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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

How to Beat the Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit

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The Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit are bosses encountered in the Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See how to beat these bosses, the best equipment for the fight, and the bosses' stats and moves here.

How to Beat the Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit

Always Have Kabuff Active

The three bosses in this fight only use physical damage, making Kabuff amazing for this fight. Make sure to always have it active so that the party doesn't take too much damage.

Kabuff Effect and Level Learned

Defeat the Surgical Spirit First

The most threatening combo that the enemies can do is Sweet Breath and Persecutter. To prevent taking a ton of damage if the Wild Hog puts you to sleep, it's recommended to kill the Surgical Spirit first so you don't have to worry about the Persecutter damage.

Persecutter Effect

Wear Anti-Sleep Equipment

Name Effect
Banishing Bell A curious bell that makes its bearer less likely to be affected by all manner of ailments.
Rousing Ring An energising ring that helps prevent its wearer from being sent to sleep. Luck +7.

Alternatively, you can wear anti-sleep equipment so that you don't have to worry about Sweet Breath at all. This also means you don't have to worry about Persecutter either, since the damage won't be boosted.

List of All Equipment

Best Builds to Beat the Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit

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

Wild Hog, Pillager, and Surgical Spirit Boss Information

Wild Hog Stats and Details

Wild Hog
Wild Hog
EXP 6000
Gold 680

Pillager Stats and Details

Pillager
Pillager
EXP 5000
Gold 680

Surgical Spirit Stats and Details

Surgical Spirit
Surgical Spirit
EXP 5000
Gold 680

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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