Guides

Ys IX – Chapter 6 Walkthrough

by Chappie in

 

Main Gates

Quests

  • Calling All Strongmen!
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at the Dandelion during Chapter 6
    • Objective: Enter to be a strongman
      • Travel to the Coliseum in the Entertainment District to speak with Felix and Promoter DeSalle which will trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, defeat the waves of enemies that spawn in the arena to complete the quest.
    • Reward: 3500 Gold
  • A Legend of Heroes
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at the Dandelion during Chapter 6
    • Objective: Speak with Tetra
      • Travel to the Main Square and speak with Tetra underneath the bridge. She will want you to find old graffiti around the area from the Holy Swordsman. First, head to the Agricultural District then search the graffiti on the outer wall in the eastern part of the area. Second, travel to the outer wall behind Rijndael Antiques in Artisan Lane to find more graffiti on an upper ledge. Lastly, head to the western part of Hieroglyph Commandery to find the graffiti on the outer wall behind a long building. When you have read all 3 graffiti, return to Tetra in Main Square to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Brilliant Ice
  • Tobacco To Go
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at the Dandelion during Chapter 6
    • Objective: Deliver a premium Gllian cigar
      • Speak with Parks in the basement of the Dandelion then travel to Central District to have a chat with Maxim. Afterwards, talk to Nora at Nora’s Gift Shop in the Main Square to receive the Premium Gllian Cigar. With this task accomplished, return to Maxim and relinquish 1500 Gold. You’ll then play as Prison Adol. Make your way through the South Dumping Ground to trigger a cutscene at the end. You’ll then get control of the Monstrums. After reaching the West Wing – Roof and interacting with the large wooden door, search for the North Wing Key on the ground to the left of the door near a wooden hatch. Use the key to open the door which will trigger a cutscene with Margot and complete the quest.
    • Reward: 6000 Gold
  • Wanted: Dragia Haman
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at the Dandelion during Chapter 6
    • Objective: Hunt Dragia Haman in Estatte Road
      • Travel to the western area of Estatte Road to find the gigantic Dragia Haman. Defeat it in battle then report back to Aprilis at Ruined Belfry in Central District to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Asura Cloak

 

Treasure Chests

  • Defense Elixir
    • Available after Renegade joins the party

 

Entertainment District

Recipes

  • Gratin Recipe
    • Chapter 6 – Speak with Jessica at Jessica’s Brewery in the Entertainment District

 

South Dumping Ground

Treasure Chests

  • 6000 Gold
  • Raisins x3
  • Red Cheese
  • 2000 Gold
  • White Nut x3
  • 2000 Gold

 

Balduq Cemetery

Azure Petals

  • Underneath a tree on the side of a hill on the western side of the area

  • On top of a tall monument in the center of the cemetery

  • On a ledge above Shantytown near an archway

  • On top of the large building west of the Relief Tile

 

Graffiti

  • On the wall next to the Relief Tile by the ramp leading up to the Noble District

  • On the northeastern side of the outer wall

 

Treasure Chests

  • Dry-aged Meat x2
  • Tonic x2

 

Noble District

Azure Petals

  • On a crate to the west of the Relief Tile

  • On a chimney north of the Relief Tile

  • East of the Relief Tile on a ledge overlooking the ramp

  • In the grass on the side of the second building on the right when heading east from the Relief Tile

  • Behind the first house on the right heading east from the Relief Tile

  • From the Relief Tile, follow the road south to find a tree on the left just past the stairs. The petal is on the ground next to the tree.

  • Next to a potted tree in the southern part of the area near the fountain

  • On wooden crates in a storage area near the fountain & in the center of the fountain on top of flowers

  • On a wooden crate of an alley in the north central part of the area

  • Behind a large tree surrounded by a stone semicircle in the southeastern part of the area

  • Behind a large tree near a long building next to the outer wall in the southeastern part of the area

  • On top of the long building in the southeastern part of the area

  • On a balcony of the outer wall in the southeastern part of the area

  • On the roof of a building in the southeastern part of the area

  • On top of the remains of a destroyed fence in the southeastern part of the area

 

Graffiti

  • By the clock’s face on top of the clock tower near the border of the Central District

  • On the wall in a sitting area in the southern part of the area near the fountain

  • On the ground in the far southeastern part of the area

  • On the wall in the far southeastern part of the area

 

Landmarks

  • Four Guardian Gargoyles

 

Miscellaneous

  • Speak with an older lady in the southeastern part of the Noble District to receive a Broken Charm, which you can have Tito in the Main Gates repair. He will give you a Feather Charm, which you can then give to Aprilis at the Ruined Belfry in the Central District.

 

Quests

  • Masking for Trouble
    • Obtained: Speak with Michele in the Noble District during Chapter 6
    • Objective: Be Michele’s date
      • Speak with Michele to trigger a cutscene. When you gain control, mingle with the guests that have “!” above their heads. When you’ve spoken to all the necessary guests, a cutscene will trigger and the quest will complete.
    • Reward: Mayura Stone

 

Treasure Chests

  • Antidote x2
  • Smoked Meat x2
  • Emollient x2
  • Strength Elixir
  • Warlord Elixir
  • Cheese x5
  • Mushroom x5
  • Dry-aged Meat x2

 

Cultural Heritage Site

Azure Petals

  • On the pillar of the archway leading to the Noble District

  • On the top of the outer wall in the far southeastern part of the area

  • On the ground behind a headstone

  • On the spear of a statue

 

Graffiti

  • On the fence in the northeastern part of the area

  • On top of a broken stone fence

 

Treasure Chests

  • 3000 Gold
  • Panacea x2
  • Tonic x2

 

Main Square

Treasure Chests

  • 3000 Gold

 

Hieroglyph Commandery

Treasure Chests

  • Nors Bleu x2
  • 3000 Gold
    • Requires Renegade to be in party

 

Waterway Vault (hidden area)

*In order to access this area, you’ll need to head to the Main Gates and jump into the water behind the bulletin board near the Relief Tile. Next, you’ll need to use Renegade’s gift to go into the sewer grate.

Treasure Chests

  • Life Elixir

 

Forgotten Armory (hidden area)

*From the Memorial Tree in Artisan Lane, head north just to the right of the road to find 3 sewer grates. Use Renegade’s gift to enter the middle grate.

Treasure Chests

  • Arachne Gloves

 

Vacant Ritual Room (hidden area)

*Travel to the Cultural Heritage Site and use Renegade’s gift to enter underneath the gated doorway in the southern part of the area just past the statue.

Treasure Chests

  • Bash Grimoire

 

Prison Outskirts

Miscellaneous

  • After collecting the graffiti from the Cultural Heritage Site, travel to the Prison Entrance Main Gate in the Prison Outskirts. Facing the bridge, head right onto the grass next to the top of the stairs. Jump down along the wall of the stairs to reach a small rock ledge where you will find 10000 Gold buried.

 

Milianne Plains

Landmarks

  • Sunlit Greenery

 

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Copper Ore
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Snowbell
  • Soul Lumber
  • Sparkling Leaf

 

Monsters

  • Gublin
  • Rob-Gublin
  • Vrogium

 

Treasure Chests

  • Red Cheese x4
  • Bitter Remedy x4
  • Violet Gloves
  • Grimnut x2
  • Panacea x2
  • Gublin Tribe Shield x2
  • Polar Night Drop x2
  • Verdant Leaf x2
  • Dry-aged Meat x2
  • Boots Rubric
  • 2400 Gold
  • Tonic x4
  • Leather Necklace III
  • Snowbell x2
  • Tempest Elixir
  • Galette Recipe
  • 1600 Gold
  • ??? (unable to obtain)
  • ??? (unable to obtain)

 

Emain Macha

Landmarks

  • Great Bell Bridge

 

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Copper Ore
  • Crimson Spar
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Snowbell
  • Sparkling Leaf

 

Monsters

  • Gaspard
  • Zol-Gublin
  • Hyueille

 

Treasure Chests

  • Strength Elixir
  • Smoked Meat x2
  • Polar Night Drop x2
  • Flaring Spaulder
  • Wicked Grimoire
  • Panacea x2
  • Bitter Remedy x6
  • Blade Ring III
  • Tonic x4
  • Eagle Eye Orb
  • Onyx Belt
  • 3000 Gold
  • 2500 Gold
  • Hermit’s Remedy
  • Warrior Seal III
  • 2000 Gold
  • Full Potion
  • Nors Bleu x2
  • Mystic Lazulite x2

 

Jillian Mines

Treasure Chests

  • White Nut
  • 800 Gold
  • Red Cheese
  • 1200 Gold
  • 1600 Gold
  • Raisins x2
  • ??? (unable to obtain)

 

 

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Guides

Ys IX – Chapter 5 Walkthrough

by Chappie in

 

Main Gates

Quests

  • Hazardous Harvest
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion during Chapter 5
    • Objective: Meet Baldwin at Trading Bureau
      • Travel to the Trading Bureau at the Main Square and speak with Baldwin on the second floor. Afterwards, make your way to the southern part of Estatte Road to find Mount El Dore – Cave. Walk inside the cave to trigger a cutscene, and proceed through the cave until you reach the end. You’ll then be on Mount El Dore where a quick cutscene will trigger. Defeat the Hornville that spawn to continue with the cutscene and complete the quest.
    • Reward: 3500 Gold
  • Owner, Where Art Thou?
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion during Chapter 5
    • Objective: Meet Family on a Pilgrimage at the inn by the west gate of Artisan Lane
      • Speak with the family near the Relief Tile in Artisan Lane then head to Rijndael Antiques to speak with Roderio. Next, travel to Main Square and speak with the Receptionist behind the ticket counter at the amphitheater. Use Doll’s gift to follow the footprints into the Central District. You’ll find the girl on the east side past Andelph’s Armory. Speak with her to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Chamomile x10
  • Prison Liberation
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion during Chapter 5
    • Objective: Rescue prisoner
      • Speak with Parks in the basement of the Dandelion when you’re ready to begin the quest then make your way to the Central District to speak with Maxim. He’ll need you to get 1000 Gold and Dry-Aged Meat. For the Dry-Aged Meat, you can exchange for it at Arche’s Warehouse in the basement of the Dandelion for 4 Smoked Meat. You can purchase the Smoked Meat for 800 a piece from Durfee’s Butchery in Main Square or from Silhouette’s Errand Runs. Alternatively, you can visit the hidden area called Concealed Stockroom in Shantytown to receive 2 Dry-Aged Meat. Once you’ve obtained the items, return to Maxim to hand them over. You’ll then be given control of Prison Adol. Work your way through the prison until you reach a library. Examine the bookshelves to find a book on the prison transport, which will trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, you’ll regain control of your party. Head north through Estatte Road in pursuit of the wagon. When you get close enough, a cutscene will trigger followed by a fight. Defeat the group of knights to continue with the cutscene and complete the quest.
    • Reward: 5000 Gold
  • Wanted: Tarantiels
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion during Chapter 5
    • Objective: Defeat Tarantiel Eggs
      • Travel to Dry Moat Ruins – Depths to defeat the cluster of eggs in the cage. Afterwards, head to Ruined Belfry in Central District to speak with Aprilis to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Berserker’s Mask
  • All That Glitters
    • Obtained: Speak with Saradhi at Dandelion
    • Objective: Find Saradhi
      • When you gain control, make your way through the Decrepit Underpass until a cutscene triggers with Saradhi. Defeat the 4 bugs that spawn to continue with the cutscene and complete the quest.
    • Reward: Golden Gloves

 

Shops

  • Saradhi’s Dispensary – Available after completing All That Glitters quest

 

Central District

Recipes

  • Roulade Recipe
    • Speak with Perry at Perry’s Pub

 

Mount El Dore – Cave

Materials

  • Copper Ore
  • Iron Ore

 

Monsters

  • Mushahr
  • Jaganni
  • Mundura
  • Hornville

 

Treasure Chests

  • 1200 Gold

  • Black Fig x4
  • Beast Hide x2

  • Gaudy Gloves
  • Luminescent Fluid x2
  • Emollient x2

 

Mount El Dore

Landmarks

  • Summit of Mount El Dore

 

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Chamomile
  • Glossy Leaf
  • Small Leaf
  • Sparkling Leaf (summit)
  • Spirit Lumber (mid level)

 

Monsters

  • Mushahr
  • Jaganni
  • Mundura
  • Hornville

 

Treasure Chests

  • White Asparagus x10
  • Crimson Spar x3
  • Bitter Remedy x2
  • Blinding Bangle
  • Expellant x3
  • Midnight Sun Drop x2
  • 1200 Gold
  • Apocrypha: Karma

 

Balduq Prison – Depths

Treasure Chests

  • Red Cheese
  • Raisins x3
  • 2500 Gold
  • White Nut x3
  • 2500 Gold

 

Concealed Stockroom (hidden area)

*To access this hidden area, travel to the upper level of Shantytown just above the Nirvana shop. On the east side under an archway, activate Doll’s gift to see the unseen revealing a brick you can interact with which causes a secret door to open.

Treasure Chests

  • Grimnut x2
  • Black Fig x2
  • Nors Bleu x2
  • Dry-aged Meat x2

 

Secret Medicine Stash (hidden area)

*To access this hidden area, travel to Central District. From Andelph’s Armory head west towards a metal fence. Jump over the fence to end up in an alleyway. Activate Doll’s gift to find a brick you can interact with to cause a secret door to open.

Treasure Chests

  • Sweet Remedy x2
  • Panacea x2
  • Hermit’s Remedy x2
  • Bitter Remedy x2

 

Entertainment District

Azure Petals

  • In an alley on the northeastern part of the area on a stack of barrels

  • On a cloth overhang shading the street on the east side of the Coliseum

  • Inside the Coliseum near the special seating on the southern side

  • Inside the Coliseum above the special seating on the northern side

  • On the outer northwestern side of the Coliseum

  • On top of a wagon near the Romun long building on the western part of the area

  • On the pointed peak of a building near Lillet’s Gift Shop

  • On a cloth overhang shading the alley in the northeastern part of the area

 

Graffiti

  • On a wall in the southeastern part of the area

  • On the wall of the Coliseum near the northern entrance

  • Inside the Coliseum on the northern side near the special seating

  • On the ground at the top of the tower along the northwestern part of the area

 

Landmarks

  • Balduq Coliseum

 

Quests

  • Scam on the Lam
    • Obtained: Speak with the Coliseum Staff in the Entertainment District during Chapter 5
    • Objective: Find the con artist gambler
      • From the Coliseum Staff, head north and take a right down the first alley to locate the Suspicious Man speaking with a Middle-Aged Person. After the cutscene, chase the Suspicious Man and catch him. As soon as you get close enough, a cutscene will trigger and the quest will complete.
    • Reward: 4000 Gold

 

Shops

  • Lillet’s Gift Shop
  • Jessica’s Brewery

 

Treasure Chests

  • Cheese x5
  • Red Cheese x2
  • 2000 Gold
  • Emollient x2

 

Prison Outskirts

Azure Petals

  • On the rock cliff near the Prison Entrance Gate

  • In the top of a broken tower near the Prison Entrance Gate

  • On top of the rock cliff in the central part of the area

  • At the base of a tree near the steps leading up to the Prison Entrance Gate

  • On a tower in the northern part of the area directly west of La Petit Fleuriste

  • On the top of a doorframe in the northern part of the area

  • 2 are under a shed in the very northern part of the area

  • On the archway leading into the rock tunnel in the central part of the area

  • On the top of a tower east of the Coliseum

 

Graffiti

  • By the top of a tower near the Prison Entrance Gate

  • On a wall at the base of the stairs leading up to the Prison Entrance Gate

 

Landmarks

  • Prison Entrance Gate

 

Recipe

  • Potage Recipe
    • Speak with Worker Witham in the northeastern part of the Prison Outskirts, which is accessible after defeating the second Grimwald Nox.

 

Treasure Chests

  • Strength Elixir
  • 2000 Gold
  • Mushroom x5
  • Defense Elixir x2
  • Bitter Remedy

 

Hieroglyph Commandery

Miscellaneous

After obtaining the graffiti in the Entertainment District, head to the southwestern part of Hieroglyph Commandery to find a large tree near a knight outpost west of the main gate. Search behind the tree to find 4000 Gold.

 

Decrepit Underpass

Materials

  • Chamomile
  • Copper Ore
  • Glossy Leaf
  • Small Leaf
  • Spirit Lumber

 

Monsters

  • Moorgarth
  • Gloggury

 

Treasure Chests

  • Crimson Spar
  • Life Elixir

 

Blocked Path (hidden area)

*To access this hidden area in the southern part of Main Square, you’ll need to activate Raging Bull’s gift to smash a wall.

 

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Copper Ore
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Soul Lumber
  • Sparkling Leaf

 

Monsters

  • Plutoad
  • Roche
  • Cuhanni
  • Tarantiel

 

Treasure Chests

  • Crimson Spar x2
  • Apis Charm
  • Spirit Lumber x2
  • Thrust Grimoire
  • Smoked Meat

 

Groaning Grotto

Landmarks

  • Colossal Windhole Deposit

 

Materials

  • Copper Ore
  • Crimson Spar
  • Iron Ore

 

Monsters

  • Formi
  • Formian
  • Disgaze
  • Adamangelo

 

Treasure Chests

  • Boost Potion
    • To reach this chest, follow the path from the entrance until you reach a broken section of tunnel on your left revealing a cavern. You’ll need to fly over to a flat wall on the other side then run up it to reach a ledge where you can smash a wall revealing the hidden chest.
  • Panacea x2
  • Soul Lumber x4
  • Formian Cuticle x2
  • Yellow Shawl
  • 1400 Gold
  • Sturdy Grimoire
  • Crimson Spar x4
  • Tiger Claw
  • 2000 Gold
  • Life Elixir
  • Dry-aged Meat x2

 

West Dumping Ground

Treasure Chests

  • Tempest Elixir

 

 

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Guides

Ys IX – Chapter 4 Walkthrough

by Chappie in

 

Main Gates

Quests

  • Bathhouse Debauchery
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board during Chapter 4
    • Objective: Search bulletin board near the public baths
      • Head to the bulletin board in the Main Square across from the bathhouse to locate Old Man Guindeau. Speak with him then inspect all the windows on the roof on top of the receptionist area. Afterwards, head to the top and check all the chimneys. Return to Old Man Guindeau and speak with him to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Blinding Bangle
  • Prison Rescue
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board during Chapter 4
    • Objective: Visit Parks in basement of Dandelion
      • Speak with Parks in the basement of Dandelion and agree to help the young girl escape. Next, head to the Central District and speak with Maxim. He’ll want you to get the latest tabloid and 500 Gold. Speak with Marie near the bulletin board at the Main Gates to receive the tabloid then return to Maxim once you have the 500 Gold. After the cutscene, follow the path through the hallway and down the stairs to reach the North Wing – Roof. Once on the roof, pull the lever behind the door to raise the wooden plank allowing you to continue down the stairs. After enter the large room, examine the barrel with scrolls sticking out of it on the right side of the room to obtain the Prison Floor Plan. Head through the double doors to the left and Adol will notice a sound. Enter the storage room on the right and interact with the pot in the back of the room to trigger a cutscene. Xavier will lead you through the West Dumping Ground. Avoid the traps and defeat the enemies as you proceed through the area. Eventually you’ll arrive in an archive room. Inspect the bookshelf near the two tables to find a book on the prison. This will trigger a cutscene. Adol and party will receive a map of the prison. Take it to Parks in the basement of the Dandelion then speak with him when you’re ready to begin the rescue mission. Once inside the prison, work your way to the Head Office to trigger a cutscene. During the cutscene, convince Iris to return with you to the bar. After this cutscene ends, the quest will complete.
    • Reward: 2500 Gold
  • Wanted: Maretudos
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board during Chapter 4
    • Objective: Subdue Maretudos in Cloaca Maxima
      • Travel to Cloaca Maxima – Depths then defeat the 3 Maretudos (large frog-like monsters) in the room ahead. When you defeat the enemies, exit the dungeon and travel to the Central District. Speak with Aprilis in the giant tower west of the Pendleton Company to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Fool’s Gloves

 

Shops

  • Silhouette’s Errand Runs

 

Central District

Quests

  • One in a Bouillon
    • Obtained: Speak with Chante and Roscoff near the Le Bistro Blanc during Chapter 4
    • Objective: Gather intel on ingredients
      • Head to the Agricultural District and speak with Susie. Next, travel to the Main Square – Marketplace and speak with Philippe on the dock. Afterwards, head to the Pendleton Company in the Central District and speak with Carla. After the conversation, return to Chante and Roscoff to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Bouillabaisse Recipe

 

Treasure Chests

  • 1000 Gold
    • This chest is available after unsealing northern Main Square. Head to the area with the tree shading a park bench and jump over the fence to land on a ledge below containing the chest.

 

Prison

Graffiti

  • Watchtower 2F – On the wall as you head down the flights of stairs

 

Treasure Chests

*The chest in the high nook between the 2 levers in the center of this area is inaccessible at this time. You’ll be able to reach it in Chapter 5.

  • West Dumping Ground – Raisins x3
  • West Dumping Ground – 3000 Gold

    • To reach this chest on the left side of the room, flip the lever raising the drawbridge that you just walked across then jump down and head back up the crumbled wall. At the top, make your way to the raised drawbridge then do a sprint jump to reach the top of the drawbridge. Once you make it, jump to the other side of the room to find a switch. Stand on the switch then jump your way to the chest.
  • West Dumping Ground – White Nut x3

 

Waterfall Storeroom (hidden area)

*To reach this area, head to northern Main Square near the circular gazebo. Make your way to the graffiti on the wall near the waterfall. Jump on the ledge to the left of the graffiti then jump into the waterfall to locate a hidden path leading to the Waterfall Storeroom.

Treasure Chests

  • Strength Elixir

 

Hieroglyph Commandery

Azure Petals

  • On the statue on the bridge behind the Relief Tile

  • On wood jutting out from the top of the large building next to the Relief Tile

  • From the Relief Tile, head north to find the petal on top of a stone pillar.

  • At the very top of the outer wall in the northern part of the area

  • On wood jutting out from the north side of the main building

  • On an inward balcony on the outer wall in the northern part of the area

  • In the grass on the south side of the main building

  • On the fountain in the southern part of the area near the Dry Moat Ruins

  • On the southern part of the main building on a stone column sticking off the side

  • Along the river’s edge in the northern part of the area, look for the maid kneeling next to the cat and follow the waterline north hugging the edge past the chest to find the petal.

 

Graffiti

  • From the Relief Tile, head north to find the graffiti on the last stone pillar in a set of 8.

 

Treasure Chests

  • Grimnut x2
  • Tomato x5
  • Red Meat x5
  • Sedative x2
  • 1000 Gold

 

Artisan Lane

Azure Petals

  • On stone tower next to the road leading to the Entertainment District

  • On the roof of a building overlooking the Relief Tile

  • In a tree next to a wagon near the bridge leading to the Central District

  • On the top of the peak of the building southeast of Marcel’s Smithery

  • On the wood jutting out of the side of the building southeast of Marcel’s Smithery

  • On the roof of Marcel’s Smithery

  • South of Marcel’s Smithery under an overhang containing a fire

  • On a stack of barrels outside of a building between Rijndael Antiques and Marcel’s Smithery

  • On a balcony behind Rijndael Antiques

  • On a stack of stones behind a building with 2 sheep signs diagonally from Marcel’s Smithery

  • On a stack of barrels in the southwestern part of the area near the long building

  • 3 in a giant tree in the southwestern part of the area near a long building

  • In a bush at the top of some stairs leading to the upper level of the area

  • In a Romun storage shack

  • In the Memorial Tree landmark

  • At the top of the outer wall in the central western part of the area near a long building

 

Graffiti

  • On the bottom right side of the stone tower next to the road leading to the Entertainment District

  • On the side of a building next to a giant tree with a wagon near the bridge leading to the Central District

  • On the side of a building at the top of an archway above the waterfall

  • Above wood jutting out of the side of the building southeast of Marcel’s Smithery

  • Facing Marcel’s Smithery, it is located on the left side of the building behind a streetlight next to some barrels.

  • On the side of a building under a blue rug hanging from a balcony

  • On a balcony behind Rijndael Antiques

  • On the side of a long building in the northwestern part of the area

  • On the side of a building in the alley between 2 buildings northwest of Marcel’s Smithery

 

Landmarks

  • Memorial Tree

 

Quests

  • Chapterhouse Repairs
    • Obtained: Speak with Knight Huon in the Artisan Lane in Chapter 4
    • Objective: Check out the damages around the commandery
      • Head to Hieroglyph Commandery then make your way up to the roof of the main building and inspect the wooden lift. Next, travel north near the waterfront passing a maid playing with a cat to interact with a cut banner on the ground. Afterwards, head to the southern side of the area to inspect a broken column. After inspecting all 3 items, you’ll automatically return to Knight Huon to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Strength Elixir

 

Shops

  • Marcel’s Smithery
  • Rijndael Antiques

 

Treasure Chests

  • 1500 Gold
  • Smoked Meat x2
  • Life Elixir
  • Nors Bleu x2
  • Antidote x2
  • White Asparagus x5
  • Red Meat x5
  • Red Cheese x2
  • 1500 Gold
  • White Meat x5
  • Tomato x5

 

Agricultural District

Miscellaneous 

After collecting all the graffiti from Artisan Lane, head to the fence containing the animals and inspect the spot to receive 2000 Gold.

 

Estatte Road

Landmarks

  • Springwater Reservoir

 

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Chamomile
  • Copper Ore
  • Glossy Leaf
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Spirit Lumber

 

Monsters

  • Channam
  • Ratni
  • Lubregia

 

Treasure Chests

  • Heal Potion
  • White Meat x5
  • Aromatic Lumber x5
  • Eagle Feather
  • Bitter Remedy
  • Black Belt
  • Ultradense Bone x2
  • Defense Elixir
  • 800 Gold
  • Grimnut x2
  • Iron Ore x5
  • Red Meat x5
  • Red Cheese x3
  • Antidote x3
  • 800 Gold
  • Panacea

 

Concealed Path

Materials

  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Copper Ore
  • Glossy Leaf
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Spirit Lumber

 

Monsters

  • Culeiyo
  • Mudhu
  • Mushahr
  • Tarantiel
  • Tarantiel Egg
  • Veidon

 

Treasure Chests

*You’ll need to use Doll’s gift to reveal some of the below chests. Some chests are hidden behind walls that are openable via pressing stones and others are concealed behind vines.

  • Vortex Grimoire
  • Tarantiel Thread x2
  • Panacea x2
  • Iron Ore x6
  • 800 Gold
  • Nors Bleu x2
  • Rakshasa Bangle
  • Smoked Meat
  • Dark Drop x6
  • Tempest Elixir
  • Chamomile
  • 1600 Gold
  • Shadow Shoes
  • Sparkling Leaf x3
  • Blue Bandana
  • Blinding Bangle

 

 

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Ys IX – Chapter 3 Walkthrough

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Below is a guide on the collectibles in Chapter 3 of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox!

 

Main Gates

Quests

  • Illness Inquiry
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion
    • Objective: Find out cause of illness
      • Speak with Jake and Kaia in the Agricultural District to accept the quest. Next, examine the nearby well twice to enter it. Follow the path a short way to find a horde of monsters. Defeat them all then exit the well to trigger a cutscene, which will complete the quest.
    • Reward: Flour x10 and Tomatoes x10
  • Missing Family Report
    • Obtained: Bulletin Board at Dandelion
    • Objective: Meet Geoffrey at fountain plaza in the Central District
      • Head to Fountain Plaza in the Central District and speak with Geoffrey. Agree to accept his request then speak with the Girl to the west of the Pendleton Company. Next, speak with the Woman standing next to a wagon up the road from the Girl. Afterwards, head behind the cathedral to speak with the Young Man. When you speak with all 3 people, a cutscene will trigger. Travel behind the cathedral to find a miasma vortex at their apartment. Interact with the vortex to discover a Grimwald Nox. Work your way through the area defeating enemies as you head north. When you approach the objective, a short cutscene will trigger. Afterwards, defeat the waves of enemies to save the family and trigger another cutscene which will complete the quest.
    • Reward: 1000 Gold

 

Recipes

  • Flaky Baguette
    • Speak with Chante at the Dandelion

 

Shops

  • Dandelion
  • Lantern of Crossing
  • Tito’s Forge – Available after completing the Missing Family Report quest
  • Arche’s Warehouse – Available after completing the Missing Family Report quest

 

Shantytown

Quests

  • Sowing Seeds of Joy
    • Obtained: Speak with Hannah in Shantytown
    • Objective: Deliver flowers to Cabato and Ivan in Shantytown and Largus in the Central District
      • Speak with Cabato at Nirvana in Shantytown. Ivan can be found near the center of Shantytown sitting on the side of the street. Speak with him then make your way to the Central District. Largus can be found under the bridge to the Main Square, which is reachable by entering the building to the left of Edouard’s Bookstore. Talk to him then return to Hannah in Shantytown and speak with her to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Marl Flower x10

 

Recipes

  • Baked Potato
    • Speak with Benoit at Nirvana in Shantytown as Krysha

 

Shops

  • Le Petit Fleuriste

 

Main Square

Azure Petals

  • In the hand of a statue holding a harp at the top of the amphitheater

  • On a wooden pillar in the water near a wooden boat

  • One is on a stone overhang and the other is on an awning near Hale’s General Store

  • At the base of a tree on an elevated platform north of the Relief Tile

  • Behind a food stall near the bridge leading to Artisan Lane

  • On flowers under circular gazebo and 2 are on ground under tree

  • On roof behind tree next to circular gazebo

  • At the very top of the building southeast of the amphitheater

  • On the flowers in the bathhouse

  • On the roof of the building next to the Night Market

  • On the balcony of the Trading Bureau

 

Graffiti

  • On the back wall of the amphitheater near the bridge

  • On the middle of the building southeast of the amphitheater

  • On the ground behind the amphitheater near the water across from a wooden boat

  • On the wall down the alley from the Night Market

  • On the wall near the Romn supply shack in the northern part of the area

  • On the wall of a building in front of the Romn supply shack

  • On the wall next to the waterfall near the circular gazebo

 

Landmarks

  • Balduq Amphitheater

 

Miscellaneous

  • From the Relief Tile, head south past the stalls to reach a large tree. Search the base of the tree to discover 1000 Gold.

 

Quests

  • Pickpocket Pursuit
    • Obtained: Speak with the Market Manager in the Main Square
    • Objective: Search for the suspicious character
    • Head to a corner stall near an alley to trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, chase the Suspicious Man until you run into him. This will “catch” him causing a cutscene which completes the quest.
    • Reward: 2000 Gold

 

Shops

  • Durfee’s Butchery
  • Nora’s Gift Shop
  • Paulette’s Produce
  • Angela’s Grocery
  • Giselle’s Tailoring
  • Hale’s General Store
  • Trading Bureau

 

Treasure Chests

  • White Asparagus x5
  • Shield Earring II
  • Sedative x2
  • White Nut x2
  • White Meat x5
  • Grimnut x2

 

Dry Moat Ruins

Landmarks

  • Balduq Canal Falls

 

Materials

  • Copper Ore
  • Iron Ore
  • Small Leaf
  • Aromatic Lumber
  • Glossy Leaf

 

Monsters

  • Vazuli
  • Zafange
  • Dunpede
  • Roche
  • Horneville

 

Treasure Chests

  • Grimnut x2
  • Wood Shield
  • Sedative x3
  • Red Cape
  • Rebel Grimoire
  • 1000 Gold
  • Nors Bleu
  • 500 Gold
  • Hornville Wing x2
  • Red Cheese x2
  • Spirit Elixir
  • Life Elixir
  • Boost Potion

 

Hieroglyph Knights HQ

Quests

  • Maid in Amiss
    • Obtained: Speak with the Girl in a Maid Dress during Chapter 3 when you visit the Hieroglyph Knights HQ as part of the story
    • Objective: Help her find a sack
      • Exit the holding room and head through the door across the hallway. Defeat the 3 knights inside to trigger a brief cutscene. Inspect the shiny object next to one of the knights to find a key. Exit the room then head left to find a locked door on the right of the hallway. Use the key to open the door. Inspect the burlap sack resting on some barrels then return to the girl for a cutscene. Afterwards, defeat the monsters that spawn behind you to continue with the cutscene and complete the quest.
    • Reward: Leather Bracelet

 

Prison – Watchtower – 4F

Graffiti

  • After finding the Rusted Sword, keep following the path down two flights of stairs to find the graffiti on the wall.

 

 

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Ys IX – Chapter 2 Walkthrough

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Below is a guide on the collectibles in Chapter 2 of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox!

 

Main Gates

Azure Petals

  • On roof of the building next to Ihne’s Wares

  • Near the entrance to the Abandoned Building in the small trees

  • In a wagon behind the Abandoned Building. Use double jump near the chimney of the Abandoned Building to reach it.

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On top of a chimney next to Eric’s Clinic

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On top of the entrance to town near the Abandoned Building

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – Behind the building across from Eric’s Clinic

 

Shops

  • Ihne’s Wares
    • Leather Necklace – 800
    • Blade Ring – 800
    • Shield Earring – 800
  • Eric’s Clinic – Available after you push forward in Chapter 2
    • Heal Potion – 160
    • Full Potion – 800
    • Rise Potion – 400
    • Expellant – 100
    • Sedative – 100
    • Antidote – 100
    • Tonic – 100
    • Emollient – 100
    • Sweet Remedy – 20
    • Bitter Remedy – 200

 

Treasure Chests

  • Raisins x2
    • Requires Crimson Line – On roof of Balduq Visitor’s Kiosk
  • 1000 Gold
    • Requires Crimson Line – At base of bridge near the waterline on the side of Eric’s Clinic. You’ll need to jump down to the ledge it’s resting on then use the Crimson Line to jump back up.

 

Central District

Azure Petals

  • On crates next to a trellis behind a building in the northern part of the area by stairs leading up to the prison

  • Under a tree near a park bench

  • This petal is located on barrels behind a building diagonally from the Relief Tile. To reach it, start at the Relief Tile then follow the path north under the archway until you come to a light pole at the entrance to the square. Take a left to find a path along the fence. Follow the fence back then head left behind the buildings to reach the petal.

  • This petal is located on barrels in the alleyway behind the Pendleton.

  • Requires Crimson Line – Travel to the roof of Andelph’s Armory to find the petal on the roof behind the armory

  • Requires Crimson Line – On a balcony across from Maxim’s Black Market

  • Requires Crimson Line – On top of archway near Relief Tile

  • Requires Crimson Line – On balcony behind Pendleton. Head up the stairs to the left of the Pendleton then use Crimson Line to shoot up to the top of the house on the right. You’ll then be able to jump across the rooftops to reach the petal.

  • Requires Crimson Line – On roof across from the giant tree in the northern part of the area

  • Requires Crimson Line – In a tree

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the cathedral underneath the circle

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the top of Pendleton

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the highest point to the west of Pendleton

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the top of a tower in the northern part of the area

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the top of a building in the northern part of the area

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the top of the fountain in Fountain Plaza. To reach it, climb to the very top of the Pendleton building using White Cat. Head to the edge of the building facing the fountain. Once there, roll off the building and keep spamming the dodge/roll button (L1) until you reach the top of the fountain.

 

Graffiti

  • On a wall under an overhang behind the building next to the Relief Title

  • In the alley behind Rosalie’s Prison Goods

  • This graffiti cannot be obtained until you cross the river in the Agricultural District as part of the story in Chapter 2. After jumping across the water, head left to the dead end to find the graffiti on the wall to the right.

  • In alley behind Cathedral – reach it using double jump

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the side of a tower

  • Requires Crimson Line – Above the entrance to Tranquil Underpass on a ledge

 

Landmarks

  • Fountain Plaza

  • Balduq Cathedral Spire
    • Accessible after White Cat joins party

 

Shops

  • Andelph’s Armory – Available as part of the story in Chapter 2
    • Broadsword – 700
    • Leather Armor – 340
  • Edouard’s Bookstore
    • Barghest Amulet – 1000
  • Henri’s Produce
    • Apple – 20
    • Potato – 20
    • Raisins – 120
  • Le Bistro Blanc
    • Mushroom Potage – 1300
    • White Nut – 200
  • Maxim’s Black Market – Speak with the Shady Man in the southeastern part of the Central District then view his wares. To find him, head up the stairs across from the Relief Tile then proceed to the alley just past the building on the right.
    • Strike a Deal
      • Violet Gloves
      • Gaudy Gloves
      • Golden Gloves
    • Bargain Bin
      • Life Elixir – 34000
      • Strength Elixir – 34000
      • Defense Elixir – 34000
  • Pendleton Company – Available after you visit it as part of the story in Chapter 2
    • Warrior Seal – 800
    • Blood Fang – 10000
  • Perry’s Pub
    • Asparagus Roulade – 900
    • Black Fig – 240
  • Rosalie’s Prison Goods
    • Wood Shield – 1600
    • Leather Bracelet – 1600
    • Ride-Along Pikkard – 200

 

Treasure Chests

  • Expellant x2
    • This chest can be found in the alley with Maxim’s Black Market.
  • Black Fig x2
    • To find this chest, head into the building to the left of Edouard’s Bookstore. Make your way down the stairs to reach the waterway. The chest will be at the end of the path.
  • Apple x5
    • This chest is located on some barrels between the Cathedral and Pendleton.
  • Potato x5
    • This chest can be found up the stairs behind the Pendleton between a house and the ledge.
  • White Nut x2
    • This chest can be found behind a house.
  • Sweet Remedy
    • This chest is located on a wooden platform behind Pendleton. Head up the stairs to the left of the Pendleton then use Crimson Line to shoot up to the top of the house on the right. You’ll then be able to jump across the rooftops to reach it.
  • Warlord Elixir
    • This chest is located on the upper balcony of the cathedral. You can reach it by jumping on the roof of the Le Bistro Blanc then double jumping onto the balcony.
  • Life Elixir
    • This chest is located on a roof in the northwestern corner of the area near the Artisan Lane.

 

Agricultural District

Azure Petals

  • In the cow pen

  • Behind building on the eastern side of the area. Head down the alley past the logs to reach it.

  • Northeastern part of the map in the corner of the wheat field

  • On roof of open shed. You’ll need to jump down to the roof from the elevated ground behind it.

  • When coming from the Main Gates, head to the first storage shed then jump over the fence and onto the roof of the building across from the gap. The petal will be at the top of the waterwheel on the other side of this building.

  • Accessible after the White Cat joins the party – On top of the tower in the middle of the Agricultural District

 

Graffiti

  • On side of building near Susie’s Wholesale

 

Monsters

  • Lemures (Ch. 2)
    • Odh
    • Garguleo
    • Logier
    • Tarylux
    • Snerpent
    • Grosporte

 

Shops

  • Susie’s Wholesale – Speak with her twice to unlock the shop
    • Flour – 20
    • Tomato – 28
    • Red Cheese – 440

 

Treasure Chests

  • Glossy Leaf x2
  • Flour x5
  • Potato x5

 

Tranquil Underpass

Monsters

  • Moorgarth
  • Anxigas
  • Geelzebub (boss)

 

Treasure Chests

  • Copper Ore x4
  • Leather Necklace
  • Raisins x2

 

Shantytown

Azure Petals

  • On top of the archway leading to Tranquil Underpass near the Relief Tile

  • On the roof of a building across from a fountain

  • On the awning of a building

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On balcony

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On rooftops

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On barrels in the upper level of the northeastern part of the area

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – Use Heaven’s Run to find the petal on the top of an archway

 

Graffiti

  • On the ground next to a pole behind Nirvana

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On the side of a building near a makeshift bridge

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On side of building in the northeastern part of the area

  • Accessible after White Cat joins party – On wall in northeastern part of the area

 

Quests

  • Little Girl’s Plea
    • Obtained: Speak with Sue
    • Objective: Find 3 butterflies

 

      • The butterflies can be found on the second level of the town where the green triangles are (pink dots in map above).
        • One will be on the roof of a building.
        • The second is along the makeshift walkway.
        • The third is on balcony across from Nirvana.
      • Once you’ve collected all the butterflies, return to Sue to complete the quest.
    • Reward: Empty Bottle

 

Shops

  • Nirvana
    • Baked Potato – 600
    • Grimnut – 400

 

Treasure Chests

  • Marl Flower x2
    • Diagonally from Nirvana on a ledge
  • Defense Elixir
    • Accessible after White Cat joins party
  • Apple x5
    • Accessible after White Cat joins party
  • Expellant x2
    • Accessible after White Cat joins party

 

Cloaca Maxima

Landmarks

  • Stream of Soothing Light
    • Off the room where you fight the Glemandy boss just past the Cloaca Maxima – Mid Relief Tile

 

Monsters

  • Anxigas
  • Plutoad
  • Cuhanni

 

Treasure Chests

  • Star Grimoire
  • 300 Gold
  • Black Fig x2
  • White Nut x2
  • Shield Earring
  • Sweet Remedy x3
  • 600 Gold
  • Blade Ring
  • Razor Claw x2
  • Rise Potion
  • 300 Gold
  • Marl Flower x2
  • Copper Ore x4
  • Panacea
  • Black Fig x2
  • Warrior Seal

 

 

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Ys IX – Chapter 1 Walkthrough

by Chappie in

 

Below is a guide on the collectibles in Chapter 1 of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox!

 

Main Gates

Graffiti

  • On the wall to the right of the Abandoned Building

  • On the house to the right of the Town Notice Board near the drying clothes

  • On the building west of the southern entrance near a horse and wagon

 

Monsters

  • Lemures
    • Tarylux
    • Garguleo
    • Sherpent
    • Gevaudan

 

Treasure Chests

  • Flour x5

 

 

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