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What Does the MP Stat Do and How to Recover Mana

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DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake What Does the MP Stat Do

MP shows how much mana the Hero has left in Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See what exactly the MP stat does, how to increase it, and how to recover MP here.

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What Does MP Do?

Mana Used to Cast Spells

MP is a point system in-game that serves as the mana required to use spells. Magic-users such as the Princess of Moonbrooke will heavily rely on MP, as she primarily uses spells during combat. This makes MP consumption an important factor to consider once she joins your party.

List of All Spells and Abilities

How to Increase MP

Level Up

The best way to increase the Hero's MP is by levelling up. This will also increase their other stats as well, making them a lot more effective in battle outside of just an MP increase.
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Use Seed of Magic

You can also use a Seed of Magic to increase your base MP by 3–5 points. These can be farmed by defeating specific enemies in battle or using the Dig ability to collect seeds.

It is recommended to use them on the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrooke since the Prince of Midenhall can't cast spells.

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How to Recover MP

Use MP Recovery Spells and Abilities

Spell Explanation
Focus Pocus MP Cost: 8
Effect: Restores the caster's MP after each turn for a while.
Learned by:
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke
Absorb Magic MP Cost: 0
Effect: When spells are directed at you, you absorb the MP it cost to cast them.
Learned by:
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock
Drain Magic MP Cost: 0
Effect: Steals MP from a single enemy.
Learned by:
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke
Sword of Succour MP Cost: 20
Effect: A secret sword technique that hits a single enemy, restoring the wielder's HP and MP in the process.
Learned by:
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock
Brownie Boost MP Cost: 18
Effect: Increases allies' resistances and automatically restores their HP and MP each turn.
Learned by:
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock
Give Magic MP Cost: Half
Effect: Divides half the caster's MP amongst their allies.
Learned by:
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock

You can recover MP during battle by using spells and abilities learned by your party members. Some spells or abilities gradually restore your MP, while others require stealing MP from enemies you're facing during battle.

Learn which spells are the most effective when restoring MP, and use them to help keep your MP reserves at a maximum.

List of All Spells and Abilities

Rest at an Inn

Resting at an Inn is one of the most straightforward ways to recover MP. If you need to restore your MP, simply head to any nearby town and rest at its inn.

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Use MP Recovery Items

Item Effect
Prayer Ring A pious band that can be used to restore a small amount of MP. However, be warned: it's likely to break if called upon.
Magic Water Restores around 30 MP to all party members. Consumed upon use.
Sage's Elixir Restores around 100 MP to all party members. Consumed upon use.
Elfin Elixir Completely restores MP to all party members. Consumed upon use.

You can also use the items listed above to recover MP for your characters. While the Prayer Ring has unlimited uses, there's a high chance it will break from time to time. Make sure to stock up on them if you plan to keep recovering MP!

List of All Healing Items

Equip MP Recovery Equipment

Name Effect
Mad Cap DEF: 18
A helpful hat that reduces the amount of MP needed to cast spells and abilities.
Glombolero DEF: 50
This curious garment halves the amount of MP used to cast spells and abilities.
Happy Hat DEF: 31
Heartwarming headgear that gradually restores MP as you roam across the land.
Godbird Robe DEF: 125
Through mysterious means this robe reduces the amount of MP needed to cast spells and abilities.

While it doesn't directly recover MP, equipping the Mad Cap, Glombolero, or Godbird Robe can help you reduce MP costs. Happy Hat restores your MP while roaming the map, enabling you to keep your MP reserves in check between battles.

You can find these items in treasure chests or as enemy drops.

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What Does the MP Stat Do? What Does the Strength Stat Do?
What Does the Resilience Stat Do? What Does the Agility Stat Do?
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