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Dark Cloud guide: Alternate between the cave and village

Updated

Match Divine Beast Cave progress to Norune Village reconstruction.

Dark Cloud — editorial title card
Original editorial title card, not a gameplay screenshot.

Alternate between the cave and village

Georama events matter as well as collecting Atla.

Steps and checks
  1. Get the cave key from the mayor and begin exploring.
  2. Complete the duel after the B4F skeleton encounter.
  3. Obtain the changing potion and stray cat on B8F.
  4. Complete Toan's home, name the cat and use the potion to recruit Xiao.

Open the way to Dran

The key is not obtained simply by searching the dungeon.

Steps and checks
CheckNext action
Dran's WindmillCompleting it reveals the horned-key chest.
Xiao-only B10FPrepare Xiao's weapon before the restricted floor.
Dran on B15FUse Xiao while Dran flies, then switch to Toan when he lands.

Norune placement checks

Check building completion separately from placement requests.

Steps and checks
CheckNext action
Old GafferPlace the shop near other houses and complete its requirements.
Elder residentCheck the request to face the windmill's sails.
Full village satisfactionMeeting all requests unlocks Toan's Windmill Slash.

Check supplies before the shop opens

Early shortages can be replenished by the mayor.

Steps and checks
  1. Ask the mayor about missing supplies such as water, bread and repair powder.
  2. Do not assume the same free resupply continues after the shop opens.

Game information

Covered platform
PlayStation 2
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