In Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, the Puff-Puff is a recurring gag where a character receives a massage, often with comedic results. This guide lists every Puff-Puff location in the game, including the optional ones tied to side quests and the post-game. Whether you’re hunting for the “Puff-Puff Buff” achievement or just want to see all the humorous scenes, this guide covers it all.
Ingredients
- 1 copy of Dragon Quest XI (any version)
- Access to all towns and areas (progress through the main story)
- Optional: A guide for side quests (if you want the achievement)
Instructions
- Start in Cobblestone (Act 1): After the opening events, return to Cobblestone and speak to the woman near the inn. She offers a Puff-Puff, which is purely comedic. This is the first and simplest one.
- Visit Puerto Valor (Act 1): In the casino town, go to the second floor of the inn. Talk to the lady in the room with a curtain; she offers a Puff-Puff for a fee (100 gold). This one is optional but required for the achievement.
- Head to Gondolia (Act 1): After the story events in Gondolia, speak to the woman in the house near the docks. She gives a Puff-Puff that is part of a side quest (“A Mother’s Love”).
- Check Octagonia (Act 1): In the fighting town, go to the inn and talk to the woman in the back room. She offers a Puff-Puff, but it’s interrupted by a monster attack. Still counts for the achievement.
- Return to Lonalulu (Act 1): After the mermaid storyline, speak to the woman in the house with a blue roof. She gives a Puff-Puff as a thanks for helping the village.
- Explore the Strand (Act 2): In the post-apocalyptic world, visit the Strand (the rebuilt version of the old town). Talk to the woman near the inn; she offers a Puff-Puff, but it’s a fake (she just pats your head). Still counts.
- Go to the Emerald Coast (Act 2): After the events at the Emerald Coast, speak to the mermaid (Mermaid’s Bane) in the water. She gives a Puff-Puff that is a joke (she splashes water).
- Visit the Hotto Steppe (Act 2): In the hot spring town, talk to the woman in the bathhouse. She offers a Puff-Puff, but it’s interrupted by a monster. Counts for the achievement.
- Check the Arboria Highlands (Act 3): In the post-game, go to the Arboria Highlands and speak to the woman near the waterfall. She offers a Puff-Puff, which is the final one in the game.
- Complete the Achievement: After getting all 10 Puff-Puffs, the achievement “Puff-Puff Buff” will unlock (on platforms with achievements). If you missed any, you can reload a save or use the post-game to revisit all locations.
Tips
- Timing matters: Some Puff-Puffs are only available during specific acts. For example, the one in Cobblestone is only in Act 1, so do it early.
- Side quests: The Gondolia one is tied to a side quest, so make sure you accept it from the mother in the house first.
- No missables in Act 3: In the post-game, you can revisit all areas and get any Puff-Puffs you missed, so don’t panic if you skip one earlier.
- Save before paying: In Puerto Valor, you pay 100 gold. Save first if you’re low on funds, though it’s a small amount.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy the Puff-Puff scenes as comic relief between serious story moments. They are short and often have funny dialogue, so take your time to read them. If you’re a completionist, use this list to get the achievement and 100% the game.
Variations
- Definitive Edition: The Switch/PS4/Xbox/PC Definitive Edition includes all the original Puff-Puffs plus a few extra ones in the 2D mode. Check the 2D version for additional scenes.
- Jade’s Puff-Puff: In some versions, Jade has a special Puff-Puff scene in Octagonia if you choose the right dialogue. This is a variation of the standard one.
Storage and Reheating
Puff-Puffs are not stored or reheated—they are one-time events. If you miss one, you can reload a previous save or wait until the post-game to revisit. There is no way to repeat them, so save before each one if you want to rewatch the scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Puff-Puffs are there in total? There are 10 in the main game (including the post-game). Some versions may have extra ones in 2D mode, but the achievement only requires the 10 listed.
Can I get the achievement if I miss one? Yes, as long as you haven’t passed the point of no return. In Act 3, you can revisit all areas and get any missed Puff-Puffs. The only one that is truly missable is the Cobblestone one in Act 1, so do it early.
Do Puff-Puffs affect the story? No, they are purely comedic and have no impact on the plot or characters. They are optional side content.
Is there a Puff-Puff in the 2D mode? Yes, the 2D mode has a few unique Puff-Puff scenes, but they are not required for the achievement. They are just for fun.
Does the gender of the protagonist matter? No, the Puff-Puff scenes are the same regardless of the protagonist’s appearance (though the game has a fixed male protagonist).
Are Puff-Puffs in the post-game? Yes, there is one in the Arboria Highlands in Act 3. Plus, you can revisit all previous locations to get any you missed.
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