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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

Knight Errant Enemy Location and Rewards

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Knight Errant is encountered as a boss and enemy in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Read on to learn how to beat the Knight Errant, and see an overview of its stats, skills, as well as the best equipment to wear during battle!

How to Beat Knight Errant

Use Cop Out to Mitigate Damage

Dragon Quest 1 - Use Cop Out
The Knight Errant and the Dark Skeletons that joins him in battle all have powerful normal attacks. The best strategy to dealing with them is to avoid getting hurt by using the Cop Out ability, which allows you to parry attacks.

Use this with the cloak of evasion to mitigate damage and dwindle the enemy numbers.
Cop Out Effect and Level Learned

Defeat the Errant Knight Firsts

Dragon Quest 1 - Defeat the Knight Errant first
The Errant Knight uses Kafizzle, which seals your magic, which makes it a priority for you to defeat first. If you have Zapple, which you earn at level 21, you can defeat this boss in one hit.

Fizzle Effect and Level Learned

Use Thunder Type Attacks

The Knight Errant and Dark Skeleton are both week to thunder attacks like Zap and Zapple. Zapple can defeat both enemies in one hit.

To get the Zapple spell level up by farming metal slimes.
Zapple Effect and Level Learned

Knight Errant Skills and Abilities

All Knight Errant Abilities and Effects

Abilities Description
Attack Physical Attack, has a chance for Critical damage.
Fizzle Disables Hero to use spells.

List of All Spells and Abilities

Best Build and Equipment

Recommended Equipment and How to Get

Equipment Description and How to Get
Faerie Foil Current highest damaging sword.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Faerie Village.
Ice Shield Reists fire attacks.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Cave of the Dwarves.
Iron Helmet Current best Helm.
Purchase in a shop in Rimuldar.
Phantom Mask Increases the chance to avoid attacks.
Purchase from a shop in Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.
Cloak of Evasion Increases the chance to avoid attacks.
Purchase in a shop in Rimuldar.
Dragon Scale Increases Defence
Obtained from a treasure chest in Erdrick's Hollow.
Ruby Wristband Greatly increases defence.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Nameless Ruins.

List of All Equipment

Knight Errant Overview

Enemy Stats and Information

Knight Errant
Knight Errant
EXP 104
Gold 58
Abilities/Spells
Fizzle

Knight Errant Location

Boss in the Faerie Village

Faerie Village

You can encounter Erant Knight as a boss in the Faerie Village.He will spawn with a group of Dark Skeletons.

Regular Enemy in Damdara

Damdara

You can find Knight Errant at the locations mentioned above. To encounter this enemy, head to the specified area and walk around until they spawn in battle.

List of All Locations

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

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