If you would like to earn the Medal Maniac trophy/achievement for Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake, you will need to collect and turn in 40 Mini Medals to the Monarch of Medals in the south for special prizes.
In this guide, we will show you the locations of all the Mini Medals in DQ1, where to find the Monarch of Medals, and all the prizes you can earn for turning them in!
Before you go hunting for all the Mini Medals in Dragon Quest 1 HD, we recommend beating the game first and rolling credits. This way, you can ensure you have access to all areas of the game, and you will also eventually get a key that lets you unlock every locked chest and door. If you seek them out too early, you might not have access to them and will need to return later on.
All Special Scroll Locations in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
There are a bunch of cool spells and abilities the hero of Dragon Quest 1 Remake can learn by leveling up, but there are also Special Scrolls to find.
How to Use Mini Medals in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Find a Monarch
You won't be able to do anything with Mini Medals in Dragon Quest 1 Remake until you're able to travel to the southwestern section of the world map. You'll reach this area naturally, a little bit after you visit the Faerie Village as part of the main questline.
The place in question is called the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals. You can see its exact location in the pictures above, but it's not hard to miss!
All Mini Medal Rewards in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Prizes Await
Once you arrive, you can speak to the Monarch, and he will give you several rewards for turning in Mini Medals (13 to be exact).
The rewards are as follows:
|
# of Mini Medals |
Reward |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
Prayer Ring |
A band that is used to restore MP, but it might break upon use. |
|
8 |
Scholar's Specs |
Geeky glasses that will make anyone look like a genuine genius. 15 Wisdom. |
|
10 |
Wild Side Special Scroll |
Allows you to act twice per turn for a wee while. Uses 30 MP. |
|
12 |
Glombolero |
This curious garment halves the amount of MP used to cast spells and abilities. 50 Defense. |
|
15 |
Dragon Shield |
A solid plate of dragon hide that protects against fire and ice breath attacks. 47 Defence. |
|
17 |
Swallowtail |
Its avian design isn't just for show; this boomerang is extra effective against insect enemies. 52 Attack. |
|
20 |
Banishing Bell |
A curious bell that makes its bearer less likely to be affected by all manner of ailments. |
|
25 |
Scourge Whip |
A wicked whip that lashes foes with furious force. 82 Attack. |
|
30 |
Saviour's Staff |
A superior staff that can be used in battle to boost one's resistance to breath attacks. 91 Attack. |
|
35 |
Meditation Scroll |
Centres the self in order to summon the strongest healing spirit within. Uses 20 MP. |
|
37 |
Metal Wing Boomerang |
Keep this handy if you think you might be facing some metallic menaces. 102 Attack. |
|
39 |
War Drum |
A rousing instrument that boosts attack power. |
|
40 |
Gringham Whip |
This peculiar lash takes on life of its own when wielded by a true whip warrior. 118 Attack. |
Mini Medal Locations in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Mini Medal 1 - Erdrick's Hollow B2 Chest
Mini Medal 2 - Shrine of Rain 1F - Inside a Pot
Mini Medal 3 - Secret Spot south of Galenholm - Inside a Pot
Mini Medal 4 - Galenholm - Pot near west Docks
Mini Medal 5 - Roadside Inn - Bedside table in first room on left
Mini Medal 6 - Craggy Cave B1 Chest
Mini Medal 7 - Quagmire Cave B1 Pot
Mini Medal 8 - Rimuldar - Bedside table in northern home
Mini Medal 9 - Cave of the Dwarves B2 Chest
Mini Medal 10 - Faerie Village - Barrel in top-right building
Mini Medal 11 - Quagmire Cave B2 Chest
Mini Medal 12 - Forgotten Ruins - Barrel in southern building
Mini Medal 13 - Grave of Galen B1 - Pot in left alcove
Mini Medal 14 - Damdara - Pot in west building
Mini Medal 15 - Wierdwood - Chest in bottom right area (first part)
Mini Medal 16 - Secret Spot - North of Cantlin (Red Chest)
Mini Medal 17 - Weeping Isle L1 - Red Chest
Mini Medal 18 - Weeping Isle L2 - Red Chest
Mini Medal 19 - Kol - 2nd floor of item shop (inside a pot)
Mini Medal 20 - Kol - Near Mage's shack inside a pot
Mini Medal 21 - Grave of Galen B3 - Examine statue in the middle
Mini Medal 22 - Shrine of Rain 3F - Barrel on the right
Mini Medal 23 - Shrine of Rain 5F - Chest outside main room
Mini Medal 24 - Tantegel Castle 2F - Secret room accessed through staircase on the right (1f)
Mini Medal 25 - Tantegel Castle B1 - Sage of the Sun room - Examine dressers
Mini Medal 26 - Dragonlord's Castle B5 - Chest on upper path
Mini Medal 27 - Secret Spot - Southwest of Damdara (Examine ground by middle trees)
Mini Medal 28 - Damdara - Pot in southeast corner
Mini Medal 29 - Wayfarer's Inn - Examine near stalagmites in well
Mini Medal 30 - Wayfarer's Chapel - Behind red locked door in right room bookshelf
Mini Medal 31 - Cave of the Dwarves B1 - Chest behind locked blue door
Mini Medal 32 - Secret Spot northwest of Faerie Village - in barrel
Mini Medal 33 - Secret Spot southeast of Damdara - Bag on tree
Mini Medal 34 - Tantegel - Second floor of the church - Pot in the cell
Mini Medal 35 - Western Isle - Examine spot on ground in upper-right corner (Part of Zalen's questline)
Mini Medal 36 - Citadel of the Monarch of Medals - Green chest
Mini Medal 37 - Sanctum - Stain-glass window in the back
Mini Medal 38 - Shrine of the Spirit 1F - Examine rubble on the left
Mini Medal 39 - Cantlin - Examine the last gravestone to the right
Mini Medal 40 - Cantlin - Blue chest in home on top-right corner
For even more Dragon Quest 1 Remake help, here's a guide on how to fast travel the open world, how to use items in combat, and another on how to get through Weirdwood and its Mages.
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