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After celebrating with the people of Burnmont in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, you’ll need to go through the volcano dungeon at the bottom of Mount Burnmont. There, you’ll find the source of the town’s gloomy future: the Glowering Inferno.
This fiery boss has been collecting the town’s heat tributes to power its Black Flame and wipe everything out. You must stop it to save the town, so defeating this boss is crucial.
How to Beat the Glowering Inferno
Since this is one of the first bosses, it shouldn’t be too difficult if you’ve been steadily upgrading your gear and gaining experience. You’ll know you’re close when you see the statue near the bottom of the mountain. Make sure to save your game and restore your HP and MP there before engaging the boss.
Tip: If you don’t save before the fight and lose, you’ll have to restart from your last save or pay gold to try again. Save at the statue right before entering the boss’s room to avoid wasting money or losing progress.
You get the first move in this fight, so use it to prepare your party. While the Glowering Inferno isn’t extremely strong, you’re still somewhat weak at this point, so one or two good hits can quickly end the fight if you’re careless.
Attacking the Boss
Be mindful of what the boss is resistant to. For example, Frizz spells aren’t very effective here, as Maribel’s early spells don’t do much against a volcano-dwelling boss. Instead, focus on Crack—BUT only when Maribel’s ability is active and the boss hasn’t boosted its ice defenses. Using Crack under the right conditions can do solid damage.
Supporting Your Party
Start by buffing everyone to increase their defenses and attack power. Once everyone is buffed, you can attack and heal as needed. When Maribel’s turn comes, if she has restorative items, she should use them to support the team. During your turn, attack with Aqua Slash, which is your main damage move in this fight.
Kiefer probably won’t deal as much damage as you with Aqua Slash, but he can still contribute by using skills like Focus Strength and Lightning Slash. If you can activate Kiefer’s Royal Flush ability, his melee damage will increase significantly with a normal attack. The key is adapting based on what’s happening and keeping everyone alive.
Glowering Inferno’s Attacks
The boss will have several moves, including some that boost its own stats. It will often attack by jumping at a single party member, causing about 10 damage—this isn’t a big threat overall. Sometimes, it will target all three members at once with a weaker version of the jump attack, which should be manageable if you’re healing regularly.
Pay special attention when you see the boss change its stats through a message. Usually, it will lower its defense while boosting ice resistance, then breathe fire to hit all party members. This move can do significant damage, so be prepared.
How to Handle Boss’s Stat Changes
When the boss reduces its defense and raises its ice resistance, you’ll want to deal extra damage while you can. Use buffs to boost your own abilities to maximize damage output during this window. It’s a good opportunity to get in some solid hits, especially if your own powers are powered up.
However, after fueling its power, the Glowering Inferno will often boost its attack. While it’s tempting to go all-out now, remember to keep your defenses up. Maintain your buffs and keep an eye on your health to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Final Tips
Since the boss’s attacks and buffs are mostly straightforward, you should be able to overcome it with patience. Don’t get overconfident and rush in without protecting your team or healing. Ignoring your defenses and HP can turn a manageable fight into a loss.
Be strategic, keep your party’s health high, and take advantage of the boss’s moments of vulnerability. With careful planning and steady teamwork, defeating the Glowering Inferno is entirely achievable.
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