In the recently released Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition, there is a new feature added to the game that is accessible through 2D Mode that was exclusive to the Japanese 3DS version. You will be tasked with finding all of the Tockles, which are residents of Tickington, and receiving the Pastwords that they have uncovered to visit parts of the timeline in all the previous Dragon Quest games as additional sidequests.
The following is a list of known Tockle locations. These may not be available the first time you visit and area and some of them are behind Ultimate Key Doors.
Tickington
- Obtained: Received upon receiving the quest to find the Tockles.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest – Galenhom
- Obtained: Locate the Tockle near the southern Campsite.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest II – Moonahan
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the area.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IX – Observatory
- Obtained: Find the Tockle near the fireplace inside the inn.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest III – Erdrick’s Future Home
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the stone garden in town.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VIII – Chateux Felix
- Obtained: Find the Tockle near the Medal Master’s Cottage.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest V – Neverglade
- Obtained: Find the Tockle on the east side of town.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IV – Pantry of Parthenia
Royal Library
- Obtained: Find the Tockle on the second floor.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VI – Alltrades Abbey
Sniflheim Castle
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in one of the tower bedrooms.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest X – Altar of Revival
Octagonia Casino
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the casino.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest V – Mr. Briscoletti’s Mansion
- Obtained: Find the Tockle on the island. This is the island southeast of Sniflheim.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IX – Ruby Path of Doom
- Obtained: Find the Tockle to the southeast of Gyldygga’s Castle.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IV – Rose’s Room
Arboria Mountain Top
- Obtained: Find the Tockle at the mountain top.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VII – Roamer Encampment
Haven’s Above
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in Haven’s Above.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VI – Pillar of Pegasus
Roamer Encampment: Altar of the Forgotten Past (DQ 7)
- Obtained: You will receive this upon completing the Arboria Mountain Top above.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VII – Roamer Encampment at Night
Battleground
- Obtained: Find the Tockle next to a treasure chest on the lower level.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest I – Damdara
Mt. Huji
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the Kid’s Hideout.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest II – Cannock Castle
Zwaardsrust – Whale Way Station
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the Whale Way Station.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IX – Quester’s Rest
Mt. Huji
- Obtained: Find the Tockle near the doorway to Crucible.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest III – Baramos’ Castle
Baramos’ Castle: Altar of Salvation (DQ III)
- Obtained: You will receive this upon completing Baramos’ Castle above.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest III – Baramos’ Castle – Later On
- Obtained: Find the Tockle behind the Ultimate Key Door in the house near the church.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VI – Weaver’s Peak
Cryptic Crypt
- Obtained: Find the Tockle behind the Ultimate Key Door in the jail cells.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest V- Whealbrook
Chateau Felix: Altar of the Cursed King (DQ VIII)
- Obtained: You will receive this upon completing Chateau Felix above.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VIII – Chateau Felix – Dusk
Drustan’s Labyrinth – Trial Isle
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in Drustan’s Trial.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest – Tantegel Castle
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in Dunstan’s House.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest VIII – Trodain Castle
First Forest – Whale Way Station
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the Whale Way Station.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest IV – Hidden Valley
- Obtained: Find the Tockle in the well in Gondolia behind the Ultimate Key Door.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest X – Tenton
- Obtained: Find the Tockle on the first floor.
- Unlocks: Dragon Quest II – Rendarak