Fortress of Fear

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The Fortress of Fear is a dungeon in Dragon Quest XI and the lair of Mordegon, the Lord of Shadows. It is a castle that floats in the skies of Erdrea and is surrounded by an oppressive barrier of darkness.

The castle is designed with a series of obstacles and puzzles intended to prevent anyone from reaching further into its depths, while the halls and exterior are guarded by powerful monsters.

Story[edit]

"The sense of evil that emanates from the place is almost overwhelming. There's no doubt about it—the Lord of Shadows is here."

—Serena

The Fortress of Fear becomes Mordegon's base of operations after the destruction of Yggdrasil at the end of the first act, floating in the center of Erdrea where the World Tree once grew. The party is only able to enter the Fortress by flying there on Cetacea's back and using the newly forged Sword of Light to break through the barrier of darkness.


Notable Attributes[edit]

   Save icon.png    This is a location where the game can be saved.

Treasures[edit]

Treasures
Item Location
Blue orb xi icon.pngBlue Orb Recovered after defeating Indignus at the Entranceway.
Molten globules xi icon.pngMolten globules x3 Treasure chest in south room of east chamber of Level 1 filled with Overkilling machines.
Recipe book xi icon.pngRecipe Book: Pride of the Valkyries Treasure chest in southwestern room of Level 1.
Liquid metal jacket xi icon.pngLiquid metal jacket Treasure chest located underneath staircase that leads upstairs on Level 1.
Seed of skill xi icon.pngSeed of skill Received after defeating the Pandora's box disguised as a treasure chest on Level 1.
Colourful cocoon xi icon.pngColourful cocoon Pot located on the west after climbing the staircase to Level 2.
Chronocrystal xi icon.pngChronocrystal Treasure chest located at the Exterior of Level 2.
Technicolour dreamcloth xi icon.pngTechnicolour dreamcloth x3 Treasure chest located in southern room of Level 2 with a pair of Manticores.
Recipe book xi icon.pngRecipe Book: General Directives Treasure chest located at dead end in northwest room on Level 3.
Sainted soma xi icon.pngSainted soma x2 Treasure chest on high western platform in the central chamber of Level 3. Requires a flying monster to reach.
Casino token xi icon.png200 Tokens Examine the first slot machine in the eastern room of Level 3.
Casino token xi icon.png1000 Tokens Examine the fourth slot machine in the eastern room of Level 3.
Casino token xi icon.png800 Tokens Examine the fifth slot machine in the eastern room of Level 3.
Mini medal xi icon.pngMini medal Treasure chest along the western wall in the southwestern room of Level 3.
Gold bar xi icon.pngGold bar Treasure chest at the top of a spiral staircase on the western section of Level 3 - Exterior. Reached after stepping on a teleporting sigil.
Recipe book xi icon.pngRecipe Book: In Fine Fettle with Liquid Metal Treasure chest on floating platform of Level 3 - Exterior guarded by a Jerkules. Reached after stepping on a teleporting sigil.
Gold coin xi icon.png50,000 Gold Treasure chest along the wall in eastern section of Level 3 - Exterior behind a pair of Great keepers. Requires a monster that can scale walls.
Agate of evolution xi icon.pngAgate of evolution Treasure chest on eastern platform in the central chamber of Level 4. Requires a flying monster to reach.
Stardust sword xi icon.pngStardust sword Treasure chest located in the eastern room in the south section of Level 4.
Poker xi icon.pngPoker Treasure chest located at the Exterior of Level 4 reached from the northwest corner of the long hallway in the west.
Sage's elixir xi icon.pngSage's elixir x4 Treasure chest to the left of entrance to the Palace of Malace on Level 4.
Meteorite bracer XI icon.pngMeteorite bracer Treasure chest inside of sealed room on Level 1. The seal can be broken in the northeast room on Level 4.
Silver orb xi icon.pngSilver Orb Recovered after defeating Jasper Unbound in the Tower of Terror.


Sparkly Spots[edit]

Sparkly Spots
Item Location
Evencloth xi icon.pngEvencloth Northeast corner in the northern room on the east chamber of Level 1.
Platinum ore xi icon.pngPlatinum ore Small platform to the south in the central chamber of Level 2. Requires a flying monster to reach.
Savvy sapphire xi icon.pngSavvy sapphire Located in the central chamber of Level 1 after shattering the crystals on the level above.
Goobricant xi icon.pngGoobricant Northwestern corner in the large rectangular room on the east side of Level 2.
Evencloth xi icon.pngEvencloth On first ledge at Level 2 - Exterior. Requires a monster that can jump to reach high ledges.
Saint's ashes xi icon.pngSaint's ashes South corner of eastern platform in the central chamber of Level 3. Requires a flying monster to reach.
Sunny citrine xi icon.pngSunny citrine Located in the central chamber of Level 1 after shattering the crystals on Level 3.
Equable emerald xi icon.pngEquable emerald Located in the central chamber of Level 1 after shattering the crystals on Level 3.
Royal ruby xi icon.pngRoyal ruby Located in the central chamber of Level 1 after shattering the crystals on Level 4.
Artful amethyst xi icon.pngArtful amethyst Located in the central chamber of Level 1 after shattering the crystals on Level 4.


Monsters[edit]

Bosses[edit]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisForteresse de l'EffroiFrench for "fortress of dread".