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[[File:DQ Museum Erdrick Equipment.png|right|thumb|350px|Life-sized replica of the set built for the 30th anniversary museum in 2016]]
The '''Erdrick Equipment''' is a set of powerful and crucially important items from the original three ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' trilogy. The equipment consists of the sword, shield, armour and helmet belonging to the legendary hero [[Erdrick]].
The '''Erdrick Equipment''' is a set of powerful and crucially important items from the original [[Erdrick trilogy|trilogy]] of games. The equipment consists of the sword, shield, armour and helmet belonging to the legendary hero [[Erdrick]].


==Appearances==
In the first two games the items bare Erdrick's name as a part of his iconography, but in Dragon Quest III each piece has a distinct name: the Sword of Kings, Auroral armor, and Hero's shield. No Helmet exclusive for the hero existed in the original 8-bit version, but subsequent releases have added Ortega's helmet to fill in the gap.  
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
====Armour of Erdrick====
The most powerful armour in the seminal game by far, it is located in the ruined town of [[Damdara]] and guarded by a [[Knight Aberrant| nasty knight]]. When equipped it adds +28 to the player's defence, reduces magic and breath damage by 33%, nullify the toxicity of bogs, and will restore 1 HP for every step taken.


====Sword of Erdrick====
The legendary blade is found in [[Charlock Castle]], off of the path to the [[Dragonlord]]. Equipping it grants the player +40 attack, a substantial boost from the [[Flame Sword]]'s +28. Certain third-party documentation claims that the sword is the only weapon that can cut the despot's scales, but this is completely false. That being said, it is strongly advised to acquire the blade to make the confrontation much easier.


====Helmet and Shield====
==Erdrick's armour==
These two items are not present in the original ''Dragon Quest'', presumably because the shield was left in [[Torland]] instead of [[Alefgard]], as well as the fact that there are no helmets in the game at all anyway.
==={{DQ}}===
[[File:DQ_Hero_Erdricks_Armour.png|right|border|200px]]
The most powerful armour in the seminal game by far, it is located in the ruined town of [[Damdara]] and guarded by a [[Knight Aberrant| nasty knight]]. When equipped it adds +28 to the player's defence, reduces magic and breath damage by 33%, nullifies the toxicity of bogs, and will restore 1 HP for every step taken.


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
{{Descriptions
====Armour of Erdrick====
|DQ=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
The mail is found in the third floor of the [[Cave to Rendarak|chasm leading to Rendarak]], in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Donning it grants +70 defence this time, along with the expected 33% reduction to breath and magic and harsh terrain immunity. It may be equipped only by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]].
}}


====Helmet of Erdrick====
==={{DQ2}}===
The helmet is gained by exchanging the Emblem of Erdrick in the shrine southwest of [[Tantegel Castle]]. It grants the Prince of Midenhall +20 defence.
The mail is found in the third floor of the [[Cave to Rendarak|chasm leading to Rendarak]], in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Donning it grants +70 defence this time, along with the expected 33% reduction to breath and magic and harsh terrain immunity but no longer recovers HP while walking. It may be equipped only by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]].


====Shield of Erdrick====
{{Descriptions
Erdrick's shield is found in the castle of [[Cannock]], watched over by an old sage in the center of the building's pond. The [[Golden Key]] is required to enter the tiny islet. Once obtained, the shield will boost Midenhall's defence by +30.
|DQ2=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}


====Sword of Erdrick====
The sword is once again found in Charlock castle, left there by the previous hero. Unlike the Armour, no one has attempted to restore the sword to it's original glory, and adds +40 attack as before.


The sword can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], while the [[Prince of Cannock]] can also equip the sword in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SF]] and all ports of the remake after.
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks armour.png|name=Erdrick's armour|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+82}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+108}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty armour]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
|flavor=Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, and lightning attacks by 20%.}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
====Auroral Armour====
Erdrick's armour appears as a DLC alternate costume for the [https://www.ssbwiki.com/Mii_Swordfighter_(SSBU) Mii Swordfighter].
Found in the [[Tower West of Kol]], the radiant suit of mail will add +85 (+75 in the original) to the hero's defence, as well as the extra protection granted in the previous titles.  


====Ortega's Helmet====
==Erdrick's helmet==
When the player reaches the town of [[Muor]], they will witness a cutscene of a young boy mistaking the hero for their [[Ortega|father]]. After speaking with the villagers and learning of boy's attachment to Oretga, as well as the man's affect on the town as a whole, they can speak with the boy to receive the memento he left behind. In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SF]] version, the helmet will add +30 defence, but offer no protection against debilitative magic. In the [[Game Boy|GBC]], however, the helmet will reduce the chance of being afflicted by [[snooze]], [[dazzle]], and [[sap]] by 50%. This aspect was removed in the subsequent mobile phone release.
==={{DQ}}===
Helmets are included with armor in the game's illustrations, and as such Erdrick's helmet is drawn as part of the armor.
==={{DQ2}}===
The helmet is gained by exchanging the Emblem of Erdrick in the [[Sanctum|shrine]] southwest of [[Tantegel Castle]]. It grants the Prince of Midenhall +20 defence.


The helmet doesn't exist in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version.  In it's place is a novelty item called the [[water blaster]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The helmet of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}


====Hero's Shield====
==={{DQ9}}===
The shield is located in the [[Nail Mark]] north by northwest of Tangegel castle. When equipped, it will boost the hero's defence by +65, and reduce magic/breath damage by 33%. When both the shield and armour are equipped, the shield's reduction properties will take effect after the armour's.
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks helmet.png|name=Erdrick's helmet|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+42}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+55}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty helmet]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Luminary]]|class=Helmet
|flavor=Historic helm that harbors the might of a legendary hero.
|notes=Reduces accuracy of [[Whack|instant death]], [[dazzle]], and paralysis by 30%.}}


====Sword of Kings====
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Legendary long before the events of ''Dragon Quest III'', it is said that it took [[Zoma]] three years to sunder the blade in twain. Because of this, the player must first locate a piece of Orichalcum and a smith of godly skill in order to restore the weapon. Once restored, the Sword of Kings will boost the hero's attack by +120, and will deafen a group of enemies with an earth-shaking [[Kaswoosh|thunderclap]] when used as an item in battle.
Erdrick's helmet appears as a DLC alternate costume for the Mii Swordfighter.


====Sacred Amulet====
==Erdrick's shield==
Given to the hero by [[Rubiss]], this accessory will grant +30 [[luck]], and ''complete'' immunity to instant death and [[kamikazee]]
==={{DQ2}}===
Erdrick's shield is found in the castle of [[Cannock]], watched over by an old sage in the center of the building's pond. The [[Golden Key]] is required to enter the tiny islet. Once obtained, the shield will boost the Prince of Midenhall's defence by +30.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{Descriptions
Whoever preordered the 3DS version of the game in Japan obtained the code to download Erdrick's sword.
|DQ2=The shield of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
 
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Erdrick's armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+82}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+108}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=0g
|flavor=Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero.
|notes= Reduces damage from fire, ice, lightning, wind, and darkness damage by 20% .}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Erdrick's shield}}
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks shield.png|name=Erdrick's shield|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+39}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+39}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+54}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+54}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+9.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+9.0%}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=0g
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty shield]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster|class=Shield
|flavor=A shield purportedly spored by the original legendary hero himself.
|flavor=A shield purportedly spored by the original legendary hero himself.
|notes= Reduces damage from fire, ice, lightning, wind, and darkness damage by 10% .}}
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 10%.}}
 
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The Hero's shield is used by the [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|Hero]] if the player selects the protagonist of the third game. A Mii Swordfighter can also carry the shield if they are using Erdrick's equipment.
 
==Erdrick's sword==
==={{DQ}}===
The legendary blade is found in [[Charlock Castle]], off of the path to the [[Dragonlord]]. Equipping it grants the player +40 attack, a substantial boost from the [[Flame Sword]]'s +28. Certain third-party documentation claims that the sword is the only weapon that can cut the despot's scales, but this is completely false. That being said, it is strongly advised to acquire the blade to make the final confrontation much easier.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ=The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
The sword is once again found in Charlock castle, left there by the previous hero. Unlike the armor, no one has attempted to restore the sword to its original glory, and the +40 attack bonus means it will not be effective during the game's finale.
 
The sword can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], while the [[Prince of Cannock]] can also equip the sword in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SF]] and all ports of the remake after.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Erdrick's helmet}}
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+42}}
Whoever pre-ordered the 3DS version of the game in Japan obtained the code to download Erdrick's sword. In game, the sword must be reforged in the [[Alchemy Pot]] to reach its true potential. '''Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick''' became available to download for international players on February 24, 2017. It has an attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], as well as [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] if they have enough skill points in Knives. After the sword has been reforged, '''Erdrick's sword''' has an attack bonus of +120, being second to the [[Dragovian king sword]] and the most powerful sword for both Jessica and Red.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+55}}
Recipe: Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick + [[Liquid metal sword]] + [[Orichalcum]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=0g
|flavor=Historic helm that harbors the might of a legendary hero.
|notes= Reduces accuracy of whack, dazzle, and paralysis by 30% .}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Erdrick's gauntlets}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+25}}
|DQ8=A sword of legend, said to have been used by the great hero Erdrick himself.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+40}}
}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=0g
|flavor=High-grade gloves once graced by he hands of a legendary hero.
|notes= Reduces accuracy of [[Spooky Aura]] and [[Divine Intervention]] by 20% .}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Erdrick's sword}}
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks sword.png|name=Erdrick's sword|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+158}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+158}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+90}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+90}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=0g
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty sword]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Armamentalist]], Omnivocational Swordmaster|class=Sword
|flavor=A well known weapon once wielded by a legendary lionheart.}}
|flavor=A well known weapon once wielded by a legendary lionheart.}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
Erdrick's sword is the most powerful weapon, increasing the Builder's attack by +118. It takes three orichalcum ingots, two steel ingots, one gold ingot, one zenithium chunk, and one phial of silvery sludge.
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The Sword of Kings is the weapon the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]] uses if the player selects the protagonist of the third game. It also appears as DLC for the Mii Swordfighter.
==Auroral armour ({{tt|ひかりのよろい|Hikari no yoroi}} ''Armor of Light'')==
==={{DQ3}}===
The auroral armor is found in the third floor of the [[Tower West of Kol]], the radiant suit of mail will add +85 (+75 in the original) to the hero's defence, cuts breath/magic damage by 1/3rd, and recovers 1 HP per step.
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
The auroral armor is available for to players in chapter 5, and requires three chunks of zenithium, two ingots of orichalcum, one gold ingot, one ruby, two pelts of fine fur, and a length of cord to assemble. It increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder's]] defence by +30 and renders them immune to poison and lava.
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
The armor increase defence by +30 as before, but now requires three chunks of zenithium, two ingots of orichalcum, two gold ingots, and one ruby to forge.
==Ortega's helmet ({{tt|オルテガのかぶと|Orutega no kabuto}})==
==={{DQ3}}===
The helmet is only available in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SF]] version and subsequent remakes, and originally belonged to [[Ortega]]. It is found in the village of [[Mur]] and can be sold for 6,150 gold coins. The helmet will add +30 defence, but offer no protection against debilitating magic except in the [[Game Boy|GBC]] version, where it will reduce the chance of being afflicted by [[snooze]], [[dazzle]], and [[sap]] by 50%. This aspect was removed in the subsequent mobile phone release due to being a port of the SNES version, but most players will not notice and keep it equipped for sentimental reasons.
The helmet doesn't exist in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version.  In its place is a novelty item called the [[water blaster]].
==Hero's shield ({{tt|ゆうしゃのたて|yūsha no tate}})==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Hero's shield is located in the [[Nail Mark]] north by northwest of Tantengel castle. When equipped, it will boost the hero's defence by +65, and reduce magic/breath damage by 33%. When both the shield and armour are equipped, the shield's reduction properties will take effect after the armour's.
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
The hero's shield can be forged in chapter five of the game, and takes two chunks of zenithium, a gold ingot, one ruby, two steel ingots, and two blocks of wood to assemble. It increases the Builder's defence by +16 and has no special effects.
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
The Hero's shield raises the Builder's defence by +32, and requires two bits of zenithium, one ruby, one gold ingot, and two steel ingots to forge.
==Sword of Kings ({{tt|おうじゃのけん|ōja no ken}})==
==={{DQ3}}===
Legendary since long before the events of ''Dragon Quest III'', it is said that it took [[Zoma]] three years to sunder the blade in twain. Because of this, the player must first locate a piece of [[Orichalcum]] and a smith of godly skill in order to restore the weapon. Once reforged, the Sword of Kings will boost the hero's attack by +120, and will deafen a group of enemies with an earth-shaking [[Kaswoosh|thunderclap]] when used as an item in battle.
==={{DQ11}}===
The Sword of Kings is available in the post-game. In Hotto, there is a blacksmith that wishes to forge the sword, and needs Orichalcum to do so. Once given the material, the blacksmith starts forging the sword and asks the player to return later (one in-game day) for it. The Sword of Kings will then become available in the item shop and costs 35,000 gold. It has an attack bonus of +120 and a charm bonus of +32. It deals wind damage when used as an item. It cannot be upgraded.
The Sword of Kings is one of the ingredients needed to craft the Supreme Sword of Light.


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
In this game, the Sword and Shield of Erdrick come under the possession of the King of Darkness, a [[Prince o' thieves]]-type character who can call [[Lunatick#Variants|raving lunaticks]] to fight at his side. He has 1,120 HP.
The sword of kings is available in chapter 5 of the game, and requires three lumps of Orichalcum, two steel ingots, one gold ingot, one silver ingot, and a drop of magic dye. It increases the Builder's attack by +50, and does not wear down with use like other weapons.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
The sword increases the Builder's attack by +86, and requires three orichalcum ingots, one zenithium ingot, one gold ingot, and two silver ingots to forge.
 
==Miscellaneous==
===Sacred Amulet===
Exclusive to Dragon Quest III, the amulet is given to the hero by [[Rubiss]] and will grant +30 [[luck]], along with ''complete'' immunity to instant death and [[kamikazee]].
 
===Erdrick's gauntlets===
As Dragon Quest IX has split armor into three categories, the gauntlets that originally came with the auroral armor have become their own equipment for the game.
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks gauntlets.png|name=Erdrick's gauntlets|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+25}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+40}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty gauntlets]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Luminary]]|class=Gauntlets
|flavor=High-grade gloves once graced by the hands of a legendary hero.
|notes=Reduces accuracy of [[Spooky Aura]] and [[Divine Intervention]] by 20%.}}
 
===Erdrick's Tablet===
<gallery>
File:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*The iconography of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to [[Ramia]], appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events.
*The overworld sprite of [[Ortega]] in the SNES version shows him wearing a black helmet with a single strip of metal going vertically along the cranium, rather than the blue emblemized helmet seen in later sets of the Armor of Erdrick. This could imply that the helmet was modified after joining with the legendary gear.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQ_Hero_Erdricks_Armour.png
Sword of Kings modern.png|Sword of Kings
Image:DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|Famicom art of the Sword
Armor of Erdrick modern.png|Auroral armor
File:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
Erdrick's shield modern.png|Hero's shield
DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|Famicom art of the Sword
DQII_Erdricks_Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II''
DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
DQLA Roto1.jpg
DQLA Roto1.jpg
DQLA rotoarms.jpg
DQLA rotoarms.jpg
ErdrickArmor.png
ErdrickArmor.png
ErdrickHelmet.png
ErdrickHelmet.png
File:Kenshin DQ Hero.png|Hero of ''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' holding Erdrick's sword
Kenshin DQ Hero.png|Hero of ''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' holding Erdrick's sword
File:DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png|
DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png|
Image:DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - 3DS version (Japan)
DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - 3DS version (Japan)
File:Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius Final Fantasy''
DQVIII Erdricks sword.jpg|Erdrick's sword in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''
File:King of Darkness.png|King of Darkness in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
DQIX Erdrick's Sword Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Dragon Quest IX''
File:DQLA Roto1.jpg|
Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius [[Final Fantasy]]''
King of Darkness.png|King of Darkness in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
DQLA Roto1.jpg|
SSBU Erdrick Equipment.jpg|A Mii Swordfighter wielding the Sword of Light and wearing Erdrick's armour
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Reference==
<references/>
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{{SSBU}}


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Revision as of 22:27, 8 September 2021

Life-sized replica of the set built for the 30th anniversary museum in 2016

The Erdrick Equipment is a set of powerful and crucially important items from the original trilogy of games. The equipment consists of the sword, shield, armour and helmet belonging to the legendary hero Erdrick.

In the first two games the items bare Erdrick's name as a part of his iconography, but in Dragon Quest III each piece has a distinct name: the Sword of Kings, Auroral armor, and Hero's shield. No Helmet exclusive for the hero existed in the original 8-bit version, but subsequent releases have added Ortega's helmet to fill in the gap.


Erdrick's armour

Dragon Quest

DQ Hero Erdricks Armour.png

The most powerful armour in the seminal game by far, it is located in the ruined town of Damdara and guarded by a nasty knight. When equipped it adds +28 to the player's defence, reduces magic and breath damage by 33%, nullifies the toxicity of bogs, and will restore 1 HP for every step taken.


GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The mail is found in the third floor of the chasm leading to Rendarak, in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Donning it grants +70 defence this time, along with the expected 33% reduction to breath and magic and harsh terrain immunity but no longer recovers HP while walking. It may be equipped only by the Prince of Midenhall.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Erdricks armour.png  Erdrick's armour  (DS)
Defence +82
Style +108
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Rusty armour + Glass frit x9 + Orichalcum
Equipable by Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Luminary
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero.
Notes Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, and lightning attacks by 20%.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Erdrick's armour appears as a DLC alternate costume for the Mii Swordfighter.

Erdrick's helmet

Dragon Quest

Helmets are included with armor in the game's illustrations, and as such Erdrick's helmet is drawn as part of the armor.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The helmet is gained by exchanging the Emblem of Erdrick in the shrine southwest of Tantegel Castle. It grants the Prince of Midenhall +20 defence.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
The helmet of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Erdricks helmet.png  Erdrick's helmet  (DS)
Defence +42
Style +55
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Rusty helmet + Glass frit x9 + Orichalcum
Equipable by Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Luminary
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text Historic helm that harbors the might of a legendary hero.
Notes Reduces accuracy of instant death, dazzle, and paralysis by 30%.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Erdrick's helmet appears as a DLC alternate costume for the Mii Swordfighter.

Erdrick's shield

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Erdrick's shield is found in the castle of Cannock, watched over by an old sage in the center of the building's pond. The Golden Key is required to enter the tiny islet. Once obtained, the shield will boost the Prince of Midenhall's defence by +30.


GameDescription
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The shield of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Erdricks shield.png  Erdrick's shield  (DS)
Defence +39
Style +54
Block chance +9.0%
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Rusty shield + Glass frit x9 + Orichalcum
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text A shield purportedly spored by the original legendary hero himself.
Notes Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 10%.


Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Hero's shield is used by the Hero if the player selects the protagonist of the third game. A Mii Swordfighter can also carry the shield if they are using Erdrick's equipment.

Erdrick's sword

Dragon Quest

The legendary blade is found in Charlock Castle, off of the path to the Dragonlord. Equipping it grants the player +40 attack, a substantial boost from the Flame Sword's +28. Certain third-party documentation claims that the sword is the only weapon that can cut the despot's scales, but this is completely false. That being said, it is strongly advised to acquire the blade to make the final confrontation much easier.


GameDescription
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The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The sword is once again found in Charlock castle, left there by the previous hero. Unlike the armor, no one has attempted to restore the sword to its original glory, and the +40 attack bonus means it will not be effective during the game's finale.

The sword can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall in the NES, while the Prince of Cannock can also equip the sword in the SF and all ports of the remake after.


GameDescription
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The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Whoever pre-ordered the 3DS version of the game in Japan obtained the code to download Erdrick's sword. In game, the sword must be reforged in the Alchemy Pot to reach its true potential. Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick became available to download for international players on February 24, 2017. It has an attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero, as well as Jessica and Red if they have enough skill points in Knives. After the sword has been reforged, Erdrick's sword has an attack bonus of +120, being second to the Dragovian king sword and the most powerful sword for both Jessica and Red. Recipe: Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick + Liquid metal sword + Orichalcum

GameDescription
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A sword of legend, said to have been used by the great hero Erdrick himself.[2]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Erdricks sword.png  Erdrick's sword  (DS)
Attack +158
Style +90
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Rusty sword + Glass frit x9 + Orichalcum
Equipable by Warrior, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Omnivocational Swordmaster
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text A well known weapon once wielded by a legendary lionheart.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Erdrick's sword is the most powerful weapon, increasing the Builder's attack by +118. It takes three orichalcum ingots, two steel ingots, one gold ingot, one zenithium chunk, and one phial of silvery sludge.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Sword of Kings is the weapon the Hero uses if the player selects the protagonist of the third game. It also appears as DLC for the Mii Swordfighter.

Auroral armour (ひかりのよろい Armor of Light)

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The auroral armor is found in the third floor of the Tower West of Kol, the radiant suit of mail will add +85 (+75 in the original) to the hero's defence, cuts breath/magic damage by 1/3rd, and recovers 1 HP per step.

Dragon Quest Builders

The auroral armor is available for to players in chapter 5, and requires three chunks of zenithium, two ingots of orichalcum, one gold ingot, one ruby, two pelts of fine fur, and a length of cord to assemble. It increases the Builder's defence by +30 and renders them immune to poison and lava.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

The armor increase defence by +30 as before, but now requires three chunks of zenithium, two ingots of orichalcum, two gold ingots, and one ruby to forge.

Ortega's helmet (オルテガのかぶと)

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The helmet is only available in the SF version and subsequent remakes, and originally belonged to Ortega. It is found in the village of Mur and can be sold for 6,150 gold coins. The helmet will add +30 defence, but offer no protection against debilitating magic except in the GBC version, where it will reduce the chance of being afflicted by snooze, dazzle, and sap by 50%. This aspect was removed in the subsequent mobile phone release due to being a port of the SNES version, but most players will not notice and keep it equipped for sentimental reasons.

The helmet doesn't exist in the NES version. In its place is a novelty item called the water blaster.

Hero's shield (ゆうしゃのたて)

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Hero's shield is located in the Nail Mark north by northwest of Tantengel castle. When equipped, it will boost the hero's defence by +65, and reduce magic/breath damage by 33%. When both the shield and armour are equipped, the shield's reduction properties will take effect after the armour's.

Dragon Quest Builders

The hero's shield can be forged in chapter five of the game, and takes two chunks of zenithium, a gold ingot, one ruby, two steel ingots, and two blocks of wood to assemble. It increases the Builder's defence by +16 and has no special effects.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

The Hero's shield raises the Builder's defence by +32, and requires two bits of zenithium, one ruby, one gold ingot, and two steel ingots to forge.

Sword of Kings (おうじゃのけん)

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Legendary since long before the events of Dragon Quest III, it is said that it took Zoma three years to sunder the blade in twain. Because of this, the player must first locate a piece of Orichalcum and a smith of godly skill in order to restore the weapon. Once reforged, the Sword of Kings will boost the hero's attack by +120, and will deafen a group of enemies with an earth-shaking thunderclap when used as an item in battle.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The Sword of Kings is available in the post-game. In Hotto, there is a blacksmith that wishes to forge the sword, and needs Orichalcum to do so. Once given the material, the blacksmith starts forging the sword and asks the player to return later (one in-game day) for it. The Sword of Kings will then become available in the item shop and costs 35,000 gold. It has an attack bonus of +120 and a charm bonus of +32. It deals wind damage when used as an item. It cannot be upgraded.

The Sword of Kings is one of the ingredients needed to craft the Supreme Sword of Light.

Dragon Quest Builders

The sword of kings is available in chapter 5 of the game, and requires three lumps of Orichalcum, two steel ingots, one gold ingot, one silver ingot, and a drop of magic dye. It increases the Builder's attack by +50, and does not wear down with use like other weapons.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

The sword increases the Builder's attack by +86, and requires three orichalcum ingots, one zenithium ingot, one gold ingot, and two silver ingots to forge.

Miscellaneous

Sacred Amulet

Exclusive to Dragon Quest III, the amulet is given to the hero by Rubiss and will grant +30 luck, along with complete immunity to instant death and kamikazee.

Erdrick's gauntlets

As Dragon Quest IX has split armor into three categories, the gauntlets that originally came with the auroral armor have become their own equipment for the game.

DQIX Erdricks gauntlets.png  Erdrick's gauntlets  (DS)
Defence +25
Style +40
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Rusty gauntlets + Glass frit x9 + Orichalcum
Equipable by Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Luminary
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text High-grade gloves once graced by the hands of a legendary hero.
Notes Reduces accuracy of Spooky Aura and Divine Intervention by 20%.

Erdrick's Tablet

Trivia

  • The iconography of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in III's chain of events.
  • The overworld sprite of Ortega in the SNES version shows him wearing a black helmet with a single strip of metal going vertically along the cranium, rather than the blue emblemized helmet seen in later sets of the Armor of Erdrick. This could imply that the helmet was modified after joining with the legendary gear.

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Reference

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. Nintendo 3DS version