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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Beat Atlas

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Atlas is a boss encountered in the 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.

Erdrick Trilogy Attention! This page contains major spoliers for Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake! Continue reading on at your own risk.

How to Beat Atlas

First Encounter

Use the Kabuff and Attack Attacker Combo

During your first encounter with Atlas, the best strategy to use is the Kabuff and Attack Attacker combo. Kabuff raises your team’s defense, while Attack Attacker deals damage and has a chance to lower Atlas’s Attack, effectively debuffing him at the same time.

Best Spells and Abilities Tier List

Dazzle Atlas

Atlas is vulnerable to Dazzle, so you can cast the Dazzle spell to inflict this status on him. Once it’s applied, you can perform the combo above more safely and more frequently for consistent offensive damage.

Dazzle Effect and Level Learned

Use Soul Asylum and Kaclang in the Second Phase

Once Atlas drops below half health, he becomes more aggressive and will begin charging attacks that can potentially one-shot your entire party. To prevent this, use both Kaclang and Soul Asylum, as these spells greatly increase your survivability, especially Soul Asylum since it renders your team invincible for 7 turns.

Use Demon-Effective Abilities

Once you're well protected and ready to deal damage, you can use demon-effective abilities such as Demon Demeanor to inflict significant damage against Atlas.

Use Rough 'n' Tumble with the Cannock Royals

Another ability you can use with the Cannock siblings is Rough ’n’ Tumble. This allows them to avoid attacks, increasing their survivability in combat.

Second Encounter

Use Brownie Boost and Kabuff

In your second encounter with Atlas, Kabuff alone won’t be enough to ensure survivability. It’s recommended to also use Brownie Boost, as it further increases the party’s defenses throughout the battle.

Use Soul Asylum When Atlas Charges

If you see Atlas charging again, the only option is to use Soul Asylum. This makes your party invincible for 7 turns, but be sure you have enough MP, as it costs 70 per use.

What Does the MP Stat Do and How to Recover Mana

Use Demon Demeaner Again to Deal Damage

Most of the combat is similar to the first encounter, so you can use the same strategy to defeat Atlas the second time. When ready to go on the offensive, use Demon Demeaner again to deal massive damage. The Princess of Moonbrooke can also contribute to offense, so make sure to equip the Duplic Hat to allow her to hit twice.

All Offensive Spells and Abilities

Best Builds to Beat Atlas

First Encounter Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Graco's Trident
Shield: Erdrick's Shield
Headgear: Steel Helmet
Armour: Magic Armour
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Faerie Foil
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Top Hat
Armour: Fur Vest
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Butterfly Baton
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Thief's Turban
Armour: Wizard's Robe
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock Weapon: Assassin's Dagger
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Silver Tiara
Armour: Magical Robes

Second Encounter Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Scourge Whip
Shield: Erdrick's Shield
Headgear: Erdrick's Helm
Armour: Erdrick's Armor
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Fire Blade
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Scholar's Cap
Armour: Platinum Mail
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Saviour's Staff
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Thief's Turban
Armour: Shimmering Dress
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock Weapon: Assassin's Dagger
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

Atlas Boss Information

Atlas Stats and Details

Atlas
Atlas
EXP 127520
Gold 0

Atlas Spells and Abilities

Move Effect
Attack Attacks twice per turn.

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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