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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

All 40 Mini Medal Locations and Rewards

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☆ Interactive Map of Alefgard
┗ Secret Spots | Sparkly Spots | Mini Medals
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This is a list of all the 40 Mini Medals and their locations in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Learn how to get all Mini Medals here, see a list of their locations, and discover the rewards for collecting them all.

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Mini Medals List and Locations

All 40 Mini Medal Locations

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1
Mini Medal 3
Erdrick's Hollow
Mini Medal 3
Found in a chest at the southwest area in B2 of Erdrick's Hollow.

2
Mini Medal 2
Shrine of Rain
Mini Medal 2
Found in a jar on the first floor of the west wing of the Shrine of Rain.

3
Mini Medal 1
Forgotten Ruins
Mini Medal 1
Found in a ruined stone building with broken barrels.

4
Mini Medal 4
Galenholm
Mini Medal 4
Found in a jar under a large tree just south of Galenholm.

5
Mini Medal 5
Craggy Cave
Mini Medal 5
Found in a chest in the central area in B1 of Craggy Cave.

6
Mini Medal 6
Kol
Mini Medal 6
Found in a pot on the 2F of the Item Shop in Kol.

7
Mini Medal 7
Kol
Mini Medal 7
Found in the northwest pot in Kol.

8
Mini Medal 8
Roadside Inn
Mini Medal 8
Found in a drawer in the Roadside Inn

9
Mini Medal 9
Galenholm
Mini Medal 9
Found in a pot on the west side of Galenholm.

10
Mini Medal 10
Faerie Village
Mini Medal 10
Found in a barrel in the northeast house of Faerie Village.

11
Mini Medal 11
Wayfarer's Chapel
Mini Medal 11
Found in a cabinet in a room in Wayfarer's Chapel. You need a Thief Key to obtain it.

12
Mini Medal 12
Tantegel
Mini Medal 12
Found in a pot near a pile of crates in the eastside 2F of Tantegel.

13
Mini Medal 13
Galen’s Grave
Mini Medal 13
Found in a pot northeast of entrance of Galen’s Grave.

14
Mini Medal 14
Quagmire Cave
Mini Medal 14
Found in a barrel north of Quagmire Cave.

15
Mini Medal 15
Rimuldar
Mini Medal 15
Found in a drawer in the northern house in Rimuldar.

16
Mini Medal 16
Cave of the Dwarves
Mini Medal 16
Found in a chest in the western room of B2 in the Cave of the Dwarves.

17
Mini Medal 17
Damdara
Mini Medal 17
Found in a secret spot southwest of Damdara.

18
Mini Medal 18
Damdara
Mini Medal 18
Found in a southeast pot in Damdara.

19
Mini Medal 19
Damdara
Mini Medal 19
Found inside the building in Damdara.

20
Mini Medal 20
Tantegel
Mini Medal 20
Found in shrine at the back of Tantegel Castle.

21
Mini Medal 21
Sanctum
Mini Medal 21
Found at the foot of the passage behind the water on the north side.

22
Mini Medal 22
Quagmire Cave
Mini Medal 22
Found in a chest in B2 of Quagmire Cave. You need a Magic Key to obtain it.

23
Mini Medal 23
Weirdwood
Mini Medal 23
Found in a chest on the east side of Weirdwood.

24
Mini Medal 24
Wayfarer's Inn
Mini Medal 24
Found in a well near rocks in Wayfarer's Inn.

25
Mini Medal 25
Cantlin
Mini Medal 25
Found on the right gravestone in Cantlin.

26
Mini Medal 26
Weeping Isle
Mini Medal 26
Found in a chest in a secret spot south of Weeping Isle.

27
Mini Medal 27
Weeping Isle
Mini Medal 27
Found in a chest on the northwest end of L1 of Weeping Isle.

28
Mini Medal 28
Weeping Isle
Mini Medal 28
Found in a chest in the southeast room of L2 of Weeping Isle.

29
Mini Medal 29
Tantegel
Mini Medal 29
Found in a pot inside the prison cell in Tantegel's church. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

30
Mini Medal 30
Citadel of the Monarch of Medals
Mini Medal 30
Found in a black chest in the Medal King's Palace. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

31
Mini Medal 31
Cantlin
Mini Medal 31
Found in a black chest in the northeast house in Cantlin. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

32
Mini Medal 32
Cave of the Dwarves
Mini Medal 32
Found in a chest in a room on the west side of the Cave of the Dwarves. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

33
Mini Medal 33
Galen’s Grave
Mini Medal 33
Found near the big statue in the 3F of the Galen’s Grave. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

34
Mini Medal 34
Shrine of Rain
Mini Medal 34
Found in a barrel on the 3F of the Shrine of Rain. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

35
Mini Medal 35
Shrine of Rain
Mini Medal 35
Found in a chest on the 6F of the Shrine of Rain. You need the Ultimate Key to obtain it.

36
Mini Medal 36
Shrine of the Spirit
Mini Medal 36
Found near the entrance of the Shrine of the Spirit.

37
Mini Medal 37
Faerie Village
Mini Medal 37
Found in a barrel in a secret spot northwest of Faerie Village.

38
Mini Medal 38
Cantlin
Mini Medal 38
Found in a secret spot northwest of the repaired bridge west of Cantlin.

39
Mini Medal 39
Western Isle
Mini Medal 39
Found at the end of the northern pier.

40
Mini Medal 40
Dragonlord's Castle
Mini Medal 40
Found in a chest on B5 of Dragonlord's Castle.

List of Mini Medal Rewards

All Mini Medal Rewards

Medals Reward Medals Reward
5 Prayer Ring 8 Scholar's Specs
10 Wild Side Scroll 12 Glombolero
15 Dragon Shield 17 Swallowtail
20 Banishing Bell 25 Scourge Whip
30 Saviour's Staff 35 Meditation Scroll
37 Metal Wing Boomerang 39 War Drum
40 Gringham Whip -

Mini Medal Rewards can be claimed upon obtaining specific numbers of Mini Medals from exploration. These rewards can include valuable pieces of equipment and items. Be sure to gather as many Mini Medals as possible to unlock powerful upgrades for the Hero!

List of All Equipment

New to Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake

Mini Medals were not present in the older versions of Dragon Quest 1, and were only introduced in the later titles of the series. They were added to the HD-2D Remake, alongside other new features like Secret Spots, and Sparkly Spots.

New Features and Differences

Where to Exchange Mini Medals

Exchange Medals With the Monarch of Medals

Monarch of Medals

You can hand over the Mini Medals you collect to Monarch of Medals in exchange for any rewards you qualify for. You can also learn about the next prize available and how many medals you've collected when talking to them as well.

How to Find Mini Medals

Inspect Your Surroundings

Dragon Quest 1 Mini Medal
Mini Medals are hidden all over Alefgard, and stored in nooks and crannies throughout the land. To find them, make sure to check the scenery, interact with treasure chests, barrels, sacks, shelves and other places that aren't typically important to interact with.

Mini Medals Trophy

Medal Maniac

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Obtain all the Monarch of Medals' prizes.
► All Mini Medal Locations and Rewards

Players can obtain the Silver Trophy, Medal Maniac after obtaining all 40 Mini Medals and claiming all its rewards.

Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum

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