Erdrick's gear is the best equipment in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake, providing solid stats and powerful effects that are extremely useful during the end-game. Additionally, there is an achievement, Erdrick's Legacy, associated with finding all of Erdrick's gear, and some players will undoubtedly be interested in earning it. This guide is written with those players in mind, and it details the location of all of Erdrick's gear in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake.
Players must equip all of Erdrick's gear in order to trigger the Erdrick's Legacy achievement.
How to Get Erdrick's Armour in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Beat Knight Aberrant in Damdara
Players can obtain Erdrick's Armour by defeating the Knight Aberrant in Damdara. For full clarity, Damdara is located in the southwest quadrant of the map, and the battle with the Knight Aberrant is initiated by entering a small alcove near the center of the area, just beyond some poison tiles. Players who are struggling to find this location are advised to reference the preceding images.
While players should feel free to use their preferred strategy for dealing with the Knight Aberrant, here are some recommendations, and Erdrick's Armour will manifest as a sparkly spot in the alcove when the foe is defeated:
- Reach Level 30+ before initiating the fight.
- Equip strong gear, such as the Siren Sword, Dragon Shield, Phantom Mask, and Dragon Mail.
- Use the Dodgy Dance ability as soon as the battle begins, and continually refresh the ability so that its effect is always active.
- Stay above 210 HP at all times, and stay about 275 HP when you are affected by the Knight Aberrant's defense debuff. Dragon Quest 1's Moreheal spell makes maintaining that level of health fairly easy.
- Stick to standard Attacks, reserving MP for healing and Dodgy Dance.
Erdrick's Armour provides 118 Defence. It restores a little HP with every step taken, and also prevents the wearer from being damaged by swamps or electrified tiles. It also reduces the damage taken from all spells and breath attacks.
How to Get Erdrick's Shield in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Use the Ultimate Key in the Weeping Isle
The first step towards getting Erdrick's Shield is earning the Ultimate Key, which occurs as part of Dragon Quest 1's story. Once the key is obtained, players should return to the Weeping Isle and follow these steps to reach the ultimate chest that holds the shield:
- Follow the linear path until you reach the section of Weeping Isle - Exterior with three exits.
- Use the second exit, and continue until you reach another section of Weeping Isle - Exterior.
- The chest with the Erdrick's Shield is at the end of the path.
Erdrick's Shield provides 85 Defence. It reduces the amount of damage taken from all kinds of spells and breath attacks when equipped.
How to Get Mark of Erdrick in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Shrine of the Spirit
Players will obtain the Mark of Erdrick accessory, also known as the Sacred Amulet, in the Shrine of the Spirit as part of the main story.
The Mark of Erdrick provides 30 Luck. It grants immunity from instant death spells and abilities when worn.
How to Get Erdrick's Helm in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Zalen's Questline
Players will obtain Erdrick's Helm while working through Zalen's quest, which centers around finding the bard in several locations. This guide to Zalen's questline in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake will lead players through the quest, and this is the order in which the locations are to be visited:
- Forgotten Ruins
- Nameless Ruins
- Damdara
- Cantlin
- Galenholm
- Field of Flowers (after earning the Mark of Erdrick)
- Shrine of Rain
- Western Isle
Erdrick's Helm provides 76 Defence. It increases resistance to status ailments such as sleep, confusion, bedazzlement, paralysis, and instant death. It also increases the power of the wearer's lighting spells and abilities.
How to Get Erdrick's Sword in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Dragonlord's Castle
Players can find Erdrick's Sword in the Dragonlord's Castle, the final dungeon in the game. Here is how to reach it:
- Use the stairs under the throne at the top of 1F.
- Follow the path until you reach B3, which has three exits. Use the exit in the top-left corner.
- On B4, use the middle exit, and follow the path to reach the center of B2.
- Ascend the red staircase, and walk down to find Erdrick's Sword on B1.
Erdrick's Sword provides 140 Attack. It summons a huge whirlwind when used as an item in battle, inflicting damage on a group of enemies. It can be used as many times as you like.
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- Released
- October 30, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
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