Grind Guide - Dragon Quest II | AntMag

Grind to level 3 north of Midenhall to afford the Leather Shield for 90G before heading west to Leftwyne in Dragon Quest II.

Grind to level 3 north of Midenhall to afford the Leather Shield for 90G before heading west to Leftwyne in Dragon Quest II.

Grind to level 3 north of Midenhall to afford the Leather Shield for 90G before heading west to Leftwyne in Dragon Quest II.

Grind to level 3 north of Midenhall to afford the Leather Shield for 90G before heading west to Leftwyne in Dragon Quest II.

Grind to level 3 north of Midenhall to afford the Leather Shield for 90G before heading west to Leftwyne in Dragon Quest II.

Walkthrough

1
Head to the hills just north of Midenhall. Stay on the southern rows of hills to encounter weaker monsters like Slimes and Mauluscs. Avoid going further north where tougher monsters reside.
2
Grind in this area until you reach level 3.
3
Return to Midenhall and purchase a Leather Shield for 90G.
4
It is also recommended to buy a Medicinal Herb (heals HP) and an Antidotal Herb (cures Poison).
5
In Midenhall, you will hear about a town to the west called Leftwyne.
6
Rest at the Inn in Midenhall.
7
Begin traveling west from Midenhall.
8
After passing some sand, you will encounter more monsters. With the Leather Shield, Iron Ants and Drackies should be manageable.
9
Continue west, either by going north around impassable mountains or through the northern part of the Poisonous Swamp.
10
You should see a town ahead. Enter this town, which is Leftwyne.

Tips

If you encounter monsters other than Slimes or Mauluscs while grinding north of Midenhall, you are too far north.
The Leather Shield significantly helps against monsters like Iron Ants and Drackies encountered after leaving Midenhall.