This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
: “Hey, you guys. It’s January 27th. The New Year’s mood is completely gone, and it’s time for the bills called reality to arrive. Are there any Kagu-shi who died during the year-end and New Year’s gacha rush and lost all their gems and savings? Today, for those of you who are in the depths of despair, I’m going to write a Complete Strategy Guide for Fighting on the Frontline even without paying.
: “Wow!
! Are you talking about me!? I put all my New Year’s money (so-called bonuses) into the ‘New Year Gacha’ and all that came out was 3-star equipment from the silver world! I’ve already decided that I’ll be living with bread ears from tomorrow! Please help me! I want to show
that I’m cool, but my equipment is so poor that even Sramichi is taking pity on me!”
: “It’s your own fault, you idiot. However, it is true that Dragon Quest Walk (DQW) is designed to be relatively friendly to non-paying and micro-paying among social games. If you have the wisdom and strength, you can compete with the non-paying players. Today, I will supplement that ‘wisdom’ with my logical thinking. Break it down in a way that even a single-celled creature like you can understand.”
: Hello. Basically, I’m also playing leisurely without paying, but depending on your ingenuity, you can defeat even stronger enemies.I think the shortest way is to walk steadily every day.Would you like
to walk with me while nibbling bread ears?”
: “Ha, yes! With
, I feel like my bread ears will turn into high-quality bread! Alright, my leg strength is for you! I’ll tie my shoelaces right away!”
1. Iron law! Never use gems up to the “ceiling”
: “The first thing to focus on is Gem management.The thing non-payers should not do is try their luck and spin only 10 times.”I think this is the same as throwing money away.”
: “Let’s explain it mathematically. The drop rate for pick-up weapons in this game is 0.5%. Even if you play half-heartedly, the probability of not getting one is overwhelmingly high. However, if you accumulate 60,000 gems (200 consecutive gems), you will definitely get a pick-up weapon thanks to the stamp card. This is the so-called ‘ceiling’.”
- Gem operation rules for non-paying users:
- Always do not use gems until you have accumulated 60,000 pieces (six months to a year is recommended)
- You should aim for ultra-high performance weapons such as “Anniversary equipment (September)” or “New Year equipment (January)”
- Never use gems for SP equipment or permanent gacha
: “Hey, 60,000!? Are you going to save that much?! The moment I save 3,000, I start thinking, “Ah, this is destiny!” My right hand moves on its own!”
: “Be patient,
. I’ve been saving money for a long time, too, and released it all at once at the recent anniversary event. Thanks to that, I was able to get a powerful all-attack weapon, and it’s become much easier to play around. You can enjoy it just like putting money in a piggy bank.”
: “Learn from author 4. The strongest weapon for non-payers is patience, not luck. Having one weapon at the top of the environment is far more valuable in this game than having five half-baked weapons.”
2. Mileage points = a lifeline! Make full use of “auxiliary tickets”
: “If you don’t use gems, how do you get new equipment? The answer is DQ Walk Mileage. You accumulate points by taking steps and visiting recovery spots, and you can exchange them for ‘Fukubiki Supplement Tickets.’ This is the lifeline of non-paying users.”
: “Ah! I know that! It’s nice to accumulate points! I always wear all my clothes when sexy-looking equipment comes to me! Like a dangerous swimsuit! The level of exposure is justice!”
: “I don’t appreciate the fact that you’re faithful to your desires, but there’s nothing wrong with how you use it. There’s a limit to mileage (normally 20,000, 30,000 with a pass), so you should use it rather than letting it overflow.However, there are priorities.”
- Mileage redemption priority:
- Metal weapons:Leveling efficiency is unparalleled. I want to secure it as a top priority.
- Recovery weapon:Required for high difficulty strategies. A staff or club with “sudden skill”.
- Attribute Weapon:Compensate for the missing attributes in your hand.
: “Nowadays, having a weapon like the Metal King’s Sword that can defeat metal enemies in one blow would really change the world. If you don’t have one, I recommend concentrating your mileage when such a weapon comes along.”
: “On a side note, even if you don’t use the Gold Pass (paid), you can earn enough points with the Standard Pass (free). Be sure to earn up to the upper limit before resetting your mileage every week. Anyone who skips this has no right to become stronger.”
3. More important than equipment! ? Gather the strongest “hearts”
: “The difference between DQW and other social games is that more than half of its strength is determined by the monster’s heart.”Even if your weapon isn’t 5 stars, if you have an S-rank powerful heart, you’ll have a status that’s on par with paid players.”
: “My heart… It’s hard to get an S rank. D! D! If I get a D! again, I want to throw my phone. I feel like my heart will shatter if I get a D rank.”
: “Don’t give up! Even if you’re a D rank, if you combine them, you’ll eventually reach an S level. Also, it’s fun to create a walking course that goes around “confirmed spots” and “high-probability spots.” On my days off, my daily routine is to visit about 20 confirmed spots on my bicycle.”
: (Don’t sound like a straight-laced guy…)
is right. Especially the hearts of the “mega monsters” are extremely powerful. Even if you don’t pay, you can fight once a day without a bill, and if you exchange subjugation bills with Slamichi medals, you can fight multiple times a day.”
- Golden rules for collecting hearts:
- Rarely/Rarely Seen:If you find it, chase it to the other side of the world.
- Mega Monster:You can call it parasitic, enter the multiplayer room and aim for S.
- Hokora:Register as a ruler and take your time at home.
: “Recently, the awakening of a specific heart has become the end content, like in “Awakening Thousand Miles.” In order to clear this, collect hearts every day, and especially don’t miss out on the hearts that are in the highly versatile “strongest set.”
4. Don’t underestimate distribution/alchemy equipment! The secret of unexpected strength
: “But you can’t beat the shiny equipment from Gacha, right? The distributed equipment is just a bonus for appearance. I’m using it as fertilizer for my warehouse.”
: “That’s why you’re second-rate. Don’t underestimate the 4-star equipment and accessories distributed at events, as well as the equipment that can be strengthened with Alchemy Cauldron. If you fully develop these (break through their limits) and use them appropriately, they can produce more firepower than non-convex gacha weapons.”
: “That’s right! The accessories that were previously distributed have great performance when alchemized. Also, the SP equipment ‘Royal Rapier’ and ‘Yashanokon’ are quite strong if they have 4 convex parts. I still have some SP equipment that I still use.”
: “Accessories in particular are valuable assets that cannot be obtained through gacha.If you miss out on event-limited accessories, you may have to wait several years for them to be reprinted.During the event period, make sure you have these at all costs.”
5. Daily routine makes a difference! Daily routine summary
: “Finally, I will organize your daily routine to become stronger without paying anything. Whether you can do this every day will determine your strength in six months.”
[Daily mission for non-paying users]
- Daily Quest:Secure “Guidance Fragment” and gold.
- This is Aru-kun W:Earn the number of steps every day to receive gems and slime training rewards.
- Makai no Tsubo (recovery spot):Touch it every day to collect items and earn mileage.
- Mega Monster Subjugation:Make sure to use at least one free trial.
- Collecting glitter at home:Simple but important.
- CM viewing gacha: Twice a day, if you are lucky, a pickup will appear (not an urban legend).
: “CM gacha! I won that one once!…It was a silver box. But I believe that if you do it every day, a rainbow will appear someday! Continuity is strength, right?
-chan!”
: “Yes! I’ve only had a rainbow appear once in a commercial gacha. The little things we do every day will become a big force someday. The cold days continue, but let’s do our best together.”
: “
’s purity is dazzling. Hey,
, if you have time to stretch under your nose, put on your shoes.The outside temperature is low, but the walk mileage won’t wait.”
Summary: Your feet are the most powerful paid item
: “In the end, Dragon Quest Walk is a game in which the distance you walk is determined. Even if you pay and have the strongest equipment, if your heart is empty, you’ll be weak, and if you skip leveling, you won’t have enough equipment cost. Even if you don’t pay, if you walk steadily and use gems strategically, you can definitely become stronger.”
: “I understand! From today onwards, I’ll stop using unnecessary gacha and buy protein for that amount! And I’ll get so muscular that I’ll go for a walk while holding
like a princess… Guhehe.”
: “I have reported it. It looks like you will need to accompany me to the police station before the walk.”
: “Aha… (bitter smile). But it’s best to enjoy it at your own pace without overdoing it. Everyone, please stay warm and go on an adventure so you don’t catch a cold.”
: “That’s it. Starting today, January 27th, we’ll take another step forward. Keep your purse strings tight and your steps light. Disband!”
Writer 2: “Otsu! Oh, Writer 4-chan, wait!”