Exploring the expansive world of Erdrea in Dragon Quest 11 offers players a deep narrative alongside numerous rewarding collection systems. Among the most popular side activities are tracking down the mysterious, colorful Tockles and gathering shiny Mini Medals hidden throughout various regions. Completing these optional hunts grants access to unique past worlds and rare equipment that greatly assists your adventuring party.
Understanding the Colorful Tockles and Tickington
Tockles are small, mysterious creatures scattered across the main map of Erdrea that act as gatekeepers to a nostalgic 2D village called Tickington. Each unique Tockle you discover will share a special pastword required to unlock altars representing past entries in the franchise. These locations are excellent for players seeking to experience classic scenarios remade within the modern engine.
Finding them requires checking hidden corners, such as the initial checkpoint heading toward the Gallopolis region. Speaking with Uncle Tickle allows your team to easily teleport to the Altar of Ages whenever a new pastword is secured. Breaking up these collection sessions with main story progression ensures the journey remains engaging rather than tedious.
Where to Search for Hidden Mini Medals
Mini Medals serve as a secondary currency that can be turned in to specific collectors for powerful endgame items and armor. These shiny collectibles are typically tucked away inside ordinary objects like dresser drawers, breakable pots, and treasure chests across major settlements. Early locations including Cobblestone, Heliodor, and Hotto contain several medals waiting for observant travelers.
As you progress into later chapters, complex dungeons like the Ruins of Dundrasil and the Royal Library hold additional medals in plain sight. For instance, exploring a small balcony alcove within the Dundrasil castle ruins reveals a ladder leading to pots containing a medal. Checking behind walls and climbing to high rooftops is vital to maximizing your total medal count.
Turning in Medals for Exclusive Rewards
Once you have amassed a significant collection of Mini Medals, you must visit specialized non-player characters to trade them for prizes. An early collector can be found waiting inside the Puerto Valor inn, though they only accept a limited amount of medals. To unlock the complete reward tiers, you will need to locate Maxime Medaille at L Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles.
Maxime will provide you with an album that tracks your stamp progress as you turn in your hard-earned treasures. Reaching high milestones rewards players with top-tier defensive gear and rare crafting materials used to upgrade your primary weapons. Dedicated exploration ensures your party remains optimally prepared for the dangerous trials waiting in the post-game content.
