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The '''Erdrick Equipment''' is a set of powerful and crucially important items from the original three ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' titles. 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 [[Erdrick's Sword|sword]], [[Erdrick's Shield|shield]], [[Erdrick's Armour|armour]] and [[Erdrick's Helmet|helmet]] belonging to the legendary hero [[Erdrick]].
 
In the first two games the items bear 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 Armour]], and the [[Hero's Shield]]. No helmet exclusive to the hero existed in the original 8-bit version, but subsequent releases have added [[Ortega's Helm]] to fill in the gap.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
====Erdrick's armour====
Erdrick's sword, armour, and mark debut in the seminal title, with the game's plot making the mark a mandatory acquisition. The sword and armour are entirely optional, albeit strongly recommended, and the fabled shield would not appear until the sequel. As helmets were not a distinct equipment type in the first game it is assumed that Erdrick's helm was included with the armour set.
[[File:DQ_Hero_Erdricks_Armour.png|right|border|200px]]
[[File:DQII Erdricks Sword.png|right|border|200px]]
[[File:DQII Erdricks Shield.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%, nullify the toxicity of bogs, and will restore 1 HP for every step taken.


====Erdrick's sword====
The sword is held in the depths of the [[Dragonlord's Castle]] as a precaution on the scaled sovereign's part, and the armour is located in the ruins of [[Damdara]] where it is guarded by a [[Knight Aberrant|knight aberrant]]. The mark is found in the fetid swamp south of [[Cantlin]], being exactly 40 steps east and 70 steps south of [[Tantegel]].
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====
==={{DQ2}}===
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.
The sword is once more found in the Dragonlord's castle, watched over by his [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|great-great-grandson]]. Though powerful, the sword will be eclipsed by several weapons the player encounters over the course of the adventure.
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. Erdrick's helmet is obtained by exchanging the Mark of Erdrick at the [[Sanctum|shrine]] southeast of Tantegel, and the mark itself being found in [[Midenhall]] behind a door requiring the [[Golden Key|golden key]] to open.
The shield is found in the castle of [[Cannock]], being watched over by an old man on a tiny islet. The golden key is required to open the door to gain access to it.


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
====Erdrick's armour====
Due to taking place in the distant past, none of the heraldry bears Erdrick's name until the completion of the game. The [[Sword of kings]] was destroyed by [[Zoma]] over the course of several years due to the demon king fearing its power, and must be reforged with an ingot of [[Orichalcum]]. This precious metal is found in the horse field of Damdara, and must be sold to the [[Jipang|Jipangese]] blacksmith living in [[Kol]]. Once he is given the metal, the sword will be available for purchase.
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]].


====Erdrick's helmet====
The [[Auroral armor]] is found in a chest in a hidden room in the [[Tower of Rubiss]], and the [[Hero's shield]] is found on the bottom floor of the [[Nail Mark]] northwest of Tantegel. [[Ortega's helmet]] was added to the game in the SNES remake, being given to the player by the people of [[Mur]]. What would become the mark of Erdrick is the [[Sacred amulet]], which is granted to the player upon the rescue of [[Rubiss]].
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.


====Erdrick's shield====
==={{DQ8}}===
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.
Available only in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version is "Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick", a rusty version of the mythical blade that is obtained via a download code first made available internationally on February 24, 2017. Players can reforge the tarnished slab by mixing it with the [[Liquid metal sword]] and a lump of orichalcum in the [[Alchemy pot]].


====Erdrick's sword====
==={{DQ9}}===
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 its original glory, and adds +40 attack as before.
[[Erdrick's Sword|Erdrick's sword]] is the result of mixing the [[Rusty sword|rusty sword]] with nine [[Glass frit]]s and one chunk of Orichalcum within [[Krak Pot]]. The rusty sword lays within a chest on the eighth floor of the [[Realm of the Mighty]].


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.
The suit of armour has been split into several pieces corresponding to the [[Erdrick's Armour|upper & lower body]], [[Erdrick_Equipment#Erdrick's_gauntlets|hands]], and [[Erdrick's Helmet|head]] as per the system changes features in ''IX''. These pieces of equipment are first obtained in dilapidated condition and are collectively referred to as the [[Rusty suit]], along with the [[Erdrick's Shield|shield]].


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
====Auroral Armour====
Erdrick's sword, shield, and armour are available in this alternate timeline spin-off. The paraphernalia is referred to by the antiquated names not used since ''III'', and can be forged in the fifth chapter of the game.
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====
==={{DQB2}}===
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 Ortega, 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.
The three parts of the heraldry return for the sequel, but have simpler recopies to forge.


The helmet doesn't exist in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version.  In its place is a novelty item called the [[water blaster]].
==={{DQTact}}===
Erdrick's sword and armour appear as S-rank equipment made available in the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event.


====Hero's Shield====
==={{SSB5}}===
The 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.
The sword, armour, helmet, and shield are available as Mii Swordfighter costume gear, and the Hero if III fights with the sword of kings and hero's shield equipped.


====Sword of Kings====
==Miscellaneous==
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.
===[[Sacred Amulet]]===
Exclusive to {{Dragon Quest III}}, the amulet is given to the {{Hero 3}} by [[Rubiss]] and will grant +30 {{Luck}}, along with ''complete'' immunity to instant death and [[Kamikazee]].


====Sacred Amulet====
===[[Erdrick's gauntlets]]===
Given to the hero by [[Rubiss]], this accessory will grant +30 [[luck]], and ''complete'' immunity to instant death and [[kamikazee]]
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|notes=Reduces accuracy of [[Spooky Aura]] and [[Divine Intervention]] by 20%
|price=N/A
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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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===[[Erdrick's Tablet]]===
Whoever preordered 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.
[[file:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png|right|100px]]
Erdrick's tablet is found in the [[Erdrick's Cave|cave bearing his name]] north-west of Tantagel castle. It is a message he left for his descendants, detailing the means necessary to travel to the isle of evil in the center of Alefgard. The tablet only appears in the original 8-bit version of the first game, being replaced by a sprite depicting a large monolith that serves the same purpose in all subsequent versions.


Recipe: Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick + [[Liquid metal sword]] + [[Orichalcum]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Various pieces of Erdrick's equipment appear in the game, but the player must reforge the rusty pieces with the help of the [[Krak Pot]]. All of the rusty armour pieces are acquired from Extra Quests in the game, while the [[rusty sword]] can be found in the [[Realm of the Mighty]]. For a time, rusty pieces were also available on the [[DQVC]], allowing the player to make more than one set of Erdrick's legendary armour. This also marks the first time gauntlets are included, as hands are a new equipment slot in the game. However, there is no corresponding lower body armour or boots.


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==Trivia==
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+82}}
*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.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+108}}
*The overworld sprite of [[Ortega]] in the {{SFC}} 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.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
*Some versions of the sword and shield have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_runes Anglo-Saxon runes] inscribed on them.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty armour]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
** The runes on the sword read "Dragon Kuest", an approximation of ''Dragon Quest''. These runes first appeared on the sword in artwork for ''VIII''.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=N/a|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
** The runes on the shield read "Roto", Erdrick's Japanese name. These runes first appeared on the shield in Famicon artwork.
|flavor=Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, and lightning attacks by 20%.}}
 
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+39}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+54}}
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
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|flavor=A shield purportedly spored by the original legendary hero himself.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 10%.}}
 
{{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=★★★★☆}}
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{{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%.}}


{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks gauntlets.png|name=Erdrick's gauntlets|console=DS}}
==See also==
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+25}}
*[[Erdwin Equipment]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+40}}
*[[Saint's Equipment]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
*[[Zenithian Equipment]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Rusty Gauntlets]] + [[Glass frit]] x9 + [[Orichalcum]]}}
*[[Rusty suit]]
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|flavor=High-grade gloves once graced by he hands of a legendary hero.
|notes=Reduces accuracy of [[Spooky Aura]] and [[Divine Intervention]] by 20%.}}
 
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+158}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+90}}
{{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.}}
 
===''[[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.
 
==Description==
*Erdrick's sword
{{Descriptions
|DQ=The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ2=The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ8=A sword of legend, said to have been used by the great hero Erdrick himself.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
 
*Erdrick's armour
{{Descriptions
|DQ=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ2=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
 
*Erdrick's shield
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The shield of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
 
*Erdrick's helmet
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The helmet of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|Famicom art of the Sword
DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|{{Famicom}} art of the Sword
Image:DQII_Erdricks_Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II''
DQII_Erdricks_Sword.png| Erdrick's sword in {{Dragon Quest II}}
Image:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
DQVIII Erdricks sword.jpg|Erdrick's sword in the {{3DS}} version of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}
Image:DQLA Roto1.jpg
File:Erdrick's sword IX artwork.png|Erdrick's sword in {{Dragon Quest IX}}
Image:DQLA rotoarms.jpg
DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
Image:ErdrickArmor.png
File:Erdrick's shield IX artwork.png| Erdrick's shield in Dragon Quest IX
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png
Erdrick's shield modern.png|Hero's shield
Image:Kenshin DQ Hero.png|Hero of ''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' holding Erdrick's sword
ErdrickArmor.png| Erdrick's armor
Image:DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png|
DQIX_Erdricks_armour_art.jpg|Erdrick's armor in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - 3DS version (Japan)
ErdrickHelmet.png| Erdrick's helmet
Image:DQVIII Erdricks sword.jpg|Erdrick's sword in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''
File:Erdrick's helmet IX artwork.png| Erdrick's helmet in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQXI Loto sword.jpg
DQIX_Erdricks_gauntlets_art.jpg|Erdrick's gauntlets in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQXI_Hero_Erdricks_sword.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|hero]] of ''Dragon Quest XI'' carrying the sword of Erdrick on his back
DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png
Image:Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius Final Fantasy''
DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - {{3DS}} version (Japan)
Image:King of Darkness.png|King of Darkness in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
DQLA Roto1.jpg|
Image:DQLA Roto1.jpg|
DQLA rotoarms.jpg|
Kenshin DQ Hero.png|Hero of ''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' holding Erdrick's sword.
Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius [[Final Fantasy]]''.
King of Darkness.png|King of Darkness in {{DQB}}.
File:DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] wearing his sword and shield
SSBU Erdrick Equipment.jpg|A Mii Swordfighter wielding the Sword of Light and wearing Erdrick's armour.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==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.


==Reference==
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 5 February 2024

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 bear 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 Armour, and the Hero's Shield. No helmet exclusive to the hero existed in the original 8-bit version, but subsequent releases have added Ortega's Helm to fill in the gap.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Erdrick's sword, armour, and mark debut in the seminal title, with the game's plot making the mark a mandatory acquisition. The sword and armour are entirely optional, albeit strongly recommended, and the fabled shield would not appear until the sequel. As helmets were not a distinct equipment type in the first game it is assumed that Erdrick's helm was included with the armour set.

The sword is held in the depths of the Dragonlord's Castle as a precaution on the scaled sovereign's part, and the armour is located in the ruins of Damdara where it is guarded by a knight aberrant. The mark is found in the fetid swamp south of Cantlin, being exactly 40 steps east and 70 steps south of Tantegel.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

The sword is once more found in the Dragonlord's castle, watched over by his great-great-grandson. Though powerful, the sword will be eclipsed by several weapons the player encounters over the course of the adventure. 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. Erdrick's helmet is obtained by exchanging the Mark of Erdrick at the shrine southeast of Tantegel, and the mark itself being found in Midenhall behind a door requiring the golden key to open. The shield is found in the castle of Cannock, being watched over by an old man on a tiny islet. The golden key is required to open the door to gain access to it.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Due to taking place in the distant past, none of the heraldry bears Erdrick's name until the completion of the game. The Sword of kings was destroyed by Zoma over the course of several years due to the demon king fearing its power, and must be reforged with an ingot of Orichalcum. This precious metal is found in the horse field of Damdara, and must be sold to the Jipangese blacksmith living in Kol. Once he is given the metal, the sword will be available for purchase.

The Auroral armor is found in a chest in a hidden room in the Tower of Rubiss, and the Hero's shield is found on the bottom floor of the Nail Mark northwest of Tantegel. Ortega's helmet was added to the game in the SNES remake, being given to the player by the people of Mur. What would become the mark of Erdrick is the Sacred amulet, which is granted to the player upon the rescue of Rubiss.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Available only in the Nintendo 3DS version is "Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick", a rusty version of the mythical blade that is obtained via a download code first made available internationally on February 24, 2017. Players can reforge the tarnished slab by mixing it with the Liquid metal sword and a lump of orichalcum in the Alchemy pot.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Erdrick's sword is the result of mixing the rusty sword with nine Glass frits and one chunk of Orichalcum within Krak Pot. The rusty sword lays within a chest on the eighth floor of the Realm of the Mighty.

The suit of armour has been split into several pieces corresponding to the upper & lower body, hands, and head as per the system changes features in IX. These pieces of equipment are first obtained in dilapidated condition and are collectively referred to as the Rusty suit, along with the shield.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Erdrick's sword, shield, and armour are available in this alternate timeline spin-off. The paraphernalia is referred to by the antiquated names not used since III, and can be forged in the fifth chapter of the game.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The three parts of the heraldry return for the sequel, but have simpler recopies to forge.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Erdrick's sword and armour appear as S-rank equipment made available in the True Dragon Quest III event.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The sword, armour, helmet, and shield are available as Mii Swordfighter costume gear, and the Hero if III fights with the sword of kings and hero's shield equipped.

Miscellaneous[edit]

Sacred Amulet[edit]

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[edit]

DQIX Erdricks gauntlets.png Erdrick's gauntlets DQIX Logo.png
DQIX Erdricks gauntlets art.jpg
Description
High-grade gloves once graced by the hands of a legendary hero
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence+25
Style+40
IXwarrioricon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Reduces accuracy of Spooky Aura and Divine Intervention by 20%
Price Location
N/A Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX rusty gauntlets.png
Rusty gauntlets
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9 Glass frits
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Orichalcum


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.

Erdrick's Tablet[edit]

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Erdrick's tablet is found in the cave bearing his name north-west of Tantagel castle. It is a message he left for his descendants, detailing the means necessary to travel to the isle of evil in the center of Alefgard. The tablet only appears in the original 8-bit version of the first game, being replaced by a sprite depicting a large monolith that serves the same purpose in all subsequent versions.


Trivia[edit]

  • 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 SFC 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.
  • Some versions of the sword and shield have Anglo-Saxon runes inscribed on them.
    • The runes on the sword read "Dragon Kuest", an approximation of Dragon Quest. These runes first appeared on the sword in artwork for VIII.
    • The runes on the shield read "Roto", Erdrick's Japanese name. These runes first appeared on the shield in Famicon artwork.

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