This survey will take about 1 minute.
Your answers will help us to improve our website.
Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)
How to Beat Mariella
★ Interactive Map and Locations
┗ Secret Spots | Sparkly Spots | Mini Medals
☆ 100% Walkthrough Guide
┗Post Game Guide
☆ Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
★ Playing the first game? DQ1 Wiki here!
Mariella 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.
List of Contents
 Attention! |
This page contains major spoliers for Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake! Continue reading on at your own risk. |
|---|
How to Beat Mariella
First Encounter
- Use Magic Barrier
- Use Flying Knee and Undead Undoer
- Prevent Mariella from Summoning Allies
- Avoid Using Spells on Bounce Attempts
Use Magic Barrier
Mariella can cast Kacrackle, which can deal huge damage to the entire party. Use Magic Barrier to minimize the damage you take from it.
Magic Barrier Effect and Level Learned
Use Flying Knee and Undead Undoer
Since Mariella is airborne, you can capitalize on this by using Flying Knee to inflict heavy damage. Combine this with the Princess of Cannock’s Egg On and the Princess of Moonbrooke’s Oomph to maximize the attack’s output.
Mariella is also undead by nature, so another move you can use is Undead Undoer. This too can be boosted by the buff spells mentioned above
All Buffing Spells and Abilities
Prevent Mariella from Summoning Allies with Sleep
Mariella is also vulnerable to sleep, so you can use the Princess of Moonbrooke’s Snooze or the Princess of Cannock’s Sleepy Slap to put her in that state. This also prevents her from summoning allies, allowing you to focus on her more during combat.
All Status Effects and How to Cure Them
Avoid Using Spells on Bounce Attempts
Mariella can also use Bounce, allowing her to reflect any spell cast on her. Stick to physical attacks when she uses this to avoid having your spells reflected back at the party, especially debuffs.
All Debuffing Spells and Abilities
Second Encounter
- Prioritize Putting Mariella to Sleep
- Use Flying Knee and Undead Undoer
- Defeat Her Allies First
- Use Brownie Boost and Magic Barrier
Prioritize Putting Mariella to Sleep
On your second encounter with Mariella, putting her to sleep takes priority to prevent her from calling in allies. This also gives you free turns to either go on the offensive or apply buffs and debuffs.
Use Flying Knee and Undead Undoer
If you need to go on the offensive, you can use the same strategy by using either an Egg-On or Oomph-boosted Flying Knee or Undead Undoer. This should allow you to deal significant damage to Mariella, especially when she’s asleep.
All Buffing Spells and Abilities
Defeat Her Allies First
If she manages to call in allies, you can shift your focus to them and defeat them first. Once they’re gone, go ahead and try to put her to sleep again before going on the offensive.
All Status Effects and How to Cure Them
Use Brownie Boost and Magic Barrier
If you want to play defensively, make sure to also use Magic Barrier and Brownie Boost. Magic Barrier should help you survive her hard-hitting spells, while Brownie Boost can raise your defenses and restore both MP and HP.
Best Builds to Beat Mariella
First Encounter Recommended Party Builds
| Character | Recommended Build |
|---|---|
 Prince of Midenhall
|
Weapon:
Graco's Trident
Shield: Erdrick's Shield Headgear: Steel Helmet Armour: Magic Armour |
 Prince of Cannock
|
Weapon:
Faerie Foil
Shield: Magic Shield Headgear: Top Hat Armour: Fur Vest |
 Princess of Moonbrooke
|
Weapon:
Butterfly Baton
Shield: Magic Shield Headgear: Thief's Turban Armour: Wizard's Robe |
 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
|
Weapon:
Bastard Sword
Shield: Erdrick's Shield Headgear: Erdrick's Helm Armour: Erdrick's Armor |
|
Prince of Cannock
|
Weapon:
Fire Blade
Shield: Magic Shield Headgear: Scholar's Cap Armour: Platinum Mail |
|
Princess of Moonbrooke
|
Weapon:
Saviour's Staff
Shield: Magic Shield Headgear: Thief's Turban Armour: Shimmering Dress |
|
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.
Mariella Boss Information
Mariella Stats and Details
 Mariella |
|
| EXP | 99560 |
|---|---|
| Gold | 0 |
Mariella can be encountered in her lair as you progress through the Thief's Hideout. You'll need to face a couple more bosses before reaching her, and they will join her in battle if you don't put her to sleep!
You can encounter her again later in the Hall of Hargon.
Walkthrough Part 9: Den of Iniquity to Thief's Hideout
Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2) Related Guides
List of All Story Bosses
Comment
Author
How to Beat Mariella
Please participate in our site
improvement survey
12/2025
improvement survey
12/2025
Would you assist in
improving Game8's site?
improving Game8's site?
×
We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
Begin Survey
Not Now
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
Amount of Ads
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Placement of Ads
Timing of Ad Display
Ad Loading Speed
Safeness of Ads
Content of Ads
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
Amount of information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Frequency of updates
Speed of new information
Accuracy of articles
Understandibility of articles
Readability of sentences
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
Ease of finding information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Loading Speed
Use of Color
Font Size
Visibility of Images
Easy to Understand Layout
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
Ease of Writing
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Readability
Ease in Finding Information
Comment Quality
Comment Quantity
Admin Response
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
Please rate our site's new design
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
×
How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
Very Unlikely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very Likely
If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
×
Thank You
×
Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
Close
Rankings
- We could not find the message board you were looking for.
Gaming News
![Octopath Traveler 0 Review [In Progress] | Familiar, But Better](https://img.game8.co/4357336/fcaf07d58cc243e6b7319ca9b118ba16.png/thumb)
Popular Games
Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Wuthering Waves Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Chaos Zero Nightmare Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) Strategies & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Nightreign Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Recommended Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Monster Hunter World Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Persona 3 Reload Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
All rights reserved
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX
© SUGIYAMA KOBO ℗ SUGIYAMA KOBO
The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.