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How to Remove the Prince of Cannock's Curse

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DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake How to Remove the Prince of Cannock
You can remove the Prince of Cannock's curse by giving him a Yggdrasil Leaf in Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See how to lift the curse and where to get a Yggdrasil Leaf here.

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How to Remove the Prince of Cannock's Curse

Head For Cannock

Reporting to Cannock

Once the Prince of Cannock has been cursed by the Brute Bath, you will need to head for Cannock and talk to the prince's parents for their assistance.

Cannock Location Guide

Head Back to Beran

Princess of Cannock in Beran

From there, return to Beran and learn more about the Yggdrasil Leaf. You will also meet the Princess of Cannock, and a cutscene plays out that results in her joining your search.

Princess of Cannock Character Guide

Talk to the Aged Priest

Get the Forest

Interact with the Aged Priest that can be found in the same inn where the Prince of Cannock is currently resting. He can be found just at the end of the hallway. After you've conversed, he will eventually give you the Forest's Favour.

How to Get Forest's Favour and Effects

Head to Yggdrasil's Arbour

Yggdrasil
You need to head for Yggdrasil's Arbour by traveling towards southeast of the map, which you can perform by either choosing Beran or Pillar of Winds as your departure point.

Alternatively, you can also try fast traveling to the Shrine of Flames and making a short trip from there should you have the option available.

Yggdrasil's Arbour Dungeon Guide

Acquire the Yggdrasil Leaf

Yggdrasil Leaf

Head north of the map until you've reached the northern entrance. Continue heading north until you've reached the next floor, eventually leading you to the Yggdrasil Leaf.

The Princess of Cannock will join your party in the prince's absence, enabling you to function effectively even without the prince.

Use the Yggdrasil Leaf

Princess of Cannock Joins

Return to Beran and remove the curse set on the Prince of Cannock in Beran by using the Yggdrasil Leaf you've acquired from Yggdrasil's Arbour. From there, he'll be able to join your party permanently.

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