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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

How to Beat Armageddon

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Dragon Quest 1 - Armageddon

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

How to Beat Armageddon

Analyze Armageddon's Moveset

1 Thick Fog
2 Double Slice or Normal Attack (can inflict Paralysis)
Becomes Double Slice or Sword Dance if 50% HP and below.
3 Double Slice or Normal Attack (can inflict Paralysis)
Becomes Deflect if 50% HP and below.
4 Deflect
Becomes Helm Splitter if 50% HP and below.
5 Double Slice or Normal Attack (can inflict Paralysis)
Becomes Deflect if 50% HP and below.
6 Deflect
7 Helm Splitter
Becomes Normal Attack (can inflict Paralysis) if 50% HP and below
8 Normal Attack (can inflict Paralysis)
Becomes Deflect if 50% HP and below.
9 Cycle back to the first move.

Carefully observing Armageddon’s attack pattern is key to surviving this fight. Most of its moves are physical attacks, but it also uses Deflect, which bounces your attacks right back at you.

Knowing when this happens lets you plan turns safely and avoid self-inflicted damage.

Equip Full Moon Ring to Avoid Paralysis

Armageddon’s physical attacks can inflict Paralysis, locking you out of turns. Equip the Full Moon Ring before battle to nullify the effect and keep your Hero active.

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Equip Spiked Armour to Reflect Physical Attacks

Since all of Armageddon’s attacks are physical, wearing Spiked Armour is a solid counter.

It reflects a portion of the damage back at the enemy, allowing you to chip away at its HP even while receiving damage.

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Do Not Attack When Boss Casts Deflect

Deflect

When Armageddon casts Deflect, stop attacking immediately as any physical damage you deal will bounce back at you.

Use this downtime to charge up with Muster Strength or defend with Defending Champion instead.

The Thick Fog Ability Disables Spell Use

Thick Fog

Armageddon’s Thick Fog nullifies all spells temporarily, so your focus should shift to abilities for offense. Since healing spells are disabled, rely on healing items to recover HP.

If you have the Fire Blade equipped, your regular attacks can also trigger extra Sizz damage, giving you a bonus edge.

Use Wild Side + Flame Slash or Undead Undoer

Pearly Gates

The most effective way to take down Armageddon is with Flame Slash or Undead Undoer, since it’s weak to Fire and counts as an Undead enemy.

Pair either move with Wild Side to attack twice per turn and end the fight much faster.

List of All Spells and Abilities

Armageddon Skills and Abilities

All Armageddon Abilities and Effects

Abilities Description
Attack Physical Attack, may have a chance to inflict Paralysis.
Deflect Deflects all physical attacks back to the attacker.
Helm Splitter Deals physical damage and lowers your Defence.
Thick Fog Disables Spell use.

Armageddon Overview

Armageddon Stats and Information

Armageddon Armageddon
Recommended Level Boss HP
Level 35 ~2500

Appears in the Shrine of Rain

Armageddon

Armageddon is a story boss you'll encounter inside the Shrine of Rain. Its skillset are mostly composed of physical attacks so best be prepared and wear the correct equipment.

Preparations Before the Final Dungeon

Best Build and Equipment

Recommended Equipment and How to Get

Equipment Description and How to Get
Fire Blade Casts Sizz when used in battle.
Purchase from a shop in Cantlin.
Ogre Shield Strongest Shield in the game.
Dropped by Knight Abhorrent.
Phantom Mask Increases the chance to avoid attacks.
Purchase from a shop in Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.
Spiked Armour Reflects all enemy physical attacks.
Found in a treasure chest in Weeping Isle.
Full Moon Ring Reists Paralysis status effect.
Purchase from a shop in Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.
Agility Ring Increases your speed and affects turn order.
Purchase in Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.

Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake Related Guides

DQ1-2 - Bosses
List of Bosses

List of All Bosses

Robbin Robbin 'Ood Sorcerer Sorcerer Knight Errant Knight Errant
Green Dragon Green Dragon Mirage Mirage Golem Golem
Spiketail Spiketail Knight Aberrant Knight Aberrant Goregoyle Goregoyle
Armageddon Armageddon Dragonlord Dragonlord

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3 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

I beat Knight Aberrant at level 25, you can get Erdrick's Armor and the Ogre Shield way early. Easiest boss in the game, strategy-wise. I didn't even spam cop out like other people do. I normal attacked him to death.

2 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

you get that shield from beating Knight Aberrant

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