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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Beat the Sinister Minister

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Sinister Minister 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.

How to Beat the Sinister Minister

Apply Defensive Buffs

The Sinister Minister uses a combination of powerful physical and magical attacks. To minimize the damage the party takes, it's recommended to have Kabuff and Magic Barrier active throughout the fight.

All Buffing Spells and Abilities

Spam Demon Demeaner

To quickly take down the boss, it's recommended to use the Prince of Midenhall as your main attacker so you can spam Demon Demeaner. Make sure to keep him alive and buff him up to quickly win the fight.

Demon Demeaner Effect and Level Learned

Focus Down the Sinister Minister

The only real threat in this fight is the Sinister Minister. It's recommended to focus on taking them down first and ignoring the Grimlins, so that you don't have to risk anyone getting killed.

However, make sure that the party is wearing Rousing Rings so that they aren't put to sleep by the Grimlins. With that on, you can completely ignore the other enemies.

Rousing Ring Stats and How to Get

Stay Above Around 200 HP

Depending on the Sinister Minister's targeting, a party member can go down in one turn if they're low on HP. To prevent this from happening, it's recommended to keep all of your party members above 200 HP.

All Recovery Spells and Abilities

Best Builds to Beat the Sinister Minister

Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Graco's Trident
Shield: Erdrick's Shield
Headgear: Steel Helmet
Armour: Magic Armour
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Faerie Foil
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Top Hat
Armour: Fur Vest
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Butterfly Baton
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Thief's Turban
Armour: Wizard's Robe
Princess of Cannock Princess of Cannock Weapon: Assassin's Dagger
Shield: Magic Shield
Headgear: Silver Tiara
Armour: Magical Robes

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

Sinister Minister Boss Information

Sinister Minister Stats and Details

Sinister Minister
Sinister Minister
EXP 16480
Gold 2560

Grimlin Stats and Details

Grimlin
Grimlin
EXP 2648
Gold 120

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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