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A legendary hero needs a legendary sword, and from talking to NPCs the Sword of Kings is exactly what the scion of Ortega needs in order to defeat Zoma. Finding the ultimate sword to restore light to the Dark World is slightly different inDragon Quest III HD-2D Remakethan in some previous versions, but the basic premise remains the same. This is one of those quests that doesn’t require fighting any additional bosses or putting the hero in danger, but using Zoom can certainly speed up the process.
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The Blacksmith From Jipang
Upon arriving in Kol, the hero learns of a couple that came to this village when they fled their hometown of Jipang. The wife of the blacksmith was to be sacrificed to the demon Orochi, and when they fled Jipang to Kol, the blacksmith left his tools behind, and had to take up work as a shopkeeper. He runs his business on the second floor of the item shop. If the player pays him a visit, he will lament about being able to work as a blacksmith without his hammer. The hero has the ability to freely travel between the worlds separated by thePit of Giaga, so the hero canZoom back to Jipang.
Hammer Time
Zoom to Jipang and go to the house in the northern part of town. By sheer coincidence, a guy is hanging out in front of the blacksmith’s old house talking about how he must miss his hammer. There is a shiny item in the house, which is naturally the hammer in question. Grab the hammer and Zoom back to Kol. The blacksmith will be shocked that he has been reunited with his hammer, expresses his gratitude and knows not to ask how the hero was able to pull this off.
With the hammer back in his hands, he is able to expand his inventory of items to sell. He offhandedly mentions how he wishes he could do more to show his gratitude, and talks about how, with this hammer, he could repair a great sword. This is the subtle cue that if the hero were to acquire a broken legendary sword and some freshorichalcum, a nice weapon could be in the hero’s future.
Going Down To Damdara
If the hero continues to travel southwest of Tantegel Castle and crosses a bridge, they will eventually reach a desert which is where the town of Damdara is located. The residents of Damdara are worth talking to as they have a lot of information, including hints about where the Orichalcum might be. If the party travels to the horse stables, they will see a shiny object in the hay.
Grab that, as it is the orichalcum. The hero now has half of what they need to get the Sword of Kings. Why a lump of legendary orichalcum is resting in a pile of hay in the stables is somewhat of a mystery, but when things are good it’s best not to ask questions. This seems to be especially true in this case.
Can’t Forget About Cantlin
Now that the orichalcum is in hand, it seems like it will be time to forge theSword of Kingsbut this remake requires an extra step. It’s time to travel south through the desert to the bridge, which will allow the player to continue going east. Take the first bridge and use the map to locate Cantlin within the mountain range north of the swamp. There is a house in the western part of Cantlin. Go inside the house and head upstairs. In the room on the left there is a broken sword on the desk. The man present states he has no use for it, and the hero is free to take it. Now that the hero has the orichalcum and the broken blade, it’s time to return to Kol.
The Sword of Kol
Zoom back to Kol and make a beeline to the item shop. The blacksmith is overjoyed that you’ve brought him the broken blade and orichalcum. He takes the items and gets to work immediately, and hands the hero the Sword of Kings. The Sword of Kings will likely be the most powerful sword that is currently in the player’s possession. In addition to being a powerful weapon, it also casts Kaswoosh on a group of enemies when used as an item.
Now that the hero has the Sword of Kings, they are in a much better position to rid Alefgard of Zoma for good.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.Story:Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.A fully modernized remake of the original:Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.Immersive world:Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
