Wagon

The wagon is a mechanic first introduced in Dragon Quest IV that facilitates larger parties. Since only four characters can be in the active "battle" party at one time, once the party grows to more than that the rest can wait in the wagon until switched in. Up to four characters can ride in the wagon. Where the wagon is available, the player can rearrange the party any time. The wagon is not typically available in caves, dungeons, or castles, preventing the player from having anything to fall back on if his characters run low and forcing him to make due with what he currently has at his disposal; however, some items such as the Baron's Bugle can summon it. Additional characters can be stored in Luisa's Tavern.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

The wagon is obtained from Hank Hoffman Jr. after convincing him to help out on your journey, and he joins the party as a guest for a time. When he leaves the party in Mintos to study under , he leaves his horse and wagon in the hero's care.

Dragon Quest V

The wagon is purchased from the Curiosity Shop in Fortuna. Said shop is only open at night, and the wagon is offered at the low cost of 300 gold. This is required in order to start taming monster companions.

Some monsters (like elephants) can banish a party member to the wagon, requiring the player to switch them back in at the start of the next round. Similarly, one of the effects of confusion on party members is that they may leave for the "peace and quiet" of the wagon.

Dragon Quest VI

In ''Dragon Quest VI, the wagon is obtained in Somnia after the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)}hero]] and Carver capture the horse, Peggy Sue.

Dragon Quest VIII

The wagon works a little differently in this installment. Since the party composition is fixed, the wagon is instead used to house the alchemy pot.

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