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Both in the overworld and in dungeons, random encounters will happen as you walk inDragon Quest 3 Remake. This makes it impossible to know exactly what you’re about to face, be the enemy very strong or even very weak.
This game will have a lot of backtracking, be it for the story or for other chosen reasons. When in weaker regions, random encounters can be very tedious as the enemies aren’t worth your time, but luckily there are some ways to avoid random encounters. Here’s how to avoid random encounters and where they can be avoided.
How To Avoid Random Encounters In Dragon Quest 3 Remake
The main method foravoiding random encounters is by using a Holy Water. While active, Holy Water will ward off all random encounters from weaker enemies, letting you explore freely without any battles as long as your party is at a higher level than the monsters of that region.
Another option is the skillPadfoot, learnedby the Thief Vocationat level 17. This ability lowers the overall encounter rate for 128 steps even if the monsters are at the same level or higher level than the party. This ability also only works when traveling in the overworld.
How Does Holy Water Work In Dragon Quest 3 Remake
While not stated in the item’s description, this item also only works in the overworld anddoes not lower the encounter rate within a dungeonno matter the difference in level. It can make getting to a new location much easier if you haven’t already discovered the location.
If you have discovered a location, you may fast-travel thereusing a Chimera Wingor by casting Zoom.
The duration of Holy Water is alsobased on steps taken, so no need to rush around after activating one. Holy Water can be purchased at the general shop in just about every town in the game.
Especially when you are about to go to a previous region of the game, it is highly recommended to stock up on Holy Water. These items areonly used outside of combat, so there’s no use in giving them to aspecific party memberand taking up their inventory slots. Holy Water can be used at any time by going to your inventory and selecting the item, with only one being active at a time and a new one needing to be used to continue the effects once it wears off.
