4.51% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Overkiller

    (5) (23)

    Achieved over 3000 damage on a single target in a single round then finish the battle.

    287 (174) of 5,454 – 5.26%

    3.19% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Used cheese 100 or more times.

    144 (123) of 5,454 – 2.64%

    2.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    2.64% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Summoned your monster team 50 or more times.

    285 (206) of 5,454 – 5.23%

    3.78% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    5.23% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Received Puff-Puff for the first time.

    411 (234) of 5,454 – 7.54%

    4.29% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    7.54% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Gained over 50000 experience from metal enemies.

    551 (278) of 5,454 – 10.10%

    5.10% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    10.10% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • Oxidizer

    (5) (20)

    Gained over 500000 experience from metal enemies.

    342 (205) of 5,454 – 6.27%

    3.76% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    6.27% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

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Recent comments

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RedrumOverdose 5 Oct 2024 21:58
Dope. I can definitely work with that.
RedrumOverdose 17 Nov 2024 10:18
I am absolutely having the hardest time finding the Metaly Infamous Monster. I'm all done with Monster Arena and I keep checking all 4 locations he supposedly shows up and he's never at any of the places. Is there another step I'm missing?
Olafur 17 Nov 2024 11:59
From what I see, nope. Much like a Roaming Pokemon, the location keeps changing at random between those four. Just pick one and go back and forth until it decides to show it's face.
RedrumOverdose 17 Nov 2024 12:02
Sorry, I must not have been communicated this properly. I have checked these spots, probably 50 times each, on foot, without Zooming or entering buildings and I have never seen him. I tried hanging out around the Tower, checking that plateau just south of the Tower near the beach and going into the Tower over and over. It's a 1/4 chance that he'll show up there, right? And if he isn't at that location, he has to be at the other three, but he never is. There's gotta be something else I'm doing wrong.
RedrumOverdose 17 Nov 2024 12:09
Got him. I guess I just needed it to be night time.
Olafur 17 Nov 2024 12:10
ok good, maybe, i don't fully remember :P
RedrumOverdose 17 Nov 2024 12:11
It's tough to tell with a lot of these resources. So many of them are incomplete, but when I pool all of them together, I seem to be pretty close to a complete picture with this game, haha.
gastongaston 13 Dec 2024 14:09
please add support for JP version
retrogamer1991 3 Jan 2025 00:50
Here is a link to a map with all the locations of the Monster Arena team members: https://www.woodus.com/den/gallery/graphics/dq83ds/maps_overworld/InfamousMonsters3DS.webp it may be for 3ds version, but it works with the ps2 version as well. You can also zoom in on it. It also tells you what time of day each monster appears at. I hope it helps anyone playing this amazing game or the remake.
TheMysticalOne 3 Jan 2025 01:04
I had sent an updated one for the PS2 version to Woodus while working on the set..it should be on the PS2 DQ8 page there.
TheMysticalOne 3 Jan 2025 01:05
Oh, I guess I didn't and/or he missed it. I'll have to find it again and send it thataway
WhiteHalloween 29 Jan 2025 02:06
Mastery #2!

This was my first ever Dragon Quest and it was a truly delightful game. This set made it even better!
Tradedark 2 Feb 2025 17:08
Mastered! It was one hell of a ride. Thanks to TheMagicalOne for the set and bdjeffyp for the alchemy list, it was really so useful! :)
RevanSparda 13 Feb 2025 04:29
Why the USA version? The version THAT has all the languages... Does anyone know of a patch in Spanish for the USA version? please...
Natista 23 Feb 2025 20:05
Buena pregunta, ¿Es posible añadir el idioma español? estoy deseando jugarlo ;)
RevanSparda 23 Feb 2025 20:10
@TheMysticalOne Could you include the Spanish version? Many of us want to enjoy the story while obtaining achievements and we don't know English, can u do it please...?
hafz86 27 Feb 2025 19:43
I have only a few hours of gameplay and I'm already getting frustrated with the VERY SLOW gameplay.

Traveling from one city to another takes several minutes, especially with your character walking so slowly.

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The loading times are horrible.

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The caves and the map are unnecessarily huge.

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Another annoying thing is the slang and expressions in the dialogues. I’m having a lot of trouble understanding many of the lines (maybe because I’m not a native English speaker).
War95 28 Feb 2025 12:40
Will this support the PAL version any time soon?
Byere 16 Mar 2025 03:05
@hafz86 Congrats. You've found out what Dragon Quest games are like. They tend to base the dialogues on different English and European languages, the dungeons are always huge, the battles are slower-paced (even for Turn-based combat), etc. It's all part of their charm.

As for loading times, you're talking a PS2 game... one that's over 20 years old... That's just how things were back then.
hafz86 16 Mar 2025 21:25
I must admit that after hearing so much praise for this game from the entire DQ community, my expectations were quite high. Honestly, I was expecting more, given how many people speak so highly of it.

It's a good game—just that. Nothing more.

I'd say it's generally on the same level of quality as 5. The difference is that 8 maintains a consistent quality from start to finish, whereas 5 drops a lot in quality during the third generation.

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DQ 7 remains my favorite.