Erdrick's Legacy

Find all four pieces of Erdrick's legendary gear in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: Armor, Shield, Helm, and Sword. Includes locations and stats.

There are four pieces of Erdrick’s gear in Dragon Quest 1: HD-2D Remake: armour, helm, shield and sword. These are arguably best-in-slot equipment, though situational weapon needs notwithstanding. Erdrick’s gear will be found in the latter half of the game.

Erdrick’s Armour

Located in the ruins of Damdara, this is technically the first piece of Erdrick’s gear you can find. However, it’s defended by the Knight Aberrant, an optional boss that gives more EXP than any other enemy in the game save for one. You’ll want to be well-prepared before challenging it.

To find it, head to the southeastern corner of the walled part of Damdara. Cross a poisonous swamp and head north until the Knight Aberrant appears. Defeat it, then search near a tree to the northwest to find Erdrick’s Armor.

This armor provides 118 Defence, regenerates HP as you walk, renders you immune to poisonous swamps and electrified tiles, and reduces damage from all spells and breath attacks.

Erdrick’s Shield

This is one of the easier pieces of Erdrick’s gear to obtain, found in the Weeping Isle - Exterior area. Advance through the dungeon until you exit into the southern part of the Weeping Isle - Exterior map, which has three exits. Work your way west, south, east, and north to the southernmost of these three exits to reach the westernmost part of the Weeping Isle - Exterior map. Head east and north to reach a chamber with two chests to the west. This shield is in the northernmost chest, which requires the [Ultimate Key] to unlock.

This shield offers 85 Defence and reduces incoming damage from spells and breath attacks.

Erdrick’s Helm

This piece of gear is found near the end of the game and requires progressing through the Zalen questline. You’ll need to find and talk to Zalen at the following locations: Forgotten Ruins, Nameless Ruins, Damdara, Cantline, and Galenholm. After this, travel to the Field of Flowers to trigger a scene, then return to the Shrine of Rain and talk to Dream-Whisperer. You’ll then be teleported to the Western Isle location, where another scene will occur. Pick up Erdrick’s Helm from atop the grave it stood vigil on.

The helm provides 76 Defence, resistance to sleep, confusion, bedazzlement, paralysis, and instant death, and a boost to the potency of lightning spells and abilities.

Erdrick’s Sword

The last piece of Erdrick’s gear is located in the [Dragonlord’s Castle]. Descend to Dragonlord’s Castle - B4, which has five sets of stairs. Use the stairs second from the left to reach the middle of Dragonlord’s Castle - B3. From there, go up the stairs to the east to reach Dragonlord’s Castle - B2. Ascend a winding flight of carpeted stairs to reach the central part of Dragonlord’s Castle - B1. Head south to find the sword embedded in the floor.

This sword grants 140 Attack, making it the strongest weapon in the game. It can also be used in battle to summon a whirlwind that damages a group of enemies, with infinite uses.

Collecting all four pieces of Erdrick’s gear should unlock the achievement/trophy “Erdrick’s Legacy”.