Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation/Murdaw's Keep

NOTE: This guide will be calling the Hero character "Rex". This is for convenience, and because his name was depicted as レック ("Rek") on the official Japanese website

The Prologue


The story begins with Rex laying down before being awoken by his companion, Milly. Carver jumps onscreen and says the road is clear. It is time to take down Murdaw, and restore peace to the world.

Walk up to the next screen, talk to Milly, and you will go through a cinematic. After that's over, go north to Murdaw's throne room, and that's that!

...Except, Murdaw proves far more powerful than you ever thought possible. He lifts you into the air, poofs you away one-by-one, and then...



Nothing! It seems Rex is just a young lad living in the town of Weaver's Peak! Rex's sister states that the town mayor is looking for him, and the cutscene ends.

The first thing you'll want to do is check the right drawer, and then the group of barrels on the left side of the house. Do this to receive 10 Gold, an Agility Seed, and a Leather Hat (press Start and equip this immediately; it will increase your Resilience).

You will find many seeds like the Agility Seed on your journey through the Realms of Revelation. They will boost one of your stats when used; but then disappear. These stat boosts are not critical; but they will make your life easier.

About the Seeds of Life and Resilience: There are going to be other characters, and one of them gets a move called "Forebearance". This technique lets him absorb every attack for one round of combat. This, plus the Seeds of Life and Resilience, will allow him to trivialize many of the enemies you fight, including several bosses!

But, you do not have him, yet. So it's recommended that you use one Seed of Life and one Seed of Resilience on Rex to make the early game easier.

About the Seeds of Magic: Rex's MP is one of his weaker stats, and he will be getting access to very useful techniques. Give him all the Seeds of Magic so he can use them.

About the Seeds of Strength and Wisdom: All these are best saved for a future character.

About the Seeds of Agility and the Pretty Betsies: The Agility and Style stats are useful only in large amounts; in fact, high Agility will actually HURT you in one of the boss fights coming up. So don't use the Seed of Agility on Rex!