Welcome to the Dragon Quest III HD-2D All Friendly Monsters guide!
There are 121 friendly monsters that need to be collected. You will be introduced to friendly monitors automatically as you near the end of the Shrine of Promise early on in the story. An NPC named Monty the Monster Monitor will speak to you about friendly monsters and request that you help him rescue them. From there, you will be able to encounter monsters and recruit them. Before going for friendly monsters, you should have a Monster Wrangler in your party.
When approaching some monsters, they may flee. If they flee, just exit the area and re-enter to try again. When the monster flees, it will give a reason as to why. Depending on the reason, you will need to use an ability or item in order to get close enough to the monster to recruit it.
- Noticed You – Use the Mage’s/Sage’s Fade spell or Fading Jenny item before approaching the monster.
- Hears You – Use the Thief’s Padfoot ability before approaching the monster.
- Smells You – Use a Musk item before approaching the monster.
However, if you have a Monster Wrangler in your party, you will not need to use any of those items or abilities. You’ll be able to just walk up to every one of them with no issue.
After you have collected every monster, return to Monty at any of the Monster Arenas and speak with him.
It’s important to note that you may get different names for the monsters listed below depending on the order you find them. The names can be different, but the locations are all the same.
- Splatrick – Automatically given to you by Monty.
- Harry – Harry is found hiding in the bushes on the upper right side of the fountain in Romaria at night.
- Gobblebert – This is found in a secret area on the way to Khoryv. There is a tree on the right side of the canyon path that leads to Khoryv. Enter the secret area and this monster will be waiting underneath a tree.
- Healie – Healie is found in front of a tree near the water in the center of Khoryv close to the Inn at dusk.
- Fluffy – Fluffy is found in a secret area northeast from Khoryv in the snow area on the other side of the mountains.
- Trixie – Trixie is found in a secret area tree that is on the edge of the map straight west from Khoryv.
- Bub – Bub is found in Skyfell Tower on the second floor. It is behind a broken statue on the bottom right corner of the second floor.
- Edgar – Edgar can be found in Faerie Village at night near the southwest exit. You will need to have a Monster Wrangler in your party in order to get this one.
- Antony – Antony is found in the middle of the path in Underground Lake – B2.
- Smiley – Smiley is found behind a fruit stand next to the item shop in the northwest corner of Asham during the day. You need to have a monster wrangler in your party to prevent it from running away.
- Arthur – Arthur is found in a secret area south of Asham at the end of the peninsula at night. The secret area is marked by a group of stones.
- Jellie – Jellie is found inside of a secret area west of Asham. It is just on the other side of the mountains west of Asham.
- Mumsy – Mumsy is found outside of the church at night in Ibis. You will need to have a monster wrangler in your party.
- Fixer – Fixer is found in a secret area northwest of Ibis. The secret area is marked by stones and a lone palm tree. Fixer can only be found at Dusk.
- Anjellica – Anjellica is found inside of the throne room in the palace at Ibis. She is found in the bottom left corner of the throne room.
- Hoodini – Hoodini is found in a secret area after going through the Romaria Outpost with the magic key. Go across the bridge after the outpost and go south west to the north side of the mountain on the peninsula to find the secret area. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Marin – Marin is found on the third dock from the left side of the castle in Portoga at night. You will need a monster wrangler in your party for Marin.
- Schroominger – This monster is found in a secret area just southwest of Portoga’s Lighthouse at night.
- Cloud – Cloud is found in a secret area northwest from where you exit the other side of Nordy’s Grotto as part of the story.
- Ribbert – Ribbert is found on the south side of the southwestern building in Baharata. It is partially hidden by the tree next to the building.
- Allan – Allan is found in a secret area on the peninsula to the southeast of Baharata during the day time. You will need to have a monster wrangler in your party for Allan.
- Mush – Mush is found in a secret area that is just above Kidnapper’s Cave at night.
- Slimon – Slimon is found on the eastern side of Alltrades Abbey at night. You will need to have a monster wrangler in your party for Slimon.
- Lecter – Lecter is found in the middle row (same row as the entrance) in the third room from the right of Kidnapper’s Cave – B1. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Alutac – Alutac is found inside of the Tower of Transcendence on the second floor. When you enter the tower, take the staircase on the western side of the first floor to reach Alutac’s area. You will need to have a monster wrangler in your party.
- Shella – Shella is found on the northern most dock in Mur.
- Percival – Percival is found inside of a secret area northeast from Alltrades Abbey at night. The secret area is found at the tip of the mountain range next to a lake.
- King Strong – King Strong is found in a secret area just a bit northwest from Mur. It is in the snowy area. It is a tree with rocks around it. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Curie – Curie is found in Lanson. It is on the right side of the locked building on the north side of town. There is a small gap in the fence that you can walk through. There is also a chest with coins nearby. Curie is to the right of that chest. It is hidden by trees, so make sure to walk around the area until the cutscene with him begins. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Healiza – Healiza is found inside of a secret area in the water south of Lanson.
- Forker – Forker is found in Edina Castle on the first floor in the top right corner at night. In order to enter the castle, you will need to buy a Fading Jenny from the item shop in Lanson. Use it and you can walk by the guard at the entrance.
- Frosty – Frosty is found in a secret area west of the Shrine of Everbird out in the water at night.
- Rainey – Rainey is found behind a unicorn statue on the right side of Edina Castle – Surroundings. Enter the castle and go up the stairs on the western side of the first floor. On the second floor, exit via the south door and you’ll be outside. Once outside, go over to the right side of the castle to find Rainey.
- Shelley – Shelley is found in a secret area out in the water northwest of Edina.
- Torijammer – Once you have the Ultimate Key, return to Aliahan Castle and go down into the basement. Unlock the cell on the right to reach Torijammer.
- Steelie – Steelie can be found in the bottom floor of Romarian Outpost. Unlock the southern door with the Ultimate Key and you find Steelie in the right corner.
- Baatholomewe – Baatholomewe is found in a secret area northwest of the Pirate’s Den.
- Prongley – Prongley is found in the top left bedroom on the bed inside of the Pirate’s Den.
- Snapper – Snapper is found in Lozamii on the eastern most island in the northwest corner just before the bridge at dusk. Lozamii is an island in the southeast corner of the world map. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Zippy – Zippy is found on the northwestern island in Lozamii at night.
- Joe – Joe is found in a secret area just north of Wayfarer’s Shrine during noon time.
- Whodoo – Whodoo is found in a secret area west of Theddon at night. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Sir Laugh-A-Lot – This friendly monster is found inside of the building on the west side of Theddon. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Hel – Hel is found in the basement of the building on the east side of Theddon at night. Cross through the poison pool in front of the building and go downstairs to find him.
- Amphoebe – Amphoebe is found in-between the first two fields on the east side of Jipang.
- Luna – Luna is found on the right side of the house in the northeast corner of Jipang. You will need to have a monster wrangler in your party.
- Alice – Alice is found in the southern most corner of Orochi’s Lair – B1. Orochi’s Lair is found just east of Jinpang.
- Hades – Hades in found inside of a secret area west from where you sent a merchent. It was originally labeled as “???” until you left a merchant there. It will be different for every player. The secret area is on the exact opposite side of the mountain range west of your merchant’s town. Cross over the pool of purple poison to reach the secret area.
- Yum-Yum – Yum-Yum is found inside of Fifer’s Spire. Fifer’s Spire is found directly east of Mur across the water. The monster is found on the center platform on the third floor. In order to reach it, you’re going to need to climb up to the fifth floor and walk across the ropes to get to the square in the center of the area. Walk off the rope into that center square and you’ll fall onto the platform down on the third floor where this friendly monster can be found.
- Croaker – Croaker is found inside of a secret area in Gaia’s Navel. You will need to come here as part of the story in Lanson. When you enter the desert area of Gaia’s Navel go west of the cave to find the secret area. Before entering, switch your party order so that your Monster Wrangler is first. You can also use a Thief. If you do use a Thief, make sure to use the Padfoot ability before approaching the monster.
- Bedivere – Bedivere is found inside of Gaia’s Navel. When you enter the cave, take the first right and go all the way to the end.
- Lucy – Lucy is found inside of Manoza Castle. Enter the castle and go up the stairs in the top right corner of the first floor. Go up the next set of stairs and then you’ll be outside in the tower. Walk through the hole in the wall on the bottom left of the tower to drop down. From there, head over to the opposite side of the roof to find Lucy in front of some flowers. You will need a monster wrangler for this.
- Youdoo – Youdoo is found in a secret area northwest of Wayfarer’s Chapel in-between two mountain ranges near a small lake at dusk.
- Rocky – Rocky is found inside of Manoza Cave on the second floor. It is found just west of the stair case you took to enter this floor. Manoza Cave is southeast of Manoza.
- Imhopep – After you have acquired Ra’s Mirror in Manoza Cave, return to Manoza and speak to the NPC in the graveyard at night. Use the mirror on him by speaking to him and he will be revealed to be Imhopep.
- Chortley – Travel to Reeve and speak with the NPC by the horse in the top right corner of town at night and Ra’s Mirror will reveal the monster.
- Sting – Sting is found in a secret area just north of Reeve out in the water at dusk.
- Sabrina – Travel to Dreamer’s Tower and speak with the NPC near the inn and Ra’s Mirror will reveal the monster.
- Spellie – Speak to the NPC near the hole in the floor to the north on B2 of Path of Promise.
- Merida – Fast travel to the Shrine of Promise and sail to the small island southwest of the peninsula. Enter the secret area and speak to the NPC.
- Blasty – Travel to Norvik and go behind the inn to find a sleeping NPC. Interact with him.
- Hornbert – Hornbert is found in a secret area southwest of Norvik about halfway to Faerie Village.
- Shellvey – Return to the Pyramid and go to the top left corner on the third floor to find an NPC. Ra’s Mirror will reveal the monster.
- Genghis – Genghis is found on the first floor of the Pirate’s Den in the left room of the top right corner. Speak to the NPC.
- Lilith – Lilith is found on the right side of Persistence at night. It is disguised as a horse.
- Casper – Casper is found in Teleportal Shrine right when you enter the shrine. If you fast travel there, the NPC will be standing right in front of you.
- Damon – Damon is found in a secret area in the ocean to the east of Teleportal Shrine. Once inside, interact with the cat to reveal the monster.
- Ramsdale – Ramsdale is found in the top left corner of Grimland behind a small tree. You will have to come here as part of the story. It is the snowy island in the northeast corner of the world map. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Tenda – Tenda is found on the north end of the Ghost Ship at night. You will have to come here as part of the story.
- Grim – Grim is found on the bottom floor of the Ghost Ship. It is on the northeast side of B1.
- Bernie – Bernie is found in the northwest corner of Mt. Necrogond after defeating Garboyle and throwing the sword into the lava.
- Trevor – Trevor is found inside of Maw of the Necrogond L2. When you enter L2, take the exit on the right side of the map. Enter the new floor and head east until you come across this monster. You’ll will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Death – Death is found in Maw of the Necrogond L3. In L2, take the southern exit to reach L3. From where you enter, go south and follow the path to the end to find this monster.
- Oozey – Oozey is found on the northeast side of the Necrogond Shrine outside at dusk.
- Beaker – Beaker is found inside of a secret area west of Aliahan. The secret area is on a mountain that will require you to use Ramia to fly up to. Enter the area and this monster can be found on the right side of the area.
- Boris – Boris is found inside of a secret area at night northeast of Khoryv. It is in the snowy section of the map near the ocean. You will need to use Ramia to reach it.
- Famine – Famine is found inside of a secret area at night that is east of Ibis. You will need to use Ramia to reach it.
- Hoodwink – Hoodwink is found in a secret area in the big forested area in the center of the world map to the north a bit. The secret area is a little difficult to see, but make sure to look for rocks sticking out of the trees on the north side of the forest. It is southeast from the Shrine of the Dwarf. Enter the area and go north to find an NPC. Speak to him and use Ra’s Mirror to reveal him as a friendly monster.
- Pinchy – Pinchy is found in a secret area slightly northeast from the Shrine of the Dwarf out in the water next to a small snowy island.
- Triton – Triton is found in a secret area southeast of Shallows Shrine. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Hoodunnit – This monster is found inside of a secret area west of Persistence. The area is a small grouping of trees with a pond right next to a bigger lake. He is on the right side of the lake in the secret area.
- Galahad – This is found in a secret area north of Persistence. You will need to use Ramia to reach it. Enter it to find Galahad in the center.
- Pearl – Pearl is found in the town that you send your merchant to. It will have a different name for each player. It will show up once the town has been fully completed. It will be disguised as an NPC above the fountain on the north side of town at night.
- Turgon – Turgon is found in a secret area out in the water south of the town you sent your merchant to.
- Manny – Manny is found in a secret area that is south of Fifer’s Spire. It is right where the desert mountains meet the snow. Enter at night to find Manny on the right side.
- Armstrong – Armstrong is found on the northwest side of Baramos’ Lair – Surroundings at night. Follow the path on the right and keep going north until you see stairs that go up to a grassy area. He will be on a little peninsula just after the stairs.
- Bobo – Bobo is found to the left of the entrance to Castle of the Dragon Queen.
- Maggie – Maggie is found on the right side of the entrance to Castle of the Dragon Queen during noon time.
- Meddie – Meddie is found to the left of the entrance to Castle of the Dragon Queen during dusk.
- Sheila – Sheila is found by going through the northern exit of Tantegel Castle – 1F. Once outside in the Tantegel Castle Gardens, go left to find this monster in front of a lamp post.
- Spiner – Spiner is found in the back yard of Galen’s House. Enter the house and go through the door on the left. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Torgon – Torgon is found in a secret area on a small island to the east of Galen’s House.
- Gootrude – Gootrude is found in a secret area on the east side of the underworld map. It is in a desert region near where two mountain ranges split. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Armadeus – Armadeus is found on B2 of Craggy Cave. From B1, take the staircase in the upper left corner of the map and this monster will be right near the stairs in the following room. You will need a monster wrangler in your party.
- Schwimmer – Schwimmer is found inside of a secret area south of Craggy Cave. It is in the water near a small bridge.
- Green Giant – Green Giant is found in a secret area on a peninsula southeast of Craggy Cave. When you enter the secret area, talk to the NPC and she will change into the monster.
- Mike – Mike is found inside of Damdara. He is in the bottom left corner of town disguised as a female NPC on a stone platform.
- Polly is found inside of a secret area southwest of Damdara.
- Balam – Balam is found next to the door of the building in the middle on the left of Cantlin.
- Goldirox – Goldirox is found inside of a secret area that is east of Cantlin and south of Rimuldar. It is in a desert patch where the map begins to head north toward Rimuldar.
- Buddy – Buddy is found outside of the house in the northwest corner of Rimuldar.
- Silly – Silly is found down in the well in Kol. Speak to the NPC in the left corner at the bottom of the well and the monster will be revealed.
- Hagatha – Hagatha is found inside of Quagmire Cave in the middle area of the cave on the right. Speak to the NPC and Ra’s Mirror will reveal the friendly monster.
- Mercurio – Mercurio is found in the Tower of Rubiss on the first floor. Inside, take the path that heads west and then go through the bottom door that is locked. Once outside, speak to the NPC on the right and use Ra’s Mirror to reveal it.
- Slinky – Slinky is found inside of the Tower of Rubiss on the fourth floor. When you reach the fourth floor, enter the door in the middle of the of the room.
- Abigoo – Abigoo is found in the top left corner of Sanctum.
- Jules – Jules is found in the top right corner of Talontear Tunnel B1. Talontear Tunnel is north of Tantegel.
- Cronus – Cronus is found in a secret area on an island southeast of Quagmire Cave. Once inside the secret area, speak to the NPC inside to reveal him as the monster.
- Inky – Inky is found is found inside of a secret area that is found in the water southwest of Rimuldar. Get to the river west of Rimuldar and sail south until you reach the spot near the end of the river.
- Soaron – Soaron is found inside of a secret area on the path to Zoma’s Citadel after crossing over the rainbow bridge.
- Quicksilver – Quicksilver is found in the top left corner of Zoma’s Citadel – B3. It is on the floor you fall down to if you walk over the edge on the tiles that change your D-Pad directions on B2.
- Sky – Sky is found in the bottom left corner of Zoma’s Citadel – B3.
- Alloy – Alloy is found inside of a secret area in the postgame located labeled, “???.”
- Scales – Scales is found in the center area to the north in the third floor of the post game “???” dungeon.
- Oozebeth – Oozebeth is found inside of the top right cell on the floor with jail cells in the post game “???” dungeon.
- Mendy – Mendy is found in the bottom right corner of Cloudsgate Citadel. You’ll reach this location after going through the post game “???” dungeon.
- Frantico – Frantico is found on the fourth floor of Citadel Tower in the room to the north and slight west.
In order to collect the following friendly monsters, you’re going to need to beat Xenlon and choose the wish that is blank. There will be a space on the wish list that is blank, but it can be selected. Once you’ve made the wish, return to Aliahan. Exit town to go to the world map and then fly north until you see a glowing ball in the skyu. Fly toward that and enter it.
- Goobert – Goobert is found in the Temple of Trials. As soon as you enter, go south and this monster can be found in the right corner as you come down the stairs.
Goldie – Goldie is found on the top left of the floor that requires the use of staves and axes in the Temple of Trials. From the main floor of the temple, take the top right warp pad to enter this area.
- Barry Moss – Barry Moss is found in the middle right room of the floor that you can only use claws and boomerangs in the Temple of Trials. From the main floor of the temple, take the top left warp pad to enter this area.
- Xenwrong – Xenwrong is found on the path to the final boss after completing all 5 of the Trials.
