DranzerX13 64 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Dragon Quest VIII 3DS Yangus Only playthrough Is it possible? Yes... but very hard and annoying much later in the game. The final boss before you unlock the post-game content you have to have everyone alive when facing Rhapthorne, but there is a creative way of doing the Yangus only challenge during that boss fight, which I'll get into that later. I played up to the point where you get the ship, then going to Princess Minnie's Castle. I then started a new game because I wanted to distribute my skill points differently. Here's the breakdown of my new playthrough.... VS Zaban VS Oceanon (Khalamari) VS Tortured Soul Edited March 24, 2016 by DranzerX13 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Currently, my Yangus is at level 30. He already knows Executioner (much needed for Metal Slime enemies), and Mid-heal. I'm headed for Ascantha, then to the Moonshadow realm. Next boss is Trap Box, which will be a little while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madrigal 107 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wow this seems really tough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) You haven't seen anything yet... I haven't even got to the difficult bosses yet. For really really tough bosses that rack up the damage, where mid-heal, and healing items aren't enough, you'll need to be over-leveled to do lots of damage and kill your opponent first. The advantages of the mobile version: Combining items in the alchemy pot is instant, but the encounters are random encounters. Save almost anywhere. Advantages in the 3DS version: Combining items in the alchemy pot is still the same as the mobile version. no random encounters, making it easier and less time consuming to find Metal Slimes, Liquid Metal Slimes, etc. Photo Quests, which can earn you extra items, weapons, armor, etc. Save almost anywhere. Edited February 22, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madrigal 107 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 As soon as it comes out here next Christmas I'm buying it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plattym3 2,443 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) As soon as it comes out here next Christmas I'm buying it. yep! Edited February 22, 2016 by Plattym3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Edited February 25, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Now it's time for a MAJOR Liquid Metal Slime grind-fest... will be facing Dhoul Magus around level 45 or so. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeVagrant 143 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Dang, I wasn't even near level 45 when I beat Rhapthorne. (with a full team of course) Edited February 26, 2016 by SlimeVagrant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Yesterday I fought Dhoulmagus at level 44. In order to beat his first form, you need to quickly tension to 50, then use Big Banga, which will take out his two dopplegangers in one hit. After that, just do normal attacks till you beat him. I used 4 Lesser Panacea's during the fight with his 1st form, the 2nd form I used another 4, then I lost. He eventually beat me, so I'm going to fight both forms again at level 50. I'm not going to cheat by winning against his first form, then loosing on his second on purpose, then save it. This is to prove you can beat both forms (Yangus only) without dying at all. Right now I'm at level 48. Edited February 28, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YangustheLegendaryBandit 3,573 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 You can do it, friend. GODDESS SPEED! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 hahahaha.... goddess speed, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Finally... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Evil Jessica was EASY... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Red Horn and Blue Fang, fun battle... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gooieooie 277 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I stopped watching the videos because I've never played VIII and I don't want to be spoiled too much before I play it, but I want to say that this is a really neat playthrough you're doing, I've always enjoyed seeing challenge playthroughs of games. Good luck with the rest of the game! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 I just fought Captain Crow, and beat him, but I didn't save on purpose so I can record the battle. I will have it up later tonight after I get off work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Yangus Only VS Captain Crow: Edited March 6, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hopeful Death 45 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 The next boss seems like it'd be pretty tough solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Yangus Only VS Lettuce (Empyrea): Executioner fest... Yangus Only VS Gemon: Edited March 9, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Currently, I'm doing side quests and stuff. I'll be facing Leopold sometime later this week. Edited March 12, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Yangus Only VS Evil Sir Leopold: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Yangus Only VS Marcello... Note: This battle is based on luck with his Whack spell. You can get through the whole battle without it working, but having the holy Talisman equipped sure helps. Everything else about this battle is easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Yangus Only VS Jahagaros... DQVIII 3DS (JPN Ver) Yangus Only VS Rhapthorne (First Encounter)... DQVIII 3DS (JPN Ver) Yangus Only VS Ruin... Edited March 24, 2016 by DranzerX13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plattym3 2,443 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 These are pretty incredible. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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