With the sheer amount of puzzles present in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, it is possible that some players feel a bit lost and frustrated. The solutions for these are often lying there in plain sight, but some of them are a bit more complex and difficult to figure out. Such is the case of the Animal Statue Puzzle in the Likeness of the Great Evil.
When players reach this temple in the Al-Balad region, they'll soon be halted by a huge door that needs to be opened through mysterious ways. Here in this guide, we will reveal the correct solution to this puzzle, so that players can progress further into the DQ7R story, and save Al-Balad from the Demon King's forces.
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How to Solve The Animal Puzzle Statue in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
To solve the Animal Statue Puzzle in the Likeness of the Great Evil, players need to read the inscription in the center of the room, which is flanked by four animal statues: A turtle, an eagle, a lion, and a snake.
In the center of these four statues, there's a pedestal with a slot to place the 'Seal of The Sands,' the one obtained after helping Hadad and the Elder. Interact with it to start the puzzle. Now, players need to activate the tiles in the following order:
- Bottom Left
- Top Right
- Bottom Right
- Top Left
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If done correctly, the path ahead will open, and players will be able to proceed further with the exploration of the temple. Be careful, though, since there are plenty of dangerous enemies lurking around in the shadows.
At the top of the Likeness of the Great evil, an even greater challenge lies waiting: A general of the Demon King Army named Setesh the Punisher.
This formidable foe will lower the defense of your party before striking twice per turn, causing a lot of physical damage. Keep your party buffed with Defense and have them wear Ruby of Protection (obtained by winning L'Arca animal contest) and other defensive gear.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- February 5, 2026
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix, HexaDrive
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, Adventure
