The Con Cave (formerly known as the Cave of Betrayal) is a dungeon in Dragon Quest IV. Located far to the east of Casabranca and the Last Chance Saloon, it is home to the Symbol of Faith.
Synopsis[]
In order to progress through the cave, it is necessary to have at least two people in the party, as there are barriers and gates that cannot be opened by one person alone.
The cave's magic separates travellers soon after they enter, torments them with monsters disguised as their companions, then, without warning, brings them back together; most groups kill each other out of paranoia.
Story[]
The Hero, Meena and Maya enter this cave after visiting the Last Chance Saloon, in hopes of finding out what happened to Hank Hoffman, Jr.
Soon after entering, Meena and Maya fall through a trapdoor, leaving the Hero to fend for themself. Though soon reunited with what appears to be the sisters, it turns out to be an illusion by two frolickers. After defeating the monsters, the Hero falls through a trapdoor themself, and finds the Mahabala sisters being chased by demons; this is another trick, as the sisters are again revealed to be monsters.
Following another battle, the Hero continues through the dungeon, eventually meeting with the sisters for a third time. It soon becomes apparent that these are the real Meena and Maya, however the sisters are distrusting of the Hero, believing them to be a monster impostor. Maya tests the Hero by asking them a question only they could know; after the Hero proves their identity, the sisters apologize for doubting them, and the party regroups.
Continuing further into the cave, the party eventually comes across a sole treasure chest, containing the Symbol of Faith.
Items[]
| Item | Location |
| Symbol of Faith | Treasure chest on the second basement level. |
Trivia[]
- If the Hero does not answer Maya's question correctly, she will start to oust him/her for it, only for Meena to further insist that the Hero is not an impostor. Maya will then ask the Hero the same question again, and the pattern will repeat until the Hero answers correctly.