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DQ7 - Best Weapons and Equipment

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.

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Best Weapons and Equipment For Each Character (Early Game)

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Hero IconHero Kiefer IconKiefer Maribel IconMaribel

Hero Early Game Best Build

Best Build
Weapon
Copper Sword Copper Sword
Attack: +13
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 220 Gold in Ballymolloy in both Past and Present time.
Shield
Leather Shield Leather Shield
Defence: +4
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 90 Gold in Ballymolloy (Past and Present) and in Estard Castle.
Headgear
Hardwood Headwear Hardwood Headwear
Defence: +8
Where to Get:
・Found in a treasure chest inside The Tower.
・Found in a drawer in Ballymolloy (Present)
Armour
Leather Armour Leather Armour
Defence: +11
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 180 Gold in Ballymolloy in both Past and Present time.
Monster Heart
Golem Heart Golem Heart
Effect: Withstand a deathblow with 1 HP remaining.
Where to Get:
・Defeat Golem boss in The Tower.
Accessory
Bow Tie Bow Tie
Defence: +2
Charm: +5
Where to Get:
・Found in a drawer in Estard Castle.

This build is especially important for the Hero since he’s the only character with access to Heal early on. The Golem Heart is a good equipment for him to have, letting him survive a lethal hit and continue supporting the party when things go south.

With balanced gear for both offense and defense, this setup keeps the Hero alive long enough to heal teammates and stabilize fights throughout the early game, up until completing Ballymolloy and returning to the present.

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Kiefer Early Game Best Build

Best Build
Weapon
Giant Mallet Giant Mallet
Attack: +15
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 310 Gold in Ballymolloy in the Present time.
Shield
Leather Shield Leather Shield
Defence: +4
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 90 Gold in Ballymolloy (Past and Present) and in Estard Castle.
Headgear
Hardwood Headwear Hardwood Headwear
Defence: +8
Where to Get:
・Found in a treasure chest inside The Tower.
・Found in a drawer in Ballymolloy (Present)
Armour
Leather Armour Leather Armour
Defence: +11
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 180 Gold in Ballymolloy in both Past and Present time.
Monster Heart
Hammerhood Heart Hammerhood Heart
Effect: Critical +10%.
Where to Get:
・Defeat Vicious Hammerhood in Ballymolloy (Past)

Kiefer serves as the party’s main physical damage dealer in the early game, relying almost entirely on attack abilities. The Hammerhood Heart shines here by boosting his critical hit rate, giving him more chances to chunk enemies and end battles faster.

Paired with high-attack equipment, this build maximizes Kiefer’s role as the frontline hitter from the start of Ballymolloy through the early present-day.

Kiefer Profile and Voice Actors

Maribel Early Game Best Build

Best Build
Weapon Thorn Whip
Attack: +14
Where to Get:
・Rare drop from Cactiball enemies in the Tower.
Shield
Pot Lid Pot Lid
Defence: +2
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 40 Gold in Estard and Pilchard Bay.
Headgear
Hairband Hairband
Defence: +5
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 150 Gold in Estard.
・Found in a drawer in Pilchard Bay.
Armour
Wayfarer Wayfarer's Clothes
Defence: +7
Where to Get:
・Purchase for 70 Gold in Ballymolloy (Present), Estard, and Estard Castle..
Monster Heart
Slime Heart Slime Heart
Effect: Evasion Rate +10%.
Where to Get:
・Found in a Treasure Chest in Ballymolloy Region (Past)

Maribel functions as the party’s primary mage, but she’s extremely fragile early on. The Thorn Whip is a powerful and very rare drop, giving her surprising damage despite her low durability.

Because she’s a full glass cannon, the Slime Heart is almost mandatory, boosting her evasion and helping her stay alive long enough to cast spells.

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