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H e r o s  o f  L a g a a r d
FAQ/Walkthrough
by Relle (getrelle@yahoo.com)
Information by Scy046 (scy046@gmail.com)
Table of Contents
1.  Introduction
2.  Updates
3.  Quests
3a. 1st Stratum
3b. 2nd Stratum
3c. 3rd Stratum
3d. 4th Stratum
3e. 5th Stratum
4.  Monster Quests
4a. Quests to Unlock Dragon
4b. Quests to Unlock Drake
4c. Quests to Unlock Huelord and the Bond Claw
4d. Quests to Unlock Wyrm
4e. Quests to Unlock Briareus
4f. Quests to Unlock Wyvern
5.  Weapon Quests
5a. Quests to Receive the Ygg Staff
5b. Quests to Receive the Ygg Axe
6.  Quests to Access the 6th Stratum
7.  Acknowledgements
8.  Copyright Info
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1.  Introduction
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If you're here, you must be playing Etrian Odyssey 2, and if you are, you're
either a masochist or an old-school gamer.  It should be mentioned that all the
information in this FAQ was gathered by Scy046.  I merely put it all in a
particular format.  That being said, if you have any questions about the
quests, send Scy an e-mail, not me.  If there's a typo, then you let me know
about it.  Again, go to Scy for information or clarification about quests, I'd
just disappoint you.
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2.  Updates
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0.99 - Formatting!  The FAQ's pretty much done, I just wanted to write in the
in-game quest descriptions (the one thing Scy didn't do, so...go me!)  However,
I'm only at the second stratum, so it'll be a while before I finish those.
It's mainly window dressing, though.
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3.  Quests
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3a. 1st Stratum
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Quest: The leathersmith's request - A local leathersmith has requested a group
of explorers to retrieve 3 Long Pins for him.
Reward: 200 En
Solution: Long Pins are Conditional Drops from Hedgehogs; kill within 1 turn.
That said, it's only a 50% drop so it may take 6+ kills to get.
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Quest: Pure mineral water - A local restaurateur needs his supply of clear
mineral water replenished.  Retrieve some from the Labyrinth.
Reward: Freeze Oil
Solution: Floor 1, D3 on the map.
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Quest: The item trade I - Sitoth Trading is developing a new weapon, and they
need explorers to collect the materials for it.
Reward: Wood Bow
Solution: Despite the fact it's an early-game quest, the Bent Twig isn't seen
until Floor 3 or the 2nd Stratum, depending on your method of getting it.
Bent Twig: Common Chop from 1st Stratum Chop Points (first one appears on
Floor 3) or a drop from Fangleaf on the 2nd Stratum.
Bug Wing: Common drop from Venomflies that appear on the 2nd floor.
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Quest: A cranky monster - A monster resting in the 1st floor woke up and began
to attack the passersby!  It must be defeated.
Reward: Nectar
Solution: Floor 1.  Do I really need to point him out? :)
Not much to say except they're weak to Ice.  Really, not a tough FOE, but I'd
still suggest waiting until 7-8 or so before trying your luck.
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Quest: In the Duke's service I - The Grand Duchy seeks a guild that can spare
a landsknecht who has reached at least level 3.
Reward: Varies depending on the level of the Landsknecht you bring.  Power Ring
is always given.  Level 6 - 9 rewards an additional 50 En and Level 10+ rewards
an additional 100 En, I believe.
ALL Quests that require a certain Class at a certain level will glitch the game
while you have the Quest in your log.  The game is constantly checking your
level to see if you satisfy the quest so it bogs the game down.  There's no
permanent damage or anything from this, just some annoyance while you have the
quest.
(Editor's note: In short, having one of these class quests will cause a
significant pause with each step as you walk.  Irritating, but it doesn't
make FOEs any faster, at least.  Just don't take on the quest until you're
ready to power-level whichever class they're asking for.)
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Quest: Supply lines - We require an able guild to deliver supplies to a group
of guards in the Labyrinth.  Apply immediately.
Reward: Fire Jar
Solution: Not sure why this quest is placed here; anyway, you merely have to
reach Floor 4, D2 on the map.  Use Zaraf's map for the exact location if needed
(and assume this for every other quest if the coordinate isn't enough).
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Quest: Sounding the call - The Grand Duchy's guards are looking for 3 Red
Shards to fashion their traditional hunting horn.
Reward: Poison Gas
Solution: Floor 3, Redhorn enemies.  Just a normal drop, albeit slightly
uncommon.
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Quest: The nameless flower - Bring an old lady her proposal flower in memoriam
of her late husband.
Reward: 400 En
Solution: Floor 5, D6.
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Quest: The item trade II - Sitoth Trading has another request for materials
used in a new armor.  Go and find the items they require.
Reward: Pure Vest
Solution:
Metal Hull: Common drop from Kingmais on Floors 4-5.
Bug Shells (x5): Uncommon drop from Ladybugs, Floors 3+.
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Quest: In the Duke's service II - The Grand Duchy seeks a guild that can spare
a protector who has reached at least level 3.
Reward: Varies; Charm Gas is always given.
Level 3 - 4: +100 En, Aspis (Shield)
Level 5+: +200 En, Aspis (Shield)
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Quest: Special projects team - The 4th floor monsters are becoming more
aggressive.  Stay there for three days, slaying as many as possible.
Reward: Life Belt
Solution: Survive for three days on Floor 4; it's harder than it sounds for
most groups. Your best bet may be to go down there before hand, kill the Raptor
in the hidden area (entrance is at C6) and then use it to wander in as it has
a lower encounter rate and, if I recall, you cannot encounter a single Evil Eye
there (which blindsides 100% of the time).
Bring either a bunch of Medica or Ward Chimes.
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Quest: Paint the town blue - The Amazonite used to decorate the town's roads
is old and worn.  Bring 5 new rocks to replace it.
Reward: Blind Gas
Solution: Amazonite's are from Mine nodes on the 1st Stratum; there's one on
Floor 4 that's easily accessible once you activate the 5th Floor Geomagnetic
Pole. They're also a drop from Mystue on the 2nd Stratum.
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Quest: Braggart Chap's tall tale - Another of Braggart Chap's stories talks of
a pond that holds the moon's tears.  Right...
Reward: Fungus Jet
Solution: Go to Floor 5, B4 at night. If you go during the day, you're merely
told to come back at a different time.
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3b. 2nd Stratum
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Quest: Medicinal research - New medical experiments are underway at the
hospital.  We ask that you assist them in gathering ingredients.
Reward: Medica II
Solution: Mint Leaf is from the 2nd Stratum Take Points; there's one on
Floor 6 that isn't that far from the Geomagnetic Field. They're also a drop
from Moriyana's on the 3rd Stratum.
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Quest: Connoisseur of leather - Lord Gascoyne collects animal hides, and
greatly desires the skin from a rare Labyrinth denizen.
Reward: Warp Stone
Solution: Yes, I know it says Pole Stone, it's really a Warp Stone and someone
translated this wrong.  Anyway, you're merely chasing the Quest FoE Fleehog
that spawns.  It's not too hard as if you get in a battle, the FoE doesn't move
the turn the battle starts.  That, or you can use a Sleep Bell or something.
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Quest: Volunteer service - The hospital lacks trained medics to deal with those
wounded in the recent shipwreck.  Please send help.
Reward: Varies; Amrita is always rewarded.
Level 12 - 19: +200 En
Level 20+: +400 En
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Quest: Uncharted territory - We would like to increase security on the 7th and
8th floors, but we need more details on their layout.
Reward: 1,000 En. Frustration.
Solution: I'll be honest, I have no idea what triggers the credit for this
quest.  My best advice is to try and get the quest as soon as you can (when
you first reach Floor 7 it unlocks) so you can get credit as you go through
it. Make sure you speak to the Minister at the Palace before worrying about
your credit as well.
Besides that, my best advice is to work your way, manually, through the floors
(or, at very least, to the stairs leading to the next Floor). Remember, Floor 8
is weird and has two stairs that lead onward.
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Quest: Labyrinth stew - The Labyrinth Lunch is a popular meal, but we're out of
ingredients!  Can you be a dear and get us some?
Reward: Metopon
Solution:
Mugwort (x3): Uncommon Take from the 2nd Stratum.
Moving Eye: Rare drop from Fangleaf enemies on Floors 7+.
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Quest: That ephemeral flavor -
Reward: Stonard
Solution: The fruit itself is on Floor 8 at E7; the delivery is to Floor 4, D5.
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Quest: Smithy Thompson's request I - Thompson at Sitoth Trading needs certain
materials to complete his latest project.
Reward: Fungust Jet
Solution:
Fluorite: Common Mine from the 2nd Stratum or a drop from Nastue on the 15th
Floor.
Open Cap: Common drop from Bigcaps.
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Quest: Man down - A guild has lost one of its members.  To claim revenge, they
need an alchemist to help defeat the monster.
Reward: Varies; Flame Jar always given.
Solution: Not sure what yields the +300 or +600 En rewards; I think you get
+300 for having Fire and +600 for having Flame but ... no idea.
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Quest: A long way down - Lord Gascoyne discovered a threat to Lagaard while in
the Labyrinth.  Someone must put a stop to this!
Reward: Beast Bell
Solution: Despite the quest wording, the goal is Floor 8's entrance, not
Floor 10.
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Quest: Toward a cozier inn - Another request from the Flaus Inn, this time to
collect materials for their upcoming renovation.
Reward: Sleep Gas
Solution:
Red Roots: Common Chop on the 2nd Stratum.
Hardwood: Uncommon Chop on the 2nd Stratum.
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Quest: Many happy returns - We'd like to give the Duke's daughter jewelry for
her birthday.  Can you find us some precious stones?
Reward: 300 - 1,500 En
Solution: There's 10 total precious stones, 6 of which are "gemstones" and 4
are just "stones." Bringing them all back is not required so just get one if
you don't need the En.
1F A2 - Stone
2F C1 - Stone
3 F C4 - Gemstone
4F A4 - Gemstone
5F B1 - Stone
6F C3 - Gemstone
7F C4 - Gemstone
8F E7 - Gemstone
9F A4 - Stone
10F D1 - Gemstone
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Quest: Volunteer service II - The influx of wounded Labyrinth explorers has
depleted our supplies.  We need ingredients for the medicine.
Reward: Therica AX
Solution:
Mint Leaf: Uncommon Take on the 2nd Stratum.
Beast Hides: Razeking (FOE), Redwood (FOE) and Gigaboars on the 2nd Stratum
drop them.
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3c. 3rd Stratum
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Quest: To the bitter end - My love...My only love...I want the monster that
killed him dead!  I will have my revenge!
Reward: Ice Mist, unlocks a few other quests down the road.
Solution: The location is Floor 12, B5.
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Quest: In the Duke's service III - The Grand Duchy seeks a guild that can spare
a survivalist who has reached at least level 3.
Reward: Varies; Haste Pin is always rewarded.
Solution: As with the Alchemist one, the +300 En and +600 En are from having
I believe Patrol and Stalker. Not certain, however.
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Quest: The naturalists - We need more details about the monsters in the
Labyrinth.  Log over 50 entries in the Monstrous Codex.
Reward: 2,500 En
Solution: Merely go to the Palace and report your findings for the Codex.
Should easily have 50 Entries by the point.
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Quest: Playing Cupid I - No matter what I give this girl, she won't warm up to
me.  Please find something she can't say no to!
Reward: Fate Beads
Solution: Ice Sheet: Rare Mine from the 3rd Stratum; can easily reach the node
on the 12th Floor for this, though it's pretty rare from there.
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Quest: Under maintenance - We need rocks from the Labyrinth quarries for town
maintenance.  Help us carry them back to Lagaard.
Reward: Soma
Solution:
Floor 3 - D2
Floor 5 - A3
Floor 14 - C7
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Quest: Yggdrasil cider - I ran out of my best liquor...You have to help me get
some more ingredients from the Labyrinth!
Reward: Medica III. Sheer confusion as to how Death Stems fit with this liquor.
Solution:
White Chips: Uncommon drop from Darksoar (FOE) and Snowzards on the 3rd Stratum.
Blue Cores: Common (and only) drop from Blue Gels on Floors 14-15.
Death Stems: Common Chop from the 3rd Stratum.
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Quest: The company performer - The naval band is hiring a troubador to support
the front lines.
Reward: Varies; Axcela is always given.
Solution:
+600 En and +1200 En are based on Skills, I believe Shelter and Stamina but
not certain.
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Quest: Just out of reach - I found a hole on the 13th floor.  There's something
good inside...Wanna check it out?
Reward: Medica IV, unlocks a few other quests down the road.
Solution: Location is Floor 13, D1. You have to be facing North to trigger
this event, which is weird.
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Quest: Playing Cupid II - She didn't seem to like the gift you brought me
before.  I need something she can't resist!  Please help me!
Reward: 3,500 En
Solution:
Ice Branch: Rare Chop from the 3rd Stratum.
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Quest: The enigmatic woodsman -
Reward: Amrita if you finish the quest properly.  Nectar if you merely sell
the item to Sitoth Trading.
2F - D-2
6F - C-1
10F - A-5
14F - E-7
Solution: Easiest way is to just save on the 6th Floor and keep going to the
spot until you deliver the item.  It's merely a random chance and nothing else.
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Quest: Art imitating life - An armorsmith wants monster body parts to study as
research in making a new type of equipment.
Reward: Gountlet
Solution:
Pale Arm (x3): Nastue from the 15th Floor.
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Quest: The sun shines down -
Reward: Evil Mist.
Solution: Floor 13, F2-F3. You merely have to spawn it from 12 PM to 1 PM.
You can kill it later and still get credit.
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Quest: Passing down the skills - The increase of explorers had brought with it
an increase in casaulties.  Help us train the newcomers.
Reward: Varies; Nectall always given.
Solution:
Level 22 - 39: +800 En
Level 40+ +1600 En
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Quest: Missing pet -
Reward: 5,500 En
Solution: The pet is bound at A6/A7 on the map; avoid the Castwing FOEs as
killing them fails the quest and they don't show up in the Codex anyway.
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Quest: Dinner for one - I'm cooking up a surprise for my husband, but I can't
afford the ingredients.  Can you help me out?
Reward: Cut Jar.
Bee Nedle: Common drop from Waspiors on Floors 16+.
Heaven Pin: Uncommon drop from Kilpions on Floors 16+.
Hazard Eye: Common drop from Petaloids on Floor 20.
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Quest: Playing Cupid III - The last present just made her mad.  I need something
really great...Can't you find something for her!?
Reward: Stun Gas
Solution: The Wood Rose is found on Floor 17 at C5, one-tile south of the
Chop node.
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Quest: The item trade III - Sitoth Trading is developing a new sword, and we
need a guild to collect materials for us.
Reward: Pattisa
Solution:
Plum Quill: Common drop from Big Moths on Floors 18+.
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Quest: Forbidden foreign style - The organizers of a yearly martial arts
competition are looking for a skilled ronin to warm up the crowd.
Reward: Varies; Bravant, unlocks a few quests down the line.
Solution:
Level