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Twice Tested, Twice Best
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Twice Tested, Twice Best

Earn the Twice Tested, Twice Best trophy in dragon quest i and ii hd 2d remake by defeating the King of Dirkandor. Learn party setups and strategies.

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Earn the Twice Tested, Twice Best trophy in dragon quest i and ii hd 2d remake by defeating the King of Dirkandor. Learn party setups and strategies.

  • Clear the Tower of the Moon.
  • Ensure party members have learned specific skills via scrolls: Matilda should have Buff, Egg On, Kabuff, and Sap. Gawain should be Lv28 to use Forbearance (optionally Lv41 for Cutting Edge). Caradoc should have Full Heal (Lv28). Peronel should have Multiheal (Lv32).
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Prepare your party: Focus on leveling and acquiring scrolls. Matilda's primary role is buffer/debuff, using Egg On to boost Gawain's attacks, and applying Buff, Kabuff, or Sap as needed. Gawain will be your main damage dealer.
  2. 2
    Optional but recommended: Gamble for Gold Bracers: Visit the Tombola Stall in Rimuldar and gamble for Gold Bracers. These accessories strengthen defensive spells and abilities. When worn, they increase the effectiveness of buffs like Buff (three stages of damage mitigation instead of two) and Kabuff (two stages for the party instead of one). This is especially useful against physically-focused enemies like the King of Dirkandor. Buff effects can stack up to six stages, reducing physical damage taken to 25%. With the whole party wearing Gold Bracers and two Kabuffs, the party will only take 40% physical damage. Gold Bracers can be removed and re-equipped during combat.
  3. 3
    Equip your best gear: Ensure all party members have their strongest weapons and armor equipped.
  4. 4
    Challenge the King of Dirkandor: When ready, initiate the fight.

King of Dirkandor Attacks:

  • Standard Attack: Deals ~80 damage to a single character (crit ~130).
  • Knuckle Sandwich: Deals ~90 damage to a single character.
  • Multifists: Deals 80-100 damage to random party members four times.
  • Stone’s Throw: Deals ~100 damage to each party member.
  • Attack Attacker: Deals ~60 damage to a single target and reduces their attack.
  • Muster Strength: Doubles the King of Dirkandor’s next attack.
  • Chant of Champions: A souped-up version of Muster Strength that buffs the caster’s attack, defense, and critical hit chance. May be used when health is low.

Boss Strategies:

  1. Ideal Setup: Equip each character with a Gold Bracer. Have Gawain use Forbearance to shield the party. Caradoc should cast Kabuff. Matilda should use Egg On on Gawain. Peronel should cast Oomph on Gawain.
  2. Damage Phase: Once Gawain is sufficiently buffed, have him use Cutting Edge (or its souped-up version if buffs are active) to deal 1,000-1,500 damage.
  3. Sustain and Repeat: On subsequent turns, have Caradoc heal as needed. Continue buffing Gawain and attacking. Be mindful of the King of Dirkandor's multi-hit and party-wide attacks, especially if Gawain is taking damage while using Forbearance. Stacking Buff on Gawain quickly is crucial for his survival.
Tips
  • Grinding Gold Bracers at the Rimuldar Tombola Stall can significantly improve your survivability by enhancing buff effects.
  • The Buff effect can stack, increasing its damage mitigation. At stage six, physical damage taken is reduced to 25%.
  • With the entire party wearing Gold Bracers and receiving two Kabuffs, the party will only take 40% physical damage.
  • Gold Bracers can be removed and re-equipped during combat, allowing for flexible strategy.
  • If Gawain is using Forbearance, prioritize buffing him quickly to mitigate incoming damage from the King of Dirkandor's rapid attacks.
  • Twice Tested, Twice Best Trophy

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