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'''The Arena''' originally appeared in {{DQ2}} in [[Dirkandor]] Castle. Here, the player had to battle a [[Striking sabrecat]] in order to get the Moon Crest. It has since appeared in some form in all other | '''The Arena''' originally appeared in {{DQ2}} in [[Dirkandor]] Castle. | ||
Here, the player had to battle a [[Striking sabrecat]] in order to get the Moon Crest. It has since appeared in some form in all other {{Main Series}} games excluding ''VII''. | |||
==Main series== | ==Main series== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
In the third installment of the series, The Arena becomes a place where spectators come to watch monsters battle and bet on the outcome. The Castle of [[ | In the third installment of the series, The Arena becomes a place where spectators come to watch monsters battle and bet on the outcome. The Castle of [[Romaria]], [[Isis]], [[Manoza]], and [[Cantlin]] all have a [[Monster Arena]] in their casino. | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The Arena is available to you in Chapter 2 Princess [[Alena]]'s Quest in two forms. First there is The Arena in the casino, then there is The Arena behind [[Endor]] Castle where Alena must prove her strength. This is the second time in the series that you actually fight in The Arena. In Chapter 4 there is another | The Arena is available to you in {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} Princess [[Alena]]'s Quest in two forms. First there is The Arena in the casino, then there is The Arena behind [[Endor]] Castle where Alena must prove her strength in a [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]]. This is the second time in the series that you actually fight in The Arena. In {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} there is another [[Monster Arena]] in the casino in [[Havre Léon]]. | ||
It is used additionally as a wedding chapel as of {{DQ4 Chapter 5}} and {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} | |||
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==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
:''See main article: [[Allblades Arena]]'' | :''See main article: [[Allblades Arena]]'' | ||
An arena controlled by monsters is located underneath Alltrades Abbey in the past. There, monsters pit humans against each other to see who is the worthiest and can regain their freedom. In order to participate in the tournament, the party teams up with [[Zev]], a boy they met in [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] who is trying to help his sister [[Nava]]. They will have to face off against 6 different groups of enemies, each with their own monster team. Round 1 is against [[Numpton]] and 3 [[Drake slime]]s. Round 2 is against [[Bronson]] and three [[Serial quiller]]s. Round 3 is against [[Hans]] and three [[Muddy hand]]s. Round 4 is against [[Wyatt]] and three [[Kisser]]s. Round 5 is against [[Bagley]] and three [[Tongue fu master]]s. The 6th and final round is against Nava herself and three [[Slime knight]]s. After defeating her, Zev and the party are able to wrench the Soulstealer from her and return her soul to her body. Chaos ensues afterwards as the humans have begun to rebel against the monsters. The arena ceases to exist in the present. | An arena controlled by monsters is located underneath {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past. There, monsters pit humans against each other to see who is the worthiest and can regain their freedom. In order to participate in the tournament, the party teams up with [[Zev]], a boy they met in [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] who is trying to help his sister [[Nava]]. They will have to face off against 6 different groups of enemies, each with their own monster team. Round 1 is against [[Numpton]] and 3 [[Drake slime]]s. Round 2 is against [[Bronson]] and three [[Serial quiller]]s. Round 3 is against [[Hans]] and three [[Muddy hand]]s. Round 4 is against [[Wyatt]] and three [[Kisser]]s. Round 5 is against [[Bagley]] and three [[Tongue fu master]]s. The 6th and final round is against Nava herself and three [[Slime knight]]s. After defeating her, Zev and the party are able to wrench the Soulstealer from her and return her soul to her body. Chaos ensues afterwards as the humans have begun to rebel against the monsters. The arena ceases to exist in the present. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
[[Morrie]]'s Monster Arena is located southeast of [[Pickham]]. It is here where the ''Monster'' series and the main series meet up, in what is one the more enjoyable side quests in the game. To take part in Morrie's Arena you must recruit monsters to create a monster team of three. That team can work it's way through the Arena by winning eight ranks (G-S) with three rounds for each rank. You have no control over your monsters, but you can level them up outside the arena by leveling your | [[Morrie]]'s Monster Arena is located southeast of [[Pickham]]. It is here where the ''Monster'' series and the main series meet up, in what is one the more enjoyable side quests in the game. To take part in Morrie's Arena you must recruit monsters to create a monster team of three. That team can work it's way through the Arena by winning eight ranks (G-S) with three rounds for each rank. You have no control over your monsters, but you can level them up outside the arena by leveling your {{Hero 8}} up. You start off with three monsters however by the time you reach Rank-S you have a reserve group and a second monster team at your disposal. | ||
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==Monsters series== | ==Monsters series== | ||
Arenas often play a sizable role in the | Arenas often play a sizable role in the {{Monsters Series}} series. There are differences in each game but as a whole the player must usually issue tactics and is prohibited from giving direct orders in the battles held in the arenas. Battles in these arenas are organized by rank, with ranks in the games ranging from G to A, sometimes extending into S and even X ranks. Each rank typically consists of three battles, with the difficulty rising with the next opponent and rank. | ||
==={{DQM}}=== | ==={{DQM}}=== | ||