Lanson

Lanson (formerly Lancel) is a town found in the overworld of Enix's Dragon Quest III. It is only accessible via ship or by Ramia, and geographically aligns with the real world Australia.

Town Lanson

Official artwork. Japanese ランシール Romaji Game Dragon Quest III

Treasures (Remakes only)

• 5 Gold Coins
• Mini medal (3, one of which requires the Ultimate Key.)

Shops & Service

Item Shop Item Price Attributes Holy water 20 Chimaera wing 25 Fading Jenny 300

Weapon and Armor Shop (NES Version) Item Price Attributes Divine dagger 200 Attack +14 Iron lance 750 Attack +28 Battle axe 2,500 Attack +40 Sledgehammer 6,500 Attack +55 Cloak of evasion 2,900 Defense +20 Sacred robe 4,400 Defense +30 Iron mask 3,500 Defense +25

Weapon and Armor Shop (GBC Version) Item Price Attributes Spiked steel whip 3,100 Attack +40 Sledgehammer 6,500 Attack +55 Knuckledusters 7,100 Attack +40 Evade suit 2,900 +28 Magical skirt 1,500 +25 Magic armour 5,800 +40 Iron mask 3,500 Defense +25

Inn

Price per person
15 Gold Coins

Other notable attributes

      This is a location where the game can be saved.

      This location can be reached using the Zoom spell.

Nearby monsters

• Killerpillar
• Crabber dabber doo
• Rampage
• Bullmustiff
• Mummy
• Mushroom mage
• Restless armour
• Shade
• Spiked hare
• Drac the Vlad
• Heedoo voodoo

Gaia's Navel

Lanson serves as the only access point to the Gaia's Navel dungeon. This can be accessed anytime after visiting Lanson, but must be completed by one character alone.

Fading Jenny

Lanson is one of few locations which sells Fading Jenny, and herb that produces the same effects as the Fade spell. This item is useful in retrieving the Bottomless Pot in Edina castle.

Trivia

• The name "Lancel" is likely derived from the Australian town of Lancelin. The name in the modern translation, "Lanson", may have been inspired by another Australian city, Launceston.

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