The '''Erdwin Equipment''' is a set of powerful items from ''Dragon Quest XI'' once belonging to the Luminary of Legend, [[Erdwin]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]], being a reincarnation of Erdwin, is the only one that can equip the items.
[[File:Erdwin - Dragon Quest XI.png|right|thumb|Erdwin wearing all but his shield]]
The '''Erdwin Equipment''' is a set of powerful armaments from ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'' once belonging to the Luminary of Legend, [[Erdwin]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]], being a reincarnation of Erdwin, is the only one that can equip the items.
Just like Erdwin himself, the set is essentially modeled after the equipment belonging to The {{Hero 3}} of Dragon Quest III, and consists of a coronet, a tunic, and a sword and a shield.
Just like Erdwin himself, the set is essentially modeled after the equipment belonging to The {{Hero 3}} of Dragon Quest III, and consists of a coronet, a tunic, and a sword and a shield. Despite the seemingly mundane nature of the tunic and coronet, the set is easily amongst the best in the game.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ11}}===
Erdwin's heraldry consists of the following articles, all but one of which are option acquisitions:
*[[Sword of light|The sword of light]]
*[[Erdwin's tunic]]
*[[Erdwin's coronet]]
*[[Erdwin's shield]]
==Erdwin's Tunic==
The sword of light is tied to the story of the game's second act and must be forged in the fires of [[Mt. Huji]] from a specific chunk of [[Orichalcum]] found in the depths of [[The Battleground]]. The only tool suitable for the job is [[The forging hammer|The Forging Hammer]], which is owned by the [[Sultan of Gallopolis]]. The sword can be reforged into even more powerful forms, being the [[Super sword of light]] and the [[Supreme sword of light]].
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==Erdwin's Coronet==
Erdwin's shield is the reward for presenting 100 [[Mini medals|mini medals]] to principal [[Maxime Médaillé]] at [[L'Académie]], with most players accomplishing this in the third act of the game. Erdwin's tunic and coronet are found within different sections of the ''Luminary's Trial'' portion of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]]; the tunic is found in a chest behind a giant door with a red sigil located on the dungeon's first floor first floor and the coronet is on the third floor.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Given after turning in 100 [[Mini medals]] to Professeur le Principal Maxime Médaillé at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.}}
|flavor=Once worn by the Luminary of Legend, this night on impenetrable protective platter can drive back darkness, fire and ice attacks, and also restores MP.
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==Swords of Light==
The Sword of Light is the legendary sword wielded by Erdwin. In the game, there are three different Swords of Light, each varying in properties and strengths.
===Sword of Light===
The Sword of Light is a forged replica of the Super Sword of Light. After [[Mordegon]] steals and corrupts the Super Sword of Light, the party learn thanks to the seedlings in Havens Above how to make another Sword of Light. The materials needed are Orichalcum found in the Overlooked Cavern in The Battleground and the Forging Hammer of Gallopolis. Once the materials are gathered, it is finally forged in the Crucible located in the volcano of Hotto.
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+109}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm|modifier=+50}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Obtained after forging it in the Crucible.}}
|flavor=A new symbol of hope for Erdrea whose blessed blade can banish all ills.|notes=Doesn't need to be used in battle.<br>Deals Lightning damage.<br>Cures a single ally of negative status ailments when used as an item.
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Although the Sword of Light doesn't have to be used in battle, obtaining it is necessary to complete the game, as it breaks the barrier around the Fortress of Fear.
===Super Sword of Light===
The Super Sword of Light is the original Sword of Light that was sealed away in the Heart of Yggdrasil after Erdwin's death. It can only be obtained in the post-game. Once the player beats Jasper, the Luminary successfully acquires the Super Sword of Light.
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==Trivia==
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*Fans have noted the designed of the sword of light and Erdwin's shield are identical to the [[Sword of Kings]] and the [[Hero's shield]], with the latter even being inscribed with runes that spell out "Roto". What this means for the connection between ''III'' and ''XI'' is left up to the player's imagination in [[Yuji Hori]]'s signature writing style.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm|modifier=+80}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Special Effect|modifier=3% of removing an enemy's buff when attacking.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Obtained after beating Jasper (post-game).}}
|flavor=A shining symbol of hope for Erdrea whose blessed blade can do away with evil auras.|notes=Doesn't need to be used in battle.<br>Deals lightning damage.<br>Cures a single ally of negative status ailments when used as an item.<br>Dispels the fog surrounding [[Calasmos]], making him weaker.
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===Supreme Sword of Light===
==See also==
The '''Supreme Sword of Light''' is the third and most powerful version of the Sword of Light. Other than a higher Charm bonus, it starts with identical stats and special effects to the Super Sword of Light, but it can be made stronger with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*[[Dragovian Equipment]]
*[[Erdrick Equipment]]
*[[Pandemonic Equipment]]
*[[Saint's Equipment]]
*[[Zenithian Equipment]]
Unlike its predecessors, the Supreme Sword of Light is optional and must be forged from the '''Supreme Secrets of the Sword of Light''' recipe book, which is one of the five selectable rewards for completing [[Drustan]]'s trials.
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|flavor=The ultimate symbol of hope for Erdrea. Its blessed blade can do away with any and all evil effects.|notes=Doesn't need to be used in battle.<br>Deals lightning damage.<br>Cures a single ally of negative status ailments when used as an item.}}
File:Erdrick's shield xi icon.png|His shield
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==Other Appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Several pieces of Erdwin's Equipment appear in ''Ultimate''.
*The Hero of ''Dragon Quest XI'' wields the Supreme Sword of Light and Erdwin's Shield.
*Kirby gains Erdwin's Coronet as a hat after copying any version of the Hero.
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Revision as of 21:56, 9 November 2022
Erdwin wearing all but his shield
The Erdwin Equipment is a set of powerful armaments from Dragon Quest XI once belonging to the Luminary of Legend, Erdwin. The Luminary, being a reincarnation of Erdwin, is the only one that can equip the items.
Just like Erdwin himself, the set is essentially modeled after the equipment belonging to The Hero of Dragon Quest III, and consists of a coronet, a tunic, and a sword and a shield. Despite the seemingly mundane nature of the tunic and coronet, the set is easily amongst the best in the game.
Erdwin's shield is the reward for presenting 100 mini medals to principal Maxime Médaillé at L'Académie, with most players accomplishing this in the third act of the game. Erdwin's tunic and coronet are found within different sections of the Luminary's Trial portion of Drustan's Labyrinth; the tunic is found in a chest behind a giant door with a red sigil located on the dungeon's first floor first floor and the coronet is on the third floor.
The Hero of Dragon Quest XI wields the Supreme Sword of Light and Erdwin's Shield.
Kirby gains Erdwin's Coronet as a hat after copying any version of the Hero.
Trivia
Fans have noted the designed of the sword of light and Erdwin's shield are identical to the Sword of Kings and the Hero's shield, with the latter even being inscribed with runes that spell out "Roto". What this means for the connection between III and XI is left up to the player's imagination in Yuji Hori's signature writing style.