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A '''treasure map''' is a specialty item in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which can be acquired in a number of different ways.  When opened, a treasure map marks a particular spot on the world map where a secret grotto can be found.  Treasure maps come in 2 varieties: normal and legacy boss.  Overall, treasure maps play a key role in extending Dragon Quest IX's post-game by adding enormous amounts of additional content.
A '''treasure map''' is a specialty item in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which can be acquired in a number of different ways.  When opened, a treasure map marks a particular spot on the world map where a secret grotto can be found.  Treasure maps come in 2 varieties: normal and legacy boss.  Overall, treasure maps play a key role in extending Dragon Quest IX's post-game by adding enormous amounts of additional content.


==Receiving treasure maps==
==Methods to acquire==
There are numerous methods to receive treasure maps in Dragon Quest IX.
===Tag Mode===
:''See main article: [[Tag Mode]]''
Treasure maps can be received via Tag Mode with other Dragon Quest IX games.  When entering Tag Mode, each player is able to choose a single treasure map which they possess to share with other games in Tag Mode.  This map will be "copied", meaning the original player does not lose it by sharing it on Tag Mode.  This method of sharing treasure maps is also used for various Dragon Quest IX events in order to share maps.


===Non-random treasure maps===
The following methods of receiving treasure maps yields non-random maps.


* Via Tag Mode
===Quests===
** Treasure maps can be received via Tag Mode with other Dragon Quest IX games.  When entering Tag Mode, the player is able to choose a single treasure map which they possess to share with other games in Tag Mode.  This map will be "copied", meaning the original player does not lose it by sharing it on Tag Mode.  This method of sharing treasure maps is also used for various Dragon Quest IX events in order to share some of the legacy boss maps.
The following [[Quests (Dragon Quest IX)]] give a treasure map as a reward for their completion:
* Via Quests
* Quest #015
** Several of the [[Quests (Dragon Quest IX)|quests]] which can be completed within the game have treasure maps as prizes.  This includes the first map the player received, as well as 1 of the legacy boss maps.  See [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX]] for more info.
* Quest #058
* Via legacy boss item drop
* Quest #062
** This method only applies to the legacy boss maps.  After defeating a legacy boss multiple times, the possibility exists that the boss will drop the map of another legacy boss.  However, this drop is not random and only certain legacy bosses drop the maps of other legacy bosses.
* Quest #151
* Via DQVC
* Quest #152
** Occasionally when connecting to the DQVC, a new treasure map will be automatically downloaded.  This is commonly a way for legacy boss maps and other specialty grotto maps to be shared via wifi.
* Quest #158
* From King Schott
* Quest #167
** King Schott of [[Stornway Castle]] will give the player 1 treasure map when speaking with him after completing the game.
* Quest #176
* Quest #179
* Quest #184


===Random treasure maps===
Note that quests 151 and higher are only available through the [[DQVC]]. See [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX]] for more info.
Random treasure maps are those which are randomly generated by the game at the time they are received. This type of map is the most commonly acquired one as getting one does not require any outside communication (Tag Mode, DQVC) and is able to be repeated an infinite amount of times.


====By completing an existing map====
Each normal treasure map has a specific number of floors, always culminating with a boss monster on the final basement.  Defeating this boss monster gives the player another random treasure map.  This is the primary method of obtaining new treasure maps, as their is no limit to the number of random maps a player can generate in this method.  A new map is only given the first time a treasure map is completed.


==World map locations==
===Treasure Map Boss Item Drop===
After defeating certain treasure map bosses multiple times, the possibility exists that the boss will drop the map of another legacy boss.  However, only 5 bosses have the possibility of doing this and the maps that hey drop are pre-determined based on which boss it is.
 
{{spoiler|start}}
Baramos --> Murdaw --> Dhoulmagus
Greygnarl --> Dragonlord --> Psaro --> Nimzo
 
The drop percentages are as follows:
{|
! Boss Level !! Map Drop Percentage
|-
| 16 - 25 || 10%
|-
| 26 - 40 || 15%
|-
| 41 - 56 || 20%
|-
| 57 - 68 || 25%
|-
| 69 - 80 || 30%
|-
| 81 - 90 || 35%
|-
| 91 - 99 || 40%
|}
{{spoiler|end}} 
 
 
===King Schott===
King Schott of [[Stornway Castle]] will give the player 1 random treasure map when speaking with him after completing the game.
 
 
===Completion of a Normal Treasure Map===
Each normal treasure map has a specific number of floors, always culminating with a boss monster on the final basement.  Defeating this boss monster gives the player another random, normal treasure map.  This is the primary method of obtaining new treasure maps, as their is no limit to the number of random maps a player can generate in this method.  A new map is only given the first time a treasure map is completed.
 
 
==World Map Locations==
With the exception of the first map the player receives via a quest, all of the world map locations are randomly generated from a fixed number of possible locations.  
With the exception of the first map the player receives via a quest, all of the world map locations are randomly generated from a fixed number of possible locations.  


==Random treasure maps==
==Legacy boss treasure maps==


      
      
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Revision as of 05:50, 1 August 2010

A treasure map is a specialty item in Dragon Quest IX, which can be acquired in a number of different ways. When opened, a treasure map marks a particular spot on the world map where a secret grotto can be found. Treasure maps come in 2 varieties: normal and legacy boss. Overall, treasure maps play a key role in extending Dragon Quest IX's post-game by adding enormous amounts of additional content.

Methods to acquire

Tag Mode

See main article: Tag Mode

Treasure maps can be received via Tag Mode with other Dragon Quest IX games. When entering Tag Mode, each player is able to choose a single treasure map which they possess to share with other games in Tag Mode. This map will be "copied", meaning the original player does not lose it by sharing it on Tag Mode. This method of sharing treasure maps is also used for various Dragon Quest IX events in order to share maps.


Quests

The following Quests (Dragon Quest IX) give a treasure map as a reward for their completion:

  • Quest #015
  • Quest #058
  • Quest #062
  • Quest #151
  • Quest #152
  • Quest #158
  • Quest #167
  • Quest #176
  • Quest #179
  • Quest #184
Note that quests 151 and higher are only available through the DQVC. See List of quests in Dragon Quest IX for more info.


Treasure Map Boss Item Drop

After defeating certain treasure map bosses multiple times, the possibility exists that the boss will drop the map of another legacy boss.  However, only 5 bosses have the possibility of doing this and the maps that hey drop are pre-determined based on which boss it is.


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Baramos --> Murdaw --> Dhoulmagus Greygnarl --> Dragonlord --> Psaro --> Nimzo

The drop percentages are as follows:

Boss Level Map Drop Percentage
16 - 25 10%
26 - 40 15%
41 - 56 20%
57 - 68 25%
69 - 80 30%
81 - 90 35%
91 - 99 40%


King Schott

King Schott of Stornway Castle will give the player 1 random treasure map when speaking with him after completing the game.


Completion of a Normal Treasure Map

Each normal treasure map has a specific number of floors, always culminating with a boss monster on the final basement. Defeating this boss monster gives the player another random, normal treasure map. This is the primary method of obtaining new treasure maps, as their is no limit to the number of random maps a player can generate in this method. A new map is only given the first time a treasure map is completed.


World Map Locations

With the exception of the first map the player receives via a quest, all of the world map locations are randomly generated from a fixed number of possible locations.


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