Dragon Warrior 1&2: A Weapons/Armor Guide by dark33 Version Number: 1.2 Date Last Updated: 5/23/01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This document is 100% copyright dark33 (2001). It may not be used on anywhere but the following sites without my consent. www.gamefaqs.com www.gameboylair.com If you want to use this walkthrough on your site, ASK ME FIRST! My email address is (thelinebacker531@aol.com) DO NOT USE ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT ANYWHERE but the specified sites. Do not use any sections of this for your own walkthrough, but you can ask for this with permission. (See Contact Information near the end) Taking stuff without permission is plagiarism, and is not cool. Unless I really think your site is good, I probably won't put this on your site, but it doesn't hurt to try. As long as you don't take this without my permission, I'll be happy, and quite possibly say yes, unless your site is a wreck! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Table of Contents: 1. Copyright Information 2. Table of Contents 3. Revision History 4. Dragon Warrior 1 Weapons 5. Dragon Warrior 1 Armor 6. Dragon Warrior 2 Weapons 7. Dragon Warrior 2 Armor 8. Contact Information 9. Credits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Revision History 5/6/2001- 10:15AM Because I like you, I decided to do a weapons/armor guide. Thank me later. Oh, and I did everything for Dragon Warrior 1. Next up will be...Dragon Warrior 2. 5/6/2001 5:00PM Decided to redo everything. Instead of using my original idea, a table, I decided to go more in-depth with every weapon and armor. 5/8/2001 4:30PM Added in the first of DW2 weapons. More coming soon. 5/9/2001 4:00PM Pretty much finished all of the weapons for both games. I know I'm missing at least two DW2 weapons, so hold on until I find it. Now I have to do armor... 5/10/2001 4:00PM Started the armor list, and sent in version 0.8. 5/12/2001 12:45PM Added most of the armor for Dragon Warrior 2, but I am missing most of the Loto stuff. Also added the Devil Sword to the weapons list. 5/14/2001 3:00PM Pretty much everything is here. Version 1.0 is complete. 5/23/2001 3:00PM Added a couple missing items. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Dragon Warrior 1 Weapons Here is all of the weapons that you find in Dragon Warrior 1. I'll list the weapons, their attack power, their cost, and where you can find/buy them, along with their cost. ============================================================================= Bamboo Stick Cost: 10g Where found: Tantagel, Mercado Attack +2 Comments: Although many people like to start out with the club, I actually prefer to use this and save my money for later. In the original DW1, this was useless, but now this should destroy the slimes around Tantagel in one hit. Good value. ============================================================================= Club Cost: 60g Where found: Tantagel, Garinham, Mercado Attack +4 Comments: More expensive than the Bamboo Stick, but a little more powerful. Not too much of a difference though. This is more effective against Drackys and Spookys than the Bamboo Stick is, but is the same against Slimes. ============================================================================= Copper Sword Cost: 180g Where found: Every Store in Alfregard Attack +10 Comments: Fairly expensive, but more powerful than the Club and Bamboo Stick. I like to save my money until I get the Iron Axe. This is the preferred choice to use against monsters south of Garinham, if you go there before you get the Iron Axe. ============================================================================= Iron Axe Cost: 560g Where found: Garinham, Kol, Rimuldar, Mercado Attack +15 Comments: Very important weapon to get. You must have this in order to win battles in the Western Cave, and it's also good to train with south of Garinham and around Kol. It's not too expensive either, making it a good value. ============================================================================= Steel Sword Cost: 1500g Where found: Rimuldar, Mercado Attack +20 Comments: An excellent weapon to have, and very cheap. If you can't afford it, just train around Rimuldar for a couple battles to get enough. You need this badly to save Lady Lora and to go through Garin's Tomb. ============================================================================= Flame Sword Cost: 9800g Where found: Mercado Attack +28 Comments: It can be difficult to defeat enemies in the South without this weapon, but it's very expensive. Go for it if you have the money, but if you can't afford it, this isn't absolutely necessary to have, although it helps a lot. ============================================================================= Loto's Sword Cost: Can't buy Where found: DracoLord's Castle Attack +40 Comments: Um...since it is the best sword in the game, I think you should get it. Way better than the Flame Sword, it allows you to defeat even the most difficult monsters with ease. It's difficult to defeat DracoLord without it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Dragon Warrior 1 Armor Now, here is a list of all the armor in Dragon Warrior 1, including armor and shields. Listed in the same way as the weapons. ============================================================================= Clothes Cost: 20g Where found: Tantagel (buy), Kol (hidden in dresser) Defense +2 Comments: Pretty much useless. Yes, they are cheap, but if you're fighting Slimes, they won't make much of a difference. Save your money for something better. ============================================================================= Leather Shield Cost: 90g Where found: Tantagel, Kol Defense +2 Comments: Expensive, but provides only as much defense as clothes. An utter waste of money. Pass this up as well. ============================================================================= Leather Armor Cost: 70g Where found: Tantagel, Garinham, Mercado Defense +4 Comments: A little more protection than clothes, and it might make a bit of a difference. You don't have to buy these, instead you might want to save up for some more powerful armor. ============================================================================= Chain Armor Cost: 300g Where found: Garinham, Mercado Defense +10 Comments: Finally, armor that does something. You should buy this before going into the Western Cave, as it will protect you well. Not too expensive either, for such solid defense. ============================================================================= Iron Shield Cost: 800g Where found: Garinham, Western Cave, Mercado Defense +10 Comments: Well, don't buy it in Garinham or you'll be wasting your money. Explore the Western Cave thoroughly, and you'll get this nice shield for free. It's the best shield you get until you finally reach Mercado. ============================================================================= Iron Armor Cost: 1000g Where found: Kol, Rimuldar Defense +16 Comments: Skip this armor. Instead, save your money for the important, powerful, Steel Armor that you'll badly need. ============================================================================= Iron Shield Cost: 14800g Where found: Mercado Defense +20 Comments: Since it is the strongest shield in the game, if you have enough money, buy it. However, buy the flame sword first, since that is more important to spend your money on. ============================================================================= Steel Armor Cost: 3000g Where found: Kol, Rimuldar, Mercado Defense +24 Comments: It's fairly expensive, but vital to have. It's the second strongest armor in the game, so make sure you pick this up as soon as you can. ============================================================================= Magic Armor Cost: 7700g Where found: Rimuldar, Mercado Defense +24, Restores 1HP for every two steps Comments: The extra perk does not really help that much by the time you can afford it. It's more important to save your money for the flame sword, and you'll soon be able to pick up Loto's armor, so pass on this. ============================================================================= Loto Armor Cost: Cannot buy Where found: Domdona Defense +28, Restores 1HP for every step, no HP loss in Swamps or trap floors Comments: You'll have to fight a tough battle for this, but it's worth it. You really need the HP restoring in DracoLord's castle, and the extra defense is excellent too. It's the best armor in the game, so don't forget to get it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Dragon Warrior 2 Weapons The only real change here is that I won't list EVERY place where you can get the weapon. I'll list the first place. ============================================================================= Club: Cost: 60g First Place found: Cannock Castle OR equipped on the Prince of Cannock at the start Attack +8 Comments: The only time you'll want to use this is if you can't afford a Sickle to buy for the Prince. Otherwise, ignore this pretty much useless weapon. ============================================================================= Copper Sword: Cost: 100g First Place found: Equipped on the Hero at the Start Attack +10 Comments: You'll have to be satisfied with this weapon until you can afford the Sickle, so be happy you get it for free. It has more than enough power to tear through the weak enemys at the start, and is more than adequate to use until you get the sickle. ============================================================================= Knife: Cost: 200g First Place found: Leftwyne/Cannock Castle Attack +12 Comments: It's a lot more expensive than the sword, but only a little bit better. If you can't afford a sickle yet, and you're very impatient, this isn't a BAD weapon to have, especially if you can't afford a Sickle to give to the Prince of Cannock when you first get him. Otherwise, skip this weapon. ============================================================================= Sickle: Cost: 330g First Place found: Leftwyne/Cannock Castle Attack +15 Comments: This is the weapon you'll tackle the Hero's Spring and the Lake Cave with. It packs a punch, and isn't that expensive. You'll be using this for quite a while, at least until you reach the middle continent, so get used to this. Oh, and make sure you buy two of them, one for the Hero, the other for the Prince. ============================================================================= Spear: Cost: 770g First Place found: Hamlin Attack +20 Comments: Pass on this weapon. The Sickle is still adequate in training around Hamlin, and the Steel Sword is a much better choice for another more permanent weapon. Wait until you get that. However, since the Prince cannot equip the Steel Sword, buy a Spear for the Prince, and a Steel Sword for the Hero. ============================================================================= Steel Sword: Cost: 1500g First Place found: Hamlin Attack +30 Comments: Now THIS is a weapon! Powerful, not too far out of your price range, this weapon can destroy the enemies you fight around Hamlin and beyond! This is definitely a keeper, for as long until you get the boat, when you'll finally get something better. The only drawback is that only the Hero can equip it. ============================================================================= Wooden Stick Cost: Can't buy, sell for 15g First Place found: Equipped on Princess at the Start Attack +2 Who can equip? H,P,M Comments: Beyond useless. Oh, this will hit your enemies...for one damage, if it actually does hit. Buy a Knife for the Princess when you get her and sell this useless weapon. ============================================================================= Wizard Cane: Cost: 2500g First Place found: Enemies in Wind Tower, Lianport Attack +27 Who can equip? H,P,M BONUS: Use as item to cast Firebal Comments: The Princess's best weapon for quite a long time. Buy one for her, and the Prince too, but the Prince will find a better weapon shortly. This still isn't very powerful in the Princess's hands, but it's a much better choice than the Knife. ============================================================================= Hammer: Cost: 4000g First Place found: Tantagel Castle Town Attack +40 Who can equip? H Comments: Another very powerful weapon, but only the Hero can equip it. It's an excellent weapon to pound the enemies in DracoLord's Castle with. You should definitely buy one of these. ============================================================================= Loto Sword: Cost: Can't buy First Place found: DracoLord's Castle Attack +40 Who can equip? H,P Comments: The Hammer is just as good for the Hero, but this is an excellent weapon to equip the Prince with. Since you get it for free, use it! This is definitely a nice improvement over the wizard cane. ============================================================================= Dragon Sword: Cost: 8000g First Place found: Osterfair, Wellgarth Attack +63 Who can equip? H Comments: An okay weapon, but by the time you get this, it will already be outdated. In Wellgarth rests an even better weapon, the Light Sword. If you're desperate for an upgrade and can't wait to accumulate the gold, though, this is a fine choice. ============================================================================= Light Sword: Cost: 16000g First Place found: Wellgarth Attack +70 Who can equip? H,P Comments: Yay! One of the best three weapons of the game! Arguably the second best, but if you can afford it, buy two of these, one for the Hero, one for the Prince. Both will be very strong with this powerful weapon. ============================================================================= Falcon Sword: Cost: 25000g First Place found: Tuhn Attack +7 Who can equip? H,P BONUS: Attack twice with this weapon Comments: Eh, not that great. Yes, you attack twice, but your attacks will be weaker than one Light Sword attack. This is the weapon of choice against a Metaly or Metababble, so you might want to keep one or two handy, but make sure you buy Fur Armor first. ============================================================================= Thunder Sword: Cost: Can't buy First Place found: Cave to Rhone Attack +95 Who can equip? H Comments: Very hard to find, but worth it. By far the most powerful weapon in the game. Equip the Hero with it immediately, and he'll rip apart even monsters in Rhone. Well, I wouldn't go that far, but this is an extremely powerful weapon. ============================================================================= Devil Sword Cost: Can't Buy First Place found: Monsters drop it, mostly in Rhone Attack +105 Who can equip? H,P SPECIAL: Puts a curse on you Comments: A...unique weapon. It's the most powerful weapon in the game, but it places a curse on you. Sometimes during a battle, it'll say that you're cursed and you can't move. Don't even consider giving this to your Hero, but think about possibly letting the Prince equip this. Once you get it, DON'T unequip it, unless you're at a Priest who can de-curse you. Think about this: Is the vast increase in attack power worth giving up a turn once in a while for? ============================================================================= Bolt Wand Cost: Can't buy First place found: Lorasia Castle (fight the Magnus for it) Attack +45 Who can equip? H,P,M SPECIAL: Use as item to hit multiple enemies with Lightning Comments: The best weapon that the Princess can equip. Give it to her if you want her to cause any kind of damage to enemies. This is a solid weapon, but the Princess will never be a strong attacker. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Dragon Warrior 2 Armor Like the weapons, I'll list who can equip the armor and the first place you find it. H is for the Hero (Prince of Lorasia), P is for the Prince of Cannock, and M is for the Princess of Moonbrook ============================================================================= Leather Shield: Cost: 90g First place found: Lorasia, Cannock Who can equip? H,P Defense +4 Comments: It's a nice shield to have early on and will help your defense. The hero you might want to give if you have extra money, but DEFINITELY buy one for the Prince. He won't get a better shield for quite a while ============================================================================= Chain Armor: Cost: 390g First place found: Cannock Who can equip? H,P Defense +12 Comments: Good, beginning armor. Especially good for the Prince, so make sure he definitely gets some, and it's recommended to buy some for the Hero as well, as it makes the Lake Cave easier to get through. ============================================================================= Steel Armor: Cost: 1000g First place found: Hamlin Who can equip? H Defense +25 Comments: Definitely buy this, or else you'll have problems training, getting through the Tower of Wind, and making the Long Walk. Powerful defense, for a nice, affordable price. ============================================================================= Cloth Armor: Cost: Can't Buy First place found: Equipped on Princess at the start Who can equip? H,P,M Defense +? Comments: Weak armor that the Princess starts out with. Get rid of it as soon as possible. ============================================================================= Evade Armor: Cost: 1250g First place found: Lianport Who can equip? H,P,M Defense +30 SPECIAL: Increases evading ability Comments: Yes, excellent, cheap, powerful armor! It's a dream come true! Especially since even the Princess can equip this, so make sure you get 3 pairs of it! This is very, very nice armor to have. ============================================================================= Steel Shield: Cost: 2000g Who can equip? H Defense +10 Comments: It's expensive, but if you have the extra money, more defense is always a good idea. This should not be your top priority, buy new weapons and the Steel Armor before going after this. ============================================================================= Evade Armor: Cost: 1250g Who can equip? H,P,M Defense +30 SPECIAL: Increases evading ability Comments: Yes, excellent, cheap, powerful armor! It's a dream come true! Especially since even the Princess can equip this, so make sure you get 3 pairs of it! This is very, very nice armor to have. ============================================================================= Iron Helmet: Cost: 3150g Who can equip? H Defense +5 Comments: One of only two helmets in the game, and since you won't get the second for a while, you might as well buy one of these. Expensive and not very good defense, but it's a help. This should not be a high priority to get, however. ============================================================================= Magic Armor: Cost: 4300g First place found: Osterfair Castle Who can equip? H,P,M Defense +30 SPECIAL: Increases resistance to Sleep and Stop spells and increases defense against magic attacks slightly Comments: Although this is nice, it doesn't give you any more defense power than the evade armor and it's fairly expensive too. I much prefer equipping the evade armor to this. ============================================================================= Heal Shield: Cost: 21500g First place found: Beran, Wellgarth Who can equip? H,P Defense +28 SPECIAL: Use as an item to heal yourself Comments: The shield of choice, especially for the Prince. It's the best shield the Prince can equip and the second best for the Hero. Expensive, but definitely buy at least one for the Prince ============================================================================= Water Robe Cost: Can't buy First place found: Tuhn Who can equip? H,P,M Defense + 65 Comments: Oh, yes, this is great protection for the Princess. Give it to her as soon as you get it. It's by far the best armor for you, and it's even better than the fur armor, which is incredibly expensive. I seriously recommend that you give this to the Princess. ============================================================================= Fur Armor: Cost: 65000g First place found: Wellgarth Who can equip? H,P Defense +60 Comments: By far the most expensive item in the game. You really can't afford this until pretty near the end of the game. But when you can afford it, buy one of these to give to the Prince, as he'll badly need the extra protection of this armor. ============================================================================= Magic Helmet Cost: Can't buy First place found: ? Who can equip? H,P Defense +8 SPECIAL: Increases resistance to Sleep and Stop spells and increases defense against magic attacks slightly Comments: Since it's the only helmet that the Prince can use, give it to him. The Loto Helmet is better for the Hero to use. ============================================================================= Loto Helmet Cost: Can't buy First place found: Shrine in Southeast Alfregard Who can equip? H Defense +25 Comments: Yes! The best helmet in the game by far is perfect for the Hero to wear. This will make his defense shoot up skyward. ============================================================================= Loto Shield Cost: Can't buy First place found: Cannock Castle (behind locked door) Who can equip? H Defense +30 Comments: Ah, more great armor for the Hero. Now with the Loto Helmet and the Loto Shield, your Hero will take damage far less than he had before. This is a big help when getting the Seals and fighting Hargon. ============================================================================= Loto Armor Cost: Can't buy First place found: Cave to Rhone Who can equip? H Defense +75 Comments: The strongest armor in the game is, not surprisingly, the Loto Armor. Put this on the Hero to make his defense soar even higher. He'll now be a formidable warrior. ============================================================================= Evil Shield Cost: Can't buy First place found: Cave to Rhone Who can equip? H Defense + 75 SPECIAL: It's evil...so it's cursed. Comments: Well, it's great defense, but you'll lose some of your turns if you wear it. Nevertheless, having this equipped along with the Devil Sword could really, really help you. DO NOT USE THE DEVIL SWORD WITHOUT THE EVIL SHIELD, AND VICE VERSA! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Contact Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question about the Guide? A question about the game in General? Well, you've come to the right section. 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