Adventuring

Best EXP and Gold Grind in Dragon Quest 1

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…

How to beat the Dragonlord in Dragon Quest 1

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…

How to get the Sunstone and Staff of Rain to make the Rainbow Drop in Dragon Quest 1

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…

How to Get the Mark of Erdrick on Dragon Quest 1

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…

How to Get the Faerie Flute and Enter Cantlin in Dragon Quest 1

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…

How to Get The Lyre of Ire in Dragon Quest 1

The Lyre of Ire (A.K.A. The Silver Harp on the original NES release of Dragon Quest, or the ShinyHarp if you’re playing on the GBC) is an item you need to get in order to complete the game. To find it, you’ll first have to visit Galenholm to access Galen’s Grave. Some tips before entering…

How to get Erdrick’s Sword in Dragon Quest 1

Erdrick’s Sword, one of the strongest swords in the game, is found in Charlock Castle AKA the Dragonlord’s Castle. You can get it before you reach the final boss, the Dragonlord. Preparation Directions Starting inside the castle, head to the wall on the west then follow it north. Then go east and south, ignoring the…