Chapter 1: Dwarf Tunnel
Trials of Mana Remake Walkthroughs
Story Objectives
Here is a summary of objectives needed to be accomplished in this chapter:
| Objective | Summary |
|---|---|
| Look for Watts | Traverse through the Dwarf Tunnel and locate Watts. |
| Chase after Watts | After acquiring Nitromyte, follow Watts in order to catch up to the mana spirit, Gnome |
| Defeat Jewel Eater | Defeat the boss at Dwarf Tunnel and obtain Gnome. |
Obtainable Items
Here is a list of items that can be acquired in this chapter:
Dwarf Tunnel Items
| Item | Holder | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Rope x1 | Red Vase | On the side of the tunnel |
| Medical Herb x1 | Yellow Orb | On the left side of the tunnel |
| Candy x1 | Yellow Orb | Beside the rocks of a hidden cave |
| Dream Reed x1 | Yellow Orb | Beside the tunnel path |
| Curious Cookie | Treasure Chest | On top of a small cliff |
| Candy x1 | Red Vase | On the terrace |
| Cup of Wishes x1 | Treasure Chest | On the ending path of a hidden cave |
| Cup of Wishes x1 | Treasure Chest | On top a terrace |
| Magic Rope x1 | Yellow Orb | On the side of the base floor |
| Item Seed x1 | Red Vase | On the side of the base floor |
| Glass Ring | Treasure Chest | Third rock platform |
| N/A | Lil’ Cactus #3 | Near the bonfire |
| 40 Lucre | Red Vase | Near the bonfire |
| Candy x1 | Yellow Orb | Near the mushrooms |
| Chocolate 1 | Treasure Chest | Near the mushrooms |
| Candy x1 | Yellow Orb | Near the stalactites |
| 30 Lucre | Yellow Orb | On the pile of gold |
| 40 Lucre | Yellow Orb | On the pile of gold |
| 40 Lucre | Yellow Orb | On the pile of gold |
| 30 Lucre | Yellow Orb | On the nearby pond |
| Chocolate x1 | Treasure Chest | On the top of the circular path |
| 40 Lucre | Yellow Orb | Near the cliff |
| 20 Lucre | Yellow Orb | Railway entrance/exit |
| Cup of Wishes x1 | Treasure Chest | Beside the rock wall |
Enemies
Here is a list of enemies encountered in this chapter:
Dwarf Tunnel Enemies
| Enemy | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Goblin | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
| Batmo | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
| Molebear | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
| Slime | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
| Mushboom | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
| Hobgoblin | Lv.10 | Dwarf Tunnel |
Chapter 1: Dwarf Tunnel Walkthrough
Look for Watts
| 1 | Examine the 1st red vase (Magic Rope x1) and acquire an item. |
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| 2 | Head to the marked location by moving northwest. |
| 3 | Look on your left and examine the 1st yellow orb (Medical Herb x1) on the left side of the tunnel. |
| 4 | Look on your right and break the wall of rocks. |
| 5 | Defeat Goblin (Level 10) enemies and look for the 2nd yellow orb (Candy x1). |
| 6 | Continue on your path northwest and defeat Batmo (Level 10) enemies. |
| 7 | After clearing, examine the 3rd yellow orb (Dream Reed x1) beside the tunnel path. |
| 8 | Continue on your path and defeat Molebear (Level 10) enemies. |
| 9 | Then, move to the open cave and speak to Watts. |
| 10 | Get the Nitromyte and pay 5,000 lucre to Watts. Acquire your 3rd chain ability, Blacksmith, from Watts (Gear stats increased by 5% in battle). |
Chase after Watts
| 1 | Follow Watts and pass through the previously locked gate. |
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| 2 | Defeat Slime (Level 10) enemies near the gate. |
| 3 | Before going west, look on your left and find the 1st treasure chest (Curious Cookie x1). |
| 4 | Consume the cookie for additional experience and head west until you see two split paths. |
| 5 | Before going through these paths, look behind you and go down in order locate the 2nd red vase (Candy x1). |
| 6 | Don’t leave yet and break another wall of rocks. Go through its path and find the 2nd treasure chest (Cup of Wishes x1). |
| 7 | Return to the split paths and go to the left one first. Cross through the bridge halfway and stop. |
| 8 | Look on your left and find the 3rd treasure chest (Cup of Wishes x1). Jump and roll towards it. |
| 9 | After clearing the enemies below, look for the 4th yellow orb (Magic Rope x1). Also, find the 3rd red vase (Item Seed x1) nearby. |
| 10 | Go back to the pathway leading to the bridge. This time, cross bridge completely until you reach the other end. |
| 11 | After clearing the area, jump over multiple platforms on your right until you reach the 4th treasure chest (Glass Ring x1). |
| 12 | Return to the area and reach the new location with a bonfire. Get close to the bonfire and look for Lil’ Cactus #3. Also, examine the 4th red vase nearby (40 Lucre). |
| 13 | From the bonfire, proceed to the left passage that will show that your party is on top of a cliff. |
| 14 | Jump down and defeat Mushboom (Level 10) enemies. After clearing, examine the 5th yellow orb (Candy x1) and the 5th treasure chest (Chocolate x1). |
| 15 | Go east and then, south. Then, look at the right side of your map to find a breakable wall of rocks. |
| 16 | Break the rock wall and enter a secret area. Defeat the enemies and find the 6th yellow orb (Candy x1) near the stalactites. |
| 17 | Leave the area and return to the passageway near the mushrooms. Head straight east and break another wall of rocks. |
| 18 | This will lead your to a another secret cave surround by treasures. Beat a group Goblin and Hobgoblin (Level 10) enemies before acquiring the items. |
| 19 | After finishing the enemies, get the 7th yellow orb (30 Lucre), 8th yellow orb (40 Lucre), and the 9th yellow orb (40 Lucre) on the gold pile. |
| 20 | Then, pickup the 10th yellow orb (30 Lucre) located on the pond nearby. |
| 21 | Don’t leave the secret area yet and proceed to the circular path near to you. Defeat enemies and open the 6th treasure chest (Chocolate x1). |
| 22 | Leave secret cave and go through the path leading to the mana statue. Interact with the statue and SAVE your current game. |
| 23 | There is the 11th yellow orb (40 Lucre) nearby. Then, jump down to an area below you and defeat enemies. |
| 24 | Head a north west and clear a large group enemies. After that, approach the 12th yellow orb (20 Lucre) placed at a railway entrance/exit. |
| 25 | Return to the mana statue location and enter the unexplored path on the other side. |
| 26 | Reach the end of the path and locate the 7th treasure chest (Cup of Wishes x1). |
Defeat Jewel Eater
| 1 | Watch a cutscene. |
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| 2 | Defeat Jewel Eater boss enemy. Avoid the range of its attacks while you spend and build up your CS gauges to damage it. Jewel Eater Boss Guide |
| 3 | Obtain Gnome, a mana spirit, after defeating the boss. |
| 4 | You can choose between quick transfer to the Free City of Maia or staying in the Dwarf Tunnel in order to acquire missed items. |
Item Locations
Below are the in-game locations of the obtainable items in this chapter:
Dwarf Tunnel Item Locations
| In-Game Location | Item and Location |
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Magic Rope x1 On the side of the tunnel |
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Medical Herb x1 On the left side of the tunnel |
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Candy x1 Beside the rocks of a hidden cave |
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Dream Reed x1 Beside the tunnel path |
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Curious Cookie On top of a small cliff |
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Candy x1 On the terrace |
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Cup of Wishes x1 On the ending path of a hidden cave |
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Cup of Wishes x1 On top a terrace |
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Magic Rope x1 On the side of the base floor |
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Item Seed x1 On the side of the base floor |
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Glass Ring x1 Third rock platform |
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Lil’ Cactus #3 Near the bonfire |
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40 Lucre Near the bonfire |
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Candy x1 Near the mushrooms |
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Chocolate x1 Near the mushrooms |
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Candy x1 Near the stalactites |
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30 Lucre On the pile of gold |
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40 Lucre On the pile of gold |
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40 Lucre On the pile of gold |
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30 Lucre On the nearby pond |
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Chocolate x1 On the top of the circular path |
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40 Lucre Near the cliff |
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20 Lucre Railway entrance/exit |
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Cup of Wishes x1 Beside the rock wall |
Tips and Strategies
Here is a list of the tips and strategies for this chapter:
Destroy the Rock Walls
Enter closed areas by breaking through the rock walls. The walls have a different texture and color so you can identify them easily in the map.
Jump and Roll to Avoid Molebear’s Sonic Wonder ability
When facing Molebears, we advise moving around constantly when being chased by their Sonic Wonder move. If you and your party members get hit by this move, they will be knocked out over time.
Evade the Slime’s Putty Toss ability
When fighting against slime enemies, we recommend evading it’s Putty Toss move in order to avoid getting poisoned in battle.
Consume Curious Cookies
Eat a curious cookie to increase you party’s earned experience in battle.
Locate Lil’ Cactus #3
Before leaving the Dwarf Tunnel, locate the third Lil’ Cactus in the city. Get to the area with a bonfire and find the running plant.
Equip Earth Elemental Moves and Magic
After acquiring the second mana spirit, Gnome, attach newly unlocked moves and magic to your party members.
Acquire the Chain Ability
Make sure all chain abilities accessible to your party are unlocked and acquired. These abilities include:
| Chain Ability | Chain Ability Description | Holder | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith | Gear stats increased by 5% in battle. | Blacksmith | Non-Exclusive |
Jewel Eater Boss Strategies
Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:
Setup your Battle Strategy
| Target | Same Enemy |
|---|---|
| Tactics | Protection is Paramount |
| Moves | Use moves without MP falling to 75% |
| Class Strikes | Do not use class strikes |
| Healing Items | Leave at least 5 of each items in stock |
Imbue Weapon with Wind Element
If you have access to Siren Claw, enchant your melee characters’ weapon with Wind property to deal more damage to the boss. Elemental weapon enchants can be acquired from Item Seeds or through the Merchant Town Beiser’s Night Market.
Use Aerial Attacks or Combos
Start the battle by dealing aerial attacks to combos to the boss. This will help build up your CS gauge over time.
Launch Multiple Class Strikes
Once all party members have their CS gauges full, begin launching multiple class strikes against the boss. Start off with your main physical damage dealer first.
Use Elemental Magic
If you have Angela in your party, kite the boss from a distance using Holy Bolt. If you ran out of MP, consume a Faerie Walnut or switch to another party member.
Break Blue Vases to Replenish CS Gauges
Apart from dealing damage, you can also build up your party’s CS gauges by breaking nearby blue vases. Just make sure that you will break only a sufficient amount of vases enough to fill-up the gauges.
Avoid the Trajectory of Rock Throws
When the boss is using it’s Rock Throw skill, you can either stay in the corner or in between it’s skill range to avoid the move. Take advantage of this opportunity to replenish your party’s HP or MP.
Jump and Roll to Evade Grand Slam
One of Jewel Eater’s skills, Grand Slam, causes rocks to fall down. Jump and roll in order to avoid getting hit.
Target the Boss’ Left and Right Feet
At 50% HP, the boss will be out in the open and its feet are exposed. Use Class Strikes to deal heavy damage to it.
Stick to the Corner to Evade Hard Hit
Jewel Eater’s Hard Hit skill covers a wide area. Luckily, you can avoid it by heading to the corner of the arena before it launches it move.
Jewel Eater Boss Battle Video
Here is a video on how to defeat the boss in-game:
| ← Chapter 1: Dwarf Village | Chapter 1: Molebear Moors → |
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| Labyrinth of Ice Revisited | Fiery Gorge Revisited | Chartmoon Tower Revisited |
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