Withered World WikiDragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Synthesis Guide
Synthesis is a core mechanic in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World that combines two parent monsters to produce a new creature. This guide explains how synthesis works, how plus values boost parameters, how talents are inherited, and what recipes are available.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
Basic Synthesis Requirements and Rules
Synthesis combines two monsters to produce a new creature. Both parents must be level 10 or higher, and both parents disappear in the process.
The child usually comes from one parent's family. Names marked as Japanese or romanised are not official English names, and the English names of most new monsters have not been announced yet.
Plus Values and Stat Growth
Plus Value rises with each synthesis and boosts parameters. A high Plus Value can make the child a higher rank than its parents, which is shown with a plus symbol.
Monster personality sets the upper limits and growth rates of attributes. Items can change a monster's personality.
Talents and Skill Inheritance
Monsters gain experience, level up, and sometimes earn talent points. A monster can have up to three talents, and points unlock new abilities or raise base attributes.
Children can inherit talents from their parents. A parent whose talent is maxed may evolve that talent when the child inherits it.
Synthesis Examples and Special Recipes
Special synthesis is marked with a starry icon, and some recipes use four monsters. The full monster list and all synthesis recipes have not been announced yet and will be known from game files after launch.
| Parent 1 | Parent 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| mud mannequin (material family, rank G) | jumping jackal (beast family, rank E) | well wisher (rank D) or escudogre (material family) |
| stump chump | bad egg | mitey oak (special synthesis with starry icon) |
Frequently asked questions
What level do monsters need to be for synthesis?
Both parents must be level 10 or higher for synthesis.
What happens to the parents after synthesis?
Both parent monsters disappear when synthesis is completed.
How does Plus Value affect a monster?
Plus value rises with each synthesis and boosts parameters. A high plus value can also make the child a higher rank than its parents, indicated by a plus symbol.
How many talents can a monster have?
A monster can have up to three talents.
What is special synthesis?
Special synthesis is marked with a starry icon, and some of these recipes use four monsters, such as stump chump combined with bad egg to make a mitey oak.