Create Your Adventure Log
In the world of Dragon Quest, your Adventure Log serves as your sa ve data — it’s essential for recording your journey.
Without creating an Adventure Log, you can’t begin your adventure… and once it’s made, it won’t disappear.
Accept the King’s Request
At the start of your journey, the King asks you to defeat the Dragon lord and retrieve the Ball of Light.
Your adventure begins with this royal mission.
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useful Items
120 Gold
hidden items
seed of magic
antidotal herb
medical herb
32 Gold
seed of agility
seed of luck
Chimaera Wing
Magic Key
Prayer Ring
Prepare in the Town of Tantegel
Unlike the stiff “crabwalk” of the NES version, the Hero now turns naturally to face left or right as you tra vel toward Tantegel Town.
Your first goal should be to buy a Copper Sword, boosting your attack by +10 — perfect for defeating Slime B and other weak monsters.
Weapon & Armor Shop (Tantegel)
Iron Lance 660G
Divine Dagger 240G
Copper Sword 180G
Oaken Club 40G
Hardwood Headwear 350G
Leather Hat 65G
Leather Armor 180G
Leather Suit 50G
Plain Clothes 20G
Item Shop (Tantegel)
Bamboo Pole 10G
Pot Lid 40G
Medicinal Herb 8G
Antidotal Herb 10G
Holy Water 20G
Musk 150G
Chimaera Wing 25G
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Dungeons Erdrick's Hollow
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Head to Galenholm
From Tantegel, tra vel north, then west to reach Galenholm.
Here, you can buy stronger equipment — the Steel BroadSword and Bronze Shield — though they cost more Gold.
Weapon & Armor Shop (Galenholm)
Steel BroadSword 1700G
Iron Lance 660G
Copper Sword 180G
Bronze Shield 680G
Scale Shield 350G
Turban 190G
Leather Hat 65G
Chain Mail 520G
Leather Suit 50G
Item Shop (Galenholm)
Plain Clothes 20G
Slime Earrings 950G
Medicinal Herb 8G
Antidotal Herb 10G
Holy Water 20G
Unsealant 150G
Chimaera Wing 25G
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Dungeons Craggy ca ve
Craggy ca ve boss
BOSS: Sorcerer
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Dungeons Quagmire ca ve
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Dungeons ca ve of the Dwarves
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Find the Stone of Sunlight
Inside a hidden passage beneath the castle lies the Sunstone, one of the essential materials needed to create the Rainbow Drop. Don’t miss it!
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Dungeons ca ve of the Dwarves 2
BOSS: Green Dragon
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Dungeons Weirdwood
BOSS: Mira ge
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Cross the Purple Swamp South of Tantegel
Heading south from Tantegel, you’ll cross a purple swamp that damages you with each step. Keep Medicinal Herbs on hand to recover HP as you go. Beyond it lies a ca ve waiting to be explored.
Weapon & Armor Shop (Rimuldar)
Staff of Sentencing 3180G
Steel BroadSword 1700G
Iron Lance 660G
Light Shield 2050G
Iron Shield 900G
Iron Helmet 1100G
Hardwood Headwear 350G
Magic Armour 7700G
Cloak of Evasion 1200G
Item Shop (Rimuldar)
Medicinal Herb 8G
Antidotal Herb 10G
Holy Water 20G
Musk 150G
Chimaera Wing 25G
Weapon & Armor Shop (Citadel of the Monarch of Medals)
Dragonsbane Claws 18000G
Iron Axe 2700G
Magic Shield 4300G
Light Shield 2050G
Iron Mask 3600G
Hermes Hat 2500G
Dragon Mail 13800G
Magic Armour 7700G
Rousing Ring 550G
Full Moon Ring 990G
Item
Medicinal Herb 8G
Antidotal Herb 10G
Holy Water 20G
Chimaera Wing 25G
Visit the Village of Kol
In Kol Village, you can purchase the faerie flute and even buy Full Plate Armour for 3500G.
Weapon & Armor Shop (Kol)
Iron Lance 660G
Copper Sword 180G
Oaken Club 40G
Scale Shield 350G
Leather Shield 120G
Fur Hood 510G
Hardwood Headwear 350G
Iron Armour 1800G
Leather Armour 180G
Item Shop 2F (Kol)
Spiked Steel Whip 4400G
Steel BroadSword 1700G
Full Plate Armour 3500G
Dragon Scale 200G
Rabbit Tail 270G
Medicinal Herb 8G
Strong Medicine 48G
Antidotal Herb 10G
Dazzle-Me-Not 120G
Holy Water 20G
Tangleweb 35G
Musk 150G
Chimaera Wing 25G
Hunt Metal Slimes in the Forest
Near this area, Metal Slimes appear in the forest.
They’re tough to defeat but grant huge amounts of experience.
Use the skills tied to your Iron Axe to take them down efficiently.
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Dungeons Weeping Isle
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BOSS: Dragonfly 6
BOSS: Dragon Zombie 2
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BOSS: spiketail
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Dungeons Gra ve of Galen
Dungeons Gra ve of Galen 2
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【！】In the HD-2D version, the story progresses when you collect five emblems.
Dungeons Shrine of Rain
BOSS: Goregoyle
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BOSS: Armageddon
A Request from the Shrine of Journey
At the Shrine of Journey, an NPC will give you the Staff of Rain if you bring them the Silver Harp, which can be found in Garai’s Tomb.
This is another key step toward forging the Rainbow Drop.
Use the Rainbow Drop to Challenge the Dragon lord
With the Staff of Rain and the Stone of Sunlight in hand, visit the shrine south of Rimula to receive the Rainbow Drop.
Create the Bridge to the Dragon lord’s Castle
Use the Rainbow Drop northwest of Rimula — a shining bridge will appear, leading you straight to the Dragon lord’s castle.
Dungeons Dragon lord’s Castle
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Preparing for Stronger Monsters
In the fortified City of Mercado, bring a Magic Key and stock up on powerful equipment:
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Fire Blade – 23000G
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Silver Shield – 13700G
BOSS: Golem
Be careful — the Golem guarding Mercado is extremely powerful!
Use Helmore (learned at level 17) to sustain yourself while dealing steady damage.
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The Sword of Edrick in the Dragon lord’s Castle
Inside the Dragon lord’s Castle, the legendary Sword of Edrick awaits.
If you ha ven’t bought the Flame Sword yet, use Return and Outside spells strategically to conserve your st rength as you explore.
The Final Battle: The Dragon lord
BOSS: Dragon lord
Once your level and equipment are ready, it’s time to face the Dragon lord.
He uses Helmore, Fire bane, and Sleep, so stay alert!
BOSS: Dragon lord's True Form
After defeating him, he’ll transform into his dragon form for the final showdown.
Use Helmore frequently and attack between turns to withstand his fiery attacks like Scorching Flame and Blazing Breath.
Defeat him, and you’ll bring peace back to the land — congratulations, you’ve completed Dragon Quest!
