[Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake]With zero MP, giga rain is fired, allies are completely revived, spell breath is fully reflected, and enemy durability plummets! Ultra-detailed complete strategy guide for the 4 most powerful tool-based equipment[all acquisition routes, map explanations, status, best equipped person, battle synergies, usage by boss, recommended party composition]

The Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake version introduces an innovative system that overturns the common sense of traditional equipment. In this game, by using certain powerful weapons and shields as tools, it is possible to activate powerful spells and special effects that would normally consume large amounts of MP at no cost. In particular, the four pieces of equipment – Rubis' Sword, Fukatsu's Staff, Loto's Blame Shield, and Loto's Dragon Sword – provide overwhelming firepower, recovery, and defense while preventing MP depletion. If you use these, you will be able to stably conquer everything from the early struggles to the highly difficult content after clearing it.

In this article, we will explain step-by-step how to obtain these four pieces of equipment in the shortest possible way, thoroughly delving into the details of their status, who is best equipped with them, specific battle synergies, examples of their use in boss battles, and optimization of party composition.

These equipments not only improve attack power and defense power, but also demonstrate their true value as MP-free strategic tools using tools. For example, you can flexibly change the role of your party, such as conserving Moonburg's princess's MP while continuing to attack the entire party, or reusing the prince of Loresia as a resuscitator. There is a wide range of difficulty to obtain from the beginning to after clearing, and to collect them all you will need to clear the story and conquer the additional content. Below, we will dig deeper into each piece of equipment and ultimately reveal how to build a divine party that can operate four at the same time.

1. Rubis' Sword: Thunder god weapon that wipes out small fry and weakens bosses with MP zero giga rain

Rubis' Sword is the strongest class weapon in Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake that exerts overwhelming overall firepower. The attack power when equipped is +206, which is the strongest level in the final stage, but the true value is the giga rain effect when using tools. This lightning-based general damage spell, which normally costs 24 MP, can be cast completely free of charge and instantly annihilates a group of enemies. In the remake version, the amount of damage has been strengthened from the original version, and it is also excellent as a boss' weak point attribute. The best person to equip it is the prince of Samartria or the princess of Moonburg, who are specialized in physics and can perform hybrid operations between normal attacks and tool use.

Complete step-by-step guide on how to get it

The Rubis Sword can only be obtained after clearing the story, by defeating the hidden boss Shinryu on the top floor of the mysterious tower multiple times and using the wish system. Shinryu battles are highly difficult with turn limits, but with advance preparation you can achieve a stable strategy. The recommended level is Lv50 or higher, and we recommend equipping the entire party with Roto equipment.

1. Clear the normal ending of the story. Defeat Sidor at Hargon's Temple to reach the ending. Please leave the save with clear data.
2. Move to the mysterious tower. Aim for a mysterious tower floating in the waters southeast of the continent of Loresia. It is accessible by ship and there are many random encounters inside the tower, so we recommend setting the battle speed to fast.
3. This is my first time trying Shinryu. Shinryu will appear on the top floor of the tower. For the first time, wishes will be unlocked if you win within 35 turns. Shinryu's attack pattern is a series of melasoma attacks, high physical firepower, and instant death-level breaths, so while he uses Roto's shield to withstand it, he uses the princes' full-throated slashes to aim for a short-term decisive battle.
4. Select your wish: “I want a strong weapon.'' After you win, Shinryu will grant your wish. Select Rubis' Sword. There is a strict limit of 25 turns for the second time, and 15 turns after the third time, but you can obtain the Sword of Rubis the first time.
5. The trick to getting more than one is to try again after leveling up in the Infinite Corridor. You can put it to sleep with Rarihoma and stably shorten the turn by repeatedly hitting Behomazun.

It is difficult to obtain, but once you get one, you can use it immediately. If you have multiple items, you can use them as sub equipment for all characters.

Detailed status and equipment effects

• Attack power: +206 (significantly increased compared to the old work with the remake version reinforcement value)
• Tool use effect: Heavy lightning damage to all enemies (equivalent to Giga Rain, MP0)
• Equipable characters: Prince Loresia, Prince Samartria, Princess Moonburg
• Weight: Medium, no agility loss

When equipped, it functions as a source of pure physical firepower, and in combination with the prince's dual wielding ability, it can deliver critical hits.

Optimal utilization and combat synergy

• In a small fry battle, use a tool to annihilate them on the first turn of battle. MP conservation rate will be 100%.
• In boss battles, the starting attack will be on the boss with a lightning weakness (e.g. the Dragon King's great-grandson 2nd form). Next, I finish off with a slash with all my might from Biquilt.
• Synergy example:
  • Princess Moonburg equipment + Roto's helmet increases lightning damage by 15% and increases giga rain firepower.
  • After reducing durability with Prince Samartria + Lucani, use Giga Rain to halve the boss HP.
  • For the entire party, the prince uses tools and the princess uses Behomara to make them invincible in long battles.
• Please note that you cannot unequip the tool after using it, so it is necessary to have multiple tools. We recommend getting it early with NG+.

This single sword will increase your combat efficiency by more than three times in the middle and later stages. During the boss battle against Shenron, you can use Giga Rain to avoid self-destruction.

2. Fukatsu no Cane: An invincible resuscitation tool from the beginning to the end, completely avoiding MP crisis.

Fukatsu no Cane is a savior in the early stages of Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake, and an insurance item in the final stages. By using tools, it is possible to perform a complete revival equivalent to Zaoral (full recovery of HP + removal of status abnormalities) with 0 MP. Give the prince the ability to revive, which normally only princesses can learn, and dramatically strengthen the party's durability. With attack power +45, it is also excellent as a weapon, and will become a regular item as soon as you get it.

Complete step-by-step guide on how to get it

Etrian Odyssey is a must-visit area in the middle of the story (after clearing Moonburg Castle). This is a treasure chest that you must be careful not to miss. Recommended level is Lv15 or higher.

1. Arrive at the World Tree Forest. Go north from the forest east of Moonburg and cross the sea to the forest area northeast of the continent.
2. Explore the first area. Find a small medal in the southeastern treasure chest, then proceed through the north passage.
3. Move to the second area. Prioritize getting the treasure chest at the south end. There is a fukatsu cane here. The north side is the progress route.
4. Go deep. Follow the path to the boss area. Equip it to the prince immediately after obtaining the staff.

The map is maze-like, but on a smaller scale. The enemies are mostly Draki-type, so bring plenty of medicinal herbs.

Detailed status and equipment effects

• Attack power: +45
• Tool use effect: Revive one person (equivalent to Zaoral, HP fully recovered)
• Equipable characters: All characters
• Weight: lightweight

Optimal utilization and combat synergy

• In the early stages, use prince equipment to save princess MP. Avoid annihilation that frequently occurs in poisonous swamp areas.
• In the boss battle, against Hargon, you will create a loop of one turn of revival and full recovery.
• Synergy example:
  • Prince Loresia + will instantly revive the tank when it dies, giving it infinite durability.
  • Princess + Behoimi recovers the whole turn immediately after being revived.
  • In the final stages, it is possible to revive multiple staffs at the same time and avoid instant boss death after clearing the stage.
• Advanced tips are reserved in the storage box and can be obtained immediately with NG+.

Without this cane, the chance of being wiped out in the midgame will increase significantly. It's definitely a must-have item.

3. Roto's deadly shield: The final shield of impregnable defense with breath and spell perfect reflection

Roto's Sacred Shield is a true Roto equipment added in the remake version, and in addition to +131 defense power, using tools can remove all status ailments + activate spell/breath reflex. Neutralizes magic-based bosses.

Complete step-by-step guide on how to get it

This is a high difficulty level only available after clearing. First, collect the 5 types of lotto.

1. Equipped with a complete set of Roto (sword, shield, helmet, armor, insignia).
2. Normally, after clearing the stage, talk to the great-grandson at Ryuo Castle.
3. Collect 7 memories (local treasure chests).
4. Report to the Fairy of History (Fairy Castle).
5. Obtain the Tama of Light on the 25th floor of the Infinite Corridor (inside the dwarf cave, the high-difficulty dungeon, and cannot retreat as it is separated by a journey door).
6. Strengthen your shield by winning two consecutive battles against your great-grandson.

Infinite Corridor requires Lv60 and is a series of boss battles.

Detailed status and equipment effects

• Defense power: +131
• Tool use effect: Remove all debuffs + Reflect (lasts several turns)
• Equipable characters: All characters

Optimal utilization and combat synergy

• Use tools immediately at the start of battle. Put on the reflex and let the prince lay down.
• An example of a boss is the battle against Shido, where the melasoma reflex kills you instantly.
• The synergy is Dragon Sword + Reflection for counter firepower.

Make your party invincible with an ironclad defense.

4. Roto's Dragon Sword: The final sword that dissolves the boss with super firepower and huge durability down.

Roto's Dragon Sword has +228 attack and large damage with tools + large reductions in defense and curse resistance. Maximizes physical and magical firepower by stacking durability debuffs. Obtaining it is the same process as strengthening the Loto sword.

Detailed status and utilization

• Attack power: +228
• Tool effect: Large damage + large debuff (stackable)
• Synergy: After being knocked down, use Giga Rain or Full Body Slash for a blow.

Melt the boss in one turn.

5. Divine synergy and tactical revolution of simultaneous operation of 4 equipment

Gather all four to equip Prince Loresia with the Dragon Sword and Holy Shield, Prince Samartria with the Sword of Rubis, and Princess Moonburg with the Fukatsu Staff and Divine Bird Robe. From the Opening Dragon Sword debuff to Reflection, Giga Rain, and Revival Loop, MP0 infinite battles are possible.

6. Optimal party formation and level-up efficiency method

The main character wears the Dragon Sword, Holy Shield, Loto Helmet, Loto Armor, and Sign; Prince Samartria wears Rubis' Sword and Goddess Shield; and the Princess wears the Resurrection Staff and Divine Bird Robe. Infinite Corridor is the most efficient way to level up.

7. Musoujutsu at the boss & true ending after clearing

Fully utilize all equipment in battles against the Great Grandson of the Dragon King and Shenron. The true end is also completely stable.

8. Summary: Completely conquer Dragon Quest 2 and free yourself from the spell of MP

If you have all of the four most powerful tool-using equipment – Rubis' sword, Fukatsu's staff, Loto's shield, and Loto's dragon sword – Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake is completely yours. Make the concept of MP a thing of the past and enjoy overwhelming strategic freedom. No longer fear any boss or dungeon. Enjoy the ultimate adventure.