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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

How to Beat Sorcerer

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

How to Beat Sorcerer

Zap is Super Effective

Dragon Quest 1 - use Zap
The sorcerer is weak to Thunder spells like Zap. So focus your offense on using the Zap spell, which you learn at level 7. Be careful, since this enemy uses Kafizzle, which seals Spells. If you get sealed, use physical attacks.

Zap Effect and Level Learned

Use Fizzle to Seal the Sorcerer's Skills

Dragon Quest 1 - use Fizzle
Fizzle is highly effective against Sorcerer. This seals the enemy's ability to cast spells. Doing this will effectively stop most of the Sorcerer's more powerful attacks. Just make sure to cast it before the enemy can.

Fizzle Effect and Level Learned

Use Snooze to Put the Sorcerer to Sleep

Dragon Quest 1 - use Snooze
The Sorcerer is also susceptible to Snooze. Use it to put the enemy to sleep stopping him from taking actions.

Snooze Effect and Level Learned

Sorcerer Skills and Abilities

All Sorcerer Abilities and Effects

Abilities Description
Attack Physical Attack, has a chance for Critical damage.
Kabuff Temporarily increases Defence.
Fizzle Disables Hero's spell use.

List of All Spells and Abilities

Sorcerer Boss Overview

Sorcerer Stats and Details

Sorcerer Sorcerer
Recommended Level Boss HP
Level 12 ~360

Appears in the Craggy Cave

The Sorcerer appears in the Craggy Cave. As a magic user, using Fizzle to seal his magic and Zap to attack is an effective strategy against him.

Craggy Cave Dungeon Guide

Best Build and Equipment

Recommended Equipment and How to Get

Equipment Description and How to Get
Iron Axe Current highest damaging sword.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Craggy Cave.
Bronze Shield Current shield with highest defence.
Obtained from a treasure chest in Craggy Cave.
Leather Hat Current best helm.
Starting equipment.
Leather Armour Current highest defence armour available
Found in Galenholm's Inn.
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

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