Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Guide | How To Get The Thorn Whip

In Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, one of your primary goals early on must be to obtain the Thorn Whip, a potent early-game weapon that has an AOE auto-attack feature. It can be equipped by your main character or a thief, making it important in a game where enemies usually are in groups. Here’s how to acquire it.

Step 1: Collect Two Mini Medals

First Mini Medal

Head to the castle in Alahan. Upon entering, take a left. While it may seem like going right is an option, the path is blocked, so you’ll need to circle around. Continue forward until you reach a room at the bottom. Inside, search a barrel to find your first mini-medal.

Second Mini Medal

In order to earn the next medal, wait for the night to fall. You may choose to stay at the inn or level up outside and wait until nightfall. As soon as it gets dark, one of the houses located east of the village will be accessible. Go into that house and upstairs to discover your second mini-medal.

With these two medals in hand, you're ready to claim the Thorn Whip!

Step 2: Visit the Mini Medal Collector

Head to the well in Alahan, one of the game's standout RPG features. (Think classic hidden areas like caves behind waterfalls in Ocarina of Time—this is equally exciting!) Climb down the well to find the mini medal collector.

Talk to the character with the exclamation mark, and trade your two mini medals for the Thorn Whip. This weapon is a game-changer early on, capable of equipping your thief or main character. Its AOE attack makes it particularly useful during the first few levels when you’re often facing groups of enemies.

By following this guide, you’ll secure one of the strongest early-game weapons in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, giving you a significant edge in combat from the start.

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