Night exploration is an activity that can be conducted in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Adol can start night exploration of a dungeon by staying in the campsite that is located at the entrance of the dungeon. During night exploration, enemies will be different from those of normal exploration. There will also be some sleeping enemies that will awaken when the party gets too close to them. There will also be some unique harvest points or fishing spots during night exploration.
The night exploration maps will be reset even if the map was explored 100% in the daytime.
The night exploration can be ended by returning to the camp or exiting the area. Fast travel is disabled during a night exploration.
There are three regions that can be explored in night: Towering Coral Forest, Gendarme Mountain, and Pangaia Plains.
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Towering Coral Forest[]
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Pewd | LV: 22 HP: 393 Str: 156 Def: 150 Exp: 37 Wk: 
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Strange plants that are somehow able to move on their own. They defend themselves by spitting large seeds, but their overall ecology remains a mystery. Drop items:   
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Vespa | LV: 25 HP: 331 Str: 279 Def: 131 Exp: 85 Wk: 
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Aggressive flying insects, they dart in all directions at blinding speed before attempting to sting their target. They often appear in swarms, so caution is advised. Drop items:    
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Nespa | LV: 25 HP: 369 Str: 209 Def: 9999 Exp: 157 Wk: None |
A hanging vespa hive. When struck, the vespas inside swarm, enraged, but the delicious honey inside is worth the stings. Drop items:
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Ercaota | LV: 24 HP: 521 Str: 204 Def: 187 Exp: 37 Wk:
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Amphibians that live inside the Waterfall Grotto. They can inflate their chin sacs and have distinct croaks. Exposure to light will cause them to faint. Drop items:   
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Sabrodo | LV: 22 HP: 1320 Str: 136 Def: 37 Exp: 142 Wk: None |
Large marine beasts that live in warm ocean water. Herds of them are often found basking in the sun. Territorial and aggressive, they will attack anything that gets too close. Drop items:  
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Gwarrab | LV: 25 HP: 6960 Str: 356 Def: 378 Exp: 6960 Wk: 
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Giant crabs covered in a thick, rigid carapace. Feeding on large fish, they spew a poisonous mist to subdue their prey before crushing it in their powerful pincers. Drop items:    
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Werecus | LV: 17 HP: 279 Str: 143 Def: 96 Exp: 36 Wk: None |
Large wolves covered in blue fur. They are capable of leaping great distances. In fact, one leaping attack is usually enough to kill most creatures. Drop items:
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Gendarme Mountain[]
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Badessa | LV: 36 HP: 482 Str: 259 Def: 259 Exp: 299 Wk: None |
Monkeys that populate the plateaus. Their behaviors suggests that they are highly intelligent. They often gather in large troops to form hunting parties. Drop items: 
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Warsadessa | LV: 33 HP: 8900 Str: 424 Def: 267 Exp: 2305 Wk: None |
Monkeys that populate the plateaus. They are the leader of the badessa hunting parties and will not tolerate any creature trespassing in their territory. Drop items:  
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Masquerd | LV: 38 HP: 469 Str: 152 Def: 510 Exp: 303 Wk:
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Large ants with hard heads. They form huge colonies inside nests that they build themselves. They spray anything that approaches their nest with a stinging, flammable acid. Drop items: 
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Gigantyrannus | LV: 42 HP: 22100 Str: 889 Def: 731 Exp: 4107 Wk: None |
Extremely violent Primordials. With their raw power and brutal disposition, these apex predators prey on every living creature. They are very difficult to take down. Drop items:    
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Parekhan | LV: 39 HP: 13600 Str: 561 Def: 418 Exp: 4238 Wk: None |
Winged Primordials capable of flight. While airborne, they can launch a flurry of dangerous aerial attacks. Drop items:  
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Sergesius | LV: 37 HP: 6190 Str: 540 Def: 375 Exp: 2255 Wk: None |
Fully matured Paracelsis. They are highly intelligent, preying on the eggs of other Primordials and taking over their nests. Drop items:
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Vivine | LV: 37 HP: 5850 Str: 484 Def: 382 Exp: 1505 Wk: None |
Enormous carnivorous plants that can move about. They eject seeds from their maw to capture prey. They can also spray spores containing a paralyzing agent. Drop items:    
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Pangaia Plains[]
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Ratni | LV: 39 HP: 619 Str: 332 Def: 324 Exp: 988 Wk: None |
Rodents that populate the ruins. They swing their clubs at anything that dares to encroach upon their territory. Drop items: 
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Giesaur | LV: 60 HP: 8880 Str: 768 Def: 528 Exp: 2169 Wk: None |
An unusually swift species of Primordial. Boasting unmatched speed and stamina, they also possess an organ that allows them to spew electricity from their mouths. Drop items: 
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Dictidoadus | LV: 68 HP: 32700 Str: 1218 Def: 808 Exp: 11182 Wk: None |
Mysterious Primordials that shake their enormous bodies, releasing flame that burn everything around them. Their vision is poor, so they track their prey by scent. Drop items:   
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Primarivaur | LV: 63 HP: 24800 Str: 1261 Def: 586 Exp: 5085 Wk: None |
Mysterious winged Primordials. Their flight capabilities are somewhat limited. Nevertheless, they can still swoop down and slaughter prey in an instant. Drop items: 
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