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If you get the Rainbow Drop early enough in the game, you’ll struggle to get through Dragonlord’s Castle while maintaining high HP and MP. In this case you’ll have to grind some levels first.  Note: the EXP and Gold values on this guide are based on the Nintendo Switch Rerelease of Dragon Quest. The values…

The Mark of Erdrick, also called Erdrick’s Token on the original Dragon Quest Release, or Loto Seal on the GameBoy, is a key item found on the overworld south of Cantlin. You’ll learn about its existence very early in the story, after reading Erdrick’s Tablet but you won’t be told where to find it until…

You can find the Dragonlord in the final dungeon of the game, the Dragonlord’s Castle west of Rimuldar, after you’ve made the Rainbow Drop.  Here are some tips to prepare you for the final battle: Navigating Dragonlord’s Castle These are the enemies you will find throughout this dungeon: Name HP MP Skills Cosmic Chimaera 73…

The Sunstone (also called Stones of Sunlight in the original Dragon Quest release) and the Staff of Rain are two key items related to the main quest. You’ll find one on Tantegel Castle and the other on a cave west of Kol. Together they make the Rainbow Drop, an item needed to access Dragonlord’s Castle…

Erdrick’s Armor is found in the abandoned town of Damdara, guarded by a boss monster and is the best armor in the game. It’s an optional armor and isn’t required to complete the game but is highly recommended. Before you attempt to get it, here are some tips to prepare yourself: Heading to Damdara From Tantegel…

The Faerie flute is a key item found in the town of Kol. You’ll need it to enter Cantlin and defeat the Stone Golem that guards the town. Here are some tips for this part of the game: Finding the Faerie Flute You’ll become aware of the Faerie Flute’s existence when you’re in Kol, and…

The Pioneer Town (also known as Immigrant Town) side quest becomes available during Chapter 5 and will ask you to build a town from scratch, recruiting people from all around the world during different stages of the story.  This side quest is entirely optional, but each time you grow the town, you’ll get some decent…

Weapon Erdrick’s Sword Stats +40 Attack Location Dragonlord’s Castle (Dungeon) You’ll find Erdrick’s Sword in Dragonlord’s Castle. It’s the strongest sword in the game and, although not required to beat the game, is highly recommended if you want to defeat the final boss. Here are some tips on how you should prepare yourself: Accessing Dragonlord’s…

Item Duplic Hat Stats All spells are cast twice Location Cave to Yet Another World You’ll find the Duplic Hat inside a chest in the Cave to Yet Another World, the last bonus dungeon in the game. This unique headgear is the best one in the game for magic users. Preparations Finding the Duplic Hat…

Item Goddess Ring Stats Recover your MP when you walk. Location Cave to Yet Another World You’ll find the Goddess Ring inside a chest in the Cave to Yet Another World, the last bonus dungeon in the game. This unique item is one of the best accessories for magic users in your party. Preparations Finding…

Item Orichalcum Fangs Stats +135 attack, +37 style Location The Haven The Orichalcum Fangs can be found in a chest in The Haven after you upgrade it three times. This unique weapon is the best weapon for Ruff in the entire game. Warning: this guide has spoilers for Dragon Quest VII. Unlocking The Haven You…

Item Golden Tiara Stats +43 defense, +50 style, reduces the accuracy of incoming spells Location El Ciclo, EGO Wisdom Competition You’ll get the Thinking Cap by winning the EGO Wisdom Competition in El Ciclo with a female character. This unique gear can’t be found or bought anywhere else in the game.  Warning: This guide contains…

Item Royal Mail Stats +105 defense, +60 style Location The Haven The Royal Mail can be found in a chest in The Haven after you upgrade it three times. This unique armor is one of the best pieces for Aishe in the game. Warning: this guide has spoilers for Dragon Quest VII. Unlocking The Haven…

Item Thinking Cap Stats +75 Defense, +61 Style, sometimes reflects spells Location Multipleximus Maximus You will find the Shimmering Dress inside a chest in the Multipleximus Maximus. This unique armor can’t be found or bought anywhere else in the game.  Warning: this guide has some minor spoilers for Dragon Quest VII. Entering the Multipleximus Maximus…

Item Ruinous Shield Stats +52 defense, +5 style, increases elemental damage taken Location Cave to Yet Another World You’ll find the Ruinous Shield inside a chest in the Cave to Yet Another World, the last bonus dungeon in the game. This cursed shield can’t be found or bought anywhere else in the game. Preparations Finding…

Growing the town of The Haven is a side quest that becomes available after clearing the Regenstein main quest. This optional quest spans the entire main story and even in the postgame. You’ll get some rewards each time you upgrade the town. Warning: this guide contains heavy spoilers for Dragon Quest VII. Starting The Haven…