Erdrick’s equipment is considered the most complete set of equipment within Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake, as all pieces have great statistics while granting special added features, which are super useful towards the very end.
There’s also an achievement — Erdrick’s Legacy — that’s specific to collecting and equipping all of Erdrick’s gear, and this guide will cover how to find each item to get that trophy.
(Note: You have to put on all of Erdrick’s equipment at once for the achievement to pop.)
How to get Erdrick’s Armour
Erdrick’s Armour is obtained by defeating the Knight Aberrant in Damdara.
You find Damdara in the southwestern corner of the world map. Approach the small alcove near the center of the area, just past a number of poison tiles, to initiate the battle.
Defeat the Knight Aberrant to have Erdrick’s Armour appear as a sparkly spot in that alcove.
Recommended Approach:
- Be at least level 30 before commencing the fight.
- Gear up with powerful equipment like Siren Sword, Dragon Shield, Phantom Mask, and Dragon Mail.
- Use Dodgy Dance early, and keep it on throughout the battle.
- Keep your HP above 210, or around 275 HP when under a defense debuff.
- Stay healthy with Moreheal, and save MP primarily for healing and Dodgy Dance.
- Use normal attacks to end the battle quickly.
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How to Obtain Erdrick’s Shield
To get Erdrick’s Shield, you first need the Ultimate Key, which you get as part of the main story. Once you have it, head back to the Weeping Isle and proceed with the following:
- Head down the main path until you come to a part of the Weeping Isle – Exterior with three exits.
- Take the second exit.
- Continue ahead to the next Exterior location.
- At the end of this path is the chest with Erdrick’s Shield.
- Equipping Erdrick’s Shield gives 85 Defense and reduces incoming damage from all spell and breath attacks.
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How to Obtain the Mark of Erdrick
This is known as the Mark of Erdrick, or Sacred Amulet, and is obtained automatically during the story, inside the Shrine of the Spirit.
This accessory provides +30 Luck and grants immunity to instant death spells and effects, arguably making it the most valuable defensive item in the game.
How to Get Erdrick’s Helm
You’ll get Erdrick’s Helm during the questline for Zalen, where you have to track down the wandering bard through some key locations.
It goes in this order:
- Ruins forgotten
- Nameless Ruins
- Damdara
- Cantlin
- Galenholm
- Field of Flowers (after receiving the Mark of Erdrick)
- Shrine of Rain
- Western Isle
Erdrick’s Helm provides 76 Defense, enhances resistance to status conditions, such as sleep, paralysis, confusion, and death in an instant. This increases the potency of lightning-based spells and abilities.
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How to Get Erdrick’s Sword
The final piece, Erdrick’s Sword, is found inside Dragonlord’s Castle, the last dungeon of the game.
Follow these steps to locate it:
- From the throne room
- Take the stairs beneath the throne.
- Just follow the path to B3, where you will see three exits; take the top left one.
- On B4, take the middle exit and continue to the center of B2.
- Go up the red staircase, then head down to get Erdrick’s Sword on B1.
This sword gives +140 Attack and can also be used as an item in battle to unleash a powerful whirlwind that damages all enemies, unlimited.
