MM8 Building Strength is provided to help you develop your party with boosts, gear, and skill progression. If you want help building a party check out the Party Development page here.
“The greatest adventures are born from the pages of the learned.”
Merchant of ancient tomes
Quest or Grind
There is no need to grind experience in MM8, in fact, there are finite foes and unless you want to spend years in-game waiting for zones to respawn you will need to find other ways to build your strength.
Side Quest List
| Quest Origin | Key Point | Quest | XP | Gold | Fame | Other Awards | Clue | Spoiler | GPS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvar | Asael Fromago | Retrieve 3 rare cheeses | 20,000 | 25,000 | 80 | Ravenshore, Ravage Roaming, Garrote Gorge | in Ravenshore Find the Chapel of Eep in W Hidden door to center area in Ravage Roaming Find Church of Eep on the island Jump over red, else doors close Button on S wall of E room Jump on crate Ball of Danduck in SW room in Garrote Gorge Find Grand Temple of Eep in NE Press a button on desk in E room Find Cheese in SE cave area | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Asael-Fromago-Quest-Alvar-MM8.webp | Asael Fromago, Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chapel-of-Eep-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Chapel of Eep, W Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Church-of-Eep-Entrance-Ravage-Roaming-MM8.webp | Church of Eep, Central Ravage Roaming | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Grand-Temple-of-Eep-Entrance-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Grand Temple of Eep, NE Garrote Gorge | |||||||||
| Alvar | Keldon | Kill all the ogres in Alvar | 10,000 | 5,000 | 50 | West Alvar | All the ogres are on the W side of area Don't forget to look high on ridge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Keldon-Buyer-Ogre-Ears-Alvar-MM8.webp | Keldon, Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ogre-Fortress-Entrance-Alvar-MM8.webp | Ogre Raiding Fort, W Alvar | |||||||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Hiss | Retrieve the Idol of the Snake | 7,500 | 2,000 | 30 | One of many is not a trap | in Dagger Wound Island Speak to Frederick Talimere in SE Blood Drop Use Teleporter far SW of Blood Drop You will arrive on a small island to NW Use Teleporter on NE side of small island Enter Abandoned Temple in Abandoned Temple E rectangle room has many trap squres Step on the one just N of the central emitter Compartment opens on NW wall Collect Idol of the Snake | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hiss-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Hiss, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Teleporter-1-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Portal 1, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Teleporter-2-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Portal 2, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Abandoned-Temple-Entrance-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Abandoned Temple, NW Dagger Wound Island | |||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Pascella Tisk | Retrieve the Prophecy of the Snake | 750 | 500 | 3 | Hidden alcove beyond the button | in Dagger Wound Island Speak to Frederick Talimere in SE Blood Drop Use Teleporter far SW of Blood Drop You will arrive on a small island to NW Use Teleporter on NE side of small island Enter Abandoned Temple in Abandoned Temple After pushing the 4 buttons to open the door The halways conceals 2 hidden alcoves One has the Prophecy of the Snake | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pascella-Tisk-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Pascella Tisk, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Teleporter-1-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Portal 1, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Teleporter-2-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Portal 2, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Abandoned-Temple-Entrance-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Abandoned Temple, NW Dagger Wound Island | |||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Languid | Retrieve the Annoited Potion | 7,500 | 2,000 | 30 | Smuggler's Cove is E Ravenshore | in Smuggler's Cove Find in the SE cavern room, note that once you talk to Arion, you will be prevented from exploring this room.. so grab the Annoited Potion first. | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Languid-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Languid, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Smugglers-Cove-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Smuggler's Cove, W Ravanshore | |||||||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Aislen | Deliver 6 Cure Disease scrolls | 3,000 | 1,500 | 12 | Novice Alchemist adds Red and Yellow | You need 6 Cure Disease scrolls, you are given 3 and you can find 3 more in various chests on the island Use Teleporter far SW of Blood Drop You will arrive on a small island to NW 3 Huts on NE side all need a scroll Use Teleporter on NE side of small island 3 Huts on E side allneed a scroll | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aislen-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Aislen, Dagger Wound Island | |||||||||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Rohtnax | Find Isthric the Tongue | 750 | 3 | NW Dagger Wound Island | in Dagger Wound Island Use Teleporter far SW of Blood Drop You will arrive on a small island to NW Isthric is in one of the huts on N side | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rohtnax-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Rohtnax, Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Isthric-the-Tognue-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Isthric the Tognue, Dagger Wound Island | ||||||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Zelim | Recover Drum of Victory | 20,000 | 2,500 | 80 | W Garrote Gorge | in Garrote Gorge Find Naga Vault in W in Naga Vault In the central circular room Press the trapped button Collect Drum of Victory from chest | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zelim-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Zelim, Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Naga-Vault-Entrance-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Naga Vault, W Garrote Gorge | |||||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Leane Stromlance | Find and Heal Blazen | 30,000 | 140 | Mad Necromancer's Lab is in NW Shadowspire | in Shadowspire Find Mad Necromancer's Lab in the NW in Mad Necromancer's Lab Up the Elevator Check Door for Blazen in Ravenshore Talk to Dervish Chevron Return to Blazen | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Leane-Stormlance-Quest-Hireling-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Leane Stormlance, Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mad-Necromancers-Lab-Entrance-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Mad Necromancer's Lab, NW Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blazen-Mad-Necromancers-Lab-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Blazen, Mad Necromancer's Guild | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dervish-Chevron-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Dervish Chevron, Ravenshore | ||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Calandril | Retrieve Dragonsbane Flower | 10,000 | 1,500 | 40 | Grows near water | in Garrote Gorge Find flower in N along river Return to Calandril | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Calindril-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Calindril, Garrote Gorge | |||||||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Balion Tearwing | Retrieve Dragonsbane Flower | 10,000 | 1,500 | 40 | Grows near water | in Garrote Gorge Find flower in N along river Return to Balion | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Balion-Tearwing-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Balion Tearwing, Scarwing's Cave | |||||||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Avalon | Kill all the dragons in Garrote Gorge wilderness area | 20,000 | 2,500 | 80 | Dragon Cave is N Garrote Gorge | Kill all dragons except for the pets Including Dragon Cave | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Avalon-T-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Avalon, Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dragon-Cave-Entrance-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Dragon Cave, N Garrote Gorge | |||||||||||||
| Garrote Gorge | Jerin Flame-eye | Kill all the dragon hunters in Garrote Gorge | 20,000 | 2,500 | 80 | Dragon Hunter's Camp is SE Garrote Gorge | Kill all dragon hunters Including Dragon Hunter Camp | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jerin-Flame-eye-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Jerin Flame-eye, Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dragon-Hunter-Camp-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Dragon Hunter Camp, SW Garrote Gorge | |||||||||||||
| Ironsand Desert | Pole | Deliver 6 Fire Resistance potions | 8,500 | 1,500 | 34 | Master Alchemist adds Haste and Harden Item | You need 6 Fire Resistance potions, you are given 3 and you can find 3 more in Alchemy shops or craft your own with Alchemy skill in Ironsand Desert The 6 southern most houses require a potion | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pole-Ironsand-Desert-MM8.webp | Pole, Ironsand Desert | |||||||||||||||
| Ravenshore | Maddigan the Tracker | Kill all the dire wolves in Ravenshore | 7,500 | 2,500 | 30 | Dire Wolf Den NW Ravenshore | Kill all dire wolves Including Dire Wolf Den | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Maddigan-Buyer-Wolf-Pelts-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Maddigan the Tracker, Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dire-Wolf-Den-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Dire Wolf Den, NW Ravenshore | |||||||||||||
| Ravenshore | Lathius | Retrieve the shield Eclipse | 25,000 | 2,000 | 100 | Eclipse | Necromancer's Guild is E Shadowspire | in Necromancer's Guild
Upstairs to W First room has the Shield There is a bug, if Eclipse is not in the chest, reload the Autosave before entering and try again. | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lathius-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Lathius, Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Necromancers-Guild-Entrance-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Necromancer's Guild, E Shadowspire | ||||||||||||
| Ravenshore | Arion Hunter | Deliver False Report to Dread Pirate Stanley | 20,000 | 15,000 | 50 | Regna from Dagger Wound Island | in Smuggler's Cove Find Arion by taking S route twice Find Dread Pirate Stanley in Regna Inn | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Smugglers-Cove-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Smuggler's Cove, W Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Arion-Hunter-Smugglers-Cove-MM8.webp | Arion Hunter, Smuggler's Cove | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dead-Pirate-Stanley-Regna-MM8.webp | Dread Pirate Stanley, Regna | |||||||||||
| Ravenshore | Arion Hunter | Rescue Arion's daughter from the ogres | 15,000 | 10,000 | 60 | Ogre Rading Fort is W Alvar | in Alvar Find Ogre Rading Fort in W Button on inner S wall Go down to lower level Defeat Ogre Warlords for Key Far to W in cave section is prisoner | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Smugglers-Cove-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Smuggler's Cove, W Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Arion-Hunter-Smugglers-Cove-MM8.webp | Arion Hunter, Smuggler's Cove | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ogre-Fortress-Entrance-Alvar-MM8.webp | Ogre Rading Fort, W Alvar | |||||||||||
| Ravenshore | Tonk Blueswan | Acromage Champion | 50,000 | 3,000 | 200 | Glomenthal | Review the winning conditions for each venue | Grog and Grub in Dagger Wound Island Kessel's Kantina in Ravenshore The Dancing Ogre in Ravenshore Dragon's Blood Inn in Garrote Gorge Profit House in Alvar Miho's Roadhouse in Alvar Black Company in Shadowspire Parched Throat in Ironsand Desert Bull's Eye Inn in Ravage Roaming Traveler's Rest in Murmurwoods Pirate's Rest in Regna Island Use Key from Tonk on her Chest | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Tonk-Blueswan-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Tonk Blueswan, Ravenshore | ||||||||||||||
| Shadowspire | Tantilion | Retrieve the Bone of Doom | 15,000 | 7,500 | 30 | Dire Wolf Den NW Ravenshore | in Dire Wolf Den Find Bone of Doom in SE | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Tantilion-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Tantilion, Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dire-Wolf-Den-Entrance-Ravenshore-MM8.webp | Dire Wolf Den, NW Ravenshore | |||||||||||||
| Shadowspire | Hallien | Retrieve a Vial of Gravedirt from a vampire's crypt | 15,000 | 22,000 | 75 | Vampire's Crypt is in Central E Shadowspire | in Shadowspire Coffin in W room moves Enter Cave system Sarcophagus in NE | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hallien-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Hallien, Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vampire-Crypt-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Vampire Crypt, Central Shadowspire | |||||||||||||
| Shadowspire | Benefice | Retrieve Iseldir's Puzzle Box | 15,000 | 7,500 | 60 | Mad Necromancer's Lab is in NW Shadowspire | in Shadowspire Find Mad Necromancer's Lab in the NW in Mad Necromancer's Lab Jump in the well Chest to the N holds Iseldir's Puzzle Box | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Benefice-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Benefice, Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mad-Necromancers-Lab-Entrance-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Mad Necromancer's Lab | |||||||||||||
| Dagger Wound Island | Thistle | Potion of Pure Speed Secondary Quest | Potion of Pure Speed | Need base ingredients | Yellow(4), Red(3), Blue(1) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Thistle-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Thistle, Dagger Wound Island | |||||||||||||||||
| Alvar | Rihansi | Potion of Pure Luck Secondary Quest | Potion of Pure Luck | Need base ingredients | Yellow(3), Red(2), Blue(3) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rihans-Alvar-MM8.webp | Rihansi, Alvar | |||||||||||||||||
| Ironsand Desert | Talion | Potion of Pure Endurance Secondary Quest | Potion of Pure Endurance | Need base ingredients | Yellow(1), Red(2), Blue(4) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Talion-Ironsand-Desert-MM8.webp | Talion, Ironsand Desert | |||||||||||||||||
| Shadowspire | Kelvin | Potion of Pure Intellect Secondary Quest | Potion of Pure Intellect | Need base ingredients | Yellow(4), Red(1), Blue(2) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kelvin-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Kelvin, Shadowspire | |||||||||||||||||
| Murmurwoods | Castigeir | Potion of Pure Personality Quest | Potion of Pure Personality | Need base ingredients | Yellow(2), Red(1), Blue(4) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Castigeir-Murmurwoods-MM8.webp | Castigeir, Murmurwoods | |||||||||||||||||
| Ravage Roaming | Galvinus | Potion of Pure Accuracy Secondary Quest | Potion of Pure Accuracy | Need base ingredients | Yellow(4), Red(3), Blue(1) | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Galvinus-Ravage-Roaming-MM8.webp | Galvinus, Ravage Roaming |
Class Progression
Characters, including Hirelings, will get stronger by questing to promote to new classes which will allow training higher skill expertise.
Class Promomotions
| Base Class | New Rank | Quest | Quest Origin | Key Point | XP | Other Rewards | Clue | Spoiler | GPS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | Champion | Retrieve Ebonest, the spear | Garrote Gorge | Leane Stormlance | 30,000 | add 10,000xp for Knights | Necromancer's Lab is in NW Shadowspire | ~in Shadowspire# Find Mad Necromancer's Lab in the NW# ~in Mad Necromancer's Lab# Jump in the well# Chest to the N holds Ebonest | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Leane-Stormlance-Quest-Hireling-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Leane Stormlance, Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mad-Necromancers-Lab-Entrance-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Mad Necromancer's Lab, NW Shadowspire | ||||||||||||
| Dark Elf | Dark Elf Patriarch | Find Cauri Blackthrone | Alvar | Relburn Jeebes | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Dark Elves | Cauri is in NE Murmurwoods | Gather up Stone to Flesh scrolls# ~in Murmurwoods# Explore the NE forest for statues# Press Spacebar with scrolls in inventory# to revivie the statues# One of them is Cauri.. N of Druid Circle | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Relburn-Jeebes-Dark-Elf-Promotion-Alvar-MM8.webp | Relburn Jeebes, Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cauri-Blackthrone-Statue-Quest-Murmurwoods-MM8.webp | Cauri Blackthrone, NW Murmurwoods | ||||||||||||
| Dragon | Great Wyrm | Clear Jeric Whistlebone's camp, recover Sword of Whistlebone | Dragon Cave | Deftclaw Redreaver | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Dragons | Jeric's Camp is in SW Garrote Gorge | ~in Garrote Gorge# Find Jeric's camp in SW# Berserk is incredibly useful | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Deftclaw-Redreaver-Dragon-Cave-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Deftclaw Redreaver, Dragon Cave | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jerics-Camp-Quest-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp | Jeric's Camp, SW Garrote Gorge | ||||||||||||
| Necromancer | Lich | Find the Lost Book of Khel and Lich Jars | Shadowspire | Vetrinus Taleshire | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Necromancers | Uplifted Library is in SE Dagger Wound Islands | ~in Dagger Wound Island# Find the Uplifted LIbrary in the SE# ~in Uplifted Library# Make your way to the top# Find chest with Book of Khel# # Lich jars can be found on the lower levels of the Mad Necromancer's Lab. Reach the lower level quite simply by jumping in the well after entering the lab | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vetrinus-Taleshire-Lich-Promotion-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Vetrinus Taleshire, Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Uplifted-Library-Entrance-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Uplifted Library, SE Dagger Wound Island | ||||||||||||
| Minotaur | Minotaur Lord | Find and authenticate the Axe of Balthazar | Balthazar's Lair | Tessalar | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Minotaur | Dark Dwarf Compound is in W Alvar | ~in Alvar# Find Dwarf Compound near Elemental Guild# 2 right turns leads to Axe of Balthazar# ~in Dagger Wound Island# Show the Axe to Dadeross# ~in Ravenshore# Show the Axe to Masul in Merchant House | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Tessalar-Minotaur-Promotion-Balthazars-Lair-Ravage-Roaming-MM8.webp | Tessalar,Balthazar's Lair | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dark-Dwarf-Compound-Entrance-Alvar-MM8.webp | Dark Dwarf Compound, W Alvar | ||||||||||||
| Vampire | Nosferatu | Retrieve Karbu's Remains and Sarcophagus | Shadowspire | Lathaen | 25,000 | add 10,000 xp for Vampires | Cyclops Larder is in SE Ironsand Desert | Note the Sarcophagus is a masive item that nees to fit in your inventory, so grab Korbu's remains first# # ~in Ironsand Desert# Find the Cyclops Larder in SE# ~in Cyclops Larder# SW, down elevator, SW# Chest with Remains is far to SW# ~in Ravage Roaming# Find the Crypt of Korbu in N# ~in The Crypt of Korbu# Perception finds Spark Trap# Down stairs# Stand in E alcove# Proceed down stairs# Collect sarcophogus | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lathaen-Vampire-Promotion-Shadowspire-MM8.webp | Lathaen, Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cyclops-Larder-Entrance-Ironsand-Desert-MM8.webp | Cyclops Larder, SE Ironsand Desesrt | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Crypt-of-Korbu-Entrance-Ravage-Roaming-MM8.webp | Crypt of Korbu, N Ravage Roaming | ||||||||||
| Cleric | Priest of the Sun | Retrieve the book Prophesies of the Sun | Murmurwoods | Stephan | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Priests | Abandoned Temple is in NW Dagger Wound Islands | ~in Abandoned Temple# in the far SE is a circular room# N wall holds secret compartment# grab the book | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stephen-Cleric-Promotion-Murmurwoods-MM8.webp | Stephen, Murmurwoods | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Abandoned-Temple-Entrance-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp | Abandoned Temple, NW Dagger Wound Island | ||||||||||||
| Troll | War Troll | Find the Ancient Troll homeland | Ironsand Desert | Volog Sandwind | 25,000 | add 10,000xp for Trolls | Ancient Troll Home is in W Murmurwoods | ~in Murmurwoods# Find Ancient Troll Hom in W# Enter and Exit, you found it | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volog-Sandwind-War-Troll-Promotion-Ironsand-Desert-MM8.webp | Volog Sandwind, Ironsand Desert | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ancient-Troll-Home-Entrance-Murmurwoods-MM8.webp | Ancient Troll Home, W Murmurwoods |
Level Progression
When a character earns enough experience it is necessary to find a Training facility to advance your character’s level. The process will cost some gold and game-time.
The amount of game-time spent is 8 days per level. It is efficient to train all 5 characters at one time, without leaving the facility, as this will only cost 8 days. If you train everyone 2 levels, it will take 16 days.
The amount of gold spent is dependent on the the level being trained, the Class of the character, and the training facility used. Refer to the list below of all training facilities to see relatives costs and maximum level that each facility can train.
Training Facilities
| Name | Max Level | Base Class | Promoted Class | Location | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rites of Passage | 5 | Cost is (New Level)*10g | Cost is (New Level)*20g | Dagger Wound Island | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rites-of-Passage-Training-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp |
| Gymnasium | 15 | Cost is (New Level)*20g | Cost is (New Level)*40g | Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gymnasium-Training-Ravenshore-MM8.webp |
| Guild Training Hall | 25 | Cost is (New Level)*25g | Cost is (New Level)*50g | Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Guild-Training-Hall-Alvar-MM8.webp |
| Godric's Gauntlet | 25 | Cost is (New Level)*25g | Cost is (New Level)*50g | Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Godrics-Gauntlet-Training-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp |
| Assassin's School | 200 | Cost is (New Level)*30g | Cost is (New Level)*60g | Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Assassins-School-Training-Shadowspire-MM8.webp |
| Balthazar's Academy | 200 | Cost is (New Level)*30g | Cost is (New Level)*60g | Balthazar's Lair | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Balthazar-Academy-Training-Balthazars-Lair-MM8.webp |
Skill Progression
When a character raises a level they will earn Skill Points. Skill points are spent to raise Skill Level. When Skill Level reaches a threshold it is possible to pay a Teacher to raise the Expertise in the Skill.
Resource: MM8 Skills Database
Boosts
As with previous Might and Magic titles, an important method of building strength is to leverage the boost system.
Single Use Boost Barrels/Cauldrons: You will find boost barrels/cauldrons everywhere from towns to deep in dungeons and these will have a liquid color that indicates what statistic or resistance will be boosted. You can refer to Map Details to see how many boost barrels/cauldrons are to be found on each map.
Boost Colors list
| Color | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Red | MGT |
| Orange | INT |
| Blue | PER |
| Green | END |
| Yellow | ACY |
| Purple | SPD |
| White | LUC |
| Steaming | Fire Resist |
| Frosty | Water Resist |
| Shocking | Air Resist |
| Dirty | Earth Resist |
Capped Permanent Boosts: These boosts do not work after your statistic is above 15. These are best found early in the playthrough before you use any boost barrels. These boost can be used repeatedly by all your characters provided that the specific statistic is not above 15.
Capped Permanent Boost list
| Attribute | Condition | Location | Clue | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUC | LUC < 16 | Dagger Wound Island | SE Blood Drop | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-LUC-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp |
| MGT | MGT < 16 | Alvar | Central Alvar City | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-MGT-Alvar-MM8.webp |
| Fire Resist | Fire Resist < 10 | Garrote Gorge | E Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-Fire-Resist-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp |
| ACY | ACY < 16 | Garrote Gorge | SE Garrote Gorge | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-ACY-Accuracy-Garrote-Gorge-MM8.webp |
| INT | INT < 16 | Shadowspire | S Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-INT-Shadowspire-MM8.webp |
| PER | PER < 16 | Murmurwoods | S Murmurwoods | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-PER-Murmurwoods-MM8.webp |
| SPD | SPD < 16 | Regna | W Regna | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Permanent-Boost-SPD-Speed-Regna-MM8.webp |
Temporary Boosts: these boosts are few in MM8 but there some to note and utilize when you are in the area. If you like you can put a beacon near these and return often — this tactic was huge in previous might and magic games but is less relevant in MM8.
Temporary Boost list
| Attribute | Boost | Location | Clue | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT | +15 | Dagger Wound Island | Central Blood Drop | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Temporary-Boost-INT-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp |
| MGT | +25 | Ravenshore | SE Ravenshore | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Temporary-Boost-MGT-Ravenshore-MM8.webp |
| PER | +25 | Alvar | NE Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Temporary-Boost-PER-Alvar-MM8.webp |
Fill-up Boosts: these boosts will refill your HP or SP and may prove useful at times if you are trying to limit the time you spend resting or paying for temple heals. The Gold up boost is a special one on Emerald Island.
Fill-up Boost list
| Type | Attribute | Condition | Location | Clue | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Up | HP | HP < maxHP | Dagger Wound Island | SW Blood Drop | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fill-Up-Boost-HP-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp |
| Fill Up | SP | SP < maxSP | Alvar | N Alvar | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fill-Up-Boost-SP-Alvar-MM8.webp |
| Fill Up | SP | SP < maxSP | Shadowspire | SW Shadowspire | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fill-Up-Boost-SP-Shadowspire-MM8.webp |
| Fill Up | HP | HP < maxHP | Balthazar Lair | Central Balthazar's Lair | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fill-Up-Boost-HP-Balthazar-Lair-MM8.webp |
| Gold Up | Gold | LUC > 14 AND Total Gold < 100 | Dagger Wound Island | NE Blood Drop | https://dungeoncrawl-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gold-Boost-Gold-Dagger-Wound-Island-MM8.webp |
Gear
Resource: Gear Database
Alchemy
Resource: Alchemy List
Crafting
There are NPCs in Alvar that will craft items for you if you provide them with Ore. The gear is random and so it is helpful to Save before crafting so you can restore and try again if you don’t like the result. There are 3 different crafters each for Weapons, Armor, and Items. They are all in Alvar.
Enchanting
Resource: Enchanting List
Attribution
MMArchive used to extract game data for analysis then flattened and formatted for web presentation. Thanks to GreyFace for so many revelations about how the game works.
Official Manual is here.
How to obtain a copy of this game
eBay link – PC version (2000)
GOG link – Digital PC Version