Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Hinweise

Looking for shortcuts? The remake doesn’t ship with old-school cheat codes, but PC players can tinker with third-party trainers. Use them smartly and keep your antivirus on.

PC trainer highlights (typical options)

• Unlimited HP/MP – Stay topped up and sling spells forever
• One-Hit Kills – Delete random mobs and speed up grinding
• Infinite Gold – Gear up without the wallet pain
• EXP Multipliers – Power-level to hit boss thresholds fast

Switch notes

• The Switch version reportedly has a few simple cheats and secrets floating around, but exact button sequences aren’t widely confirmed. Treat anything you see online as “try at your own risk.”

Quick safety tips

• Grab trainers only from communities you trust
• Scan files before launching
• Use them for single-player only

Rescue Princess Gwaelin in DQ I and don’t drop her back at Tantegel. She’ll tag along as an AI party member and unlock extra dialogue and scenes across the journey.

• How to unlock it
  • Save her
  • Do not return her to the castle
  • Finish the game with her in tow
• Why it’s worth it New moments, alternate lines, and a fresh way to experience the story.

After clearing DQ II, access Citadel Tower via the Faerie Palace teleportal and defeat Xenlon to earn a single powerful wish per run.

• Wish types
  • Stat boosts for permanent power
  • Equipment drops for late-game builds
  • Abilities to round out kits
  • Healing for immediate recovery
  • Rare items for crafting goals
• Replay angle You only get one per playthrough—perfect New Game+ incentive.

Starting DQ II fresh but don’t want to crawl through the early levels? There’s a neat name trick in New Game+.

• What to do Switch the game language to Japanese and name your character もょもと during creation.
• What you get An immediate jump to around level 48 so you can hit the good stuff faster.
• Tip Save before changing languages in case your UI hiccups.

DQ II packs more than the standard finale if you go the distance.

• Do the basics Beat Hargon and Malroth once.
• Then push post-game
  • Collect all 7 Living Memories
  • Clear the Cave of Confusion (it’s tough)
  • Fight the Dragonlord’s great-grandson in a special battle
  • Re-challenge the final bosses
• Heads-up Once you secure the True Ending item, the normal ending won’t play.

There’s more tucked into this remake than nostalgia.

• Shrine of Rain twist (DQ II) If you handle everything else first—recruitments, mermaid help, all three sigils—then tackle the Shrine of Rain last, you’ll get unique dialogue and encounters for breaking the “suggested” order.
• Princess Gwaelin’s secret companion route (DQ I) Rescue her and keep her with you the whole time instead of dropping her at Tantegel. You’ll unlock extra scenes and unique banter. It’s easy to miss if you follow the obvious path.
• Sigil battle tricks The five Sigils are more than passive perks. In some versions, you can manually trigger their effects in combat with specific inputs. If you never experiment, you might never realize just how flexible they are.

A few technical gremlins have popped up. Here’s what to try.

• Missing trophy pop (progress desync) Some achievements complete without a toast. • Check your platform’s achievement menu • Enter a new area, rest at an inn, or push the story to force a sync
• PS5 crash on startup Try a full power cycle, database rebuild (Safe Mode), update check, restore licenses, or a clean reinstall. Also verify you’ve got enough free storage.
• Network hiccups If you see stutter tied to Wi‑Fi checks, switch bands (2.4/5 GHz), go wired, reboot your router, and limit other downloads while you play.
• Language swap quirks Changing to Japanese for certain features can glitch text or UI. Save, switch languages, then fully restart the game to cleanly reload assets.

A few tweaks can make fights way cleaner—especially late-game.

• Evasion > raw defense (for bosses) Dodging a Dragonlord blast beats eating it with plate mail. Favor gear that boosts evasion for spike-heavy bosses.
• Crank battle speed Toggle Ultra Fast in settings or via controller shortcuts. It slashes grind time and speeds up animations when you’re farming.
• Buffs and debuffs matter Don’t tunnel on damage. Defending Champion (huge mitigation), reflect/retaliate skills, and stat-down spells can be fight-defining.
• Multi-hit synergy Stack Wild Side (act twice) with Falcon Slash or multi-hit boomerangs to spike damage and fish for crits—great vs. Metal Slimes and tanky mobs.
• Swap weapons mid-battle No turn cost. Keep a small arsenal and flip to undead/demon killers like the Divine Dagger on the fly.

A little planning turns slog into glide.

• Seed allocation that actually pays Early on, Agility Seeds get you acting first; Strength Seeds juice your damage. In DQ II, spread boosts across the team for better synergy instead of stacking one hero.
• Gold routes worth your time Early: areas near the Monarch of Medals stay steady. Mid-to-late: the island south of Rimuldar pumps both EXP and gold. On Dracky difficulty, the gains multiply.
• Upgrade in steps, not splurges Grab impactful pieces as you hit story beats. Early Boomerang for crowd control, shield upgrades in Rimuldar, and snag the Divine Dagger if you’re pushing undead-heavy zones.
• Item discipline Use Medicinal Herbs for trash fights; save big heals for bosses. Keep your bag lean and store overflow so you’re never out of the good stuff when it counts.

Exploring efficiently beats backtracking later.

• Mini Medal sweep Use Nose for Treasure to confirm you’ve cleared an area. Hit chests first (map markers), then shiny spots, then scour barrels/drawers. DQ I has 40 medals—none are missable.
• Scrolls as-you-go DQ I has 22. Check every bookshelf and cabinet when you enter new towns/dungeons. No need to binge collect; just be thorough as you progress.
• Secret spots vs. shiny spots Secret spots are hidden micro-areas on the map (toggle visibility in Helpful Settings); shiny spots are visible glints you can pick up directly. Both hide seeds, gear, and medals—scan odd terrain like lone rocks or desert edges.

If you’re here for efficient EXP, this is your toolkit.

• Metal Slime loop (DQ I) They’re worth a ton, have 3 HP, and flee constantly. Check Monarch of Medals, Weeping Isle, and Dragonlord’s Castle as you level. Use multi-hit skills and crit fishing to land hits.
• Liquid Metal Slimes (DQ II) These are jackpot EXP and can drop Elevating Shoes for passive EXP gains. Same rules: multi-hit and crits. They’re rare but worth the chase.
• Summon fights with Whistle After an NPC in Galenholm teaches it, bind Whistle to a quick slot to chain battles instantly where you want to grind.
• Dracky Quest difficulty farm The “for-fun” difficulty also juicing EXP/gold? Yes please. Farm on it, then pop back to higher settings for bosses.
• Rimuldar south island farm Late-game mobs, massive yields. With safety toggles like invincibility and Dracky mode, you can rake in EXP and gold per hour with basically no sweat.

You don’t need everything—just the right things.

• Erdrick set expectations The full set in DQ I is awesome but optional. It’s more 100% completion flex than must-have for a clean clear.
• Craft the irreplaceable After you’ve got all five Sigils, the Faerie Village Craft-Master opens special recipes. Prioritize items with unique effects you can’t buy.
• Accessory stacking Identical accessories stack. Double Agility Rings is exactly as busted early as it sounds.
• Divine Dagger niche Solid general use (1.2x), but it really shines vs. undead/demons (1.4x). Bring it into graveyards and demon dens to melt encounters.

Two phases, no breather. Plan for both.

• Prep Aim for level 40+ (35+ if optimized), bring evasion-friendly gear, and set battle speed to fast.
• Phase 1 (humanoid) He rotates basic attacks, buffs, and elements. • Kazap hits hard here—use it while you’ve got MP • Pop Wild Side to double-act and still heal when needed • Under 50% HP, he spikes—tighten defense and manage MP
• Phase 2 (dragon) Magic falls off; lean physical. • Use Wild Side + Dragon Slash variants • Keep Defending Champion ready for his heavy turns • Fish for crits; souped-up skills via Sigils are clutch when you’re under half HP

They’re annoying, not invincible.

• Use multi-hit skills Falcon Slash and multi-hit boomerangs multiply your odds of connecting through their absurd evasion.
• Crit fishing works Gear that boosts luck or crit chance saves time. Crits ignore their defenses.
• Skill-specific solutions If you have slayer/instant-death effects like Metal Slash or Assassin’s Stab, they bypass a lot of the nonsense.
• Skip the nukes Magic does nothing. Don’t waste MP.

You can grab every medal in DQ I without lockouts.

• Setup Enable Treasure Chest and Secret Spot markers in Helpful Settings. Pick up Nose for Treasure after Craggy Cave.
• Loop per area 1) Chests on the map 2) Shiny spots 3) Hidden checks: barrels, drawers, cabinets The counter tells you when an area is clean.
• Milestone rewards Hitting 5/10/15/20/etc. medals upgrades your gear and abilities, culminating with heavy hitters like the Miracle Sword and powerful scrolls.

There are 22 scrolls in DQ I, and you don’t need them all at once. Prioritize the ones that change how you play.

Early game standouts

• Snoop (Faerie Village): surface hidden items where you stand
• Nose for Treasure (Craggy Cave): tells you if you’re done looting

Power spikes

• Wild Side (10 medals): double actions = boss shredder
• Kazap (Weirdwood): premium boss damage
• Dragon Slash (Citadel of the Monarch of Medals): melts dragon-types

Good news Scrolls aren’t missable once learned—take your time and collect naturally.

Sigils unlock souped-up skills and slick combat effects. Bring the right materials to the Faerie Village Craft-Master.

• Where to craft Faerie Village, top-right house after you’ve got the components.
• Materials and locations
  • Soul Sigil – needs Glowing Seeds (Field of Flowers)
  • Water Sigil – needs Wellspring Crystal (Cave of the Dwarves B4)
  • Moon Sigil – needs Moonbeam Dew (Quagmire Cave B2)
  • Sun Sigil – needs Undying Flame (Weirdwood)
  • Star Sigil – needs Stardust (Weeping Isle Exterior)
• Tip You don’t need a quest flag—just the items. Craft as soon as you can.

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