To get the “Medal Maniac” achievement in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake, you need to collect 40 Mini Medals and trade them in to the Monarch of Medals, who is located in the south, to receive special rewards.
This guide will help you find all the Mini Medals in Dragon Quest I, including the Monarch of Medals, and show you what rewards you get for collecting them!
We suggest finishing Dragon Quest 1 HD and seeing the ending before you start collecting all the Mini Medals. This guarantees you can reach every part of the game and obtain a key that opens all locked chests and doors. If you try to find them too soon, you might not be able to access them all and will have to come back later.
How to Use Mini Medals in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Find a Monarch
You can’t use Mini Medals in Dragon Quest 1 Remake until you unlock the southwestern part of the world map. You’ll get there automatically as you progress through the main story, shortly after visiting the Faerie Village.
This location is known as the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals. You can find its precise location in the images above, but it’s a pretty noticeable landmark!
All Mini Medal Rewards in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake
Prizes Await
As soon as I got there, I talked to the Monarch, and he was awesome! He gave me a bunch of rewards – seriously, a lot – just for handing in thirteen Mini Medals. It was totally worth it!
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
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