Dhoulmagus
Good ol’ Dhoulmagus has a bone to pick with you. And not just him, Dhoulmagus went demon the moment Lord Rhapthorne turned him into his mindless minion. Unfortunately, you’re stuck dealing with Dhoulmagus who has two forms and multiple clones to deal with. To defeat him, there are two phases.
Attributes
| Name | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience point | Gold | Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoulmagus | 1880 | ∞ | 202 | 128 | 78 | 4300 | – | – |
| Dhoulmagus Clone | 570 | ∞ | 176 | 128 | 86 | 4300 | – | – |
Attacks
| Attack | Range | Damage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens Hands | Self | – | Splits self into three |
| Normal Attack | Single | 50 | – |
| Wind Sickles | Single | 70 | – |
| Throw Debris | Single/Double | 80 | Hits random opponents with debris |
| Intimidate | Single | – | Puts a single character to sleep |
| Thousand Whips | All | 40 | – |
| Thin Air Attack | All | 40 | – |
| Wave of Ice Attack | All | – | Nullifies all stats |
| Multiheal | Self/All | 80 | Heals 80HP |
Preparation
The best preparations you can make for clobbering this guy is to have the Hero at least at level 29 or 30 (if you don’t want to pull your hair out). The reason for this is that the Hero can learn Multiheal which will definitely save your life during the fight. If you’re not at that level yet, check out the guide how to hunt for metal slimes and where to find them to boost your character’s EXP quick and easy. At this point, Angelo and the Hero will be the one to deal high DPT (Damage per Turn) with occasional heals.
If you have x2 Dragonscales, mix them with the Snakeskin whip to get the Dragontail whip for Jessica to boost her power. Also, pick up a few Yggdarasil leaves by stashing them in the Alchemy Pot to continuously buy from the girl who sells them. But the best from every bazaar, especially armours that have high magic resistance. Get the Zombie Slayer for the hero (mix the Holy Talisman with the Zombies Bane) to help you get through the Dark Ruins without much difficulty.
Make sure that either Yangus or Jessica has a Magic Water on them to fuel Angelo.
Phase 1
Dhoulmagus will split himself into his other clones. They deal as much damage as he does but lucky for you, their HP pool is rather small. Take them out first and leave the Dhoulmagus in the middle. After taking out both clones, focus purely on attacking and healing. While having both Yangus and the Hero attack, have Jessica constantly cast “Oomph” on both players while they attack. Have the Hero alternates between Healing and attacking whereas Angelo will be the main attacker. But the moment Dhoulmagus starts using Wave of Ice, have Angelo do the healing while the Hero attacks. Don’t bother healing the Sleep condition. The next attack will wake them up.
Phase 2
Attribute
| Name | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience point | Gold | Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoulmagus (Second Form) | 2640 | ∞ | 210 | 135 | 74 | 12000 | – | – |
Attacks
| Attack | Range | Damage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Self | 70 | Splits self into three |
| Combo Attack | Single | 25~125 | – |
| Kasizzle | Single | 40 | – |
| Kacrackle | All | 40 | Hits random opponents with debris |
| Blazing Fire | All | 60 | Puts a single character to sleep |
| Feather Arrows | All | 80 | – |
| Intimidating Scream | All | – | Knocks out a character for a turn |
| Wave of Ice Attack | All | – | Nullifies all stats |
| Multiheal | Self/Heal | 80 | Heals 80HP |
Lucky for you that if you manage to defeat the first form but die in the second, you’ll only have to fight the second form.
Strategy
This is where Dhoulmagus gets annoying. Not only can he multi-attack but also nullify buffs and attack twice per round. If you have Multiheal, your life will get easier. If not, be prepared to have Angelo/Hero cast Full Heal on whoever needs it. Since he can easily dispel your buffs, stick to one. Have Jessica cast Oomph on both Yangus and Hero before attacking with Twin Dragon Lash. While bolstering, Dhoulmagus will throw some spells at your way so have Insulate or Magic Barrier up to lessen the damage of the incoming magic spells. Just play conservatively; don’t have anyone’s HP drop too low for you to heal.
Reference:
Anderson, D. (2007, July 12). Dragon Quest VIII:Boss FAQ. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/583527-dragon-quest-viii-journey-of-the-cursed-king/faqs/44023
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