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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

Erdrick’s Sword Stats and How to Get

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Dragon Quest 1 - How to Get Erdrick

Erdrick’s Sword is a Weapon found in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Read on to learn how to get the Erdrick’s Sword, as well as its stats here!

List of Erdrick's Equipment
Sword Helm Armour
Shield Mark

How to Get Erdrick’s Sword

Claim from Dragonlord's Castle


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Locating the sword of the legendary hero Erdrick requires you to enter the depths of Dragonlord’s Castle.

Though the sword itself is located on Basement 1, you'll need to first descend to Basement 5 from behind the throne and climb back up to Basement 2. From there you can make your way up the spiral staircase to the sword's resting place. Interact with it to claim it.

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Erdrick’s Sword Overview

Erdrick’s Sword Stats and Effect

With an attack bonus of +140 on top of the Hero's base attack, Erdrick's Sword is one of the most powerful weapons in the game and bestows tremendous attack power on the Hero. It is also part of the full set of Erdrick's Equipment, so acquiring it is needed to unlock the Erdrick's Legacy trophy and achievement.

How to Get Erdrick's Equipment Set

Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1) Related Guides

DQ1-2 - Equipment
List of Equipment

List of Equipment by Type

WeaponWeapons ShieldShields
HelmetHeadgear ArmourArmour AccessoryAccessory

All Weapon-Type Equipment

Bamboo Pole Blizzard Blade Boomerang
Copper Sword Demon Whip Divine Dagger
Double-Edged Sword Dragonsbane Claws Edged Boomerang
Erdrick's Sword Faerie Foil Fire Blade
Flametang Boomerang Gringham Whip Headsman's Axe
Iron Axe Iron Lance Metal Wing Boomerang
Oaken Club Orochi's Sword Saviour's Staff
Scourge Whip Siren Sword Spiked Steel Whip
Staff of Divine Wrath Staff of Rain Staff of Sentencing
Steel Broadsword Swallowtail Sword of Ruin
Thorn Whip

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