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This is a guide for the best weapons and equipment to use for each character in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7). See all the best weapons, shields, headgear, armor, accessories, and monster hearts for each party member in this guide.
List of Contents
| Jump to A Character Build! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Hero |
Kiefer |
Maribel |
Ruff |
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +42 Effect: Can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle a group of foes. How to Get: ・Found in a Treasure Chest in Estard Underground Path - B2 |
| Shield |
Defence: +22 Magical Might: +12 Magical Mending: +11 Block Chance: +6% Effects: ・Reduces Elemental Damage by 5%. ・Slightly increases spell resistance when used as an item in battle. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 20 Mini Medals. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +25 How to Get: ・Regular prize in the Lucky Panel. ・Found in a closet in Pilgrim's Perdition (Past). |
| Armour |
Defence: +38 How to Get: ・Purchase from Greenthumb Gardens (Past) Shop. ・Regular prize in the Lucky Panel |
The Magic Shield is especially strong in the early game, offering solid defense while also boosting the Hero’s magic-related stats. Since the Hero plays a flexible role early on, you can freely experiment with accessories and Monster Hearts depending on the enemies you’re facing.
Up until clearing Alltrades Abbey, the Magic Shield is highly recommended because when used as an item in battle, it increases spell resistance for the entire party, which is extremely helpful against bosses that rely on powerful area-of-effect magic.
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +38 Critical Rate: +3% How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Shield |
Defence: +14 Block Chance: How to Get: ・Purchase from Ballymolloy (Past and Present) Shop and in Estard Castle. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +22 Magical Might: +7 Magical Mending: +7 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence: +24 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
Investing heavily into Kiefer's equipment isn’t necessary. As long as he can deal consistent physical damage, he’ll fulfill his role just fine.
The Iron Axe provides a reliable attack boost with a small critical rate bonus, making it more than sufficient for his limited time in the party.
Kiefer Profile and Voice Actors
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +18 Magical Might: + 22 MP Recovery: +12 MP Absorption Rate: +8% How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Shield |
Defence: +19 Block Chance: +6% How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +21 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence:+44 How to Get: ・Found in Hubble Castle (Past). ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
Before clearing Alltrades Abbey, the Snooze Stick is one of Maribel’s most valuable weapons. While spells and special abilities are sealed in the Abbey, item effects remain usable, allowing Maribel to inflict Snooze through the weapon’s active effect.
If you happen to obtain stronger magic-focused weapons such as the Shiverstick from the Lucky Panel, switching to them is also a good option.
Maribel Best Vocations and Build
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +40 Speed: +40 ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Shield |
Defence:+12 Block Chance: +6% How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Helmet |
Defence:+50 Agility: -50 Charm: - 50 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence: +33 Deftness: +50 Effect: Enemies are more likely to drop items. How to Get: ・Exchanged for 15 Mini Medals in Estard Castle. |
If you manage to collect 15 Mini Medals early, the Windcheater is an excellent reward to prioritize. Not only does it offer strong defensive stats for this stage of the game, but its bonus effect also increases enemy item drop rates, making it useful well beyond the early game.
| Jump to A Character Build! | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hero |
Maribel |
Ruff |
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Aishe |
Sir Mervyn |
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| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +100 Charm: +28 Effects: ・Restores HP equal to +25% of damage dealt when attacking. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 55 Mini Medals. |
| Shield |
Defence: +35 Block Chance: +6% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 15%. ・ Ice damage taken reduced by 15%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Complete the Bronze Battle Arena challenge within 15 turns. ・Dropped by Abyss Diver. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +41 How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. |
| Armour |
Defence: +69 Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 20%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Makes it easier to seize the initiative when approaching a monster from behind. How to Get: ・Obtain from The Beacon (Present). |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Critical hits are 30% more powerful. How to Get: ・Dropped by Cyclops. |
During the midgame, you will encounter a lot of enemies that inflict Fire and Ice elemental damage. It would benefit you to use equipment that have Fire and Ice resistances such as the Dragon Shield and Dragon Mail.
We also recommend using the Miracle Sword as your main weapon since it can restore the user's HP when they attack. Sir Mervyn can also use this weapon, so choose which party member you would prefer to wield the sword.
Equip the Wight Watchman Heart on the Hero to gain the upperhand on Field Strikes and make it more likely to get initiative when you strike from behind. With the Cyclops Heart your critical hits will inflict more damage. You can induce critical hits using skills such as Knuckle Sandwich or Fatal Flash.
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +51 Magical Might: +56 Magical Mending: +42 Crit Chance: 12% Effect: ・Can be used in battle to increase all allies resistance to breath attacks. How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. ・Purchase from Divine Shrine Shop. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Shield |
Defence: +31 Block Chance: +6% Effect: ・Ice damage taken reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +25 Magical Might: +15 Magical Mending: +15 Effect: ・10% chance that spells cast will trigger echoes. How to Get: ・Obtained from Grand Conjuratorium Basement (Past). ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Dropped by Hirsute Hexer |
| Armour |
Defence: +48 Magical Might: +26 Magical Mending: +26 Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 20%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +14 Agility: +23 How to Get: ・Purchase from Wilted Heart shop. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・MP Absorption +10%. How to Get: ・Dropped by Mud Mannequin. |
The Duplic Hat has the chance to make spells hit twice, so you will want to equip it to your magic users. Because her helmet is focused on giving her extra damage, her armour and shield should aim toward giving her more magical resistances. Her weapon, the Sage Staff also increases resistance for all allies against breath attacks, which will be incredibly useful against a lot of mid game bosses.
Speed up Maribel's Agility by equipping her with the Mercury's Bandana. As a magic attacker, Maribel relies heavily on MP to use her more powerful attacks, so equip her with the Mud Mannequin Heart so that she can get some MP back.
Maribel Best Vocations and Build
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +86 Crit Chance: 8% Effects: ・10% chance of envenomating an enemy when attacking. ・Damage dealt to bird family monsters increased by 30%. ・Damage dealt to beast family monsters increased by 30%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Divine Shrine Shop. |
| Shield |
Attack: +20 Defence: +20 Block Chance: +3% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 10%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 10%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Nottagen (Past & Present) Shop. |
| Helmet |
HP: +10 Defence: +38 Agility: +28 Charm: +40 Effect: ・Chance of being paralyzed reduced by 50%. How to Get: ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. ・Obtained from Buccanham Palace closet. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence: +62 Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 15%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 15%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Divine Shrine Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Dropped by Live Lava. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +10 Agility: +32 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +14 Agility: +23 How to Get: ・Purchase from Wilted Heart shop. |
Since Ruff has the highest Agility stat in the party, he should be equipped with both Beast Claws and Pirate's Hat to further increase his speed, alongside the Agility Ring and Mercury's Bandana as his accessories. This makes it more likely for Ruff to act first in battle.
For his other equipment, focus on increasing his magic resistances.
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +97 Effects: ・Can be used in battle to slightly reduce all enemies' defence. How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Present) Shop. ・Purchase from Nottagen Shop. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Shield |
Defence: +35 Block Chance: +6% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 15%. ・ Ice damage taken reduced by 15%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Complete the Bronze Battle Arena challenge within 15 turns. ・Dropped by Abyss Diver. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +41 How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. |
| Armour |
Defence: +62 Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 15%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 15%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Divine Shrine Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Dropped by Live Lava. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +14 Agility: +23 How to Get: ・Purchase from Wilted Heart shop. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Ensures that the user gets the first turn. How to Get: ・Dropped by Dragster. |
The Godias Sword reduces enemy defenses, which makes attacks from your party members land harder. Just like with other characters, Aishe's equipment should be focused on magic resistance for the midgame.
Use the Mercury's Bandana to give Aishe more Agility. If you want to make her your primary supporter, give her the Dragster Heart so that she can attack first in battle. Keep in mind that there is only one Dragster Heart, so decide carefully which party member you would prefer hold the Monster Heart.
Aishe Best Vocations and Build
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +100 Charm: +28 Effects: ・Restores HP equal to +25% of damage dealt when attacking. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 55 Mini Medals. |
| Shield |
Defence: +22 Magical Might: +12 Magical Mending: +11 Block Chance: +6% Effects: ・Reduces Elemental Damage by 5%. ・Slightly increases spell resistance when used as an item in battle. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 20 Mini Medals. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +41 How to Get: ・Purchase from Buccanham Palace (Past and Present) Shop. |
| Armour |
Defence: +54 Magical Might: +19 Magical Mending: +19 Effect: ・Elemental damage taken reduced by 10%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Divine Shrine Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +14 Agility: +23 How to Get: ・Purchase from Wilted Heart shop. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Ensures that the user gets the first turn. How to Get: ・Dropped by Dragster. |
Sir Mervyn has the highest Defense and HP stat, making him the best tank in the party. Equipping him with the Miracle Sword further boosts his survivability in battle by healing him when he attacks. Unlike the other party members, Sir Mervyn cannot use Dragon equipment, so to boost his magical resistances, give him the Magic Shield and Magic Armour instead.
To compensate for his low Agility, equip Sir Mervyn with accessories that boost his speed like the Mercury's Bandana. You can also give him the Dragster Heart so he can act first in battle. Keep in mind that there is only one Dragster Heart , so make sure to choose which party member you would prefer to hold the Monster Heart.
Sir Mervyn Best Vocations and Build
| Jump to A Character Build! | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hero |
Maribel |
Ruff |
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Aishe |
Sir Mervyn |
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| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +162 Charm: +40 Effect: ・Deals full damage to all enemies. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 90 Mini Medals. |
| Shield |
Defence: +48 Charm: +32 Block Chance: +8% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 10%. ・Lightning damage taken reduced by 30%. ・MP drained by enemies reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +56 Charm: +51 Effects: ・Chance of being put to sleep reduced by 80%. ・Chance of being confused reduced by 80%. ・Chance of being prevented from casting spells reduced by 80%. How to Get: ・Hold the Fire Amulet in the Hellfire Hollow's Statue Room in the Cathedral of Blight. |
| Armour |
Defence: +96 Agility: -100 Crit Chance: +10% How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in the Cathedral of Blight 3rd Floor. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +30 Charm: +10 Effects: ・Can be used in battle to incinerate a single enemy with a pillar of flame. ・Fire damage taken reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Defeat the Fire Spirit at the Burmount Mountain. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Attacks become more powerful with each consecutive hit that is landed. How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in the Hidden Pyramid. |
This set-up is meant to boost the Hero's damage and defenses. The Uber Gringham Whip and Skeleton Swordsman Heart are best paired with vocations with skills that can hit multiple times, such as the Champion's Multifists. If you combine Champion's Let Loose ability, and its multihit capabilities, with Martial Artist's focus pocus, you have the potential to cause massive damage towards your opponent.
Players who own the Digital Deluxe Edition can access a special challenge mode called Road of Regal Wretches at the Monster Arena.
Clearing this mode rewards you with Erdrick’s Sword and Erdrick’s Shield, two of the strongest pieces of equipment in the game and exclusive to the Hero.
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +66 Magical Might: +62 Magical Mending: +76 Effect: ・Can be used in battle to bring a fallen ally back to life. How to Get: ・Can be obtained from a chest in the Sanctum of the Cirrus. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Shield |
Defence: +48 Charm: +32 Block Chance: +8% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 10%. ・Lightning damage taken reduced by 30%. ・MP drained by enemies reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +32 Magical Might: 27 Effects: ・MP consumption reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 75 Mini Medals. |
| Armour |
Defence: +110 Effect: ・100 HP restored each turn. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 80 Mini Medals. |
| Accessories |
Defence: +5 Evasion Chance: +5% Effects: ・Chance of suffering status ailments reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 40 Mini Medals. |
| Accessories |
Effects: ・MP consumption for skills is doubled. ・Increases magical might by 50%. How to Get: ・Dropped by Vis Mager. |
Although Maribel has great Magic stats, she also has low HP and Defence. You will want to equip her with armour and accessories that can compensate for her weak defences.
At the same time, you will want to boost her magical capabilities using equipment like the Vis Mager Heart and the Mad Cap. The Staff of Resurrection also provides a good amount of Magical Might, while also allowing you to resurrect fallen allies during battles.
Maribel Best Vocations and Build
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +170 Effect: ・MP consumption for skills is doubled. How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in the Cathedral of Blight 1st Floor. |
| Shield |
Attack: +20 Defence: +20 Block Chance: +3% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 10%. ・Ice damage taken reduced by 10%. How to Get: ・Purchase from Nottagen (Past & Present) Shop. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +48 Effects: ・Chance of being prevented from casting spells reduced by 80%. ・Chance of being confused reduced by 80%. How to Get: ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence: +80 Charm: +71 Effect: ・Elemental damage taken reduced by 18%. How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in the Estard Castle Treasure Room. |
| Accessories |
Attack: +8 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Obtained from drawer from the Faraday Castle Throne Room. |
| Accessories |
Attack: +20 How to Get: ・Complete the Silver Battle Arena challenge within 20 turns. |
Ruff's equipment should mainly emphasize his Attack power. As the party member with the most Agility, he will likely be one of the first in your party to move. Given his speech advantage, Ruff should be your second best attacker next to the Hero.
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +58 Magical Might: +83 Magical Mending: -50 MP Absorption Rate: +10% How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in Burmount Mountain 1st Floor (Present). |
| Shield |
Defence: +60 Effects: ・Damage taken from breath attacks reduced by 30%. ・Can be used in battle to shield the party with a protective wind that bounces back enemy breath attacks. How to Get: ・Hold the Wind Amulet at the Cathedral of Blight. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +48 Effects: ・Chance of being prevented from casting spells reduced by 80%. ・Chance of being confused reduced by 80%. How to Get: ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Armour |
Defence: +100 Effect: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 20%. How to Get: ・Obtained from a chest in the Temple Palace Basement (Present). |
| Accessories |
Defence: +10 Agility: +32 How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. |
| Accessories |
MP: +20 Magical Might: +20 Magical Mending: +20 Charm: +20 How to Get: ・Obtained after the Sea Dragon questline. |
You will want to build Aishe as a Support Vocation using this set-up. Boost Aishe's Agility using the Aeras Shield and the Agility Ring so that she can act early in battle and apply buffs to your party and debuffs to your enemies.
Aishe Best Vocations and Build
| Best Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon |
Attack: +76 Magical Might: +79 Magical Mending: +46 MP Absorption Rate: +12% Effect: ・Can be used in battle to attack all enemies with the fathomless power of the deep. How to Get: ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Shield |
Defence: +48 Charm: +32 Block Chance: +8% Effects: ・Fire damage taken reduced by 10%. ・Lightning damage taken reduced by 30%. ・MP drained by enemies reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Obtained as a reward from the Lucky Panel minigame. ・Purchase from The Sea Dragon Shop. |
| Helmet |
Defence: +32 Magical Might: 27 Effects: ・MP consumption reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Can be exchanged for 75 Mini Medals. |
| Armour |
Defence: +120 Effect: ・Elemental damage taken reduced by 25%. How to Get: ・Hold the Earth Amulet at the Cathedral of Blight. |
| Accessories |
HP: +20 Defence: +40 Effects: ・Can be used in battle to batter all enemies with a bumper-sized boulder. ・Lightning damage taken reduced by 20% How to Get: ・Obtained during the Hidden Pyramid questline. |
| Accessories |
Effect: ・Ensures that the user gets the first turn. How to Get: ・Dropped by Dragster. |
Sir Mervyn makes for a good tank and healer with his high Defence and HP, so the equipment you give him should focus on making him a Support. Since Sir Mervyn has low Agility, equip him with the Dragster Heart so that he always acts first during battle.
Sir Mervyn Best Vocations and Build

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