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The '''Cave of Confusion''' is the largest bonus dungeon in {{DQ2HD}}, accessed in the [[postgame]] after beating [[Malroth]] and having "[[Erdrick]]" appended to the hero's name on the save file. The portal to the dungeon is found inside the well of the newly resurfaced [[Cave of the Dwarves]] to the south of [[Rimuldar]]. [[Zoom]] and [[Evac]] don't work inside the dungeon; there are only a few portals leading out of the dungeon scattered across 25 floors, and only one path, staircase, or pitfall on each level leads to the next, with all others leading back to the entrance to the level. Like many bonus dungeons, it is composed of parts of previous dungeons, including levels from {{DQ3}}. The regular monsters found within are among the most formidable in the Erdrick trilogy, including [[phoenix]]es, [[Baramonster]]s, and [[king hydra]]s. Some monsters from the [[Ice Cave]] from the [[GBC]] version of [[Dragon Quest III]] (and probably more importantly, the [[Temple of Trials]]) also appear, such as [[golden gloom]]s, [[hardy hand]]s, and [[steely statue]]s.
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The '''Cave of Confusion''' is the largest bonus dungeon in {{DQ2HD}}, accessed in the [[postgame]] after beating [[Malroth]] and having "[[Erdrick]]" appended to the hero's name on the save file. The labyrinth was created by the [[dwarves]] of [[Alefgard]] on request from the Goddess [[Rubiss]], who sought a safe haven for the [[Sphere of Light]] to be stored so that the forces of darkness could never reach it.


The exit from each level can usually be found near a barrel, chest, or other container holding a paltry amount of gold. On some levels, it is near a [[Pandora's box]].
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The portal to the dungeon is found inside the well of the newly resurfaced [[Cave of the Dwarves]] to the south of [[Rimuldar]]. [[Zoom]] and [[Evac]] don't work inside the dungeon; it is a marathon challenge with only a few portals leading out of the dungeon scattered across 25 floors, and only one path, staircase, or pitfall on each level leads to the next, with all others leading back to the entrance to the level. Like many bonus dungeons, it is composed of parts of previous dungeons, including areas from {{DQ3HD}}. The regular monsters found within are among the most formidable in the Erdrick trilogy, including [[phoenix]]es, [[baramonster]]s, and [[king hydra]]s. Some monsters from the [[Ice Cave]] from the [[GBC]] version of [[Dragon Quest III]] (and probably more importantly, the [[Temple of Trials]]) also appear, such as [[golden gloom]]s, [[hardy hand]]s, and [[steely statue]]s.


At the end of the dungeon is the [[Sphere of Light]]. Bringing this to the [[Dragonlord's great-grandson]] will allow you to challenge him. If you win, he will upgrade [[Erdrick's sword]] and [[Erdrick's Shield|shield]] to their "Supreme" versions, and you will unlock the true ending (including a [[Malwrath|third final boss]]).
The exit from each level can usually be found near a barrel, chest, or other container holding a paltry amount of gold. On some levels, it is near a [[pandora's box]].


Other rare items found in the dungeon include an [[exotoga]], a [[mad cap]], a second [[duplic hat]], a third [[meteorite bracer]], and a [[Critical Claim]] scroll (otherwise only available as a wish from [[Xenlon]]).
At the end of the dungeon is the [[Sphere of Light]]. Bringing this to the [[Dragonlord's great-grandson]] will allow you to challenge him. If you win, he will upgrade [[Erdrick's sword]] and [[Erdrick's Shield|shield]] to their "Supreme" versions, and you will unlock the true ending (including a [[Malwrath|true final boss]]).


===Enemies===
===Treasures===
*[[Archbashop]]
Liberal use of the [[Snoop]] spell is necessary as a considerable number of treasure chests are [[pandora's box]]es lurking to ambush careless players.
*[[Ashdemon]]
{| class="wikitable"
*[[Baramonster]]
|-
*[[Golden gloom]]
| [[File:ICON-Sphere of Light III HD.png|link=Sphere of Light]] || [[File:ICON-Mini medal III HD.png|link=List of mini medals in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake]] || [[File:ICON-Tombola Ticket I & II HD.png|link=tombola ticket]] ||  [[File:ICON-Special medicine III HD.png|link=Special medicine]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of agility III HD.png|link=Seed of agility]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of defence III HD.png|link=Seed of defence]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of life III HD.png|link=Seed of life]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of luck III HD.png|link=Seed of luck]] ||  [[File:ICON-Seed of magic III HD.png|link=Seed of magic]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of stamina III HD.png|link=Seed of stamina]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of strength III HD.png|link=Seed of strength]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of wisdom III HD.png|link=Seed of wisdom]] ||  [[File:ICON-Meteorite bracer III HD.png|link=Meteorite bracer]] || [[File:ICON-Hunter's moon III HD.png|link=Hunter's moon]] || [[File:ICON-Cat suit III HD.png|link=Cat suit]] || [[File:ICON-Dog suit I & II HD.png|link=Dog suit]] || [[File:ICON-Exotoga III HD.png|link=Exotoga]] || [[File:ICON-Goddess shield III HD.png|link=Goddess shield]] || [[File:ICON-Duplic hat III HD.png|link=Duplic hat]] || [[File:ICON-Madcap III HD.png|link=Madcap]]
*[[Hardy hand]]
|-
*[[Iron knight]]
| x1 || x4 || x5 || x1 || x2 || x2 || x1 || x2 || x3 || x1 || x2 || x2 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1
*[[King hydra]]
|}
*[[Overkilling machine]]
 
*[[Pandora's box]]
In addition to the listed treasures the Cave of Confusion also houses [[List of special scrolls in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake|scrolls that teach the Bazoom, Critical Claim, Puff-Puff, & Spooky Aura]] abilities. The [[Critical Claim]] scroll is especially valuable as all four [[Scions of Erdrick]] can learn the skill and the only other way to get a copy is by defeating [[Xenlon]].
*[[Phoenix]]
 
*[[Steely statue]]
===Monsters===
*[[Uberkilling machine]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:Archbashop I & II HD sprite.png|link=Archbashop]] || [[File:Ashdemon DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Ashdemon]] || [[File:Baramonster DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Baramonster]] || [[File:Golden gloom DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Golden gloom]] || [[File:Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Hardy hand]]  
|}
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:Iron knight DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Iron knight]] || [[File:King hydra DQ III HD sprite.png|link=King hydra]] || [[File:Overkilling machine I & II HD sprite.png|64px|link=Overkilling machine]] || [[File:Pandoras box DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Pandora's box]] || [[File:Phoenix DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Phoenix]] || [[File:Steely statue DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Steely statue]] || [[File:Überkilling machine I & II HD sprite.png|64px|link=Überkilling machine]]  
|}


==Other bonus dungeons in the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest II==
==Other bonus dungeons in the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest II==
Another bonus dungeon is [[Citadel Tower]] leading from {{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}} up to [[Xenlon]], though this is identical to {{III}} apart from different treasure (indeed, the tower music from {{III}} plays rather than that of {{II}}). This is altogether a better place for grinding, as one can easily zoom to an inn and then back to the Citadel Tower, especially while building up the strength to face all 25 levels of treasure hunting in the Cave of Confusion.


Another bonus dungeon is [[Citadel Tower]] leading from [[Cloudsgate Citadel]] up to [[Xenlon]], though this is identical to {{III}} apart from different treasure (indeed, the tower music from {{III}} plays rather than that of {{II}}). This is altogether a better place for grinding, as one can easily zoom to an inn and then back to the Citadel Tower, especially while building up the strength to face all 25 levels of treasure hunting in the Cave of Confusion.
The [[Ghost Ship (Dragon Quest II)|Ghost Ship]] is an optional dungeon, though it can be accessed before you've beaten the game. Lastly, there are a few underwater mini-dungeons that usually involve an [[overkilling machine]] or similar guarding some treasure.
 
The [[Ghost Ship]] is an optional dungeon, though it can be accessed before you've beaten the game. Lastly, there are a few underwater mini-dungeons that usually involve an [[overkilling machine]] or similar guarding some treasure.


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Revision as of 03:07, 6 April 2026

The Cave of Confusion is the largest bonus dungeon in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake, accessed in the postgame after beating Malroth and having "Erdrick" appended to the hero's name on the save file. The labyrinth was created by the dwarves of Alefgard on request from the Goddess Rubiss, who sought a safe haven for the Sphere of Light to be stored so that the forces of darkness could never reach it.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

The portal to the dungeon is found inside the well of the newly resurfaced Cave of the Dwarves to the south of Rimuldar. Zoom and Evac don't work inside the dungeon; it is a marathon challenge with only a few portals leading out of the dungeon scattered across 25 floors, and only one path, staircase, or pitfall on each level leads to the next, with all others leading back to the entrance to the level. Like many bonus dungeons, it is composed of parts of previous dungeons, including areas from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The regular monsters found within are among the most formidable in the Erdrick trilogy, including phoenixes, baramonsters, and king hydras. Some monsters from the Ice Cave from the GBC version of Dragon Quest III (and probably more importantly, the Temple of Trials) also appear, such as golden glooms, hardy hands, and steely statues.

The exit from each level can usually be found near a barrel, chest, or other container holding a paltry amount of gold. On some levels, it is near a pandora's box.

At the end of the dungeon is the Sphere of Light. Bringing this to the Dragonlord's great-grandson will allow you to challenge him. If you win, he will upgrade Erdrick's sword and shield to their "Supreme" versions, and you will unlock the true ending (including a true final boss).

Treasures

Liberal use of the Snoop spell is necessary as a considerable number of treasure chests are pandora's boxes lurking to ambush careless players.

ICON-Sphere of Light III HD.png ICON-Mini medal III HD.png ICON-Tombola Ticket I & II HD.png ICON-Special medicine III HD.png ICON-Seed of agility III HD.png ICON-Seed of defence III HD.png ICON-Seed of life III HD.png ICON-Seed of luck III HD.png ICON-Seed of magic III HD.png ICON-Seed of stamina III HD.png ICON-Seed of strength III HD.png ICON-Seed of wisdom III HD.png ICON-Meteorite bracer III HD.png ICON-Hunter's moon III HD.png ICON-Cat suit III HD.png ICON-Dog suit I & II HD.png ICON-Exotoga III HD.png ICON-Goddess shield III HD.png ICON-Duplic hat III HD.png ICON-Madcap III HD.png
x1 x4 x5 x1 x2 x2 x1 x2 x3 x1 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1

In addition to the listed treasures the Cave of Confusion also houses scrolls that teach the Bazoom, Critical Claim, Puff-Puff, & Spooky Aura abilities. The Critical Claim scroll is especially valuable as all four Scions of Erdrick can learn the skill and the only other way to get a copy is by defeating Xenlon.

Monsters

Archbashop I & II HD sprite.png Ashdemon DQ III HD sprite.png Baramonster DQ III HD sprite.png Golden gloom DQ III HD sprite.png Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png


Iron knight DQ III HD sprite.png King hydra DQ III HD sprite.png Overkilling machine I & II HD sprite.png Pandoras box DQ III HD sprite.png Phoenix DQ III HD sprite.png Steely statue DQ III HD sprite.png Überkilling machine I & II HD sprite.png

Other bonus dungeons in the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest II

Another bonus dungeon is Citadel Tower leading from Cloudsgate Citadel up to Xenlon, though this is identical to III apart from different treasure (indeed, the tower music from III plays rather than that of II). This is altogether a better place for grinding, as one can easily zoom to an inn and then back to the Citadel Tower, especially while building up the strength to face all 25 levels of treasure hunting in the Cave of Confusion.

The Ghost Ship is an optional dungeon, though it can be accessed before you've beaten the game. Lastly, there are a few underwater mini-dungeons that usually involve an overkilling machine or similar guarding some treasure.

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