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DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow Current Event

As of October 10, 2026: claim free rewards and the event login bonus first, then push the Ruins Giant Monster Mystery event story so the Garuda strong enemy match and the Gigantes Army multi quest unlock. Run the 15-floor giant monster ruins for monster coins and charm stones, clear the Garuda match inside its damage caps, run the Gigantes Army multi once you can fill a party, and spend charm stones in the exchange before the window closes on October 27, 2026 11:59 JST. The Scorpion Armor shrine stays available after the event. Decide whether the Dark Knight Series or Sacred Arts Series is worth gems only after free tickets and event tasks are planned.

Quick Answer

Clear the chapter waves and the ruins first. Then spend charm stones.

As of October 10, 2026, the live focus is the Ruins Giant Monster Mystery event (started September 22, running through October 27, 2026 11:59 JST). Chapter 1 unlocked the Garuda strong enemy match, chapter 2 opened the Gigantes Army multi quest, and chapter 3 is the current route end. Run the giant monster ruins for monster coins and charm stones, then clear the Garuda Memory and the Gigantes Army Memory while the window is open. Spend charm stones in the event exchange on the limited accessory and gems before filler items, and claim the 1,600 gem login bonus a day at a time. The Scorpion Armor shrine is always available, so use it when you want dark and earth practice outside the event. Super Monster Rush Season 5 stage 3 opened October 6 and the season ends October 18, 2026. Dark Knight Series with Yami no Yari and Sacred Arts Series with Black Condor are the banner decisions after free tickets are planned. The autumn training campaign (September 29) and SmashGrow Summer 2026 (September 22) have closed.

  • Claim notices, login rewards, mailbox items, and the event login bonus before spending stamina or gems: the event pays 100 gems a day toward a 1,600 gem total.
  • Push the Ruins Giant Monster Mystery event story first. Chapter 1 unlocks the Garuda strong enemy match, chapter 2 opens the Gigantes Army multi quest, and chapter 3 is the current route end.
  • Run the giant monster ruins for monster coins and charm stones: 15 floors, a boss every 5 floors, a Momonja Shop on the route, and a branching door that can grant a strong event skill.
  • Clear the Garuda strong enemy match for the Garuda Memory, and keep damage taken inside the mission caps while you do it.
Event guide Garuda guide Gigantes Army Scorpion Armor Season 5 Yami no Yari Black Condor Current banner Exchange shop
DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow giant monster ruins event visual
Current Focus

Live through October 27

Ruins Giant Monster Mystery Event

Use this for the newest live content: the September 22 to October 27 event with three story chapter waves, the 15-floor giant monster ruins, the Momonja Shop, the charm stone exchange, the Garuda match, the Gigantes Army multi quest, and the new limited Memories.

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Current Event Snapshot

What matters right now

Snapshot only. If the in-game timer says something different, follow the timer. Also check the in-game timer/details before last-day calls.

Current limited priority Ruins Giant Monster Mystery (three chapter waves, 15-floor giant monster ruins, Momonja Shop, charm stone exchange, Garuda match, Gigantes Army multi quest, new limited Memories) + Super Monster Rush Season 5 stage 3 + free tickets + limited Memories
Event window Started September 22, 2026 12:00 JST; runs through October 27, 2026 11:59 JST
Chapter waves Chapter 1 and Garuda match on September 22; chapter 2 and Gigantes Army multi on September 29; chapter 3 on October 6
Ruins route 15 floors with a boss every 5 floors, Gigantes at the deepest point, a Momonja Shop for monster coins, and a branching door that grants a special rule and a strong event skill
Current checks Event story chapters, ruins runs, Garuda damage-cap missions, Gigantes Army clear-time missions, charm stone exchange, event login bonus, Scorpion Armor shrine
Route loop Event story unlocks -> ruins and boss modes -> event exchange -> banner role check
Banner focus Dark Knight Series (Yami no Yari, from October 6) + Sacred Arts Series (Black Condor, from September 22); older Great Shield Knight, Swimsuit '26, and Barbara windows only if still visible
Limited event Ended: autumn training campaign (September 29, 2026), SmashGrow Summer 2026 (September 22, 2026), DQ6 collaboration (about September 1, 2026)
Score attack Super Monster Rush Season 5 opened September 11, 2026 12:00 JST with stage 3 live since October 6, 2026; no stamina cost, fire and wind weakness, double damage on weakness hits, season ends October 18, 2026 23:59 JST
Always available Scorpion Armor shrine with a dark super weakness and earth coverage; plan the Paladin mission before entering
Last checked October 10, 2026

Do First Today

Action order before you spend gems

  1. Claim notices, login rewards, mailbox items, and the event login bonus before spending stamina or gems: the event pays 100 gems a day toward a 1,600 gem total.
  2. Push the Ruins Giant Monster Mystery event story first. Chapter 1 unlocks the Garuda strong enemy match, chapter 2 opens the Gigantes Army multi quest, and chapter 3 is the current route end.
  3. Run the giant monster ruins for monster coins and charm stones: 15 floors, a boss every 5 floors, a Momonja Shop on the route, and a branching door that can grant a strong event skill.
  4. Clear the Garuda strong enemy match for the Garuda Memory, and keep damage taken inside the mission caps while you do it.
  5. Run the Gigantes Army multi quest for the Gigantes Army Memory once you can fill a coordinated party.
  6. Spend charm stones in the event exchange before filler materials: the limited accessory, gem stacks, stamp, and icon frame come first.
  7. Run Super Monster Rush Season 5 stage 3 for score medals: it costs no stamina and the season ends October 18, 2026 23:59 JST.
  8. Clear the always-available Scorpion Armor shrine when you want dark and earth practice outside the event window, and plan the Paladin slot before entering.
  9. Open the banner screen and judge Dark Knight Series / Yami no Yari or Sacred Arts Series / Black Condor only after free tickets and event tasks are planned.
  10. Treat the autumn training campaign (closed September 29) and SmashGrow Summer 2026 (closed September 22) as finished unless claimable leftovers remain.

Missable Checks

Things that are easy to lose after a chapter or banner change

  • Ruins Giant Monster Mystery runs from September 22, 2026 12:00 JST through October 27, 2026 11:59 JST. Confirm the live timer before last-day spending.
  • Chapter waves: chapter 1 and the Garuda strong enemy match opened September 22, chapter 2 and the Gigantes Army multi quest opened September 29, and chapter 3 opened October 6.
  • Charm stones only convert inside the event exchange, so spend them before the window closes. Unused stones have no value after the event ends.
  • The Garuda Memory drops from the strong enemy match and the Gigantes Army Memory drops from the multi quest, so each event mode pays a different Memory.
  • Gigantes Army needs event story chapter 2 cleared. Its tiers list casual (base class Lv. 30 / advanced class Lv. 10), challenge (base class Lv. 50 / advanced class Lv. 30), and EX challenge (advanced class Lv. 45 and up).
  • Scorpion Armor is an always-available shrine, so it does not expire with the event. Its Paladin mission has to be planned before you enter, not during the run.
  • Super Monster Rush Season 5 stage 3 opened October 6, 2026 and the season ends October 18, 2026 23:59 JST. Fire is the main weakness and the season rule doubles weakness damage.
  • Dark Knight Series (Yami no Yari) started October 6, 2026 and Sacred Arts Series (Black Condor) started September 22, 2026. Both banners run through November 3, 2026 11:59 JST.
  • Great Shield Knight Series (from September 8, 2026), Swimsuit '26, and Barbara Series are older windows now. Confirm the banner is still visible before pulling.
  • Autumn training campaign closed September 29, 2026 and SmashGrow Summer 2026 closed September 22, 2026. Only claimable leftovers remain.
  • The DQ6 collaboration window published through about September 1, 2026. Treat its limited farms as ended unless the screens are still open on your client.
  • Volatile timing can change. Check the in-game timer/details before making last-day or new-banner decisions.

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Event

Ruins Giant Monster Mystery Event

Open this for the live event route: chapter waves, the 15-floor ruins, the Momonja Shop, the charm stone exchange, the login bonus, and the new limited Memories.

Open page Strong Enemy

Garuda Strong Enemy Guide

Open this for the chapter 1 match: the earth super weakness and dark second option, damage-cap missions, gale and charge-attack handling, and the Garuda Memory.

Open page Multi

Gigantes Army Multi Quest Guide

Open this for the chapter 2 multi: earth and dark weakness, casual to EX challenge tiers, clear-time missions, boss attack handling, and the Gigantes Army Memory.

Open page Shrine

Scorpion Armor Shrine Guide

Open this for the always-available dark shrine: the dark super weakness, earth coverage, the Paladin mission, miasma statues, and the Scorpion Armor Memory.

Open page Weapon

Yami no Yari

Check the new 3-star dark spear: attack, the self-healing special, the adventure skill that blocks sleep, level effects, and banner acquisition.

Open page Weapon

Black Condor

Check the new 3-star earth boomerang: attack, the up-to-six-hit special, the weakening adventure skill, level effects, and banner acquisition.

Open page Score Attack

Super Monster Rush Season 5 Guide

Open this for the live score attack season: stage 3 from October 6, fire and wind weakness, double weakness damage, the auto farm loop, and medal milestones.

Open page Memories

Best Memories Tier List

Use the live Memory rankings before spending upgrade materials on the new event Memories.

Open page Banner Decision

Current Banner Guide

Use this for Dark Knight Series and Sacred Arts Series pull or save calls, plus older Great Shield Knight, Swimsuit '26, and Barbara context.

Open page Exchange

Exchange Shop Guide

Use this for daily free items, gold exchange, point exchange, and event currency check order.

Open page Guide

Vocation System Guide

Check advanced classes such as Paladin and Sage when your weapon lane is ready.

Open page Reroll

Reroll Guide

Stop or keep the account after the event and banner checks are done.

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