Towering Coral Forest is the second dungeon in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Adol will find his first adventure gear, Grip Gloves, in this dungeon after defeating the mini boss. This is the first dungeon that can be explored in night.
Structure and Design[]
The dungeon is separated into a top section and a bottom section. The top section spawns coral and reptilian enemies such as Larfo and Repleon. The bottom section is mostly rivers and spawns Pinha and Gwaranga. Some parts of the dungeon are connected by vines and cannot be access until the party defeat the miniboss Serpentus and acquire the Grip Glove. Few treasure boxes are placed on higher ground of the bottom section and can only be accessed by jumping off from the top section at the right place.
Enemy list[]
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Repleon | LV: 10 HP: 86 Str: 81 Def: 11 Exp: 33 Wk: None |
Reptiles that can be found deep in the forest. Be careful when facing these creatures, for they attack in groups and their bite is poisonous. Drop items:   
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Larfo | LV: 10 HP: 116 Str: 85 Def: 0 Exp: 37 Wk: None |
Coral that can be found in areas with poor footing. If they sense the presence of an approaching threat, they attack by releasing a cloud of spores. Drop items:   
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Targanean | LV: 11 HP: 144 Str: 104 Def: 194 Exp: 50 Wk: 
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Crustaceans that populate areas with many peaks and valleys. When hunting, they use their powerful legs to leap into the air and crush the skulls of their prey. Drop items:  
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Pinha | LV: 12 HP: 122 Str: 104 Def: 71 Exp: 69 Wk: 
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Ferocious predatory fishes that travel in schools. They swim through the water at high speeds, devouring any prey they can find. Drop items:   
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Gwaranga | LV: 13 HP: 2640 Str: 140 Def: 110 Exp: 1040 Wk:
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Giant crabs covered in a thick, rigid carapace. They spew a poisonous mist to subdue their prey before crushing it in their powerful pincers. Drop items:  
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Night Exploration[]
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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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Bosses[]
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Serpentus | LV: 13 HP: 9370 Str: 162 Def: 13 Exp: 2734 Wk: None |
A giant land turtle with poisonous sacs along its shell. The noxious miasma it releases can wither whole trees. It fiercely defends its territory intruders. |
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Clareon | LV: 14 HP: 8290 Str: 116 Def: 129 Exp: 3332 Wk: None |
A giant chameleon that has lived for many years. It can change its body to blend in with its surroundings. Swallows prey whole using its long sticky tongue. |
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