Editing Erdrick Equipment (section)

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Erdrick's sword, armour, and mark debut in the seminal title, with the game's plot making the mark a mandatory acquisition. The sword and armour are entirely optional, albeit strongly recommended, and the fabled shield would not appear until the sequel. As helmets were not a distinct equipment type in the first game it is assumed that Erdrick's helm was included with the armour set.

The sword is held in the depths of the [[Dragonlord's Castle]] as a precaution on the scaled sovereign's part, and the armour is located in the ruins of [[Damdara]] where it is guarded by a [[Knight Aberrant|knight aberrant]]. The mark is found in the fetid swamp south of [[Cantlin]], being exactly 40 steps east and 70 steps south of [[Tantegel]].

==={{DQ2}}===
The sword is once more found in the Dragonlord's castle, watched over by his [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|great-great-grandson]]. Though powerful, the sword will be eclipsed by several weapons the player encounters over the course of the adventure.
The mail is found in the third floor of the [[Cave to Rendarak|chasm leading to Rendarak]], in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Erdrick's helmet is obtained by exchanging the Mark of Erdrick at the [[Sanctum|shrine]] southeast of Tantegel, and the mark itself being found in [[Midenhall]] behind a door requiring the [[Golden Key|golden key]] to open.
The shield is found in the castle of [[Cannock]], being watched over by an old man on a tiny islet. The golden key is required to open the door to gain access to it.

==={{DQ3}}===
Due to taking place in the distant past, none of the heraldry bears Erdrick's name until the completion of the game. The [[Sword of Kings]] was destroyed by [[Zoma]] over the course of several years due to the demon king fearing its power, and must be reforged with an ingot of [[Orichalcum]]. This precious metal is found in the horse field of Damdara, and must be sold to the [[Jipang|Jipangese]] blacksmith living in [[Kol]]. Once he is given the metal, the sword will be available for purchase.

The [[Auroral Armour]] is found in a chest in a hidden room in the [[Tower of Rubiss]], and the [[Hero's Shield]] is found on the bottom floor of the [[Nail Mark]] northwest of Tantegel. [[Ortega's Helm]] was added to the game in the SNES remake, being given to the player by the people of [[Mur]], giving the Hero a complete set of armour. What would become the mark of Erdrick is the [[Sacred Amulet]], which is granted to the player upon the rescue of [[Rubiss]].

==={{DQ3HD}}===
The [[auroral helm]] was added to the legendary equipment in the HD remake, being the upgraded form of Ortega's helm that confirms the fan speculation of the latter becoming part of the set by matching the design of Erdrick's helmet. Of note is that it increases the power of the [[Zap]]-family of spells by 20% when worn, a distinct feature not seen in other legendary helmets.

==={{DQ8}}===
Available only in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version is "Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick", a rusty version of the mythical blade that is obtained via a download code first made available internationally on February 24, 2017. Players can reforge the tarnished slab by mixing it with the [[liquid metal sword]] and a lump of orichalcum in the [[Alchemy pot]].

==={{DQ9}}===
[[Erdrick's Sword|Erdrick's sword]] is the result of mixing the [[Rusty sword|Rusty sword]] with nine [[Glass frit]]s and one chunk of Orichalcum within [[Krak Pot]]. The rusty sword lays within a chest on the eighth floor of the [[Realm of the Mighty]].

The suit of armour has been split into several pieces corresponding to the [[Erdrick's Armour|upper & lower body]], [[Erdrick_Equipment#Erdrick's_gauntlets|hands]], and [[Erdrick's Helmet|head]] as per the system changes features in ''IX''. These pieces of equipment are first obtained in dilapidated condition and are collectively referred to as the [[Rusty suit]], along with the [[Erdrick's Shield|shield]].

==={{DQB}}===
Erdrick's sword, shield, and armour are available in this alternate timeline spin-off. The paraphernalia is referred to by the antiquated names not used since ''III'', and can be forged in the fifth chapter of the game.

==={{DQB2}}===
The three parts of the heraldry return for the sequel, but have simpler recopies to forge.

==={{DQTact}}===
Erdrick's sword and armour appear as S-rank equipment made available in the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event.

==={{SSB5}}===
The sword, armour, helmet, and shield are available as Mii Swordfighter costume gear, and the Hero if III fights with the sword of kings and hero's shield equipped.