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|Gauntlet IV: Castle of Succession for Sega Genesis FAQ |
|By: "Sonic T Hedgehog" Casey Correa |
|Copyright Casey Correa 2003 |
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Table of Contents
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I. Introduction
II. Copyright Info
III. News and Updates
IV. Story
V. Controls
VI. Modes/Menus
VII. Characters
VIII. Walkthrough
IX. Enemies
X. Bosses
XI. Items/Tiles
XII. Cheats/Hints
XIII. Secret Weapons and Secret Merchant
XIV. FAQ
XV. Contact Info
XVI. Closing
XVII. Credits
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I. Introduction
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Welcome to my third FAQ. It is for a game of gigantic proportions, Gauntlet IV,
a part of the Gauntlet series. There's the classic arcade mode and the new
Genesis modes. The point of this game is to beat the towers in the Quest mode,
or to go through an endless amount of levels in Arcade mode. Up to 4-Players
can play this game (With the Multitap of course).
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II. Copyright Info
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This Game Guide (or "FAQ"), is copyright 2003 by Casey Correa. This "FAQ" may
not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It
may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without
advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a
part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of
copyright. The only web sites that are allowed to host this are GameFAQs.com
and HonestGamers.com, if you see this on any other web site, then they are
hosting this FAQ illegally or linking to this FAQ illegally. If you see this
FAQ on any other web site, contact me immediately.
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III. News and Updates
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March 8,2003: Started to write this FAQ.
March 13, 2003: Submitted this FAQ to GameFAQs.
March 13, 2003: Fixed some mistakes.
March 15, 2003: Fixed mistakes, made updates to the walkthrough, Endings, FAQ
section, and added a new item to the Item section.
March 22, 2003: Added the secret weapons and a way to get them, rearranged the
sections, added Mark Fanslow to the Credits section.
March 24, 2003: Changed the Headers and Changed the walkthrough layout.
April 27, 2003: Fixed the requirments for the Secret Weapons.
May 7, 2003: Fixed some errors in the layout and added a Bosses section.
September 21, 2004: Added an alternate strategy by Dias for getting the last
trap tile in the Earth Tower, floor 4.
December 8, 2004: Submitted this guide to HonestGamers.com
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IV. Story
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From the Game:
"There are many mysteries and Legends in this world. When a mystery is solved,
it becomes a legend which will be told over and over again by many people.
There are some who seek the challenge of adventure, in spite of the risks,
both for themselves and to create their own legend. People call them
adventurers.
To this day there still exists one mystery that cannot be solved. We call
it 'The mystery protected by the old castle towers.' This ancient castle is
deep within the mountains, far from human dwellings. It is surrounded by four
high towers.
The towers have had a spell cast upon them that protects the castle against
intrusion from the outside world. If you cannot break the spell, you will not
get near the castle.
Some say that an ancient secret treasure, undisturbed for many aeons, lies
deep within the castle walls. There have been many that have sought to solve
the castle's mystery. So far, none have succeeded..."
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V. Controls
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Up: Up
Down: Down
Left: Left
Right: Right
Diagonal: Up-Left, Up-Right, Down-Left, Down-Right
Camp Menu (Quest Mode only: Start
Short-Range Attack: A (In quest mode, just walk into the enemy and you'll
automatically use it)
Long-Range Attack: B
Magic: C
Turn off/on effect of a Ring (Quest Mode only): A (while having the ring
equipped)
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VI. Modes/Menus
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Arcade Mode
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The classic play style of the Gauntlet series, with an endless amount of
levels, a score counter, and credits.
Quest Mode
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A story mode. You can buy weapons from merchants using gold from chests. You
also get Experience points that you can use to increase your stats. You can
continue your game by using the Character's name and password.
Battle Mode
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A 2-4 player battle to the death. Going into an exit hole counts as a ring-out
and you lose the round. When you kill a character, he/she will turn into a
Ghost Generator. If your shots hit a non-breakable wall, it will bounce off
it. Also, "Password Battle" is when you use your characters from Quest Mode
using their Name and Password.
Record Mode
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Like Arcade mode only:
1. You can continue using a password
2. There is a advanced scoring system
3. You have unlimited health, but if you use the 500 health intervals (You
have 500 health, use it all and it will go back to 500), then you lose points.
Camp Menu (In-Game Menu)
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The Camp Menu is pretty much the Core of Quest Mode. It is where you Level up
your stats, equip items, and see your password.
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VII. Characters
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What the Stats are represented by in the game:
Magic: Green Vase
Long-Range Attack Power: Brown Circle
Short-Range Attack Power: Sword
Long-Range Attack Speed: Lightning Bolt
Defense: Shield
Speed: Arrow
Warrior
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Long-Range Weapon: Throwing Axe
Short-Range Weapon: Axe
Starting Stats:
Magic: 2
Long-Range Attack Power: 3
Short-Range Attack Power: 5
Long-Range Attack Speed: 2
Defense: 4
Speed: 2
Valkyrie
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Long-Range Weapon: Sword
Short-Range Weapon: Sword
Magic: 3
Long-Range Attack Power: 1
Short-Range Attack Power: 4
Long-Range Attack Speed: 5
Defense: 4
Speed: 4
Wizard
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Long-Range Weapon: Magic Shot
Short-Range Weapon: Magic Shield
Magic: 8
Long-Range Attack Power: 2
Short-Range Attack Power: 2
Long-Range Attack Speed: 8
Defense: 0
Speed: 2
*Can't destroy Enemy Generators with Short-Range Attacks at the start
Elf
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Long-Range Weapon: Bow
Short-Range Weapon: Dagger
Magic: 6
Long-Range Attack Power: 1
Short-Range Attack Power: 3
Long-Range Attack Speed: 9
Defense: 2
Speed: 6
*Can't destroy Enemy Generators with Short-Range Attacks at the start
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VIII. Quest Mode Walkthrough
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Talk to one of the Merchants in the Center. He will notice that you are an
adventurer, give you a Heal Drink and a Warp Wing, then tell you to step on
the Trap tiles to proceed in the floors of the towers. Go to the upper-left
pit marked "Fire" to enter the Fire Tower.
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Fire Tower
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The first tower. You need to get up to the 10th floor to complete the level.
Floor 1
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Go to the upper-left. Keep following this path until you reach the Trap Tile
that is in plain sight. Destroy the Breakable Wall over it and step on it. Go
up to the Teleporter and step on it. Go down and step on the other Trap Tile.
Go upstairs to the 2nd Floor using the Stairway to the left of the exit.
Floor 2
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Go up and then take the Up-Right path to a Trap Tile. Step on it. Go back
toward the entrance, only this time, take the down-right path. Destroy the
Breakable Blocks in the area with the Breakable Blocks and a bunch of enemies.
The Trap Tile is on the left side of this room. Go to where the Wall was
opened and go to the right. At the end of this path is a Trap Tile. Step on
it. Go back to where you were before and take the Up-Right path to the Big
Room with the Ghosts and Breakable Blocks. On the left side of the room is the
Trap Tile, under a Breakable Block. Destroy it, and step on the Trap Tile. Go
back to where you were and go down the stairs above you. You should be in the
middle of the First Floor. Go down, destroy the Breakable Block, step on the
Trap Tile, go to the top wall of this floor, destroy the Breakable Wall, step
on the Final Trap Tile. Go upstairs using the stairs in the center of the
level, then go upstairs to the 3rd Floor using the stairs near you. Follow
this path until you reach an item bag and a Trap Tile. Grab the Bag to get the
Heal Ring. Equip it and step on the Trap Tile. Go back to the 1st Floor. Go
back upstairs to the 2nd Floor using the stairs to the left of the EXIT. At
the 2nd Floor, go up to the 3rd Floor using the stairs to the Upper-Right
corner of the 2nd Floor.
Floor 3
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Go to the left, open the doors, continue on the path, at the end of this path,
you should find a Breakable Block next to a Ghost Generator. Destroy it and
step on the Trap Tile. Go back towards the entrance and take the path going to
the Bottom Right. At the end of the path, step on the Trap Tile. Go back to
the 2nd Floor, then go back to the 3rd Floor using the upper-left stairs.
Follow the path and destroy the Breakable Blocks. Step on the Trap Switch, go
up to the 4th Floor using the stairs to the lower right area (It should be
above the stairwell).
Floor 4
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Go to the left, in the small room with the Ghosts, shoot the upper-left
Breakable Block to reveal a Trap Tile. Step on it. Go up, through the door on
the left, then step on the Trap Tiles. Go below this area to see a four-way
intersection, go to it and go left. At the end of this path is some Trap
Tiles. Step on it, go to where the wall was opened. Destroy the Breakable Wall
at the upper-left corner of the room with the Death in it and step on the Trap
Tile. Go back to the 4-way intersection and go South. Go up the stairs to the
5th Floor.
Floor 5
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Use the Teleporter, go up, follow the path until you get to an area with
Ghosts and Deaths trapped inside a Breakable Wall. Unfortunately, the Trap
Tile you are looking for is under a Breakable Wall that holds the Death in
place. Use magic to kill both Deaths and step on the Trap Tile. Go out of this
area and you'll find a Trap Tile in between 2 Treasure Chests. Go to the
right, then go to the Upper-left (There should be some No Shot Tiles on this
path) At the end of this path is a Trap Tile. Go back and take the Upper-Right
path. Follow this path to the end where you will find the last Trap Tile. Take
the stairs in the Upper-Left corner of this level to the 6th Floor.
Floor 6
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There are going to be alot of enemies in the 6th and 7th floors, so I suggest
leveling up. Anyways, go down, follow this path, step on the Trap Tiles. To
the upper-left of a key is a Breakable Block that hides the Trap Tile. Destroy
it and step on the Trap Tile. Go down-right, destroy the Breakable Blocks and
step on the Trap Tile that will be revealed. Now the Block Diamond in the
center should be opened. Step on the Final Trap Tile for the 6th Floor in it.
Then go up the nearby stairs AND GET READY TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE!!!
Floor 7
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The stairs will lead to the center area of the 7th Floor where A TON of
enemies are waiting to attack! Step on the Trap Tiles. Then quickly grab one
of the Invisibility Medallions and go to the bottom Breakable Wall. Destroy
the Bottom-left part to reveal a Trap Tile. Step on it. If your Invisibility
wears off, grab another Medallion. There's another Trap Tile hidden under the
Top-Left side of the Breakable Wall. Destroy the wall and step on the Trap
Tile. Then go down the stairs to the 6th Floor. When at the 6th Floor, go up
to the 7th Floor using the Upper-Right Stairway. Follow this path until you
get to the stairs at the Upper-Left corner. Go up those stairs to the 8th
Floor.
Floor 8
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Go to the right and step on the Trap Tile. Destroy the wall to the right of
the Trap Tile to reveal another Trap Tile. Step on it. Now go down the stairs
to the right. Step on the Trap Tile to the left. Follow the path. When you
reach the stairway on the bottom (The stairway to the left of the Stairwell),
go up it. Follow the path to the large area with the Breakable Blocks. The
Trap Tile is hidden under a Breakable Block on the Right side of the area.
Destroy the Block and step on the Trap Tile. Go to the South side of the area,
break the wall, follow the path to the Trap Tile. Go to the stairway in the
lower-left corner of the level, and go up it to the 9th Floor.
Floor 9
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Follow the path and go onto the Teleporter while pressing Up-Right. Go to the
next Teleporter and press Up-Right. Follow the path and step on the Trap Tile.
Go back to the first room you Teleported into, use the Teleporter while
pushing Down-Left. Go down, use the Teleporter, step on the Trap Tile. Use the
Teleporter, go to the right, then down, and use the Teleporter there. Then go
down the Stairs. When at the 8th floor, go up the stairs at the lower-left
corner to the 9th Floor. Go to the Teleporter while pressing Up-Right, then go
to the Upper-left corner of this level. Destroy the Breakable Wall and step on
the Trap Tile. Use the Teleporters to get to the Upper-right corner of this
level. Destroy the Wall and step on the Final Trap Tile. Go downstairs to the
8th Floor, then go upstairs to the 9th Floor using the stairs to the Northwest
of the stairwell (the stairwell is the lower-right stairs of the 8th Floor).
Use the Teleporter to the left, You should see stairs going up. Get ready to
fight a boss.
Floor 10
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When you are ready, go up to the tenth floor to find a giant red dragon
guarding the Fire Crystal!
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BOSS: RED DRAGON
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First, make sure you are wearing a Heal Ring, otherwise you will be hurt by
the Damage Tiles. Second, be careful about going close to him, as he'll attack
with a fire blast. The strategy for this boss is to run around the area,
avoiding the tiny flames he shoots out. His weakpoint is his head. Keep
avoiding his shots and hit his head. After a while he'll start shooting fire
tornadoes, keep hitting his head while avoiding these and the little flames.
After a few more hits, he'll get even angrier and shoot the flames faster.
Just keep doing this same strategy and after a few more hits, he will finally
die. This leaves you to shoot the Fire Crystal with your long range attack.
Shoot it. Then, your character will hear a voice:
"Welcome here. So you are the adventurer. I am the heir to the secret
treasure. If you want to enter the castle, you must turn off all the lights
burning in the crystals. If you can turn off all the lights, you will break
the Castle seal. Let's see who will make it into my castle."
You will get the coat of FIRE arms. Afterwords, grab all the treasure in the
room, then go into the exit at the lower-left corner in the room. You will get
1000 exp. for beating the Red Dragon.
Go outside and the merchant will ask you if you opened the first tower. Then
he tells you to shoot a Crystal. He will then give you a Heal Drink and a Warp
Wing. He will also make the prices of a Heal Drink and Warp Wing go up to 125
Gold. Go to the Lower-left pit marked "Water" to enter the Water Tower.
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Water Tower
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You'll start out on Floor 10 this time and have to go to Floor 1 to fight the
boss.
Floor 10
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Go onto the Left Teleporter, Kill the Grunts and Ghosts, grab the Key if you
need it, then go onto the next Teleporter. Kill the Sorcerer, then open the
door, kill the Ghosts, then hit the Trap Tile. Go onto the next Teleporter,
kill the Sorcerers and Grunts, go onto the next teleporter, kill the enemies
Go back to the First Part, go into the right Teleporter, and do the same as
you did to step on the Trap switch with the left Teleporter rooms. After you
hit the Trap Switch, go into the next Teleporter, when you appear, go into the
Teleporter you just came out of with your character facing the Teleporter in
the Center and you should end up in the middle. Go to the left, kill the
Grunts, shoot the Breakable wall in the middle (In front of the Grunt
Generator) to reveal a Trap Tile. Step on it, kill the Grunt Generators, go
down and go onto the Teleporter. Go to the Left Teleporter, and do the same
with the Left side of the Center area as you did with the Right side and step
on the Final Trap Tile of the floor. Go back to the First room and go into the
center Teleporter to arrive at an area with Ghosts. Kill the Ghosts and go
downstairs.
Floor 9
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Go down, kill the Sorcerers, kill the Demons, go down, kill the Grunts, kill
the Demons, and step on the Trap Tile. Go back up to the 10th Floor, go
downstairs using the Lower-Left Stairs. Go to the right, keep following the
path, killing the enemies until you come to a dead-end with a piece of
Breakable Wall. Shoot it, then Step on the Trap Tile. Go to where the Wall was
released by the Trap Tile, kill the Ghosts, open the door, grab the Treasure
Chest, which should be on a Trap Tile. Go to where the Wall was put down
(Which should be next to the room where the Trap Tile was), kill the
Sorcerers, open the Small door, kill the Grunts, then step on the Trap Tile.
Go to where the wall was put down, kill the Sorcerers, then go down the stairs
to the Upper-Right.
Floor 8
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Kill the Death, go down, you should see a bunch of Demons Behind a bunch of
Diagonal Breakable Wall pieces, go to the bottom of the Demon area, and you
should see a Breakable Wall that is the entrance, keep going, destroying the
Breakable Wall Pieces and Demons, until you get to the last demon, destroy the
wall, and step on the Trap Tile of where it was. Go down the Stairs to the
South to the 7th Floor.
Floor 7
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Go onto the Teleporter, and continue down the Spiral Pathway until you get to
the center, and step on the two Trap Tiles. Go down, follow the pathway, kill
the Grunts, go onto the Teleporter and step on the Trap Tiles. Step on the
Teleporter to arrive in a closed off area, then go downstairs to the 6th Floor.
Floor 6
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Go to the left, go on the Teleporter, go on the Teleporter to the Upper-Right,
go to the next Teleporter, kill the Sorcerers, go to the next Teleporter, go
to the next Teleporter to end up in a small room with a Trapped Treasure
Chest, Trap Tile, Jug, and Potion. Step on the Trap Tile. Go into the
Teleporter you arrived in. When you arrive, go into the Teleporter you arrived
in while pressing Up, you should arrive above the small room. Go up, go to the
right, kill the Demons (Do not get knocked into the Teleporters), go up, step
on the Trap Tiles. Go down, then go down the Stairs to the left to go to the
5th Floor.
Floor 5
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Go up, go to the left, kill the enemies, step on a hidden Trap Tile, go to the
Right, kill the Grunts (These rooms have No shot Tiles) then go to the left,
and step on the Trap Tile. Go to the right to a 4-way intersection, go down,
lower your Long-Range Weapon speed stat down to 0, destroy the Breakable Wall
by following your Long-Range Shot, then step on the Trap Tile. Go to the right
and down the stairs to the 4th floor.
Floor 4
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Destroy the Breakable Wall, kill the Grunts, Go up, kill the Grunts, you
should see a section of Breakable Walls encircled by a non-breakable wall, go
to the top of this, shoot the Breakable Wall, and you should see a Trap Tile.
Step on it. Go up and step on the Teleporter, making sure to land on the South
side of the arrival point. Go down, kill the enemies, go to the right, step on
the Trap Tiles. Go up to the Teleporter and go in it, making sure to land on
the North Side. Go to the Right, kill the Grunts, and you should see another
encircled Breakable Wall that you can enter. Destroy it and you should reveal
another Trap Tile. Step on it and it should open up the center area. Kill the
Ghosts and in the lower right corner of the center area, there will be a Trap
Tile. Step on it. Go to the Teleporter in the upper-left area, step on it
while pressing up, follow the path around to 3 stairs, go down the right
stairs to the 3rd Floor.
Floor 3
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Go down first, destroying the Breakable Wall, kill the Sorcerers and step on
the Trap Tile. Go up, stepping on the Trap Tile to open the next area. Kill
all the enemies and destroy the Breakable Blocks to reveal a Trap Tile. Step
on it and go down to see a new area open. Go to the left, kill the Ghosts,
open the doors (If you run out of Keys, there's plenty below the doors. You
should see teleporters and a Breakable Wall. Destroy the wall to reveal Trap
Tiles. Go onto a Teleporter and press left to land on the Trap Tiles. Go to
the left, go down the right path, then go downstairs to the 2nd Floor.
Floor 2
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Shoot the Breakable Blocks and kill the Ghosts. Go to the Teleporter and press
up to land in a room with enemies go to the left and go up to the Trap Tiles.
Step on them. Go up to the Teleporter and press up to land on the Potion, then
go onto the teleporter above it, then go to the left, destroy the wall to
reveal a Trap Tile. Step on it, keep going left, then down to reach a Trap
Tile. Step on it. Go back to the 3-Way intersection, go right, then down to a
teleporter, use it, step on the Trap Tile. Go back to the left side, go down,
then to the right to see Stairs going down to the First Floor. Make sure that
you are ready to fight a boss, then go down the Stairs.
Floor 1
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You will find a Giant Blue Dragon guarding the Water Crystal!
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BOSS: BLUE DRAGON
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This time the entire arena is covered in Slip Tiles. If you get close to him,
he will attack with a Fire Blast. If you get the head facing straight, the
Blue Dragon will shoot a Big Fireball at you. will shoot a big fireball. The
Blue Dragon attacks pretty much the same as the Red Dragon, so use the same
strategies here.
When he dies, shoot the Water Crystal and you will hear a strange voice again:
"I see you have already opened the second tower. Take care. You should not
overestimate your own power. You still have a long way to go." Then you will
get the Coat of WATER Arms and 10756 experience. Collect the treasure and
leave.
The merchant will tell you:
"Hey, good job! Now you have two towers opened. You have amazing ability as an
adventurer. You'd better start collecting special items, to enhance your
amazing ability. From now on you can now buy good stuff from my shop. I've got
everything." Then you will get yet another Heal Drink and Warp Wing. Also, he
will jack up the prices of the Heal Drinks and Warp Wings at his shop to 225
Gold. Shoot the Blue Crystal then go into the upper-right tower marked "Earth".
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Earth Tower
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Yet another level in which you need to go downstairs to the 1st floor. Slow
Tiles make an appearance here.
Floor 10
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First go to the Right. Open the door and kill the Sorcerers. Go onto the
Teleporter, go to the left, open the door, when you reach the next Teleporter,
don't go on it, instead shoot the Breakable Wall next to it and step on the
Trap Tile it reveals. Now go onto the Teleporter and step on the Trap Tile in
plain sight. Go back to the Room with the Exit, only this time, go left. Do
the same for the left side. Go to the exit room and go to the left of the exit
to see stairs going down, go down them to the 9th Floor.
Floor 9
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Go to the Right, open the Door, then go to the left, kill the Sorcerers, break
the Breakable Blocks where the Generator was, continue to the left, break the
blocks where the Ghosts are, and the middle block should reveal the Trap Tile.
Go to where the first teleporter of this floor was, go on it, and step on the
Trap Tiles to the left. Go to the 10th floor, go to the top-left teleporter of
the floor and press down, then go to the Teleporter to the right go on it
while pressing Down-Left. Go to the Stairs at the top of the level, then go
downstairs to the 9th Floor. Go to the Right until you get to a Breakable
Wall, destroy it, then step on the Trap Tile it reveals. Go to the left until
you reach a Teleporter. Go on the Teleporter and press Left to land in the
Middle Area. Go up and step on the Final Trap Tile. Go to the First Teleporter
of the Floor, teleporting while pressing right to land on the side of the
Sorcerers. Go to the Right and go down the first stairs you see to the 8th
Floor.
Floor 8
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Go to the left until you see a teleporter, go on it and press Down-Right
before you arrive. You should land on the Trap Tiles. Go to the left, kill the
Demons and Ghouls, go up and on the Teleporter while pressing left, shoot the
Breakable wall to your Upper-Left to reveal a Trap Tile. Go on the Teleporter
while holding Up-Right to Land on the Trap Tile. Go to the Teleporter to the
right while holding Up-Right, then go on the next Teleporter while holding Up-
Left, then go on the next Teleporter while holding Down-Left, then step on the
Trap Tile. Go to the first Teleporter in this series, then go up, open the
door, kill the Ghosts, go to the right and you will find another series of No
shot Tiles in front of a Breakable Wall. Lower your Long-Range Weapon Speed
down to 0, fire a shot and follow it until it hits the wall. Then step on the
Trap Tile it reveals.
Go back to the 10th Floor, and go down the stairs North of the Exit. Go to the
Right and down the stairs to the 8th Floor. Follow this Spiral Path to the
center and grab the Float Ring. Go down to the stairs you originally came down
to go to the 8th Floor. Go to the left, go onto the Teleporter while holding
Down-Right, then go to the Right and down the stairs to the left to the 7th
Floor.
Floor 7
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First of all, fall down one of the downstairs pits. When you fall to the Sixth
floor, shoot the top Breakable Blocks to reveal a Trap Tile. Step on it. Then
go to the Lower-Right, go upstairs, then step on the Trap Tile. Step on the
Teleporter while holding Down-Right. Go to the Top-right of the maze, killing
Demons and Lobbers so they won't knock you into the Stairs. When you get to
the end of the maze, shoot the Block, kill the Ghosts, shoot the block, then
make your way through this Breakable Block Maze until you get to the Upper-
Right area. Shoot the Final Block and a Trap Tile will be revealed, step on
it. Go to the Lower-Left Corner of the Block Maze, near there, the next Trap
Tile should be under a Block, step on it. Go to the Lower-Right Corner of the
Block maze (The end of the maze) to find a Trap Tile in Plain Sight. Step on
it and go down the Stairs near it to the 6th Floor.
Floor 6
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Go up and be careful not to touch the doors unless you want to fight more
Ghosts. Go around the doors, when you get to the top, go to the right to find
a Trap Tile in plain sight. Step on it and go to the left towards the
Teleporter, but don't step on it. Instead, shoot the Breakable Wall next to
the Tile to destroy it. In order to reach the Trap Tile, you must equip your
Float Ring. This will allow you to float over the Teleporter. Then Un-Equip it
on top of the Trap Tile to press it. Re-Equip it and grab the Treasure in the
room you just opened. Then go down the Stairs to the 5th Floor.
Floor 5
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Go to the First Teleporter you see, then teleport to the middle area, kill the
Sorcerers, destroy the Breakable Wall in the lower-right corner. Teleport out
of there, equip your Float Ring, then kill the Ghosts, follow the Path until
you get to the switch. Unequip the Float Ring and step on the Trap Tile. Go to
where the wall was opened and follow the path until you see yet another
Breakable Block maze. In the Center of it, there is a Trap Tile. Go to the
left of the Block Maze, then keep going to the left until you can go down a
straightaway to an area with upstairs tiles and slow tiles. Avoid the upstairs
tiles. When you get to the end, you will see two Teleporters. Go onto the Left
one and press Up-Right. Step on the Trap Tile and go down the stairs at the
bottom to the 4th Floor.
Floor 4
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Go to the left until you reach a Fork in the path, take the top path until you
see a Big door, go through the door and follow the path until you reach a dead
end with a Breakable Wall, destroy the wall and step on the Trap Tile that was
revealed. Go back until you see a new path open (The entrance has a bunch of
Slow Tiles and a Magic Potion). Follow this new path to step on yet another
Trap Tile. Break the Block below the Trap Tile and follow the path until you
reach a dead end, break the Block on the right and step on the Trap Switch. Go
to the Lower-left corner of the floor, where you will see the Stairs going
down. Go down the stairs to the 3rd Floor (You can forget about that last Trap
Tile on this Floor, It's tough to get without a Mirror Ring).
NOTE!
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Dias gotten to the tile without the mirror ring! He writes:
"I have found a way to get that tile without the mirror ring. I too
thought the mirror ring was required, but it's not; only the Fight
Ring is. With it equipped, pressing A will cause your character to
melee attack, and you can melee attack the goblin-like creatures that
surround the trap tile. The monster generator will then make Demons.
They will destroy the breakable wall, and allow you to step on the
trap tile."
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Floor 3
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Go Up-Left, destroy the blocks in your way. Follow this path until you get to
a Sorcerer Generator. The first Trap Tile is under this. Follow the rest of
the path until you get to a Teleporter. Go on it and press Down-Right. Follow
this path until you get to a Teleporter. Go on it and press up. Follow this
path until you get to a Teleporter (Remember where this Teleporter is) Go on
it and press left. Go to the left until you see a Trap Tile. Step on it dead
end with a Breakable Block. Destroy the Block and step on the Trap Tile. Use
Magic to kill the Deaths and Ghosts. Then step on the last Trap Tile. Finally,
go down the Upper-Left stairs in the Floor to go to the 2nd Floor.
Floor 2
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Follow this path to a Teleporter, go on it. Follow this path, until you see an
area with a bunch of Breakable Blocks and Ghosts. Destroy the Blocks and a
Trap Tile should appear. Step on it. Go to where the wall was opened. There
should be a Teleporter that leads to a room with two Deaths and a bunch of
Ghosts in it. Go on the Teleporter and kill the enemies when you arrive. Get
ready to fight the Boss and when you're ready, go down the stairs to the First
Floor. Make sure the Float Ring is equipped.
Floor 1
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When you arrive you will find a Giant Green Dragon guarding the Earth Crystal!
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BOSS: GREEN DRAGON
==================
Once again, make sure you are wearing your Float Ring, otherwise you will have
to worry about the Slow Tiles slowing you down, making you easier to hit.
His starting attacks are: Fireballs, Tornadoes, Fire Blast (when you get
close), and a new one, a Wing attack that he uses when his head is straight.
The Wing Attack is dangerous and covers a lot of area (Except in front of the
head), so the safer strategy is to attack him from when his head is diagonal,
not straight like the other Dragons. Another, more reckless, strategy is that
you can stand so that his head is straight, shoot his head, wait for his wing
beams to pass, then dodge his other attacks until you get a chance to stand in
the center again and get another shot off him. After a few hits, he will get
faster, after another few hits, he will get even faster. After more hits, he
will finally die.
After he dies, shoot the Crystal and you will hear the voice again:
"Oh it's the adventurer. I did not think that you would make it all the way
here. If you want to obtain the secret treasure, you must tackle the next
tower!" You will then get the Coat of EARTH Arms. Then get all the treasure
and finally exit. You will get 6534 Exp.
When you exit, shoot the Green Crystal and talk to the Merchant, he will say:
"You are truly a amazing fellow! You already opened the third tower. I have
not seen such a remarkable fellow in a long time. That is quite an
achievement! Now is not the time to be careless. You don't know what lies
ahead. I will wait here until you break the fourth seal and return." Then he
will give you yet another Heal Drink and Warp Wing. The price of the Heal
Drink and Warp Wing prices will rise to 350 Gold. Buy whatever you need and
head for the final tower, the Wind Tower, at the Lower-Right corner.
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Wind Tower
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The Goal for this level is to reach the 10th Floor.
Floor 1
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When you enter, you should have paths to the Upper-Left, Upper-Right, left,
and right. Go down the right path, kill the enemies and step on the Trap Tile
in plain sight. Then do the same for the left path. For the upper-left path,
kill the enemies and go through the path on the right (The path with the
doors). You should reach a Breakable Block at a dead-end, shoot it, and step
on the Trap Tile. Do the same for the Upper-right path. Now take the
Teleporter to the center area and go down. Destroy the wall behind the stairs
to reveal the final Trap Tile. Step on it and go up the stairs to the 2nd
Floor.
Floor 2
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Go up, destroy the Breakable Blocks, and step on the Trap Tile. Go back down
to the 1st floor and go back up to the 2nd floor using the stairs on the Lower-
Left side of the floor. Go to the right until you see a bunch of Ghouls and
blocks surrounding a Trap Tile. Go to the right side of this and you should
see a Breakable Block that allows you to enter the area. Step on the Trap
Tile.
Go back toward the stairs and go to the path going up. On the Right side of
this path, next to a Grunt Generator, you should see a Breakable wall. Destroy
it and go up, destroying the Blocks and Sorcerers. On the Right side of the
Center area, you should see a Breakable Block letting you into the Point. at
the upper-left area of the point, you should see a Breakable Block that is a
corner of the center square. Destroy it and open the door to go into the Top
Point. On the lower-left section of the point, you see another Breakable Block
that is a corner of the Center Square. Destroy it and go into the left point.
At the right side of this point, you should see a Breakable Block that is the
entrance to the Center Square. Destroy it and at the center of the square, you
should see a Breakable Block. When you destroy it, it will reveal a Trap Tile.
Step on it. Go back to the stairs you came up and follow the Right path again
until you see Trap Tiles in plain sight. Step on them, keep following the
path, then go up the stairs to the 3rd Floor.
Floor 3
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Go to the lower-right area of the floor, follow the path, step on the Trap
Tile. Then go up to the Fourth Floor using the stairs to the Lower-Right.
Floor 4
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Follow the path until you see a Breakable Wall. Destroy it, step on the Trap
Tile it reveals. Follow the path some more until you see Trap Tiles. Step on
them. Go to where the wall was opened and step on the Trap Tile behind the
Door. Go down and up the stairs to the 5th Floor.
Floor 5
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Go to the left, go onto the Teleporter and press Up-left. When you reach an
place with Grunts and Stream Tiles, destroy the Breakable Wall and step on the
Trap Tile here. Continue through the path until you reach another Teleporter.
Go on it and press Up-Right. Go through this path to see another Trap Tile.
Step on it and continue. At the next Teleporter, press Down-Right. Go through
this path, destroy the Breakable Wall by the Slow Tiles, step on the Trap
Tile, then press Up-Left at the next Teleporter to get into the Center Area.
At the next Teleporter, press Down-Left. At the next Teleporter press down and
step on the Trap Tile. Go back to the stairs you came up on, go to the right,
and go to the 6th Floor by using the Upstairs stairs to the right.
Floor 6
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Follow the path, when you can go either up or left, go up, use Magic to kill
the two Deaths, then step on the Trap Tile. Now go down the Left path. When
you reach a Teleporter, go on it and press Left. Go on the Teleporter you
arrived on and press Left. To the left of the Teleporter is a Breakable Wall
(At the Lower left corner). Destroy it then step on the Trap Tile. Follow the
rest of this path and step on the Trap Tile. Then go to the Wall that was
opened by the Trap Tile in the corner. On the right side of this Path is a
Breakable Wall. Follow this path to some Trap Tiles. Step on them and go up
the nearby stairs to the 7th Floor.
Floor 7
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Follow the path until you reach a Breakable Wall, destroy it and step on the
Trap Tile. Go to where the Wall was opened, kill the Sorcerers and step on the
Trap Tiles on this path. Go to the left and step on another Trap Tile to open
up the center area. When you're done here, go up the stairs at the lower-left
corner of the floor to the 8th Floor.
Floor 8
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Go to the First Teleporter and press left, then go into the Teleporter you
arrived on and press left. Go to the Upper-right Teleporter in the room and
press left. Go to the Upper-right Teleporter and press left. Go to the upper-
right teleporter and press left. Destroy the Breakable Wall above you and step
on the Trap Tiles. Go into the Teleporter you arrived on and press left. Then
go on the Teleporter you just arrived on and press right. Break the Wall above
you, use magic to kill the nearby Death and step on the Trap Tile.
Go onto the next Teleporter and press Right. Go onto the Teleporter you
arrived on and press right. Go onto the next Teleporter and press right. Go
onto the Teleporter you arrived on and press right. Go onto the next
Teleporter and press Left, then go on the Teleporter you arrived on and press
Right. Go on the Lower-Right Teleporter and press right, Go onto the
Teleporter you arrived on and press Right. Go to the Upper-Right Teleporter,
press right, destroy the wall, go on the Teleporter and press right. Destroy
the Breakable Wall and step on the Trap Tiles. Go back on the Teleporter and
press Right, go on the Teleporter you just arrived on and press left, break
the wall, go into the room, break the Wall above the Teleporter, and step on
the Trap Tile.
Go to the Teleporter you arrived in and press Right. Go on the next Teleporter
and press Right. Go onto the next Teleporter and press right. Go down and you
should see the Stairwell, break the wall at the top, go inside of it, and
break the wall to the left of it. Go to the left until you see stairs going up
to the 9th Floor. Go up those stairs (It's right by the entrance to the 8th
floor).
(NOTE: On the 8th Floor, you can use the Float Ring to get past the
Teleporters if you want, it makes the Floor easier, this 8th Floor walkthrough
is if you don't have or don't want to use the Float Ring. Remember, the 9th
Floor REQUIRES the Float Ring to reach all the Trap Tiles.)
Floor 9
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Follow the path until you get to a Teleporter. Equip your Float Ring to go
over the Teleporter, and then turn it off over the Trap Tile to step on it.
Turn it on again, go up and to the top of the level. Go into the Block Diamond
(Blocks arranged to make the shape of a diamond) and onto the Teleporter in
it. You should land in the Right Block Diamond. Shoot the Breakable Wall on
the Right Point of it and step on the Trap Tile it reveals. Go onto the
Teleporter you should land in the bottom Block Diamond. At the bottom end of
this is the Trap Tile. Be careful, because this diamond is full of No Shot
Tiles, so you can only attack the enemies with short-range attacks. Go onto
the Teleporter to get Teleported to the left Block Diamond. Destroy the
Breakable Wall on the left point and step on the Trap Tile. Go onto the
Teleporter and press Up to get Teleported to the top Block Diamond again.
Go to the Bottom area of the 9th Floor to find the stairs to the 10th Floor.
Get ready to fight a very tough boss before you go up the stairs. When you're
ready, go up the stairs to the 10th Floor!
Floor 10
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You will find a giant Gray Dragon guarding the Wind Crystal!
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BOSS: GRAY DRAGON
=================
Like I said, this is the toughest Boss you have faced so far. The Entire arena
is covered with Stream Tiles, so you can't use any ring to stop the effect.
His starting attacks are: Fireball, Big Fireball, Fire Tornadoes, Fire Blast,
and the Wing attack.
He is ALOT faster than all the other Bosses, so you will have to dodge his
attacks quickly and shoot quickly. With a Big Fireball AND a Wing Attack, the
area in which is head becomes straight is not a good place to attack from.
After a few hits, he will become faster. After a few more hits, he will get
INSANELY fast. After a few more hits he will finally die.
Shoot the Wind Crystal and you will hear the voice again:
"At last you broke all the Seals. I will wait for you on the top floor of the
castle. Just try to get there!"
You will get the Coat of WIND Arms. Grab the treasure and leave.
Shoot the White Crystal, then go to the Merchant. He will say:
"So it went well! I'm glad you made it back unhurt! This means that all the
seals have been broken. I am sure you'll be able to get your hands on the
Castle Treasure. Once you get the treasure why not bring it to my shop just to
brag about it. That way I can tell you got it!"
Then he will give you another Heal Drink and Warp Wing. The prices of the Heal
Drink and Warp Wing at the Shops will rise to 500 gold!
After you are done buying whatever you need, go to the Castle at the top of
the level and enter it.
NOTE: If you exit the game, when you enter it again, you must shoot all the
Crystals by the Castle to open the Wall in front of the Castle.
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Castle
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For this level, you start out on Floor 5. Your goal is Floor 10, but to get to
it, you must clear the first 5 floors in order to get to Floor 6 and up.
Floor 5
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Go up into one of the doors, use Magic to kill the Deaths, and step on the
Trap Tile. Go to where the Ghosts are, above the Room where you are now. Go to
the right, then through the door below you. Follow this path until you see
Trap Tiles step on them then go back to the entrance. To the left of the
entrance is a stairway, go to it, and follow the path near it. Near the the
end of the path is a Breakable Wall. Destroy it and step on the Trap Switch.
Finally, take the stairs to the 4th Floor using the stairway in the lower-
right corner of the floor.
Floor 4
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Let the Demons shoot the Breakable Wall, under one is a Trap Tile. Step on it.
Go up the path, when you reach the end, step on the Tile. Then go upstairs to
the 5th Floor using the stairs you used to come down, then go downstairs to
the 4th Floor using the stairs above the ones you came up. Go up, and at a
Dead-end, you should see some Trap Tiles. Step on them. Go back toward the
stairs and go down the left path. Go down, open the door to the left and step
on the Trap Tiles. Go Up until you reach 2 stairs side-by-side. Go down one of
these stairs to the 3rd Floor.
Floor 3
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Go to the left until you see a Breakable Wall to the South. Destroy the Wall,
step on the Trap Tile, and continue down the path. When you get the chance, go
to the right and open the door. Step on the Trap Tiles inside. Go to the left
until you see the stairs right next to the left wall of this floor. Go down
the stairs to the 2nd Floor.
Floor 2
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Go down until you can reach a Teleporter. Go on the Teleporter while holding
Down-Right. Step on the Trap Tiles. Go on the same Teleporter, while holding
Up-Right this time. Go up until you see a Breakable Wall, destroy it and step
on the Trap Tile it reveals. Go back to the first Teleporter, kill the
Sorcerers, and take the nearby Stairs to go down to the 1st Floor.
Floor 1
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Go to the right, at the end of this path, there's a Breakable Wall. Destroy it
and step on the Trap Tile it reveals. Go to the left, back towards the stairs.
When you see a door, go through it and take the path to the right. At the end
of this path, there are Trap Tiles. Step on them. Go back until you can take a
path up. When you get to a Teleporter, go onto it while pressing right. Go
onto the next Teleporter. Go down, destroying the Breakable Wall by lowering
your Long-Range Weapon Speed to 0 and following the shot. Afterwords, step on
the Trap Tile. Keep going down, destroying the Breakable Wall. Then, take the
path going up. Keep going up, destroying the Breakable Walls. Go up the Stairs
in this area to the 2nd Floor.
Floor 2
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Take the bottom path. When you reach a Breakable Wall dead end, shoot the wall
to reveal the Trap Tile. Step on it, kill the Grunts. Then go back to the 1st
Floor. Go upstairs using the stairs at the lower-right corner of the floor
(You should be in the stairwell after going up). On the 2nd floor, go right,
break the breakable wall, go up, go onto the Teleporter, and step on the Final
Trap Tile. Go upstairs to the 3rd Floor using stairs to above the Trap Tile
you just pushed.
Floors 3 4 5
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At the 3rd Floor, go up the stairs next to you. At the 4th Floor, go left,
then down-right. When you see the Breakable Blocks, Shoot them using
the "Shooting between Diagonally placed Blocks" method (Find out about it in
the Hint section). Then go to them and step on them. Use the nearby
Teleporter, when you arrive, shoot the Breakable Wall Above you, kill the
Ghosts, use the Teleporter, kill the Sorcerers, go up the nearby stairs to the
5th Floor. Go to the right, destroy the Breakable Wall, step on the Trap Tile.
Continue to the right and go up the Stairs to the 6th Floor.
Floor 6
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Just go down the path you are on right now, destroying one wall, and
destroying another wall by setting the Long-Range Weapon Speed down to 0 and
following the Shot. Then just go up the stairs to the 7th Floor. On the 7th
Floor, just go down the stairs on the left, back down to the 6th Floor.
On the 6th Floor, go up, go to the Top of the Center Circle to find an
entrance to the Center Circle. Go to the right side of the Circle, and step on
the Trap Tiles that are in plain sight. Go back to the top part, you should
see a entrance open to the inner circle. Go in there, go on the top Teleporter
and try to Teleport to the bottom side, keep going down until you see the Trap
Tiles. Step on them. Go back to the Teleporter, this time making sure to
arrive on the left side. Go to the left, use the Teleporter, while holding
Down-Left. Shoot the Breakable wall to the left to reveal a Trap Tile. Step on
it. Go down the nearby stairs and keep going down the stairs until you reach
the 3rd floor. Go to the right, destroy the wall, step on the Trap Tile, grab
the Item Bag to get the Defend Orb. Go back to the 6th Floor then go to the
Upper left corner of the 6th Floor to find a Breakable Wall, shoot it to
reveal 2 Trap Tiles. Step on them. Go up the upper-leftmost stairs to the 7th
floor.
Floor 7
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Go right and you should see a Trap Tile. Step on it. Go up to where the Trap
Tiles are and step on them. Go to the Bottom of the level, until you see a
room with a Breakable Wall. Shoot it and step on the Trap Tile. Go to the Top
area of the level and go up the stairs to the 8th Floor.
Floor 8
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To the upper-right, you should see Trap Tiles. Step on them. Go to where the
wall was put down, and use the Teleporter. Go on the next Teleporter and hold
Down-left. You will land on the Trap Tile. Go up to the 9th Floor using the
Stairs near the Teleporter.
Floor 9
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Go on the Teleporter to your right (You will need to go on it from the left,
then you will Teleport). Go down the path, destroying the Breakable Wall in
your way to reveal a Trap Tile. Go back to the 8th Floor. Then go downstairs
to the 7th floor. Go to the Bottom area and use the stairs there to go
upstairs to the 8th floor. Go to the left, open the big door when you get to
it, kill the Grunts, go to the right, go upstairs using the upper-right stairs
of this area. Go to the up then to the right, and step on the Trap Tile. Go
downstairs to the 8th Floor. Go downstairs to the 7th Floor. Go upstairs using
a stairway to the lower-left area of the level. Go to the right, use the
Teleporter, destroy the Breakable Wall, step on the Trap Tile. Teleport back,
go up the stairs to the 9th Floor. Use the Teleporter, go up, destroy the
Breakable Wall at the Top, step on the Trap Tile. Go down to the 8th floor. Go
up the stairs at the lower right corner. Walk across this path to the other
side, then go down the stairs. Go down then go up the stairs. Go to the point
of this area and step on the final Trap Tile. Go down to the 7th floor, go up
the stairs to the upper area of the 8th Floor. Use the Teleporter, then Use
the next Teleporter, then go upstairs to the 9th Floor. Walk across this path.
When you see the stairs to the 10th Floor, get ready to fight the Final Boss.
When you are ready, go upstairs to the Tenth Floor.
Floor 10
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You will go to the door and hear "...So Adventurer, you finally made it here.
If you can defeat me you will have the power to inherit the Secret Treasure.
If you can't defeat me... Prepare to Die!" Go inside to find a Giant Gold
Dragon guarding the Treasure!
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FINAL BOSS: GOLD DRAGON
=======================
First, in order to cause damage to him, you must shoot out the 4 Crystals in
the arena to deactivate his shield, be quick about damaging him because the
Crystals light back up after awhile (Although it seems less crystals tend to
light up after you hit him enough). Second, he is VERY fast and he has all of
the attacks from the past bosses. I noticed that he is slower to use the Wing
Attack, but he is faster to use the Big Fireball. So the strategy here is to
move VERY fast yourself, and shoot out the crystals quickly. A good Speed
score helps. Also, a good Long-Range Weapon Speed score is good too. I can't
offer you anymore advice on this, so Good Luck! After a few hits, he will get
faster. After a few more hits he will get INSANELY fast. After a few final
hits, he will die.
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ENDING
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After he dies, the voice of a dragon long dead will come from somewhere:
"So you did defeat me in the end. You should continue on your way..." Go up
the stairs above where the Gold Dragon was.
You will go into a room and see: " who has all the
qualifications, Will you enter the Land of Eternal Youth?"
Ending 1 (Answer YES to the question)
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If you answer Yes: "Now, you must go on... into the center of the crystal."
Then go down the stairs.
It will say: "Finally an heir has been found. At last, the spell is broken!"
Then you will BE the Gold Dragon, and use his attacks to kill the former heir
to the Treasure (Read the FAQ section for details).
Controls for the Gold Dragon:
Fireball: A
Fire Tornadoes: Up
Big Fireball: Down
Fire Blast: B
Wing Attack: C
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FINAL FINAL BOSS: THE FORMER HEIR TO THE TREASURE
=================================================
This Battle is a piece of cake. He doesn't attack you, he doesn't move, and
with you having the Gold Dragon's attacks, he'll go down in seconds. If you
can't kill or damage him, then check the FAQ section for a possible solution.
After you kill him, press start and the story screen will pop up, it will say:
"The evil castle has devoured many adventurers in their quest for the secret
treasure.
In order to solve the mystery of the castle, more and more adventurers try it.
But none of them ever return.
What is it they obtain in the castle?
Only the castle knows the truth.
Nobody has challenged the last castle and returned safely.
Nobody at all..."
Then the credits will roll. Near the end of the credits it will show:
DRAGON
, time played, how many monsters you killed, and how many times you
died.
THE END
Ending 2 (Answer NO to the question)
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The Voice will say: "Leave if that is not what you desire."
Then go down the stairs. The Voice will say:
"You fool!"
Then you will fight the Gold Dragon again.
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FINAL FINAL BOSS: GOLD DRAGON (again)
=====================================
He's much easier now, since you beat him already, all his crystals will be out
for the whole fight. So, you can concentrate on the Gold Dragon. Just use the
same strategies you used for the first fight.
After you kill him (He won't disappear when he dies, he'll stop moving), go
out the exit at the lower corners. Do it quickly, because if all 4 of the
crystals light up before you leave, the Gold Dragon will come back to life,
only this time, you can't shoot out the crystals, which means that his shield
can't be destroyed!
Anyways, after you go out the Exit, you will appear outside the castle. Talk
to the Merchant. He will say:
"So tell me, what happened to the treasure? ...!? In the end, why did you
refuse to be in the land of eternal youth? That is something that you just
cannot get anywhere else. What a waste... Different people think differently
don't they? So, now what are you going to do? I think now may be a bad time to
ask. Some day, when you return to this area, you can tell the story of the new
adventurers. So long."
Then go down into the Magical Room. The story screen will appear. It will say:
"Since that time the rumor has spread, little by little, that the treasure
hidden in the castle is the secret to eternal youth. Upon hearing this rumor,
some people hired bold adventurers and sent them on an expedition to the
castle.
But as time went on, fewer and fewer visited the castle. It seemed the castle
had lost its appeal to those adventurers that managed to return.
What is the point of an adventure if you know the outcome ahead of time? Does
it make sense to risk your life on an adventure such as this?
So the castle has remained undisturbed for many years now. As far as anyone
knows, none have won eternal youth..."
Then the credits will roll. Near the end of the credits it will show you:
ADVENTURER, time played, how many monsters you killed, and how many times you
died.
THE END
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IX. Enemies
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Ghost
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Can only be attacked with Long-Range attacks. Attacks by flying into you.
It's Generator is a pile of bones
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Grunt
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Can be attacked by Long-Range or Short-Range attacks. Attacks by
swinging it's club at you. It's generator is a building.
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Demon
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Can be attacked by Long-Range or Short-Range attacks. Attacks by biting
you or shooting a fireball at you. It's generator is also a building.
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Sorcerer
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Can be attacked by Long-Range or Short-Range attacks. Attacks by
punching you. Can turn invisible temporarily. It's generator is also a
building.
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Death
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Can be killed using magic, or letting it suck the life out of you until
it disappears. Attacks by sucking the health out of you when it touches you.
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Trapped Treasure Chest
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Can be killed by using Long-Range attacks. Attacks by
sucking the health out of you. Looks like a normal Treasure chest, it will
attack when you get near it. A way to find out is to shoot the treasure chest
with a Long-Range attack before going near it.
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Lobber
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A little Gnome-like creature that attacks by throwing balls at you.
Can be killed with any attack, but it runs when you are close to it.
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X. Bosses
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BOSS: RED DRAGON
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Location: Fire Tower
Tiles: Damage Tiles
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Blast, Fire Tornadoes (After a few hits)
Difficulty: 3/10
First, make sure you are wearing a Heal Ring, otherwise you will be hurt by
the Damage Tiles. Second, be careful about going close to him, as he'll attack
with a fire blast. The strategy for this boss is to run around the area,
avoiding the tiny flames he shoots out. His weakpoint is his head. Keep
avoiding his shots and hit his head. After a while he'll start shooting fire
tornadoes, keep hitting his head while avoiding these and the little flames.
After a few more hits, he'll get even angrier and shoot the flames faster.
Just keep doing this same strategy and after a few more hits, he will finally
die.
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BOSS: BLUE DRAGON
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Location: Water Tower
Tiles: Slip Tiles
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Blast, Fire Tornadoes, Big Fireball
Difficulty: 5/10
This time the entire arena is covered in Slip Tiles. If you get close to him,
he will attack with a Fire Blast. If you get the head facing straight, the
Blue Dragon will shoot a Big Fireball at you. will shoot a big fireball. The
Blue Dragon attacks pretty much the same as the Red Dragon, so use the same
strategies here.
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BOSS: GREEN DRAGON
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Location: Earth Tower
Tiles: Slow Tiles
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Tornadoes, Fire Blast, Wing Attack
Difficulty: 6/10
Once again, make sure you are wearing your Float Ring, otherwise you will have
to worry about the Slow Tiles slowing you down, making you easier to hit.
The Wing Attack is dangerous and covers a lot of area (Except in front of the
head), so the safer strategy is to attack him from when his head is diagonal,
not straight like the other Dragons. Another, more reckless, strategy is that
you can stand so that his head is straight, shoot his head, wait for his wing
beams to pass, then dodge his other attacks until you get a chance to stand in
the center again and get another shot off him. After a few hits, he will get
faster, after another few hits, he will get even faster. After more hits, he
will finally die.
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BOSS: GRAY DRAGON
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Location: Wind Tower
Tiles: Stream Tiles
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Blast, Fire Tornadoes, Big Fireball, Wing Attack
Difficulty: 8/10
Like I said, this is the toughest Boss you have faced so far. The Entire arena
is covered with Stream Tiles, so you can't use any ring to stop the effect.
He is ALOT faster than all the other Bosses, so you will have to dodge his
attacks quickly and shoot quickly. With a Big Fireball AND a Wing Attack, the
area in which is head becomes straight is not a good place to attack from.
Much like with the Green Dragon, you should attack when his head is diagonal.
After a few hits, he will become faster. After a few more hits, he will get
INSANELY fast. After a few more hits he will finally die.
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FINAL BOSS: GOLD DRAGON
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Location: Castle
Tiles: None (Although the fighting area is pretty small)
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Blast, Fire Tornadoes, Big Fireball, Wing Attack,
Shield (Can be deactivated by shooting all the crystals)
Difficulty: 10/10
First, in order to cause damage to him, you must shoot out the 4 Crystals in
the arena to deactivate his shield, be quick about damaging him because the
Crystals light back up after awhile (Although it seems less crystals tend to
light up after you hit him enough). Second, he is VERY fast and he has all of
the attacks from the past bosses. I noticed that he is slower to use the Wing
Attack, but he is faster to use the Big Fireball. So the strategy here is to
move VERY fast yourself, and shoot out the crystals quickly. A good Speed
score helps. Also, a good Long-Range Weapon Speed score is good too. I can't
offer you anymore advice on this, so Good Luck! After a few hits, he will get
faster. After a few more hits he will get INSANELY fast. After a few final
hits, he will die.
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Ending 1
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FINAL FINAL BOSS: THE FORMER HEIR TO THE TREASURE
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Location: Castle
Tiles: None
Attacks: NONE
Difficulty: 0/10
This Battle is a piece of cake. He doesn't attack you, he doesn't move, and
with you having the Gold Dragon's attacks, he'll go down in seconds. If you
can't kill or damage him, then check the FAQ section for a possible solution.
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Ending 2
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FINAL FINAL BOSS: GOLD DRAGON (again)
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Location: Castle
Tiles: None
Attacks: Fireballs, Fire Blast, Fire Tornadoes, Big Fireball, Wing Attack
Difficulty: 7/10
He's much easier now, since you beat him already, all his crystals will be out
for the whole fight. So, you can concentrate on the Gold Dragon. Just use the
same strategies you used for the first fight.
After you kill him (He won't disappear when he dies, he'll stop moving), go
out the exit at the lower corners. Do it quickly, because if all 4 of the
crystals light up before you leave, the Gold Dragon will come back to life,
only this time, you can't shoot out the crystals, which means that his shield
can't be destroyed!
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XI. Items/Tiles
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Items
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Item/Cost: Description
Heal Drink/50/125/225/350/500 Gold: Restores your health.
Warp Wing/50/125/225/350/500 Gold: Teleports you out of the dungeon
Float Ring/20,000 Gold: Allows you to Hover over certain Tiles (Teleporters,
Trap Tiles, Slow Tiles) and not be affected by them.
Fight Ring/20,000 Gold: Improves your fighting skills
Heal Ring/20,000 Gold: Stops health deterioration from time and Damage Tiles.
How to get: At the Fire Tower, Go upstairs using the stairs in the center of
the 1st Floor, then go upstairs to the 3rd Floor using the stairs near you.
Follow this path until you reach an item bag and a Trap Tile. Grab the Bag to
get the Heal Ring.
Mirror Ring/20,000 Gold: Rebounds Shots
Defend Orb/N/A: Apparently raises your defense. Not available in stores. How
to get it:
At the Castle, go down the stairs at the lower-left corner of the 6th Floor
and keep going down the stairs until you reach the 3rd floor. Go to the right,
destroy the wall, step on the Trap Tile, and grab the Item Bag to get the
Defense Orb.
Food/N/A: Restores 100 health
Jug/N/A: Restores 100 health. Can be destroyed.
Potion/N/A: Allows you to use magic. When destroyed by a Long-Range attack, it
releases a weaker version of the spell.
Potion 2/N/A: Temporarily raises one stat.
Invisibility Medallion/N/A: Temporarily makes you invisible.
Treasure Chest: Gives you gold. NOTE: You will not get the gold until you
leave the floor you are on.
Character Items
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Name/Cost: Attributes
M: Magic
LRP: Long-Range Attack Power
SRP: Short-range Attack Power
LRS: Long-Range Attack Speed
D: Defense
S: Speed
Warrior:
Middle Axe/N/A: Default Weapon
Broad Axe/1,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+2 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Battle Axe/4,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+2 SRP:+2 LRS:+1 D:0 S:0
Flying Axe/8,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+4 SRP:+4 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Warrior Axe/14,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+5 SRP:+2 LRS:+2 D:0 S:0
Thunder Axe/22,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+7 SRP:+3 LRS:+1 D:0 S:0
Dwarven Axe/32,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+8 SRP:+3 LRS:+3 D:0 S:0
Wrist Band/N/A: Default Band
Iron Wrist/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Hyper Wrist/8,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:+2 LRS:+1 D:+1 S:+1
Blast Knuckle/16,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:+3 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Bracelet/N/A: Default Bracelet
Pow Bracelet/2,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:0
Rune Bracelet/8,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Draupnir/16,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+2
Valkyrie:
Broad Sword/N/A: Default Weapon
Long Sword/1,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+1 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Dancing Sword/4,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+3 SRP:+2 LRS:-1 D:0 S:0
Long Blade/8,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:+3 SRP:+3 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Rune Sword/14,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:+4 SRP:+2 LRS:+2 D:0 S:0
Aner Blade/22,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:+5 SRP:+4 LRS:+1 D:0 S:0
Hilder Sword/32,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:+6 SRP:+4 LRS:+2 D:0 S:0
Middle Shield/N/A: Default Shield
Large Shield/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:-1 D:+2 S:0
Knight Shield/8,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+2 S:+1
Blue Shield/16,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+3 S:+1
Scale Armor/N/A: Default Armor
Chain Mail/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Plate Mail/8,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+4 S:-1
Heavy Metal/16,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+4 S:+2
Wizard:
Energy Ball/N/A: Default Weapon
Energy Bolt/1,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+1 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Energy Shot/4,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+3 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Magic Arrow/8,000 Gold: M:-1 LRP:+5 SRP:+1 LRS:+1 D:0 S:0
Magic Missile/14,000 Gold: M:-1 LRP:+6 SRP:+2 LRS:+1 D:0 S:0
Psycho Shot/22,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+6 SRP:+2 LRS:+1 D:+1 S:0
Ray Ball/32,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+7 SRP:+2 LRS:+2 D:+1 S:0
Protection/N/A: Default Protection
High-Protection/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Magic Shield/8,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Psycho Barrier/16,000 Gold: M:+2 LRP:0 SRP:+1 LRS:+1 D:+1 S:+1
Cotton Robe/N/A: Default Robes
Heavy Robe/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:-1 LRS:0 D:+2 S:+1
Sage Robe/8,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+2 S:+1
Enchanted Cloak/16,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+3 S:+2
Elf:
Wood Arrow/N/A: Default Weapon
Iron Arrow/1,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+1 SRP:+1 LRS:-1 D:0 S:0
Steel Arrow/4,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+2 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:0 S:+1
Ceramic Arrow/8,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:+3 SRP:+1 LRS:+1 D:0 S:+1
Silver Arrow/14,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:+2 SRP:0 LRS:+2 D:+1 S:+1
G Arrow/22,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:+3 SRP:0 LRS:+2 D:+2 S:+1
Lyune Arrow/32,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:+4 SRP:+1 LRS:+2 D:+2 S:+1
Dagger/N/A: Default Dagger
Silver Dagger/2,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:+1 LRS:0 D:0 S:+1
White Fang/8,000 Gold: M:0 LRP:0 SRP:+3 LRS:0 D:0 S:0
Elven Knife/16,000 Gold: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:+3 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+1
Boots/N/A: Default Boots
Speed Boots/2,000: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:0 S:+1
High-Speed Boots/8,000: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+1 S:+2
Magic Boots/16,000: M:+1 LRP:0 SRP:0 LRS:0 D:+2 S:+3
Tiles
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"Trap" Tiles: Flashing tiles, Removes a wall from a level. In Quest Mode, if
you step on them all, then all the enemies and treasure chests on the floor
will disappear.
Breakable Walls: Darker then normal walls, shoot them with a Long-Range attack
to destroy them.
Nomagic Tiles: Gray with a emblem on them. Can't use magic while standing on
one.
No Shot Tiles: Gray with dots on them. Can't use Long-Range Attacks while
standing on one.
Damage Tiles: Damages your character. Effect can be stopped by using a Heal
Ring.
Slip Tiles: Makes your character slide.
Slow Tiles: Slows your character down.
Stream Tiles: Blows your character around, making it tougher to move.
Confuse Tiles: Changes your characters direction.
Teleporter: You step on to them, then press a direction. You will be
transported to the nearest Teleporter, arriving at the side of the Teleporter
that you pressed the Direction. Confused? Look at this Diagram:
P: Player
T1: Teleporter 1
T2: Teleporter 2 (Arriving Point)
When Pressing down after stepping on the Teleporter
P
T1
it will teleport you to:
T2
P
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XII. Cheats & Hints
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Game Genie Codes from Galoob:
1. BBKT-AA8T Invincible!
2. RFKT-A6VA Don't lose health from time passing
3. NPBA-FA9C + NPBA-EAG8 Select up to 99 credits per player
4. 1BYA-E0GE Maximum health per coin in 3,000
5. VBYA-FGGE Maximum health per coin in 5,000
6. CBYA-ERRE Maximum health per coin in 10,000
CODES 7 THRU 10 ARE FOR PRACTICE ONLY. LEAVE TREASURE ROOMS
THROUGH NORMAL EXITS, NOT WARPING EXITS
7. BJGA-AAD0 + BJGA-AADE Start Arcade mode on Level 10
8. CTGA-AAD0 + CTGA-AADE Start Arcade mode on Level 20
9. GJGA-AAD0 + GJGA-AADE Start Arcade mode on Level 50
10. NTGA-AAD0 + NTGA-AADE Start Arcade mode on Level 100
11. AKXT-AA66 + RFXT-A6X4 Infinite keys on pick-up--can switch on/off
12. RFXT-A6X4 You can open doors without a key
13. AKGT-AA5W Infinite potions on pick-up--can switch on/off
14. AKGT-AA3G + AKGT-AASW You can use a potion even if you
don't have one
15. PB4T-ACAY Temporary invisibility lasts 1/3x normal
16. DV4T-AEAY Temporary invisibility lasts 1/2x normal
17. RB4T-ATAY Temporary invisibility lasts 2x normal
18. ZB4T-A2AY Temporary invisibility lasts 3x normal
19. REFA-E6YL Temporary invisibility lasts forever
20. AJDA-CA5Y + AJCT-CA84 Set attributes to anything you
want in Camp
21. AM9T-AA58 All items that you can afford are free
22. B59A-AA86 All items are free
23. H6BA-CACA Start with heal drink, warp wing and all rings
from vendors
24. AJ2A-CA54 Don't lose heal drink when used
25. AJ2A-CA8C Don't lose warp wing when used
Hints
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Shooting between Diagonally placed Blocks: When Blocks are placed together
like this:
B
B
You can diagonally Shoot through it from either of these places:
Bshoot here
sB
NOTE: This method works best for the Valkyrie, Wizard, and Elf. The Warrior
will only kill anything next to the block, as his shots won't go through. The
Valkyrie, Wizard, and Elf shots will go fully through the blocks. The
Wizard's shots only go through one set of blocks.
Destroy the Monster Generators to stop the flow of Monsters.
Be careful in some of the Battle Mode Levels, there are Trap Tiles that
release a LARGE amount of monsters. You could use this to your advantage, of
course.
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XIII. Secret Weapons and Secret Merchant
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Warrior: Mjollnir/1,110 Gold: M:+6 LRP:+8 SRP:+3 LRS:+9 D:+4 S:+6
Valkyrie: Gramme Sword/1,110 Gold: M:+6 LRP:+A SRP:+6 LRS:+6 D:0 S:+4
Wizard: Light of Excalibur/1,110 Gold: M:0 LRP:+9 SRP:+8 LRS:+2 D:+7 S:+2
Elf: Elven Arrow/1,110 Gold: M:+3 LRP:+A SRP:+5 LRS:+2 D:+6 S:+1
In the manual, you might notice the weapons above have questions marks as
their stats. These weapons are not available at any merchants in the game,
except one. This merchant is on the upper-left corner of the 1st floor of the
castle. As of course, there is no way to get to this merchant through stairs
or any normal path. Here is how you reach the merchant:
Requirements
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Access to the Castle 1st Floor
Valkyrie or Elf
Float Ring
Mirror Ring
A Long-Range Weapon Speed of 13 or more
That's right, only the Valkyrie and Elf can get this alone. As you know, the
Warrior's Axe can't go through blocks, the Wizard can't do this because his
Long-Range attacks can't go through multiple blocks. Now on to how to get to
the Merchant.
How to get to the Merchant
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NOTE: A "Tile" is the same length as a section of a door
Step 1: Go to the upper-left area of the 1st floor of the Castle.
Step 2: You should pass 2 stairs arranged diagonally, don't go near them yet,
rather, continue going up until you reach a door, do not go in it.
Step 3: Go to the blocks below the Door.
Arranged as:
DD D:Door
SB S:Stand Here
B B:Blocks
Step 4: Equip your Mirror Ring, shoot your long-range weapon in the Upper-Left
Direction. It should hit the wall, go down, then it will go through the wall
it first hit. Move to the left quickly, before it goes off the screen. It
should bounce off the inside wall and hit the Breakable Wall, revealing a Trap
Tile. If your shot misses the wall it is supposed to go through, shoot again.
Step 5: Go back to where the 2 diagonally-arranged stairs are. Kill the Demons.
Step 6: This is probably toughest part of this trick.
The stairs are arranged like this:
S S: Stairs
S
You need to go in between those stairs to the other side. Unfortunately, this
is very tough to do, for the stairs are stairs, and if you go into either one,
you go up the stairs. If you do fall into the stairs, repeat steps 1-6.
Step 7: Once you get to the other side of the stairs, use the Teleporter.
Step 8: When you get into the upper-left area, step on the Trap Tile
Step 9: Equip your Float Ring, float over the Teleporter.
Step 10: Go to the Merchant to see that he is selling the best weapons in the
game!
How to get the Warrior and Wizard's best weapon
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Do the same thing, only do it with two players. One player being the one who
can destroy the Wall, and another who is the one to cross the stairs and get
the weapon.
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XIV. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: How do I play with 4 Players instead of 2?
A: Use a Multitap (I think it's called the "Team Player")
Q: What do the pictures in the camp menu mean?
A: They are the Stats. Each one is represented by an icon.
Here they are again:
Magic: Green Vase
Short-Range Attack Power: Sword
Long-Range Attack Power: Brown Circle
Long-Range Attack Speed: Lightning Bolt
Defense: Shield
Speed: Arrow
Q: Why can't I damage/kill the Ending 1 Boss (The Former Heir to the Treasure)?
A: It's most likely that you have the Game Genie code "Invincible!" on. The
Boss' health count is where your health count used to be, so as long as the
Invincible code is on, the Boss won't lose health.
Q: Why don't you do a walkthrough for the Arcade Mode?
A: Because Arcade Mode has an endless amount of levels. After a while, the
levels will start to repeat.
Q: What is the deal with Ending 1? What is the "Land of Eternal Youth"? Who is
that human you fight as the Gold Dragon?
A: The wish to go to the Land of Eternal Youth is a cursed wish. Once you
accept it, you become the new heir to the Land of Eternal Youth. Although you
do get Eternal Youth, the downside is that you have to spend it as the Gold
Dragon, trapped in the castle for all eternity, or until the spell is broken.
The only way to break the spell and regain your human form is to find a
replacement heir, one who has all the qualifications and will accept the wish
to go to the Land of Eternal Youth. This explains why the Gold Dragon was
angry if you did not accept to go to the Land of Eternal Youth to get the 2nd
Ending. You were his only ticket to humanity and you denied him that, even
though it would have cost you your own humanity.
As to who that human you fight as the Gold Dragon is in Ending 1, if you've
been reading this, then it is obvious that the mystery human was the heir that
came before you (The Gold Dragon you fought), in his human form. This explains
why the name of the game is the "Castle of Succession".
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XV. Contact Info
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Before e-mailing me, let me lay down a few guidelines:
1. NO SPAM whatsoever! I don't want to visit your crappy website, sign your
petition that will never work, join your inane clubs, or buy your defective
items.
2. NO ATTACHMENTS!
3. No death threats, no hacking threats, no virus threats, no actual viruses.
If you want help with this game, you don't need to threaten me.
4. Don't ask questions that are already answered in this guide.
5. Don't e-mail me fake codes
6. Don't flood my in-box with e-mails (As in, sending the same message numerous
times).
7. Don't e-mail me asking me to put my FAQ on your web site.
8. Don't ask me for ROMs!
9. No e-mails over 100KB (Usually that's how big the Klez virus is)
And now, the moment you've been waiting for...
My e-mail address!
[email protected]
make sure to follow ALL the guidelines when e-mailing me!
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XVI. Closing
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And so ends my Third FAQ. Hopefully this helped you complete this long and hard
game. If you need any further help, feel free to e-mail me. Oh yeah, I suggest
buying any of the future Gauntlet games if you liked this one.
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XVII. Credits
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Mark Fanslow for bringing the Secret Weapons and the Secret Merchant to my
attention
Dias for giving the alternate method of getting the trap tile on Earth
Tower, floor 4
CJayC at GameFAQs.com for hosting this FAQ
Jason Venter at Honestgamers.com for hosting this FAQ
Galoob for making Game Genie
Tengen for bringing Gauntlet IV here
