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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Beat the Final Boss: Malroth

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Malroth is the final boss of Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See how to beat this boss, the best equipment for the fight, and the boss' stats and moves here.

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How to Beat Malroth

Heal with Hustle Dance or Items

Malroth can deal huge damage with his spells, and it’s highly recommended to continuously heal when he uses them. Bring healing items, or if you don’t mind using some MP, you can use Hustle Dance to heal the entire party in one go.

List of All Healing Items

Use Brownie Boost

Brownie Boost is one of the best abilities you can use in this fight. Make sure to use it whenever you get the chance, as it not only boosts your defenses but also restores MP and HP.

All Buffing Spells and Abilities

Cast Kabuff and Kasap

Once you're able to cast spells again, use the opportunity to apply buffs and debuffs such as Kabuff and Kasap. This should help you survive the upcoming turns in case the fight gets more difficult.

Best Spells and Abilities Tier List

Have a Power Shield in Midenhall's Bag

Since the Prince of Midenhall can't cast any spells to heal, you'll want to have a spare Power Shield in his inventory. This shield will cast Midheal whenever it's used as an item in battle, meaning the Prince of Midenhall can now support the rest of the party with heals.

Power Shield Stats and How to Get

Best Builds to Beat Malroth

Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Bastard Sword
Shield: Erdrick's Shield
Headgear: Erdrick's Helm
Armour: Erdrick's Armor
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Demon Spear
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Scholar's Cap
Armour: Platinum Mail
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Saviour's Staff
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Duplic Hat
Armour: Shimmering Dress
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock Weapon: Nobleman's Knife
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Silver Tiara
Armour: Shimmering Dress

These are the best equipment based on our experience in this boss battle. Feel free to switch things up if you feel like another equipment will work better for your playstyle.

List of All Equipment

Malroth Boss Information

Malroth Stats and Details

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Malroth can be encountered in the Hall of Hargon and is the final boss of the main story. Be sure to level up to the recommended level to easily defeat this boss.

Endings Guide: List of All Endings

Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2) Related Guides

DQ2 - Bosses

List of All Bosses

List of All Story Bosses

Story Bosses
Abra and Cadabra Lumpfather
Twisted Sister and Mummy Deerest Disco Demon and Hula Ruler
Midnight Manguini and Goyling Scytan
Winoceros Togrus Immensus
Brute Bat Nekomancer
Succubeast Striking Sabrecat
Octopests Yellowfinks
Toadalitarian Shining Armour
Osteonauts Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit
Sinister Minister Antlerkazams
Lunagriff King of Dirkandor
Hypermalediction Mariella
Atlas Pazuzu
Belial Hargon
Malroth -
Optional/Post-Game Bosses
Helliphantes Abysmerelda
Octavian Xenlon
Dragonlord's Great-Grandson Malwrath

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