Newly introduced in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince are shiny monsters, indicated by the glittering stars that surround them.
What exactly are shiny monsters and why do they matter in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince? Here is a breakdown of the shiny system and a guide on how to obtain these sparkling critters for your monster army.
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While not officially named shiny monsters, they are rare monsters that sparkle brightly and can only be acquired through the monster synthesis system in the game. The probability of a synthesis resulting in shiny monsters is low, but they stand out from the normal spawns as they possess a huge difference in stats number.
After synthesis, shiny monsters will have an increase to the upper limit of a stat by 100, and the attributes boosted are randomly selected among the following:
- HP
- MP
- Attack Power
- Defense
- Agility
- Wisdom
Note that if you try to use monster synthesis on a shiny monster, the special stat will not be inherited and the results will be normal. So always be aware of which monsters you are using for synthesis.
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How to Get Shiny
Since the shiny monsters only obtain 1 random stat increase after each successful synthesis, this means you would need to repeatedly synthesize for a chance to get the desired result. One of the best ways to optimize your chance of a shiny monster is through save scumming and rerolling for your desired stats.
For reroll, here are steps to take:
- Head to the Menu, select Others, then turn off the Autosave
- Save your game first
- Take note of the stats of which monster you want to make shiny by leveling it to Level 10 and note down the numbers
- Reload save
- Initiate synthesis to see the result
- If it is a shiny monster, level up to the same level then compare the stats
- Keep if it is the stat you are looking for, otherwise, reload save, and repeat for the desired result
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