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How to Beat the Winoceros

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The Winoceros are 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 the Winoceros

Always Have Kabuff Active

Since the Winoceros only use physical attacks, it's recommended to always have Kabuff active to reduce the damage that the party takes. While you can get by without it, it's safer to have the defence increase active at all times.

Kabuff Effect and Level Learned

Try to Apply Dazzle

An alternate strategy you can take is to try to Dazzle the enemies so that their attacks miss. However, this isn't guaranteed to take effect or make all attacks miss, so make sure you still apply Kabuff and heal up.

Dazzle Effect and Level Learned

Stay at Least Around 150 HP

Depending on the enemies' targeting and crit luck, they can easily take out one party member if they gang up on them. To be safe, you should aim to have party members either around or above 150 HP so that they don't get killed.

All Recovery Spells and Abilities

Use Kasap and Cattle Prod

The best way to take down the bosses is by using a combination of Kasap to reduce their defences and Cattle Prod to hit their weakness. Since the Prince of Midenhall is the only one who can use Cattle Prod, be sure to protect and heal him so that he doesn't go down.

Best Builds to Beat the Winoceros

Recommended Party Builds

Character Recommended Build
Prince of Midenhall Prince of Midenhall Weapon: Knuckledusters
Shield: Ice Shield
Headgear: Steel Helmet
Armour: Black Pyjamas
Prince of Cannock Prince of Cannock Weapon: Chain Whip
Shield: White Shield
Headgear: Top Hat
Armour: Fur Vest
Princess of Moonbrooke Princess of Moonbrooke Weapon: Wizard's Staff
Shield: Light Shield
Headgear: Hermes' Hat
Armour: Robe of Serenity

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

Winoceros Boss Information

Winoceros Stats and Details

Winoceros
Winoceros
EXP 930
Gold 260

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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
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Helliphantes Abysmerelda
Octavian Xenlon
Dragonlord's Great-Grandson Malwrath

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