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The Black Castle is Emperor Doel's seat of power. It looms above | The '''Black Castle''' is Emperor Doel's seat of power. It looms above [[Kazas]], in the south east of [[Serdio]]. Within it's walls [[Sandora|Imperial Sandora]] plots conquest, fueled by magic strong enough to control the dragon [[Feyrbrand]]. | ||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
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== Services == | == Services == | ||
<!--Synopsis - including any save points and rest areas. Below this will be the tables for shops. If any service is time-limited or disappears after a certain event, indicate this without revealing major spoilers.--> | <!--Synopsis - including any save points and rest areas. Below this will be the tables for shops. If any service is time-limited or disappears after a certain event, indicate this without revealing major spoilers.--> | ||
The '''Black Castle''' has a single save point at the very top, right before the boss. If not using save states, be sure to give yourself time to finish the dungeon. As a mandatory part of the story you will encounter the White Flame Researcher who serves as a rest spot. He is located on the first floor of the castle, in the room with the glowing light pillar. | |||
=== Shops === | === Shops === | ||
;Items | ;Items | ||
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! Cost !! Name | ! Cost !! Name | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 10 || [[Items#healingpotion|Healing Potion]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 30 || [[Items#angelsprayer|Angel's Prayer]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 20 || [[Items#mindpurifier|Mind Purifier]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 10 || [[Items#bodypurifier|Body Purifier]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 10 || [[Items#spearfrost|Spear Frost]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 20 || [[Items#meteorfall|Meteor Fall]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 4 || [[Items#charmpotion|Charm Potion]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Collectibles == | == Collectibles == | ||
<!--Synopsis - A few sentences covering the presence of stardust, goods, and noteworthy treasure pickups in this area.--> | <!--Synopsis - A few sentences covering the presence of stardust, goods, and noteworthy treasure pickups in this area.--> | ||
The Black Castle is a gone forever location. You can't backtrack to Kazas after agreeing to take Popo's secret entrance into the castle, and you can't return to the Black Castle after defeating Doel. Be sure to get everything you want while you are here. The Material Shield is a unique repeat item, this is your only chance to collect it. The Beast Fang is a nice pickup as its a good weapon for Haschel at this point in the game. There is no stardust in the Black Castle itself, however there are six pieces back in Kazas (you can collect them later). | |||
=== Goods === | === Goods === | ||
{{Main|Goods}} | {{Main|Goods}} | ||
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| Red Stone || Chest across falling bridge in trash room || (Image) | | Red Stone || Chest across falling bridge in trash room || (Image) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Yellow Stone || Given by Sandora | | Yellow Stone || Given by Great Sandora Knight on top floor of castle || (Image) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Violet Dragon DS || Automatic after defeating Doel || (Image) | | Violet Dragon DS || Automatic after defeating Doel || (Image) | ||
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{{Main|Treasure Chests}} | {{Main|Treasure Chests}} | ||
{{TreasureCount| | {{TreasureCount|10}} | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Contents !! Acquisition !! Image | ! Contents !! Acquisition !! Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Spark Net || Along the way from the fortress to the castle || Image | | [[Items#sparknet|Spark Net]] || Along the way from the fortress to the castle || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Pellet || Right side of the main entrance to the castle || Image | | [[Items#pellet|Pellet]] || Right side of the main entrance to the castle || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Burn Out || | | [[Items#burnout|Burn Out]] || Left side of the main entrance to the castle, second story || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Dark Mist || Below the trash disposal || Image | | [[Items#darkmist|Dark Mist]] || Below the trash disposal || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Trans Light || Below the trash disposal || Image | | [[Items#translight|Trans Light]] || Below the trash disposal || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Beast Fang || Across from the item shop lady || Image | | [[Beast Fang]] || Across from the item shop lady || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Spirit Ring || On wall under construction || Image | | [[Spirit Ring]] || On wall under construction || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Spear Frost || On wall under construction || Image | | [[Items#spearfrost|Spear Frost]] || On wall under construction || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Spinning Gale || Elevator down from the way to construction wall || Image | | [[Items#spinninggale|Spinning Gale]] || Elevator down from the way to construction wall || Image | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Material Shield || Right after Kongol, right of the throne room door || Image | | [[Items#materialshield|Material Shield]] || Right after Kongol, right of the throne room door || Image | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
<!--Synopsis: Include encounter type: contact, run distance, scripted, etc. Also: relative encounter frequency if data is available or can be estimated, some of which is in the JP guidebook.--> | <!--Synopsis: Include encounter type: contact, run distance, scripted, etc. Also: relative encounter frequency if data is available or can be estimated, some of which is in the JP guidebook.--> | ||
Most enemies in the Black Castle appear on screen (a few encounters are scripted or forced). When the player walks too close they whistle and run at you. Battle starts on contact. The Sandora Elite has his own model. While not nearly as tough as his Hoax version, he almost counts as a mini-boss. Enemies will respawn if you rest at the White Flame Researcher or return to the caverns screen. | |||
=== Minor Mobs === | === Minor Mobs === | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Name !! Exp. !! Gold !! Drops | ! Name !!Element !! Exp. !! Gold !! Drops | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Knight of Sandora]] || Fire || 24 || 15 || [[Items#healingpotion|Healing Potion]] 20% | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Hell Hound]] || Fire || 20 || 9 || [[Items#burnout|Burn Out]] 8% | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Sandora Elite]] || Dark || 30 || 30 || [[Items#gushingmagma|Gushing Magma]] 8% | ||
| | |||
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|} | |} | ||
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! Unit A !! Unit B !! Unit C | ! Unit A !! Unit B !! Unit C | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Knight of Sandora]] || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Knight of Sandora]] || [[Hell Hound]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Knight of Sandora]] || [[Knight of Sandora]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Sandora Elite]] || || | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Bosses === | === Bosses === | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | |||
|- | |||
! Name !! Element !! HP !! EXP !! Gold !! Drops !! Notes/Strategies | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kongol]] (II) || Earth || 1000 || 2000 || 200 || [[Wargod Calling]] (30%) || | |||
|- | |||
| [[Emperor Doel]] || Thunder || 600 || 3000 || 200 || Nothing || Transforms into dragoon form after depleting HP. | |||
|- | |||
| Doel (Dragoon) || Thunder || 1800 || 0 || 0 || Nothing || | |||
|} | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Missing Information]] | [[Category:Locations]][[Category:Missing Information]] | ||
[[Category:Disc | [[Category:Disc 1]] |
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The Black Castle is Emperor Doel's seat of power. It looms above Kazas, in the south east of Serdio. Within it's walls Imperial Sandora plots conquest, fueled by magic strong enough to control the dragon Feyrbrand.
Story
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Services
The Black Castle has a single save point at the very top, right before the boss. If not using save states, be sure to give yourself time to finish the dungeon. As a mandatory part of the story you will encounter the White Flame Researcher who serves as a rest spot. He is located on the first floor of the castle, in the room with the glowing light pillar.
Shops
- Items
Cost | Name |
---|---|
10 | Healing Potion |
30 | Angel's Prayer |
20 | Mind Purifier |
10 | Body Purifier |
10 | Spear Frost |
20 | Meteor Fall |
4 | Charm Potion |
Collectibles
The Black Castle is a gone forever location. You can't backtrack to Kazas after agreeing to take Popo's secret entrance into the castle, and you can't return to the Black Castle after defeating Doel. Be sure to get everything you want while you are here. The Material Shield is a unique repeat item, this is your only chance to collect it. The Beast Fang is a nice pickup as its a good weapon for Haschel at this point in the game. There is no stardust in the Black Castle itself, however there are six pieces back in Kazas (you can collect them later).
Goods
Main article: Goods
Name | Acquisition | Image |
---|---|---|
Magical Oil | Given by scientists in magic research room | (Image) |
Blue Stone | Chest in alchemy room | (Image) |
Red Stone | Chest across falling bridge in trash room | (Image) |
Yellow Stone | Given by Great Sandora Knight on top floor of castle | (Image) |
Violet Dragon DS | Automatic after defeating Doel | (Image) |
Treasure Chests
Main article: Treasure Chests
There are 10 treasure chests in this area.
Contents | Acquisition | Image |
---|---|---|
Spark Net | Along the way from the fortress to the castle | Image |
Pellet | Right side of the main entrance to the castle | Image |
Burn Out | Left side of the main entrance to the castle, second story | Image |
Dark Mist | Below the trash disposal | Image |
Trans Light | Below the trash disposal | Image |
Beast Fang | Across from the item shop lady | Image |
Spirit Ring | On wall under construction | Image |
Spear Frost | On wall under construction | Image |
Spinning Gale | Elevator down from the way to construction wall | Image |
Material Shield | Right after Kongol, right of the throne room door | Image |
Combat
Most enemies in the Black Castle appear on screen (a few encounters are scripted or forced). When the player walks too close they whistle and run at you. Battle starts on contact. The Sandora Elite has his own model. While not nearly as tough as his Hoax version, he almost counts as a mini-boss. Enemies will respawn if you rest at the White Flame Researcher or return to the caverns screen.
Minor Mobs
Name | Element | Exp. | Gold | Drops |
---|---|---|---|---|
Knight of Sandora | Fire | 24 | 15 | Healing Potion 20% |
Hell Hound | Fire | 20 | 9 | Burn Out 8% |
Sandora Elite | Dark | 30 | 30 | Gushing Magma 8% |
Battle Formations
Unit A | Unit B | Unit C |
---|---|---|
Knight of Sandora | ||
Knight of Sandora | Hell Hound | |
Knight of Sandora | Knight of Sandora | |
Sandora Elite |
Bosses
Name | Element | HP | EXP | Gold | Drops | Notes/Strategies |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kongol (II) | Earth | 1000 | 2000 | 200 | Wargod Calling (30%) | |
Emperor Doel | Thunder | 600 | 3000 | 200 | Nothing | Transforms into dragoon form after depleting HP. |
Doel (Dragoon) | Thunder | 1800 | 0 | 0 | Nothing |