[Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake]Complete guide to Yamabiko's hat, Hayabusa's sword, and Roto's headpiece! Overwhelm the final stage with thorough explanations from how to obtain to performance, strongest party formation, and boss strategy

Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake is a classic RPG released in 2024 that has been revived with beautiful graphics and modern operability. In this game, an epic story unfolds in which the main characters, Prince Loresia, Prince Samartria, and Princess Moonburg, adventure across a vast world and defeat Hargon's gang. In particular, the choice of equipment greatly influences the outcome of the battle. In addition to normal status improvements, by using equipment with special effects, you can explosively strengthen your firepower, improve the efficiency of support spells, and dramatically improve your durability.

In this article, we will focus on the three most powerful special effect equipment that you will definitely be missing out on if you don't know about them: “Yamabiko's Hat'', “Hayabusa's Sword'', and “Loto's Headpiece''. By arranging these items, the role of the entire party will be clear, and you will be able to conquer difficult dungeons such as the battle against Sidor and the Tower of the Divine Dragon much more easily. We will explain step-by-step how to obtain it, and cover performance details, compatible characters and techniques, recommended party formations, and specific boss strategy tips. We will also explain equipment evolution patterns from the beginning to the end and after clearing the game, so everyone from beginners to advanced players will find it helpful. If you follow this guide, you will be able to significantly shorten the clearing time of Dragon Quest 2 Remake and reach the ending stress-free.

The importance of special effects equipment: Why are these three essential?

Dragon Quest 2 Remake's battle system is turn-based, but the enemies have a wide variety of elemental resistances and status ailments, and simple force pushing is not enough. Special effects equipment transforms the game in the following ways:

1. Double Firepower: Effects that allow normal attacks and spells to fire twice effectively more than double their damage output.
2. Enhanced support: The party's survival rate will be dramatically improved by repeatedly using recovery and defense lowering spells.
3. Durability and attribute specialization: In addition to high defense power, status ailment resistance and attribute power up will allow you to overcome the onslaught of the boss in the final stage and hit counters.

The best solution is to assign these three to Prince Loresia, Prince Samartria, and Princess Moonburg. The timing to collect them is after obtaining the last key (after clearing Rondalkia's Shrine), at the end of the story, but preparing in advance will improve your circulation efficiency.

Even compared to other helmets (e.g. Great Helm, defense power +67), Yamabiko's hat has defense power +25, but its versatility is overwhelming. Similarly, the Hayabusa Sword (Attack +50, 2 attacks) can be used in conjunction with the Loto Sword (Attack +140), and can be switched depending on the situation. Roto's helmet is top class with defense power +76, and the resistance effect shines with the Divine Dragon Tower's gimmick (status abnormality trap).

Yamabiko's Hat: A divine helmet that annihilates small fry and strengthens the party with 2 consecutive spells.

Performance and status details

Yamabiko's hat is a helmet category equipment and has +25 defense. The biggest attraction is the special effect that “spells cast during battle are activated twice in a row.'' This allows you to perform Giga Dain twice, Behomazun twice, and Lucani twice in one turn, and only consumes one MP. The selling price is 411G, but it is a rare item with no buying price.

How to get it: Complete step-by-step guide

Main acquisition route (recommended): Treasure hunter's house in Lupugana port

1. Proceed through the story and obtain the final key at “Rondalkia Shrine”. This key is an essential item that opens the path to the basement of Hargon Castle.
2. Transfer by boat to Lupugana Port. Lupugana is an important center in the midfield, and is well stocked with weapon shops.
3. Enter the house with the entrance on the north side of the port (treasure hunter's house). The inside of the house is small, and the treasure chest is placed at the back.
4. Use the last key to open the treasure chest and get the mountain bib hat. The required time is within 5 minutes after obtaining the key.

Sub obtained: Infinite Corridor Area 25 after clearing

After completing the event, complete the event “Collect 7 Memories” and unlock the Infinite Corridor. Go from area 1 to area 25 and get it at the foot of the southeast. Moving floor gimmicks and strong enemies will appear along the way, but you can go around with the strongest equipment. The detailed route is as follows.

• Area 1-12: Follow the path north and collect treasure chests (protection seeds, etc.).
• Area 13-15: Use the southeast and north stairs.
• Area 16: Break through the moving floor by repeatedly pressing the up button, and there is a cat toy treasure chest.
• Area 17-24: Full of items (Haten's Moon Mirror, Soten's Toga).
• Area 25: Available now.

Spells that are compatible with recommended equipped characters

This is the perfect equipment for Prince Samartria. He has high spell firepower, and can guarantee the annihilation of all the small creatures with 2 Giga Dain (large lightning damage to the entire body), and instant full recovery of a single target with 2 Behoimi spells. Two uses of Lucani will lower the enemy's defense by two levels (more than 1.5 times the damage), and two uses of Skult will greatly increase the party's defense. MP management can be solved by using it in conjunction with the mysterious hat (MP recovery effect).

Practical tips and boss strategy examples

• Small fry battle: Clear the game immediately while saving MP by using Giga Dain twice. Leveling efficiency will be doubled.
• Battle against Sido: 2x Lucani → 2x Giga Dain will break down the defense and inflict great damage.
• Tower of the Divine Dragon: Withstand strong enemies in the tower with two hits of Skult, and win an endurance battle with two hits of Behomazun.

Compared to other helmets (Wind Hat +28), it exceeds it in terms of versatility.

Hayabusa Sword: The strongest physical sword that instantly kills a single boss with two attacks.

Performance and status details

A one-handed sword with attack power +50 that allows the special effect “attack twice at once”. Not only normal attacks, but also double attacks with all your might, dealing tremendous damage in succession. It was available for purchase in the old game, but in the remake it is a rare sword that can only be found in treasure chests.

How to get it: Complete step-by-step guide

Obtained from the treasure chest east of Tepa.

1. Get the final key (Rondalkia Shrine).
2. Head north through the desert east of Tepa Village and discover the shrine entrance.
3. Go straight inside and follow the treasure chest route to open it. The scroll of Mahyadkiri is also in the same place. You can check the location even without the key.

Special skills that are compatible with recommended equipped characters

Exclusive to Prince Loresia. His full-strength slash (normally 1.5x damage) is activated twice, and is also effective against bosses with elemental resistance. It is the key to physical firepower in the Divine Dragon Tower and the Spell Seal Area (Garai region).

Practical tips and boss strategy examples

• Single boss: Instantly kills with two full force cuts. He will be active in the battle against Sidor.
• Killer Mazinga: Deals stable damage with two normal attacks.
• Comparison: Becomes the strongest when used in combination with Hakabusa Sword (Attack +135, obtained after clearing).

Roto's helmet: A late-game helmet that is durable and durable with lightning reinforcement and resistance.

Performance and status details

Defense power +76, Effects: Increases sleep, confusion, daze, paralysis, and instant death resistance, and increases the power of lightning attribute spells/special skills. This is one of the Lotto series and is an extremely rare item that cannot be sold.

How to get it: Complete step-by-step guide

1. Use the last key to get the Lotto Sign from the southeastern treasure chest on the 1st floor of Lauresia Castle.
2. Transfer by boat to Sacred Shrine (an island northeast of Loresia).
3. Show the sign to the priest and get it in exchange. It is essential to avoid paying at the door.

Special skills that are compatible with recommended equipped characters

Perfect for Princess Moonburg. Thunder Slash and Thunder Slash have been strengthened and are especially effective against Shido/Killer Mazinga (weak to lightning). The roto full set will make your defense the strongest.

Practical tips and boss strategy examples

• Divine Dragon Tower: Disables traps with resistance and uses lightning skills repeatedly.
• Final boss: Ignores status abnormalities and remains stable.
• Comparison: It has superior defense/resistance than the priest's hat.

Strongest party composition: Optimal composition using 3 equipment

character	weapon	shield	helmet	armor	accessories
Prince of Loresia	Hayabusa sword	shield of power	great helm	lotto's armor	The store's armoire
Prince Samartria	lotto's sword	lotto's shield	Yamabiko hat	platinum mail	Hoshifuru Udewa
princess moonburg	wise man's staff	magic shield	helmet of intellect	Magic front page	Magical Suzu

role: The prince is a physical attacker, the prince dual wields spells, and the princess specializes in recovery. In the battle against Shido, it is possible to kill in 3 turns with the Prince's attack twice, the Prince's Giga Dain twice, and the Princess's lightning special skill.

Early/middle/late stage equipment evolution and post-clearance reinforcement

Early stage (until obtaining the ship): Mainly basic equipment. Ensure bug resistance with a wind hat.
Middle stage (after the ship): Reduces spells with Silver Mail and Sword of Light.
final stage: Make a leap forward by installing the above 3 equipment.
After clearing: Obtain Hakabusa's sword (stealing metal), Souten's toga, etc. by going around the endless corridors. Obtain Rubis' Sword by defeating Shinryu.

Summary: Now you can completely conquer Dragon Quest 2 Remake

Yamabiko's hat, Hayabusa's sword, and Loto's helmet will improve your party with special effects and help you overcome all obstacles. Prioritize acquisition after obtaining the last key, and if you practice organization, you can easily conquer the Divine Dragon Tower. Practice the details and become a legendary hero. We sincerely hope that this guide will enrich your adventures.