Argonia
From Dragon Quest Wiki
| Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| Argonia | |
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| Japanese | サザンビーク |
| Rōmaji | Sazanbīku |
| Game | Dragon Quest VIII |
Argonia is both a castle town and a kingdom found in Square Enix's Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.
It is the home of King Clavius and Prince Charmles, plus the site of a Bazaar.
Shops
Regular shops
Item Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Medicinal herb | 8 | Restores around 30 or more HP to a single ally. |
 Antidotal herb | 10 | Cures poison from one party member. |
 Holy water | 20 | Wards off weaker monsters. |
 Chimaera wing | 25 | Can be used to return to previously visited locations. |
 Moonwort bulb | 30 | Cures paralysis from the entire party. |
Weapon & Armour shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Battle axe | 3,700 | Attack +42 |
 Partisan | 4,400 | Attack +44 |
 Silver mail | 4,300 | Defence +50 |
 Magic vestment | 4,400 | Defence +39 |
 Light shield | 2,250 | Defence +17 |
 Silver tiara | 1,450 | Defence +24 |
Bazaar
After defeating the boss in Neos, the shops listed here relocate in the building between the church and the castle.
Weapon Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Falcon knife | 2,200 | Attack +32 |
 Razor wing boomerang | 3,800 | Attack +42 |
 Zombiesbane | 6,300 | Attack +54 |
 War hammer | 6,700 | Attack +51 |
 Falcon knife | 7,700 | Attack +34 |
Armour Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Heavy armour | 5,000 | Defence +52 |
 Silk bustier | 5,500 | Defence +44 |
 Magic armour | 6,100 | Defence +55 |
 Magic shield | 5,000 | Defence +27 |
 Magical hat | 2,700 | Defence +25 |
 Iron mask | 3,500 | Defence +25 |
Accessory Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Bunny tail | 50 | Agility +2 |
 Gold ring | 2,000 | Defence +4 |
 Gold bracer | 350 | Defence +10 |
 Tough guy tattoo | 2,400 | Attack +8 |
 Scholar's specs | 2,700 | Wisdom +15 |
 Ruby of protection | 3,100 | Defence +15 |
Ingredients Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Rennet powder | 10 | A powder used to turn milk into cheese. |
 Fresh milk | 30 | Fresh cow's milk, straight from the udder! |
 Red mould | 30 | A chunk of mould with a fiery red colour. |
 Waterweed mould | 35 | A chunk of mould that's as cold as ice. |
Shady Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
| Medicinal herb | 24 | Restores around 30 or more HP to a single ally. |
| Antidotal herb | 30 | Cures poison from one party member. |
| Holy water | 60 | Wards off weaker monsters. |
| Chimaera wing | 75 | Can be used to return to previously visited locations. |
 Prayer ring | 9,000 | Defence +5/Restores some MP when used as an item. Has a chance of breaking. |
| Note: This shop is accessible only until Dhoulmagus is defeated. | ||
Inn
| Price per person |
|---|
| 20 Gold Coins |
Treasures
After getting Charmles an Argon heart |
Ultimate Key needed |
After the bazaar relocates |
Warning
- Despite the last two treasures not being available until later, using the Nose for Treasure ability will still mention there being two treasures left. The Cell phone port lacks this detail.
Nearby monsters
Map & Gallery
Map of Argonia. (PS2)
Castle Town. (Cell phone)
Castle Town Bazaar. (Cell phone)
Stall selling Yggdrasil leaves. (Cell phone)
King Clavius. (Cell phone)
Portrait of King Clavius. (Cell phone)
Prince Charmles. (Cell phone)
Golding's soldiers and an Argonian Guard.
Portrait of Prince Charmles. (Cell phone)
