The Mystery Dungeon series returns with Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island! Join Shiren and Koppa on Serpentcoil Island in search of answers, experience, and of course treasure. If there’s one thing consistent about the random nature of the Mystery Dungeon, it’s the fact that you won’t be getting anywhere if you don’t know what to expect. Use our Shiren the Wanderer 6: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Dungeon Basics Guide to get your bearings straight so that you can climb the ladder of improvement.
The game is available on the Nintendo Switch and is available on the eshop and physically from retailers! Take a look at the official site for the game for more information!
Shiren the Wanderer 6 Dungeon Guide – General Tips
Don’t be afraid of failure! You may have to start over upon incapacitation, but many new things are unlocked by making multiple attempts and progressing further within the dungeons. Your experimentation and willpower will gain you immeasurable knowledge and practice. Remember: rise and rise again!
Take your time! This game is turn-based in a sense, as everything moves and happens in response to YOUR actions. If you’re in a tight situation, really mull over your options and brainstorm a proper plan. Read item and monster descriptions, experiment with your gear, strategically stall, flee for safety, or even take a loss if necessary. Progress is progress!
Our Shiren the Wanderer 6 Guides are here to help! They offer more in-depth information on a variety of topics.
- Towns and Locations Guide
- Actions and Movement Basics
- Equipment Basics
- Conditions Guide
- Rescue Guide
Floor Progression
Every part of the dungeon has only one way you can go, forward. I still recommend combing each floor for items and experience, but sometimes you need to move on. Finding an exit corridor or exit stairs is how you go to the next floor.
Gathering Items
The rooms in the dungeon are filled with items. Just walk over them to pick them up or examine them. I recommend scouring each floor to find as many items as possible. Sometimes some random thing will save you! There are even scrolls that help you locate or obtain items as well. There are even items that can alter the area so that you can get to out-of-the-way items.
Engaging Enemies
Shiren has one basic attack. The A button. Pressing this button will use your basic attack. This can be strengthened by weapons. Weapons have levels, and the higher they are the more damage each attack deals. Your strength value also improves your attack power! You can upgrade weapons with scrolls and blacksmiths and improve your strength value by leveling up and using certain items.
Shiren may only have one basic attack, but he also has many items at his disposal! Arrows, rocks, staves, and even your weapons can all be used or thrown to deal damage or various other effects. Be sure to read every item description so that you can develop a proper plan. Everything has its use and its own time to use it.
Avoiding Traps
Traps are hidden in the dirt under your feet. Stepping on one will trigger it, or it will be a dud if you’re lucky. Traps can be dangerous as they can inflict damage or awful status effects on Shiren. You can attack in front of you or use certain items to disarm a trap.
NPCs and Services
Sometimes you can encounter helpful NPCs in the dungeon. Sometimes they offer only hints, however, some also provide services. There are delivery people who take items to warehouses for you, traders, and merchants. The actual stores in the dungeon require you to pick up and drop items to buy and sell them. You can even steal from those vendors in particular!
Special Secrets
There are some extra things you can access in the dungeon. Doing story events will unlock new areas and paths. You can even use items like pickaxes and certain staves to discover alternate exits or hidden treasure!
