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Planned as the 30th anniversary title for the series, ''Dragon Quest XI'' is | Planned as the 30th anniversary title for the series, ''Dragon Quest XI'' is a homage and celebration of the ten games that came before it that tells its own distinct story. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
The world of the game is [[Erdrea]], a peaceful planet watched over by the floating island that carries [[Yggdrasil]], the source of all life. Though present in previous games, the significance of Yggdrasil is more pronounced than before, with the almighty arbor having widespread recognition and reverence even in the most remote villages. Cities and kingdoms based upon real | The world of the game is [[Erdrea]], a peaceful planet watched over by the floating island that carries [[Yggdrasil]], the source of all life. Though present in previous games, the significance of Yggdrasil is more pronounced than before, with the almighty arbor having widespread recognition and reverence even in the most remote villages. Cities and kingdoms based upon real world European nations return for the first time since {{Dragon Quest III}}, and the game's plot is divided into acts reminiscent of the chapters and generations of the fourth and fifth games; dramatic changes mark the ending of each segment of the game, greatly changing the environment and tone of the title. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The game is set in the world of [[Erdrea]] and begins as the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] is invaded and destroyed by an army of monsters. The protagonist, an infant during the attack, survives and is found floating down a river by an older man named [[Chalky]] in the village of [[Cobblestone]]. The protagonist is adopted by Chalky's daughter Amber and raised in the village. After the protagonist's coming-of-age ceremony, [[Amber]] reveals the truth to him about his birth and adoption and sends him to meet [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]]. However, the king accuses him of being an evil entity and throws him into the dungeons. Imprisoned, the protagonist meets a thief called [[Erik]], who reveals that he was sent to meet him, as the mark on his hand is proof that he is the {{Luminary}}, a legendary hero chosen by the world tree [[Yggdrasil]] to save Erdrea from evil. The pair escape and evade capture, later joined by two mages: {{Veronica 11}}, trapped in a child's body due to a curse, and her twin sister, {{Serena 11}}. On their quest to help the Luminary reach the sacred tree [[Yggdrasil]], they gain three other companions: [[Sylvando]], a traveling entertainer, [[Rab]], former king of Dundrasil and the protagonist's grandfather and [[Jade]], | The game is set in the world of [[Erdrea]] and begins as the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] is invaded and destroyed by an army of monsters. The protagonist, an infant during the attack, survives and is found floating down a river by an older man named [[Chalky]] in the village of [[Cobblestone]]. The protagonist is adopted by Chalky's daughter Amber and raised in the village. After the protagonist's coming-of-age ceremony, [[Amber]] reveals the truth to him about his birth and adoption and sends him to meet [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]]. However, the king accuses him of being an evil entity and throws him into the dungeons. Imprisoned, the protagonist meets a thief called [[Erik]], who reveals that he was sent to meet him, as the mark on his hand is proof that he is the {{Luminary}}, a legendary hero chosen by the world tree [[Yggdrasil]] to save Erdrea from evil. The pair escape and evade capture, later joined by two mages: {{Veronica 11}}, trapped in a child's body due to a curse, and her twin sister, {{Serena 11}}. On their quest to help the Luminary reach the sacred tree [[Yggdrasil]], they gain three other companions: [[Sylvando]], a traveling entertainer, [[Rab]], former king of Dundrasil and the protagonist's grandfather and [[Jade]], exiled princess of Heliodor who helped the infant protagonist escape during the attack of Dundrasil. | ||
The {{Party 11}} eventually arrives at the heart of | The {{Party 11}} eventually arrives at the heart of Yggdrasil]], which contains the [[Erdwin's Equipment#Sword of Light|Sword of Light]], the {{Luminary}}'s destined weapon. However, just as the Luminary is about to take it, he and the {{Party 11}} are intercepted by Carnelian and his retainers [[Jasper]] and [[Hendrik]]. It is revealed that Carnelian was possessed by an evil sorcerer known as Mordegon and that Jasper is [[Mordegon]]'s agent. The two subdue Hendrik and the Luminary's {{Party 11}}, with Mordegon taking the Sword of Light and absorbing the heart of Yggdrasil, destroying the tree and plunging the world into an age of darkness. The Luminary returns to Cobblestone, separated from the others, turned into a fortified refuge for Heliodor citizens led by Carnelian and Hendrik. They apologize to the Luminary for all the troubles they caused him. Hendrik joins forces with the Luminary, and together they reclaim Heliodor from Mordegon's forces. After reuniting with the rest of the {{Party 11}}, except for Veronica, who perished saving the others during the fall of Yggdrasil, the Luminary obtains the means to forge a new Sword of Light, which they use to defeat Jasper and Mordegon, which restores Yggdrasil and the world. | ||
Afterward, the {{Party 11}} discovers the means to bring Veronica back within the [[Tower of Lost Time]]. There they meet the Timekeeper, who gives the Luminary the power to go back in time and defeats Mordegon before he can steal the Sword of Light and Yggdrasil's heart, thus saving Veronica from sacrificing herself. However, due to Mordegon's absence, a dark spirit is able to summon forth a mysterious orb called Erdwin's Lantern and merge with it, thus awakening the game's true antagonist, The Dark One, [[Calasmos]], who was previously destroyed in the timeline of Mordegon's rule. The {{Party 11}} learns that a prior Luminary named Erdwin was betrayed and killed by his mage companion Morcant, who absorbed Calasmos's powers and transformed into Mordegon. Since he could not be destroyed forever without the power of the Luminary, Serenica, Erdwin's former sage companion and lover, then sealed the weakened Calasmos within Erdwin's Lantern and attempted to return to the past at the Tower of Lost Time, but was turned into the Timekeeper instead. The {{Party 11}} then confronts and destroys Calasmos before the Luminary entrusts his mark to [[Serenica]], who reverts to her original form and uses it to return to the past and reunite with Erdwin. Accompanied by Veronica and Serena, he also returns the Sword of Light to Yggdrasil, who reveals itself to be Yggdragon, an ancient dragon of light defeated by Calasmos ages ago, whose body transformed into the tree Yggdrasil and gave life to Erdrea. Yggdragon bestows upon the Luminary the title of "Erdrick," the mightiest of all heroes, and keeps the Sword for the day when a new hero will need it to defend Erdrea from evil. In the mid-credits, Serenica reunites with Erdwin in the past, while after the credits, a young [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]], after reading the {{Luminary}}'s story in a book, wakes up her [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|child]] from the bed, setting up the beginning of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | Afterward, the {{Party 11}} discovers the means to bring Veronica back within the [[Tower of Lost Time]]. There they meet the Timekeeper, who gives the Luminary the power to go back in time and defeats Mordegon before he can steal the Sword of Light and Yggdrasil's heart, thus saving Veronica from sacrificing herself. However, due to Mordegon's absence, a dark spirit is able to summon forth a mysterious orb called Erdwin's Lantern and merge with it, thus awakening the game's true antagonist, The Dark One, [[Calasmos]], who was previously destroyed in the timeline of Mordegon's rule. The {{Party 11}} learns that a prior Luminary named Erdwin was betrayed and killed by his mage companion Morcant, who absorbed Calasmos's powers and transformed into Mordegon. Since he could not be destroyed forever without the power of the Luminary, Serenica, Erdwin's former sage companion and lover, then sealed the weakened Calasmos within Erdwin's Lantern and attempted to return to the past at the Tower of Lost Time, but was turned into the Timekeeper instead. The {{Party 11}} then confronts and destroys Calasmos before the Luminary entrusts his mark to [[Serenica]], who reverts to her original form and uses it to return to the past and reunite with Erdwin. Accompanied by Veronica and Serena, he also returns the Sword of Light to Yggdrasil, who reveals itself to be Yggdragon, an ancient dragon of light defeated by Calasmos ages ago, whose body transformed into the tree Yggdrasil and gave life to Erdrea. Yggdragon bestows upon the Luminary the title of "Erdrick," the mightiest of all heroes, and keeps the Sword for the day when a new hero will need it to defend Erdrea from evil. In the mid-credits, Serenica reunites with Erdwin in the past, while after the credits, a young [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]], after reading the {{Luminary}}'s story in a book, wakes up her [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|child]] from the bed, setting up the beginning of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
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*[[Sylvando]] - A flamboyant and carefree entertainer with a dream to make people smile around the world. He is described as the mood maker of the {{Party 11}} and has a strong sense of justice. | *[[Sylvando]] - A flamboyant and carefree entertainer with a dream to make people smile around the world. He is described as the mood maker of the {{Party 11}} and has a strong sense of justice. | ||
*[[Jade]] - An expert martial artist who travels the world with Rab in order to fulfill a mysterious goal. Her beauty and dignified demeanor suggests that she is more than just a talented fighter. | *[[Jade]] - An expert martial artist who travels the world with Rab in order to fulfill a mysterious goal. Her beauty and dignified demeanor suggests that she is more than just a talented fighter. | ||
*[[Rab]] - A mysterious elderly man who looks like nothing more than a simple traveler, but in combat he wields ferocious martial arts skills and high | *[[Rab]] - A mysterious elderly man who looks like nothing more than a simple traveler, but in combat he wields ferocious martial arts skills and high level magic. He seems to know someone in every port and town around the world. | ||
*[[Hendrik]] - A Heliodoran knight and general who is initially opposed to the Luminary and is tasked by the King of [[Heliodor]] to capture him. After a change of heart, he vows to become the Luminary's sword, shield, and unswerving companion. | *[[Hendrik]] - A Heliodoran knight and general who is initially opposed to the Luminary and is tasked by the King of [[Heliodor]] to capture him. After a change of heart, he vows to become the Luminary's sword, shield, and unswerving companion. | ||
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===Battle refinements=== | ===Battle refinements=== | ||
''Dragon Quest XI'' is still using its traditional turn-based battle system, with the player and monsters act by turns. The player can switch the battle style graphics of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version from 3D to 2D, which the battle system can be toggled after encountering a monster when the players are walking through the field. For the {{PlayStation 4}} version, there are two battle systems as well. With the Free Camera-style, the player can rotate the camera freely and position characters as desired, similar to the style of {{Dragon Quest X}}. While using the Classic Camera-style, the player cannot move characters around and camera angles are dynamic, similar to {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. Specific additions to the battle system are: | ''Dragon Quest XI'' is still using its traditional turn-based battle system, with the player and monsters act by turns. The player can switch the battle style graphics of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version from 3D to 2D, which the battle system can be toggled after encountering a monster when the players are walking through the field. For the {{PlayStation 4}} version, there are two battle systems as well. With the Free Camera-style, the player can rotate the camera freely and position characters as desired, similar to the style of {{Dragon Quest X}}. While using the Classic Camera-style, the player cannot move characters around and camera angles are dynamic, similar to {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. Specific additions to the battle system are: | ||
*The player can attack a monster on the overworld by sneaking up on them and striking, dealing a small amount of damage | *The player can attack a monster on the overworld by sneaking up on them and striking, dealing a small amount of damage and getting a preemptive strike when battle commences. | ||
*The text displaying a monster's name will now change color, becoming dull yellow when they drop below half of their maximum HP and red when they drop below 25%. | *The text displaying a monster's name will now change color, becoming dull yellow when they drop below half of their maximum HP and red when they drop below 25%. | ||
*[[Experience Points]] are awarded to all characters so long as they are alive, even for storyline battles with prearranged {{Party 11}} configuration. | *[[Experience Points]] are awarded to all characters so long as they are alive, even for storyline battles with prearranged {{Party 11}} configuration. | ||
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==Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition== | ==Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition== | ||
This version of the game includes the following new features and improvements in addition to all content seen in the international {{PS4}}/PC release. This version is the marriage of the best features of the {{3DS}} and {{PS4}} versions, and will allow the player to alternate between 2D and 3D modes at any church or [[goddess]] statue. | This version of the game includes the following new features and improvements in addition to all content seen in the international {{PS4}}/PC release. This version is the marriage of the best features of the {{3DS}} and {{PS4}} versions, and will allow the player to alternate between 2D and 3D modes at any church or [[goddess]] statue. | ||
====Quality of life adjustments==== | ====Quality of life adjustments==== | ||
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*Additional appearance-changing equipment. | *Additional appearance-changing equipment. | ||
**The equipment set based on the protagonist of the eighth game that was added to the international release has been added for the Japanese version. | **The equipment set based on the protagonist of the eighth game that was added to the international release has been added for the Japanese version. | ||
**A special outfit for Erik designed by mangaka Hiro Mashima, of ''Fairy Tail'' fame | **A special outfit for Erik designed by mangaka Hiro Mashima, of ''Fairy Tail'' fame. | ||
*The ability to switch between the Symphonic Suite and original soundtracks. | *The ability to switch between the Symphonic Suite and original soundtracks. | ||
*The ability to switch between 3D and 2D modes as in the {{3DS}} version. | *The ability to switch between 3D and 2D modes as in the {{3DS}} version. | ||
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*An extensive sidequest involving Hendrick and Jasper has been added to the end-game. | *An extensive sidequest involving Hendrick and Jasper has been added to the end-game. | ||
*A new character, Madame Cherie, has been added. She is a professor at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]]. | *A new character, Madame Cherie, has been added. She is a professor at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]]. | ||
*Additional sub | *Additional sub scenarios are added at the beginning of Act 2 focusing on various {{Party 11}} members and what they were doing before rejoining the Luminary. In order, they elaborate on [[Sylvando]], [[Jade]], [[Erik]], and [[Rab]]'s activities. | ||
*The Luminary is able to 'Become Companions' with any {{Party 11}} member (rather than just [[Gemma]]) in Act 3, with a scene added atop the Cobblestone Tor for each. | *The Luminary is able to 'Become Companions' with any {{Party 11}} member (rather than just [[Gemma]]) in Act 3, with a scene added atop the Cobblestone Tor for each. | ||
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*Party members will follow behind the {{Luminary}} in 3D mode just as in 2D titles. | *Party members will follow behind the {{Luminary}} in 3D mode just as in 2D titles. | ||
**Characters can be spoken to directly on the overworld without having to bring up the [[Party Chat]] menu. | **Characters can be spoken to directly on the overworld without having to bring up the [[Party Chat]] menu. | ||
*Party members will move on their own while in battle, adjusting to the conditions of conflict for more player immersion. This is an aesthetic adjustment that does not affect gameplay. | *Party members will move on their own while in battle, adjusting to the conditions of conflict for more player-immersion. This is an aesthetic adjustment that does not affect gameplay. | ||
====Mini game refinements==== | ====Mini game refinements==== | ||
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*Horse-racing minigame has been fine-tuned. | *Horse-racing minigame has been fine-tuned. | ||
*The amount of monsters to ride has been increased by four, including a [[Golem]], [[Great sabrecat]], and [[Slime knight]], and an [[Iron maiden]]. | *The amount of monsters to ride has been increased by four, including a [[Golem]], [[Great sabrecat]], and [[Slime knight]], and an [[Iron maiden]]. | ||
**Running over small to medium monsters now gives experience points, 30% of what would be gained in a normal battle. [[Gold]] is not awarded by these hit | **Running over small to medium monsters now gives experience points, 30% of what would be gained in a normal battle. [[Gold]] is not awarded by these hit and runs. | ||
**A dedicated musical theme will play when riding a Great sabrecat. | **A dedicated musical theme will play when riding a Great sabrecat. | ||
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DQXI Hero art.png|Hero art. | DQXI Hero art.png|Hero art. | ||
DQXI_Hero.png|Hero concept art. | DQXI_Hero.png|Hero concept art. | ||
DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The {{ | DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The hero with {{Erdrick's sword}}. | ||
DQXI Camus screenshot.png|[[Erik]]. | DQXI Camus screenshot.png|[[Erik]]. | ||
DQXI Camus art.png|Erik art. | DQXI Camus art.png|Erik art. | ||
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==Dragon Quest XI Guides== | ==Dragon Quest XI Guides== | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Armor in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
*[[List of Weapons in Dragon Quest XI]] | *[[List of Weapons in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
*[[List of accessories in Dragon Quest XI|List of Accessories in Dragon Quest XI]] | *[[List of accessories in Dragon Quest XI|List of Accessories in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
