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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]].
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 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.  
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==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
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.


==Erdrick's armour==
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]].
==={{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.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
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==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
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]].
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.
{{Descriptions
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.
|DQ2=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{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.
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.


==={{DQ9}}===
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]].
{{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 Builders]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
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.
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 Builders 2]]''===
{{Stub}}
 
==Erdrick's helmet==
==={{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.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The helmet of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
 
==={{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 [[Muor]]. 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.
 
The helmet doesn't exist in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version.  In its place is a novelty item called the [[water blaster]].  


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks helmet.png|name=Erdrick's helmet|console=DS}}
[[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]].
{{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%.}}


==Erdrick's shield==
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]].
==={{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 Midenhall's defence by +30.


{{Descriptions
==={{DQB}}===
|DQ2=The shield of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
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.
}}


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
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.
The three parts of the heraldry return for the sequel, but have simpler recopies to forge.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Erdricks shield.png|name=Erdrick's shield|console=DS}}
Erdrick's sword and armour appear as S-rank equipment made available in the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+39}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+54}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+9.0%}}
{{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.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 10%.}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{SSB5}}===
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.
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==Miscellaneous==
{{Stub}}
===[[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]].
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The Hero's shield is the weapon the [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|Hero]] uses if the player selects the protagonist of the third game.
 
==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
===[[Erdrick's gauntlets]]===
|DQ2=The sword of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Erdricks gauntlets.png]]
|name=Erdrick's gauntlets
|icon=[[File:DQIX Erdricks gauntlets art.jpg]]
|description=High-grade gloves once graced by the hands of a legendary hero
|rarity=★★★★☆
|stats=Defence+25<br>Style+40
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Reduces accuracy of [[Spooky Aura]] and [[Divine Intervention]] by 20%
|price=N/A
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX rusty gauntlets.png|link=Rusty gauntlets]]<br>[[Rusty gauntlets]]
|i2=[[File:Glass fritIXicon.png|link=Glass frit]]<br>9 [[Glass frit|Glass frits]]
|i3=[[File:OrichalcumIXicon.png|link=Orichalcum]]<br> [[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.


==={{DQ3}}===
===[[Erdrick's Tablet]]===
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.
[[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.




==={{DQ8}}===
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.
Recipe: Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick + [[Liquid metal sword]] + [[Orichalcum]]


{{Descriptions
==Trivia==
|DQ8=A sword of legend, said to have been used by the great hero Erdrick himself.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
*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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_runes Anglo-Saxon runes] inscribed on them.
==={{DQ9}}===
** 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|header|image=DQIX Erdricks sword.png|name=Erdrick's sword|console=DS}}
** The runes on the shield read "Roto", Erdrick's Japanese name. These runes first appeared on the shield in Famicon artwork.
{{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.}}
 
==={{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]]''===
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]]''===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
==See also==
The Sword of Kings is the weapon the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]] uses if the player selects the protagonist of the third game.
*[[Erdwin Equipment]]
 
*[[Saint's Equipment]]
==Miscellaneous==
*[[Zenithian Equipment]]
===Sacred Amulet===
*[[Rusty suit]]
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>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Sword of Kings modern.png|Sword of Kings
DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|{{Famicom}} art of the Sword
File:Armor of Erdrick modern.png|Auroral armor
DQII_Erdricks_Sword.png| Erdrick's sword in {{Dragon Quest II}}
File:Erdrick's shield modern.png|Hero's shield
DQVIII Erdricks sword.jpg|Erdrick's sword in the {{3DS}} version of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}
Image:DQ_Erdricks_Sword.png|Famicom art of the Sword
File:Erdrick's sword IX artwork.png|Erdrick's sword in {{Dragon Quest IX}}
Image:DQII_Erdricks_Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II''
DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
Image:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Famicom art of the Shield
File:Erdrick's shield IX artwork.png| Erdrick's shield in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQLA Roto1.jpg
Erdrick's shield modern.png|Hero's shield
Image:DQLA rotoarms.jpg
ErdrickArmor.png| Erdrick's armor
Image:ErdrickArmor.png
DQIX_Erdricks_armour_art.jpg|Erdrick's armor in Dragon Quest IX
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png
ErdrickHelmet.png| Erdrick's helmet
Image:Kenshin DQ Hero.png|Hero of ''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' holding Erdrick's sword
File:Erdrick's helmet IX artwork.png| Erdrick's helmet in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png|
DQIX_Erdricks_gauntlets_art.jpg|Erdrick's gauntlets in Dragon Quest IX
Image:DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - 3DS version (Japan)
DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png
Image:DQVIII Erdricks sword.jpg|Erdrick's sword in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''
DQVIII_3DS_Erdricks_Sword.png|Sword - DQVIII - {{3DS}} version (Japan)
Image:Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius Final Fantasy''
DQLA Roto1.jpg|
Image:King of Darkness.png|King of Darkness in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
DQLA rotoarms.jpg|
Image:DQLA Roto1.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.


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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		 Glass fritIXicon.png
9 Glass frits		 OrichalcumIXicon.png
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.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Famicom art of the Sword

  • Erdrick's sword in Dragon Quest II

  • Erdrick's sword in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII

  • Erdrick's sword in Dragon Quest IX

  • Famicom art of the Shield

  • Erdrick's shield in Dragon Quest IX

  • Hero's shield

  • Erdrick's armor

  • Erdrick's armor in Dragon Quest IX

  • Erdrick's helmet

  • Erdrick's helmet in Dragon Quest IX

  • Erdrick's gauntlets in Dragon Quest IX

  • DQ Item Storybook Erdricks Sword.png

  • Sword - DQVIII - 3DS version (Japan)

  • DQLA Roto1.jpg
  • DQLA rotoarms.jpg

  • Hero of Kenshin Dragon Quest holding Erdrick's sword.

  • The equipment in Mobius Final Fantasy.

  • King of Darkness in Dragon Quest Builders.

  • The Hero wearing his sword and shield

  • A Mii Swordfighter wielding the Sword of Light and wearing Erdrick's armour.

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