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Before You StartEarly gameEssentialBring a Monster Wrangler if you want to rescue monstersThe remake's Monster Wrangler has tools for locating recruits and can bypass some recruitment obstacles that complicate other parties.⌄
How to do it
- Add a Monster Wrangler when building the party at Patty's Party Planning Place.
- Use Animal Instinct as the class learns it; revisit suspicious areas at different times of day.
Before You StartMidgameEssentialPlan a Sage switch around Alltrades AbbeyThe Book of Enlightenment in the optional Tower of Transcendence allows a level-20-or-higher ally to switch to Sage; a level-20 Gadabout is another route.⌄
How to do it
- Reach Alltrades Abbey and the nearby optional tower to find the Book of Enlightenment.
- Before reclassing, check which useful skills your character would otherwise learn soon; plan the switch rather than automatically resetting every party member.
EXP FarmingMidgameHigh valueFarm Metal Slimes at the Tower of TranscendenceThe upper floors of this optional tower are a practical midgame Metal Slime route near Alltrades Abbey.⌄
How to do it
- Visit the Tower of Transcendence north of Alltrades Abbey; hunt on the upper floors.
- Use tools such as Poison Needle or critical-hit methods to damage high-defense Metal Slimes before they flee.
EXP FarmingLate gameHigh valueSpoilersMove to Liquid Metal Slimes at the Tower of RubissOnce you reach Alefgard, the fifth floor of the Tower of Rubiss offers much richer Liquid Metal Slime encounters.⌄
How to do it
- Progress to the Tower of Rubiss in Alefgard and prepare for its stronger surrounding enemies.
- Search the fifth floor, prioritize liquid metals quickly, and retreat to heal when regular fights become too costly.
Important: Late-story location; the area and nearby encounters can be dangerous when under-levelled.
Combat & BuildsMidgameHigh valueReach 10 friendly monsters for Monster Pile-OnRescuing 10 monsters unlocks Monster Pile-On for the Monster Wrangler, giving you a powerful scaling attack.⌄
How to do it
- Search towns, secret spots and dungeons with Animal Instinct; rescue 10 friendly monsters.
- Fight one more battle with your Monster Wrangler to trigger the ability, then test its usefulness against bosses.
Secrets & MissablesEarly gameHigh valueUse Nose for Treasure to clean out roomsA Thief's Nose for Treasure reports remaining unclaimed treasures in the current area, including easy-to-miss items.⌄
How to do it
- Keep a Thief or a character who has inherited the ability after changing vocation.
- Use Nose for Treasure in towns, dungeons and secret spots; follow up with Snoop and visual searches.
Combat & BuildsLate gameAdvancedAim for 50 rescued monsters to unlock Wild SideThe Monster Wrangler can unlock Wild Side at 50 rescues, which opens up extremely strong action combinations.⌄
How to do it
- Keep recruiting monsters as you travel; check day/dusk/night when Animal Instinct hints at a hidden target.
- At 50 rescues, complete another battle with the Wrangler to learn Wild Side.
EXP FarmingLate gameAdvancedSpoilersUnlock Slime Hill after gaining flightThe remake adds a dedicated Slime Hill south of the Shrine of the Dwarf, inaccessible until you can fly.⌄
How to do it
- After gaining Ramia, fly to the hill south of the Shrine of the Dwarf.
- Fight encounters there when hunting Metal Slimes; compare your results with the Tower of Rubiss instead of assuming every encounter pays off.
Secrets & MissablesAll gameReassuranceDo not restart because you missed a mini medalThe HD-2D remake's collectibles and friendly monsters are revisitable; a missed chest or medal is not generally a one-time lockout.⌄
How to do it
- Keep exploring without worrying about permanently losing regular collectibles.
- Use Nose for Treasure, Snoop and Animal Instinct, then return to uncleared areas later.
Money FarmingLate gameSpoilersFarm Gold Golems in the Alefgard regionGold Golems appear as rare field encounters in Alefgard, making them a repeatable way to build cash for expensive late-game equipment.⌄
How to do it
- Head to the regions around Rimuldar/Alefgard after reaching the lower world.
- Search for Gold Golem encounters, defeat them efficiently, then repeat; the yield is better with a reliable party that avoids long recovery breaks.
Important: Encounter frequency varies; this is a late-game method, not an early money exploit.
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Edition and accuracy: 2024 HD-2D remake only. Research checked 2026-11-05. External sources are credited for mechanics and routes; individual playthroughs, updates, difficulty and randomness can change results.
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