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How to Get Erdrick's Equipment Set

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DQ 1 - Erdrick
This is a list of every piece of Erdrick's Equipment set in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). See how to get all pieces of Erdrick's equipment here.

List of Erdrick's Equipment
Sword Helm Armour
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How to Get Erdrick's Equipment Set

Erdrick's Sword Location

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Erdrick's Sword is found in Basement 1 of Dragonlord's Castle. Interact with the back of large throne on the main floor, and then climb down to Basement 5 and go around to climb back to Basement 2. Then, you will arrive at the spiral stairs leading up to the room containing the Sword of Erdrick.

Erdrick’s Sword Stats and How to Get

Erdrick's Shield Location

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Erdrick's Shield is found on the exterior level of Weeping Isle. You will navigate through a series of stairs in the dungeon to arrive at the location of the chest. It is recommended to use Holy Protection to be able to navigate through without facing monsters.

Erdrick's Shield Stats and How to Get

Erdrick's Armour Location

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Erdrick's Armour is obtained after defeating the Knight Aberant in Damdara, and it's found as a Sparkly Spot after they're defeated. As a note, you can fight this boss as soon as you gain access to Damdara, but it's recommended to fight them once you're at least Level 33 so that you have a chance of winning the fight.

Erdrick’s Armour Stats and How to Get

Erdrick's Helm Location

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Erdrick's Helm is obtained by interacting with the Dream-Whisperer Fairy in the Shrine of Rain. She will summon a portal and teleport you to the Western Isle, where Erdrick's Helm is found on top of a grave.

Erdrick's Helm Stats and How to Get

Mark of Erdrick Location

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The Mark of Erdrick is dropped after defeating Armageddon at the Shrine of the Spirit, located on the far south of the map. The item will initially be called Sacred Amulet, but a cutscene will play, and it will be revealed to be the Mark of Erdrick.

How to Get Mark of Erdrick and Effects

What is Erdrick's Equipment Set?

Equipment of the DQ3 Hero

Erdrick's equipment is the armour and weapon used by the Hero of Dragon Quest 3 to save the world. This also happens to be the strongest weapon and armour in the game, which means you should get this before facing the final boss.

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