The Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake has enhanced the gameplay experience with the introduction of the scrolls mechanic. These special items empower the hero by permanently teaching them new abilities and spells, thereby elevating the dynamics of combat.
Scrolls serve a crucial role in mitigating the absence of various character archetypes, granting our hero access to skills usually reserved for Thieves. Personal favorites include the invaluable Nose for Treasure and Snoop, which enhance exploration and discovery.
This guide is designed to assist players in locating every scroll in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake. Compiled as I advanced through the game, it can be utilized as a walkthrough from the outset of your journey.
Scroll Effects in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Veteran players may already be familiar with the scrolls’ effects, while newcomers will have to discover their capabilities firsthand. Below is a comprehensive list of the abilities gained from each scroll along with their effects, enabling you to determine which quests are worthwhile.
|
Scroll |
Effect |
|---|---|
| Safe Passage | Avoids damage from hazardous terrains. |
| Sandstorm | Reduces enemies’ physical attack accuracy. |
| Crack | Icy spell with ice properties. |
| Muster Strength | Boosts damage for the next attack. |
| Nose for Treasure | Reveals treasure locations nearby. |
| Whistle | Initiates a battle encounter. |
| Magic Barrier | Increases resistance to magic and debuffs. |
| Miracle Slash | Heals the user based on dealt damage. |
| Undead Undoer | Boosted damage against undead foes. |
| Crackle | Icy spell targeting multiple enemies. |
| Snub | Nullifies all spells cast on the user temporarily. |
| Demon Demeanor | Increased damage to demon adversaries. |
| Padfoot | Reduces the random encounter rate. |
| Reheal | Regenerates HP every turn. |
| Wild Side | Permits the user to repeat the same action. |
| Focus Pocus | Regenerates MP each turn. |
| Attack Attacker | Deals damage while reducing the enemy’s strength. |
| Moreheal | Restores a minimum of 164 HP. |
| Kacrack | Icy spell affecting all enemies. |
| Snoop | Indicates hidden items in the area. |
| Kacrackle Slash | A slashing attack with ice attributes. |
| Meditation | Restores 500 HP to the caster. |
Safe Passage
Galenholm
To find the Safe Passage scroll, head to the unassuming house located southwest of Galenholm. Inspect the bookshelf inside to uncover this useful scroll, which proves invaluable during your quests.
Sandstorm
Erdrick’s Hollow – B1
In the heart of the map, locate a chest that holds the Sandstorm scroll for your character to use in combat.
Crack
Shrine of Rain – 1F
Upon reaching the Shrine of Rain, ascend the central stairs, proceed through the east corridor, and go southeast to discover a chest containing the Crack scroll.
Muster Strength
Craggy Cave – B2
While navigating Craggy Cave, find the northwestern staircase leading down one level, where you will discover a lonely chest with the Muster Strength scroll.
Nose for Treasure
Craggy Cave – B1
Venture into the easternmost room to uncover the Nose for Treasure scroll, a key component for effective exploration and valuable for my guide writing!
Shortly after this, you will acquire the Thief’s Key, giving you access to red chests.
Whistle
Grave of Galen – B1
With the Thief’s Key now in hand, return to Galenholm and enter the large building with the red door. Proceed to descend into the Grave of Galen and explore the northeastern room to find three chests, one of which contains the Whistle scroll.
Magic Barrier
Rimuldar
Once in Rimuldar, go around the village to enter the residence of the Doorlocks maestro. After a short cutscene, revisit the house to claim the Magic Barrier scroll from the chest inside.
Miracle Slash
Cave of the Dwarves – B1
Access the Cave of the Dwarves and head down the northeastern stairs past the red door. Then, ascend the northernmost stairs to find a hidden room on B1 which has the Miracle Slash scroll within its chest.
Undead Undoer
Cave of the Dwarves – B2
Continue your adventure through the Cave of the Dwarves until reaching the northern room on B2, leading to the entrance of B3 where a chest awaits with the Undead Undoer scroll.
Crackle / Snub
Faerie Village
After deciding to stay overnight in the Faerie Village’s western house, check the chests for the Crackle scroll and the rightmost bookshelf for the Snub scroll.
Demon Demeanor / Padfoot
Damdara
Travel south from Faerie Village until you reach the desert, leading to Damdara. Approach from the right side for easier access to the available building and search the barrel within for the Demon Demeanor scroll.
Exit back out and re-enter Damdara from the left side, where just north of the poison puddle, you will find a metal shield that reveals the Padfoot skill—ideal for those looking to minimize random encounters.
Reheal / Wild Side
Citadel of the Monarch of Medals
The Citadel is located southeast of the Field of Flowers. You can find the Reheal scroll inside the left platform’s red chest.
To obtain the Wild Side scroll, remember to hand over 10 Mini Medals to the Monarch, which you should have collected along your journey.
Focus Pocus
Weirdwood
Initially, you will only access the first area of Weirdwood. After progressing through the story, you will have a chance to return and explore the newly unlocked second area. Move northward to find a chest containing the Focus Pocus scroll.
Attack Attacker / Moreheal
Cantlin
Upon reaching Cantlin, visit the western house located in the village’s center and ascend the stairs. The Attack Attacker scroll can be found in a closet, while the Moreheal scroll resides on one of the bookshelves.
Kacrack
Weeping Isle – Exterior
As you progress through the Weeping Isle, you’ll emerge outside on two occasions. In the final area, two pathways await: a left door close to the entrance and another that leads to a set of stairs. Take the left pathway, traverse the inner corridor, and exit to find a few barrels and two chests. The red chest contains the Kacrack scroll.
With the impending acquisition of the Ultimate Key, you will soon have the ability to open dark green chests.
Snoop
Tantegel Castle – 1F
After navigating the Weeping Isle, you will experience several key story events before obtaining the Ultimate Key, allowing you to backtrack for scrolls. One notable scroll is Snoop, found behind a locked door in Tantegel Castle.
Kacrackle Slash
Grave of Galen – B3
As you delve deeper into the Grave of Galen, descend the second staircase on the west side of B2. Continue west until you find a room containing the chest that holds the Kacrackle Slash scroll.
Meditation
Citadel of the Monarch of Medals
Collect a total of 35 Mini Medals to return to the Medal Monarch, who will reward you with the highly beneficial Meditation scroll.
Meditation is arguably the best healing ability in the game, providing a single action to restore 500 HP while keeping your character safe from enemy spell interference. This concludes the list of scrolls available in the Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake.
By mastering these spells and abilities through leveling up, you will unlock the achievement/trophy titled A Man of Many Talents.
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