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Weapons[edit]
Ranged weapons give a great tactical advantage, because only few enemies can attack from the distance; furthermore, they can be used for both melee and ranged combat. Subsequently, most melee weapons are of secondary importance.
Computer name |
NES name |
Price | Shops | Range | Wielders |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dagger | Dagger | 5 | any | ranged/melee[1] | |
Mace | Mace | 30 | any | melee | |
Sling | Sling | 60 | any | ranged | |
Bow | Blowgun | 350 | any | ranged | |
+2 Bow | Bow | 1050 | Dawn | ranged | |
+4 Bow | Silver bow | 6550 | Dawn | ranged | |
Exotic weapon |
Mystic sword |
0 | n/a | melee | |
Weapons of secondary importance | |||||
Axe | Axe | 125 | any | melee | |
Sword | Sword | 200 | any | melee | |
2-H sword | Spear | 250 | any | melee | |
+2 Axe | Broad axe | 400 | Dawn | melee | |
+2 Sword | Iron sword | 800 | Dawn | melee | |
Gloves | Gloves | 1200 | Dawn | melee | |
+4 Axe | Halberd | 2700 | Dawn | melee | |
+4 Sword | Sun sword | 4550 | Dawn | melee |
- ↑ A dagger can be used continuously as a regular melee weapon, but it may be used once as a ranged weapon. Once it is used as a ranged weapon, it is lost.
Armor[edit]
Computer name |
NES name |
Price | Wearers |
---|---|---|---|
Cloth | Cloth | 75 | |
Leather | Leather | 195 | |
Chain | Bronze | 575 | |
Plate | Iron | 2500 | |
+2 Chain | Steel | 6130 | |
+2 Plate | Dragon | 8250 | |
Exotic | Mystic | 0 |
Note that:
- Ranger and Fighter excel in nothing, but can wear the best armors;
- Any other profession that can use Sorcery can only wear cloth armor;
- Any other profession with Steal&Disarm skills can only wear leather and cloth armor.
Items[edit]
Purchasable items[edit]
Computer Name | NES Name | Price | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Torches | Torches | 5 for 30 | Illuminates dungeons for a short period of time. |
Keys | Magic Key | 50 | Unlocks locked doors. |
Gem | Gem | 70 | View a map of the overworld or dungeon level. |
Powder | Sands of Time | 90 | Stops the time for everybody but you for a short period of time. |
Horse | Horse | 4 for 800 | Travel swiftly when outdoors. |
Food | Food | 1 | Your party must stock up on food to avoid starving and losing health. |
- | Tent | 100 | The party rests. Every character gets back 100 HitPoints. |
Key items[edit]
Note that it is sufficient to explore three Dungeons to collect all the four Marks and meet the Lord of Time.
Computer Name | NES Name | Location | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Mark of Snake | Snake | Dungeon of the Snake | This mark is required to get past the large snake that blocks the entrance to Exodus' Castle. |
Mark of Force | Force | Dungeon of Doom Dungeon of Fire |
With this mark, your party members will be able to walk across barriers without dying. |
Mark of Fire | Fire | Dungeon of Time 3 more dungeons |
This mark will allow you to walk on lava without receiving damage. |
Mark of Kings | King | Dungeon of Time Dungeon of the Snake 3 more dungeons |
This mark will allow your party (and the monsters, too) to reach levels above five. Remember that a higher level means stronger monsters. |
Lord of Time | Time Lord | Dungeon of Time | He tells you the correct order to use the four Cards. |
Death Card | Death | Shrine of Wisdom | One of four cards required for the end of the game. |
Sol Card | Sol | Shrine of Dexterity | One of four cards required for the end of the game. |
Love Card | Love | Shrine of Strength | One of four cards required for the end of the game. |
Moons Card | Moons | Shrine of Intelligence | One of four cards required for the end of the game. |
- NES-only items:
NES Name | Location | Description |
---|---|---|
Gold Pick | Dawn | Partially replaces the "Dig" command: use it to dig for the "Mystic Armor". |
Silver Pick | Cave of Death (Dardin's Pit) |
Partially replaces the "Dig" command: use it to dig for the "Mystic Sword". |
Silver Horn | Yew | Replaces the "Yell" command (and the word "Evocare"): repels the "Great Earth Serpent" that guards the entrance to Exodus' Castle. |
Flower | Ambrosia | Give it to Sherry to receive a Heart Compass. |
Compass Heart | Royal City | Use it and your party will be instantly teleported back to Lord British's royal castle. If the party is on a ship, the ship will be teleported to the nearby shore. |
Key item locations[edit]
Silver Horn (NES)
Yew; learn the "Pray" command in the temple to the North.
Silver Pick (NES)
Level 8 of the Cave of Death; open the chest in the South-West corner.