Swamps of Sickness

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The Swamps of Sickness is the second major region explored in Dragon Quest Builders, being the defiled remains of Rimuldar's once pristine lake and forests. The terrain is much less forgiving than any found in Cantlin, and the Bodkin family of monsters will happily snipe at the craftsman from afar.

Overview

What was once a vibrant, colorful town surrounded by a clear water lake has become a swamp of death and sickness. Surrounded by a now deadly venomous lake, the remains of the town of Rimuldar is where the base for the second chapter of Dragon Quest Builders will be. Near the ruins, a water crystal can be found. This special block can generate water if it's placed one or two blocks above rock bottom.

The first inhabitant of Rimuldar base is Elle, a nun who seeks to cure the land of the cataclysmic contagions the swamp produces. Her first request is for the Builder to construct a sickroom, then search the immediate area for patients to fill it with. Helping her will restore the village to grace bring hope back to the people, but will also draw the ire of the Hades Condor watching from above.

The poisonous lake of Rimuldar has some rocky mountains around it, and some hills too. Food is a valuable and scarce resource in these swamps. While most of the vegetation and wildlife in the area has perished due to the poison, the region's hills still have grass and healthy plants which resist against the odds.

Villagers

Image	Name	Biography
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Elle	A devout nun who attempts to counter poison with piety. She is immensely grateful to the Builder facilitating her aid to the ill, but her fervor for first-aid may come at the cost of her own life...
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Gerontius	The learned Gerontius becomes a valuable asset after he is recruited to the cause. He is a scholar, but has no problem getting dirty while battling monsters. His anguish is tied to the secrets he keeps.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Nosh	Nosh is the first of many diseased people that must be carried back to the base. When he’s healthy again, Nosh becomes the driving force behind learning about how to fish.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Casey	Casey must be rescued from the island beyond the blue teleportal. Casey’s illness requires two treatments, but she protects the base as soon she’s out of the sickroom.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Hazel	Hazel’s rescue involves a trip through the red teleportal and vanquishing a group of treefaces. Feed her four meals to restore her health. She isn’t a fighter, but she builds items when the player creates the proper rooms.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Mildred	Mildred suffers starving sickness and requires a large amount of food to be cured. Once on the mend, she serves as a guard for the town and will attack monsters on sight. Concerned with creature comforts, she hopes the Builder can lead the village to a life of luxury.

Sidequests & Points of interest

Nosh's shelter

Just west from the base, across the swamp, a tired and sick Nosh can be found in what remains of his shelter. Taking him back to safety is one of the first tasks Elle asks the builder to do.

Chimaera's tower

Just south from Rimuldar, a dirt spire surrounded by chimaeras stands. There's a chest containing five chimaera wings in one of the lower ledges.

Gerontius's camp

Southeast from the chimaera's tower, the player can find a small camp where Gerontius mourns. Aside from visiting this place for story reasons, a chest can be found here. It contains three chimaera wings.

Casey's shelter

Further southeast from Gerontius's camp, a ruined shelter can be found. Elle will task the builder with rescuing Casey and bring her to Rimuldar.

Caves in the south

Following the path southbound from Casey's shelter, some caves can be found. While their actual location changes from savefile to savefile, one of the caves is guaranteed to have a chest containing a seed of life.

Locked room

Located in the far south, a locked room can be found on the green hills. The door can be opened after learning how to make keys. An Yggdrasil essence can be obtained from a chest within the room.

Thalamus's quiz 1 (challenge)

Also in the far south but in the opposite side of the poison lake, a structure containing a quiz awaits the arrival of the builder. To solve the puzzle, the builder must copy the room from the left on the right, exactly as it is. Doing so grants the builder with a stone axe and a white block, with the later being needed to finish the challenge in the last island of chapter 2.

Rubiss's teleportal

Situated in the mountains just north from the town, the teleportal is the last place the builder needs to visit before finishing the chapter.

Resources

List of available materials in the swamps of sickness.

Raw materials
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Broken branch	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Butterbeans	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Cotton	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Frogstool	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Ivy	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Medicinal leaf	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Pink petals
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Pumice pieces	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Strong stalks	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination White petals	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Yellow petals

Raw materials requiring a shovel
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Bogwort	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Branch	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Coralily	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Cotton plant	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Daffodaisy	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Grass	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Medicinal shrub
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Milkblossom	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Pristine plumberry	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Stalwort	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Witchgrass

Raw materials requiring a bucket
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Water	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Pure water *

Building materials and decorations
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Chalk	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Clay	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Dilapidated crate	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Earth	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Pebblestone	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Poisonous peat	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Sand

*In order to scoop pure water, the builder needs to use a bucket next to a filtering fountain.

Monsters

List of enemies available in the Swamps of Sickness.

Image	Name	HP	Attack	Defense	Drop 1	Drop 2
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Bewarewolf	40	15 ~ 20	0 ~ 12	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Fur
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Bodkin archer	20	6	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Broken branch
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Bodkin fletcher	30	8	4	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Frogstool	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Healing cream
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Chimaera	19	12	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Chimaera feather	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Monster egg
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Dracky	18	10	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Coralily bud	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Grass seed
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Drohl diabolist	20	12	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Sticky liquid
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Drohl drone	23	10	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Sticky liquid	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Witchgrass seed
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Fightgeist (Night only)	56	22	8	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Chimaera feather	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Monster egg
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Ghost (Night only)	30	12	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Chimaera feather	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Monster egg
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Hammerhood	28	13	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Fur
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	She-slime	16	8	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Orange oil	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Daffodaisy bud
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Slime	12	6	0	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Blue goo	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Milkblossom bud
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Walking Corpse	120	32	14	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Gravestone	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Lemongrass seed
Minibosses available in this area
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Drohl drifter	90	18	6	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Heart of darkness
Boss Fight
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination	Hades Condor	?	?	?	Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Storm stone

Gallery

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  Rubiss' opening speech.

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  The starting base.

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  Rescuing Nosh.

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  The deadly drohl.

See also

• Rimuldar
• The Prickly Wilds
• The Ancient Palace
• The Holy Sanctum