Dawn of Mana Speed Run (New Game - Easy) in 2:32:37 (Seg 6)

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Published on May 7, 2008 8:47:51 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9tgYa-EjzY

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Dawn of Mana (2006)

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Dawn of Mana (Playstation 2) - Completed by Nicholas 'Sir VG' Hoppe on November
22nd, 2007.

Chapter 5 - Of Deserts and Friends

5-1
After viewing the title (which includes Lil' Cactus from Legend of Mana) I
wander through the desert, running past now Thanatosed versions of monsters you've
seen throughout the run so far, as the world has now been consumed with
darkness (following the events of the cutscenes at the end of Chapter 4, not shown in
this speed run).

5-2
The courtyard has two ways of going through it. One is by getting two standard
keys, the other is by getting the special key. Getting the special key is
considerably faster and easier. After getting through, I head inside where I wait
for the damn doors to open.

5-3
The interior of the castle is a confusing (and annoying) maze. To get through,
I need to have that giant thanatos sphere destroyed. To do that, I must find
the thanatos cores spread throughout the area, destroy them, then destroy the
smaller cores that appear on the ground floor. Once I destroy them all, the
lift to continue on is available.

5-4
Nomad District is probably the 2nd most confusing area to navigate in this run.
Much like 5-3, you have to destroy several thanatos cores spread throughout
the level. There are no additional smaller cores to destroy though. Trying to
find 4 of of the 5 is easy. The last one is tucked away, and the radar is no
help at all, with everything smashed together and no indication of height (this
would be the first one I destroyed). After that, I simply take the elevators
up and go battle the boss.

5-5
Grim Lekius
My once former friend has been possessed by Thanatos and is now my enemy. This
fight is difficult because he's extremely fast, and for a portion of the
battle he can go invisible (which also removes him from the radar). On higher
difficulties, Keldy has a harder time staying locked on when he goes invisible.
However with a good set of ears, you can follow his footsteps. You can also see
his shadow too to try to keep him in front of you.

Time: 00:14:36
Current Total Time: 01:12:25
New Emblem Acquired: Novice Swordsman (300+ STR Medals). Boosts attack power.
New Emblem Acquired: Ogre Knight (300+ HP Medals). Boosts starting HP.
In order to equip 3 emblems, I need 1000 total medals (HP+MP+STR) which I
make...by 14 medals.

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