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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Beat Helliphantes

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Helliphantes 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.

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How to Beat Helliphantes

Use Brownie Boost and Magic Barrier

Start by setting up your defenses with Magic Barrier and Brownie Boost. This should help you survive Helliphantes’ AoE attacks, which he uses frequently during combat.

Using Brownie Boost this early not only raises your defenses, but also helps you conserve both MP and HP.

Magic Barrier Effect and Level Learned

Use Spell Attacks Only

Helliphantes doesn’t take much a lot of damage from physical attacks, rendering attacks from weapons or physical abilities not very effective. Only spells will work, so rely on those when fighting it.

Best Spells and Abilities Tier List

Use Snooze

Helliphantes can also be put to sleep with Snooze. This should buy you time to go on the offensive since Helliphantes wouldn't be able to take any actions with this status effect.

All Debuffing Spells and Abilities

Best Builds to Beat Helliphantes

Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Bastard Sword
Shield: Erdrick's Shield
Headgear: Erdrick's Helm
Armour: Erdrick's Armor
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Demon Spear
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Scholar's Cap
Armour: Platinum Mail
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Saviour's Staff
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Duplic Hat
Armour: Shimmering Dress
Princess of Cannock 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.

List of All Equipment

Helliphantes Boss Information

Helliphantes Stats and Details

Helliphantes
Helliphantes
EXP 150000
Gold 6800

Helliphantes is an optional boss that can be encountered in the Northern Sea Lord's Lair. Only face him in the post-game or late game, as he will be a significant challenge if faced earlier.

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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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