Learn where to find the Faded Blade, the Ultimate Key, and the Orichalcum to restore Erdrick's Sword in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Boost your attack power!
Alright, let's get you set up to find two of the most legendary weapons in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: the Faded Blade and the fully restored Erdrick's Sword. It's a bit of a quest, but totally worth it for the power boost!
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Find the Faded Blade: First things first, you need to get the Faded Blade. Once you've got your ship and can sail the seas, head towards Alefgard. The King of Tantegel will point you towards the Dragonlord's Castle. Inside, you'll meet a mysterious figure who will give you the Faded Blade. It's not much to look at now, but it's the first step!
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Acquire the Ultimate Key: To get the best gear, you'll need the Ultimate Key. Keep progressing through the main story until you go through the Passage to Rendarak and reach the Rendarak region. Head northeast through the snow until you find Rendarak Shrine. Speak to the Priest there, and he'll hand over the Ultimate Key. This key unlocks a lot of important areas and treasures, including the path to restoring Erdrick's Sword.
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Find the Orichalcum: Now for the crucial ingredient: Orichalcum. You can learn about it from the Swordsmith in Kol's weapon shop (the second story) anytime after getting the Faded Blade, but you can't actually get it until you have the Ultimate Key. With the key in hand, travel to Cantlin. Go to the center-west building and head upstairs. Use your Ultimate Key to unlock the locked room to the west. Inside, a Scholar will mention a bandit named Robbin' 'Ood and hint that one of his imitators might know where the Orichalcum is.
Next, make your way to the church in Tantegel. Head upstairs and use the Ultimate Key to open the western cell. Talk to the Prisoner inside; he'll confirm the connection to Robbin' 'Ood and tell you the Orichalcum is hidden in the cave where Robbin' 'Ood and the hero were pals. If you played the previous game, you'll know this is the Craggy Cave, located south of Tantegel.
Head to the Craggy Cave and descend using the southeasternmost stairs. You'll reach a small, isolated chamber (Craggy Cave - B2). Look for something sparkly northwest of the stairs – that's your Orichalcum!
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Restore Erdrick's Sword: With the Orichalcum in hand, return to the Swordsmith in Kol. Present him with the Orichalcum, and he'll get to work restoring the Faded Blade. After a short scene, you'll receive the legendary Erdrick's Sword!
Erdrick's Sword Stats and Abilities:
- Attack: 140
- Ability: Casts Swoosh without using MP. You can use it as many times as you want without worrying about the weapon breaking.
- Make sure you have the Ultimate Key before heading to Cantlin to find the Scholar.
- The Prisoner in Tantegel's church is key to pinpointing the Orichalcum's location in the Craggy Cave.
- Don't forget to bring the Orichalcum back to Kol's Swordsmith after finding it!
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