DRAGON WARRIOR I&II TIPS & TRICKS
Betray the kingdom
Rescue the Princess before you fight the Dracolord. Take her with you to the final battle and the Dracolord will ask for her. You have now had the choice of answering "Yes" or "No" to his request.
Easy money 1
Find a place that sell repellent for 12 gold. They will pay you19 gold if you sell it to them, or anyone else that buys items from you. Buy as many repellents as you can, then sell them to someone. Buy, then sell, and repeat.
Easy money 2
Go to the place that sells keys for 16 gold, then exit and re-enter. Sell them at a weapons shop for 26 gold, which is a larger profit than the repellent trick.
Changes from NES version 1
The legendary hero is named Loto instead of Erdrick.
Changes from NES version 2
The game is much easier in the Game Boy Color version.
Changes from NES version 3
Princess is named Lora instead of Gwaelin.
Changes from NES version 4
The keys were called Magic keys in the NES version.
Changes from NES version 5
The main villain is called Dracolord instead of Dragonlord (hence Dragon Warrior).
Changes from NES version 6
Stairs required you to select a menu option to ascend/descend in the NES version.
Changes from NES version 7
The battle messages have been shortened significantly.
Changes from NES version 8
The world map has shrunken .
Changes from NES version 9
50 instead of 100 levels.
Changes from NES version 10
Enemy names have been changed (for example, Drakee to Dracky, Metal Slime to Metaly).
Changes from NES version 11
The enemies are now much easier to defeat.
Changes from NES version 12
The town of Brecconary was changed to Tantagel.
Changes from NES version 13
The Game Boy Color version reveals the King's name (Lars) in the Game Boy Color versionm but not the original.
Changes from NES version 14
Powder Puff message added in Kol.
Changes from NES version 15
In the NES version, if you choose to join Dragonlord you are put to sleep and you get a game over. In the Game Boy Color version, you awaken at Rimuldar. Also in the Game Boy Color version, he offers you half the world; in the original, he merely asks you to join him.
Defeating Metaly
Go to a store and buy three torches. When you encounter a Metaly, throw the three torches at it (if it does not run away before you throw them).
Defeating Metaly
Go to a store and buy three torches. When you encounter a Metaly, throw the three torches at it (if it does not run away before you throw them).
Hint: Best equipment
Prince of Lorasia: Thunder Sword, Loto Armor, Loto Shield, Loto HelmetPrince of Cannok: Falcon Sword, Magic Armor, Shield Of Strength Princess of Moonbrook: Bolt Rod, Water Cloth.
Hint: Getting the dam key
Go to the town that is underground. You need the gold key to enter. Then, go to the jail, open the right cell, and go to the wall where there is a hole. Walk through the wall to get the dam key from the man. REMEMBER: You also need the jail key.
Hint: Getting the gold key
Go to the town of Zalan Port where there are no men living there. Talk to the dog in the top right and he will go and sit on it. Leave and return to get the key where the dog was located.
Hint: Getting the jail key
Go to the town under ground. REMEMBER: You need gold key to enter. Go to the item on the left and buy it. He will only sell two things. Pick the slot that is blank. It will be the third slot.