Quick Answer
Use the DQ1 Final Chapter guide for unlock steps and the Ryuuou gacha picks guide for banner context.
EX Ryuuou Shrine At a Glance
Unlock
Clear Final Chapter story progress until the EX entry appears in your event menu
Recommended level
Stage recommended: Lv.50 / Community-verified clear: Lv.46+
Boss weakness
Fire (super weak), Lightning and Light (weak)
Clear conditions
No deaths, clear within 4:00, take less than 200 damage
Main reward
First clear title and standard shrine drops
How to Unlock
EX Ryuuou Shrine is not available at the start of the DQ1 event. Unlock it by:
- Finishing any remaining Chapter 2 story markers.
- Pushing visible Final Chapter story markers until the EX shrine entry appears in your event menu or map list.
- Tapping the EX entry to confirm the stage screen and clear conditions before spending stamina.
If the EX entry does not appear, continue the visible story route and re-check after each new unlock.
Boss Weakness and Attributes
| Attribute | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Fire | Super weak (highest damage) |
| Lightning | Weak |
| Light | Weak |
| Other | Neutral |
Ryuuou uses a charm-inflicting spell attack fired diagonally toward the player. Standing directly in front of Ryuuou avoids it. Ryuuou also deploys a barrier floor around itself; the fixed damage is 20 per tick.
Recommended Team and Equipment
Top Build: Ryuuou Staff Mage
Equip Ryuuou Staff on a Mage as your main attacker. The staff deals super-effective fire damage from a safe distance, and pairing it with the Ryuuou armor set raises its damage further.
| Slot | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Main weapon | Ryuuou Staff | Super-effective fire damage; wide-range special at low gauge cost; built-in charm resistance and Ryuuou damage bonus |
| Sub weapon | Metal Wing or Roto Sword | Covers gaps or switches for boss burst |
| Armor | Ryuuou series (helm, robe top, robe bottom) | Fire spell resistance + staff damage boost + charm resistance; obtained through gacha |
| Mage memory | Ryuuou | High attack magic; starts with Mera Tsubute; magic crit +5% |
| Priest | Equipped for healing | EX has no recovery springs, so a dedicated healer improves consistency |
Alternative: Physical Build
If you do not own Ryuuou Staff, use Queen’s Whip for mob clearing (ranged AOE) and Roto Sword or Crystal Claw for the boss. This is a closer-range fight, so dodge timing matters more.
Low-Rarity Alternative
Use Mage Staff for mob waves and switch to Flame Sword during special gauge bursts. Build around your highest-damage character for the boss.
EX-Specific Mechanics
No Healing Springs
Unlike normal and Challenge difficulties, EX removes the healing statue (recovery spring). If your team takes damage during mob waves, you enter the boss fight with lower HP. Bring a Priest or other recovery source.
Increased Monster Count
EX spawns significantly more monsters than other difficulties. Wide-range special weapons that can clear groups efficiently are strongly recommended.
Changed Shadow Spawn Pattern
In normal Ryuuou Shrine, Ryuuou Shadows appear only during the countdown instant-kill charge attack (four shadows in a row). In EX, shadows can also appear outside that timing, with two shadows spawning at additional moments. Kill shadows immediately — while they are alive, damage to the boss is reduced.
Red Door Ryuuou
The red-door encounter features a Ryuuou with much higher HP than in lower difficulties. Only attempt this if your team is well-geared and comfortable with the base EX clear.
Clear Rewards
| Reward | What it is |
|---|---|
| First clear title | Profile-card title earned on first clear |
| Chest drops | Standard shrine drops and materials (same pool as lower difficulties; unconfirmed if rates differ) |
| Memories | Same drop pool as Challenge; rate does not appear to differ significantly |
Farming Advice
EX vs Challenge
EX is harder and slower than Challenge with no confirmed significant increase in Memory drop rate. Most players should clear EX once for the title, then return to Challenge for Memory farming unless your team can clear EX quickly and safely.
For pure Memory farming, Challenge remains the more stamina-efficient choice for most accounts. The Ryuuou armor set is obtained through the Ryuuou Series gacha, not from EX drops.
Checklist Before Entering
- Main party is level 46 or higher
- Fire, lightning, or light weapon equipped on your carry
- Priest or other healing source in the party
- Wide-range special weapon ready for mob waves
- Ryuuou Shadows will be prioritized immediately when they spawn
- Stage screen and clear conditions confirmed in your client