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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Unlock and Get the Ship

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DQ 2 - How To Unlock And Get The Ship

The ship is unlocked after defeating the monsters at the Mountains North of Rippleport in Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). Learn how to get the ship and what to do after getting it here!

How to Unlock the Ship

Available in Rippleport

The ship can be received as a reward for helping a NPC in trouble with a monster in Rippleport. After defeating the enemies at the Mountains North of Rippleport, return and talk to the old man by the port to receive your ship.

Walkthrough Part 1: Midenhall to Rippleport

What to Do After Getting the Ship

Exchange Mini Medals at the Isle of the Monarch of Medals

After obtaining the ship, head to Isle of the Monarch of Medals and exchange the mini medals you have collected so far. Once you go there by ship, it'll become one of your Zoom teleport points.

You can obtain powerful weapons and accessories depending on the number of mini medals you have collected. You can also change the names of the main character and companions on the island.

All 80 Mini Medal Locations and Rewards

Reach the Slime Island to Level Up

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Recommended Level Liquid Metal Slime EXP
40-42 40, 200 Each

Slime Island hosts multiple Liquid Metal Slimes. Access the area by ship, and then climbing over the rock wall. You can encounter up to four Liquid Metal Slimes at once!

Metal Slime Location and Farming Guide

Dive to the Ocean Floor

Mersea Square

The Ocean Floor is a new explorable region in the game, and you’ll need to learn how to dive before you can reach it. You will eventually learn how to dive later on in the game so you won't miss this!

Additionally, you can access miscellaneous areas only available if you learn how to deep dive such as the Sea Lord Lairs and the Seabed Storerooms.
Ocean Floor Guide: How to Dive Underwater?

Sparkly Spots and Secret Spots in the Ocean

DQ2 Sparkly Spot - Swamp Shrine 2

Just like on land, there will be Sparkly Spots and Secret Spots found in the ocean. Some are even available on the Ocean Floor once you learn how to dive.

All Sparkly Spot Locations

Progress the Story

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The main use for the ship is to traverse the seas to progress your adventure. After receiving the ship, it's recommended to head to Tantegel to continue to main campaign.

Also, you will get access to numerous castles and dungeons with the ship!

100% Walkthrough Guide

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

DQ2 - TnT

Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to DQ2

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General Guides
Metal Slime Farming Guide How to Remove Cursed Equipment
List of Bank Locations How to Save the Game
Tombola Locations and How to Play How to Revive Party Members
All Status Effects and How to Cure Them How to Unlock and Get the Ship
How to Get Erdrick's Equipment Set How to Safely Cross Damaging Floor Tiles
List of Keys and How to Get Them Critical Hit Guide
How to Remove Prince of Cannock's Curse List of All 7 Living Memory Locations
List of All Sea Lord Lairs List of All Seabed Storerooms
How to Farm Stat Seeds List of All Appearance Changing Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There New Game Plus? What are the Canon Names?
Autosave Guide: Is There An Autosave? What Happens When You Die?
When and Who Should Use Seeds? Who is the Dragonlord's Great-Grandson?
Moonbrooke or Cannock in Burrowel? -
Stat Guides
All Stats Explained What Does the HP Stat Do?
What Does the MP Stat Do? What Does the Strength Stat Do?
What Does the Resilience Stat Do? What Does the Agility Stat Do?
What Does the Attack Stat Do? What Does the Defence Stat Do?
What Does the Stamina Stat Do? What Does the Wisdom Stat Do?
What Does the Luck Stat Do? -

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