Alchemy

Alchemy is process in which new items can be created from existing ones in Dragon Quest games. In Dragon Quest VIII and IX, the process is controllable by the player and is a means of creating new items manually.

Dragon Quest IV

Alchemy is mentioned in Dragon Quest IV in relation to Meena and Maya's father. He is said to have found a way of creating gold using alchemy. This discovery is related to the Secret of Evolution and the demise of their father.

Dragon Quest IX

In Dragon Quest IX, the player can use alchemy to create items. To do so, the player must use the Krak Pot at Quester's Rest. The Krak Pot does not become available until after the gate east of Stornway opens part-way into the game. Erinn then puts the Krak Pot on the counter for usage.

Alchemy is best used in Dragon Quest IX in relation to recipes. Recipes can be found by searching bookcases throughout the game. Recipes can be found for both common and rare items and is a popular method of obtaining items. Players may also choose to manually mix items which may or may not produce a resulting item.

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