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Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana has many ways for you to engage with the Castaways and carry out quests for them and the Castaway Village, allowing you to earn more Reputation and obtain unique and crucial rewards. Raids are among these activities, allowing you to defend the village and its inhabitants, achieving a score at the end that dictates what you receive.
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There are 18 Raids in Lacrimosa of Dana. Some are optional, while some will also be mandatory, as they play a big part in the game's overarching narrative. While Raids may seem minor on the surface, they are a crucial part of the game and offer one of the best methods of earning Reputation, allowing you to experience the game's true ending, amongst other things.
Raids Overview
Before we get into the rewards you can expect for completing Raids, let's cover which ones are optional, how to unlock them, and how many rounds each of them has. Furthermore, it's crucial to point out that after completing optional Raids, speaking to Dogi immediately after will grant you an additional reward, so be sure to do that after clearing an optional Raid.
Raids
Raid
Necessity
How To Unlock
Waves
Beasts Raid!
Mandatory
Discover the Rainbow Falls Landmark found in Towering Coral Forest.
Three Waves
Agents of the Sea
Optional
Activate the Save Crystal located in Eroded Valley.
Four Waves
Tyrant's Invading Army
Optional
Becomes available as you're progressing through the Schlaam Jungle.
Three Waves
Monstrous Beast Raid!
Mandatory
Rescue Licht and bring him back to Castaway Village. Licht can be found in Odd Rock Coast.
Four Waves
Agents of the Deep Sea
Optional
Reach the midway point in the Mt. Gendarme dungeon.
Three Waves
Primordial Ferocity!
Mandatory
Unlocks immediately after completing the Jungle Outbreak Hunt in Chapter Three.
Five Waves
Creeping Beasts of Yore
Optional
After clearing the Primordial Den dungeon, begin working through the Titus Primeval Forest.
Four Waves
Primordial Stampede
Mandatory
Automatically happens at the start of Chapter Five.
Three Waves
Wisened Onslaught
Optional
Complete the quest Homeland Flowers in Chapter Five and recruit Ed to Castaway Village.
Four Waves
Evolution Marches On
Mandatory
Happens at the beginning of Chapter Six.
Three Waves
Stand Your Ground!
Optional
During Chapter Six, you are asked to head to the Great Tree Temple, which lifts the fog surrounding the Great Tree of Origins.
Four Waves
Toward the end of your journey, you will get a notification from Paro, alerting you to a new Raid in the Castaway Village titled "Neverending Threat." This is a series of six Raids you can take on before the end of the game, with an additional Raid becoming available after you beat the game's final boss, reload the save, and speak with Dogi after clearing every Raid at least once. You can find more information about these Raids in the table below!
Raid
Necessity
How To Unlock
Waves
Introductory Ocean Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Three Waves
Introductory Mountain Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Three Waves
Destructive Ocean Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Six Waves
Destructive Mountain Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Six Waves
Urgent Ocean Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Nine Waves
Urgent Mountain Threat
Optional
Becomes available towards the end of Chapter Six.
Nine Waves
Neverending Threat
Optional
Clear every Raid, defeat the final boss, reload your save, and speak with Dogi.
Six Waves
Raid Rewards
As mentioned above, there are 18 Raids for you to tackle in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana, offering you incredible rewards and lots of Reputation. Not only does one of the Raids offer a unique Gift Item for a Castaway, but your achieved Rank on a Raid will also grant you additional Reputation.
- C Tier - 1 Reputation Point
- B Tier - 2 Reputation Point
- A Tier - 3 Reputation Point
- S Tier - 4 Reputation Point
But, as we also covered, Reputation Points aren't everything you will receive for performing well in Raids. The table below will showcase everything else you can obtain in the Raids depending on the Rank you achieve at the end of each of them!
Don't forget to speak to Dogi immediately after clearing an optional Raid to obtain an extra reward.
Raid Rewards
Raid
Level
Tier
Score
Reward
Beast Raid!
Level 13
S Rank
80,000
Life Elixir
A Rank
55,000
Bitter Remedy
B Rank
30,000
x2 Gwaranga Pincer
C Rank
<30,000
x2 Iron Ore
Agents of the Sea
Dogi Reward: x5 Mango
Level 22
S Rank
80,000
Spirit Elixir
A Rank
55,000
Defense Elixir
B Rank
30,000
x2 Bullfrodon Mucus
C Rank
<30,000
x5 Iron Ore
Tyrant's Invading Army
Dogi Reward: Eagle Fencer
Level 26
S Rank
65,000
Dancer Shawl
A Rank
45,000
Tempest Elixir
B Rank
20,000
x2 Salamandine Hide
C Rank
<20,000
x5 Ripe Coconut
Monstrous Beast Raid!
Level 29
S Rank
65,000
Power Wrist
A Rank
40,000
Strength Elixir
B Rank
20,000
x10 Red Meat
C Rank
<20,000
x10 White Meat
Agents of the Deep Sea
Dogi Reward: Soft Gloves
Level 32
S Rank
70,000
Spirit Elixir
A Rank
50,000
Life Elixir
B Rank
30,000
x2 Zaspion Tail
C Rank
<30,000
x2 Tectite Ore
Primordial Ferocity!
Level 33
S Rank
120,000
Wanderer Cloak
A Rank
80,000
Defense Elixir
B Rank
40,000
x3 Rim Flower
C Rank
<40,000
x3 Tectite Ore
Creeping Beasts of Yore
Dogi Reward: x3 Dragon Tree Treasure
Level 35
S Rank
90,000
Nature Talisman
A Rank
65,000
Hermit's Remedy
B Rank
35,000
x2 Vivine Bitters
C Rank
<35,000
x5 Tectite Ore
Primordial Stampede
Level 40
S Rank
135,000
Spirit Elixir
A Rank
100,000
Life Elixir
B Rank
60,000
x2 Essence Panzer
C Rank
<60,000
x2 Essence Stone
Wisened Onslaught
Dogi Reward: Crimson Bracelet
Level 46
S Rank
90,000
Hero Cloak
A Rank
65,000
Strength Elixir
B Rank
40,000
x2 Dornicle Shell
C Rank
<40,000
x3 Essence Stone
Evolution Marches On
Level 60
S Rank
115,000
Savage Wristband
A Rank
80,000
x2 Hermit's Remedy
B Rank
40,000
x2 Dandale Horn
C Rank
<40,000
x5 Essence Stone
Stand Your Ground!
Level 70
S Rank
150,000
Prominent Cloak
A Rank
100,000
Golden Emblem
B Rank
50,000
x2 Dragon Crest Stone
C Rank
<50,000
x2 Great Tree Lumber
Introductory Ocean Threat
Level 70
S Rank
90,000
Tempest Elixir
A Rank
65,000
Saurian Carapace
B Rank
40,000
x2 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<40,000
x2 Underworld Bone
Introductory Mountain Threat
Level 72
S Rank
135,000
Tempest Elixir
A Rank
100,000
Saurian Carapace
B Rank
60,000
x2 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<60,000
x2 Underworld Bone
Destructive Ocean Threat
Level 75
S Rank
150,000
Tempest Elixir
A Rank
100,000
Saurian Carapace
B Rank
50,000
x2 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<50,000
x2 Underworld Bone
Destructive Mountain Threat
Level 77
S Rank
200,000
Tempest Elixir
A Rank
150,000
Saurian Carapace
B Rank
100,000
x2 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<100,000
x2 Underworld Bone
Urgent Ocean Threat
Level 80
S Rank
250,000
Tempest Elixir
A Rank
200,000
Saurian Carapace
B Rank
150,000
x2 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<150,000
x2 Underworld Bone
Urgent Mountain Threat
Level 85
S Rank
350,000
x30 Aura Grass
A Rank
300,000
x3 Saurian Carapace
B Rank
250,000
x5 Underworld Hide
C Rank
<250,000
x5 Underworld Bone
Neverending Threat
Level 95
S Rank
150,000
x60 Aura Grass
A Rank
100,000
x3 Rivera's Undying Flower
B Rank
50,000
x5 Saurian Carapace
C Rank
<50,000
x5 Underworld Hide
Tips On Achieving S Rank
While the early Raids will be relatively simple to achieve S Rank on, the vast majority of them will be complicated to achieve an S Ranking on. However, there are a few things you can take advantage of to help boost your Score. We recommend not trying to go for S Rank off the bat and, instead, waiting until you reach the point of no return in the story.
Once at this point, you will have access to more Lures and Stockades, which grant you a significant amount of Score if you can keep some of them alive throughout the Raid. You will also gain a large sum of your Score based on how long it took to complete the Raid and how many monsters you killed within that time limit.
To capitalize on this aspect of the Raid, we recommend utilizing the Gong to stun and disrupt smaller enemies to make quick work of them. We also suggest going in with a solid team composition and fully upgraded weapons. You can find helpful guides on acquiring each playable character's weapons and Skills, as well as how to get the most out of the game's combat, with the links below!
Helpful Resources
- Combat Guide
- Weapons Guide
- Skills Guide
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