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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

How to Beat the Green Dragon

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Dragon Quest 1 - Green Dragon

Use Wild Side and Dragon Slash to defeat the Green Dragon in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Read on to learn how to beat the Green Dragon, and see an overview of its stats, skills, as well as the best equipment to wear during battle!

How to Beat the Green Dragon

Grind to Level 21

Defeat Monsters At Your Level

While your success against the Green Dragon also depends on the Equipment you have, you should definitely be at level 21 or higher to stand a chance. Be sure to check out the recommended Equipment below before approaching the boss.

EXP Farm: How to Level Up Fast

Equip Fire Resisting Items

Green Dragon

Since the Green Dragon will mostly use Fire based attacks, it is best that you equip equipment and accessories that will mitigate fire damage such as Ice Shield, Tectonic Plate, and the Asbestos Earring.

List of All Equipment

Use the Wild Side and Dragon Slash Combo

Green Dragon

Dragon Slash is the most effective ability to use against Green Dragon and combining it with Wild Side will allow you to perform Dragon Slash twice per turn, ultimately defeating the boss efficiently and fast.

List of All Healing Items

Green Dragon Skills and Abilities

All Green Dragon Abilities and Effects

Abilities Description
Attack Physical Attack, has a chance for Critical damage.
Fire Breath Fire breath attack.
Wildfire Fire elemental spell.
Shout Chance to inflict Fear status to Hero.
Wild Side Can attack twice per turn.

Green Dragon Overview

Green Dragon Stats and Information

Green Dragon
Green Dragon
EXP 2540
Gold 2200

Appears in Quagmire Cave

Green Dragon Princess Gwaelin

The Green Dragon is a boss found at the end of Quagmire Cave and is guarding the princess. Consider leveling up to at least level 21 before trying to fight the dragon.

Quagmire Cave Dungeon Guide

Best Build and Equipment

Recommended Equipment and How to Get

Equipment Description and How to Get
Orochi's Sword Current highest damaging sword.
Obtained from a treasure chest inside the well in Kol.
Ice Shield Reists fire attacks.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Cave of the Dwarves.
Phantom Mask Increases the chance to avoid attacks.
Purchase from a shop in Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.
Tectonic Plate Resists fire attacks..
Obtained from a treasure chest in Cave of the Dwarves.
Asbestos Earrings Resists Fire Damage.
Get from a Sparkly Spot near Citadel of the Monarch of Medals
Ruby Wristband Greatly increases defence.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Nameless Ruins.

List of All Equipment

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