[Dragon Quest Walk] 10 hearts to prioritize and collect in the early stages | S rank carefully selected guide

: “Hey, you guys. Last time I talked about “how to proceed in the early stages,” but today I’m going to talk about the “heart,” which is deeper and can be said to be the “main body” of this game.I’ve selected 10 S ranks that beginners should collect first and that can be used for a long time, based on my own opinion and bias (and data).”

: “Kokoro! I’ve been waiting! My folder is overflowing with D-ranks of Slime and Draky! You can’t beat the Demon King with this!? Isn’t the S-rank of cute ‘Mormon’ no good!?”

: “Keep Momon for viewing purposes. In Dragon Quest Walk, the ‘heart’ is more important than equipment. Even if your level is low, if you have all the powerful S-rank hearts, you can compete against the higher-class mega monsters. Conversely, if you choose the wrong heart, you will remain ‘weak’ no matter how long it takes.”

: “I also don’t know what to keep and what to throw away… I think the ‘rarely seen’ frame is important, isn’t it? But I don’t come across it very often.”

: “That’s right. That’s why you need to be prepared to “never let go if you come across one”This time, we carefully selected the essential Kokoro that can be obtained in the “early to mid-game (chapters 1 to 10)” that can still be used in 2026, taking into consideration the balance between difficulty of acquisition and performance.Are you ready to take notes?”

1. “Four Heavenly Kings” to aim for on the map [field appearance]

: “First, let’s start with the ‘rarely seen’ and ‘rarely seen’ slots that can be obtained in the field. If you find these at confirmed spots or on the ‘treasure map’, go get them even if it means throwing away your bike.”

① Killer machine (yellow, Chapter 3, etc.)

: “It’s here! The original and strongest heart! It’s been strong since the beginning. The way it moves tickles men’s hearts!”

: “This is the basic of basics.It appears around Chapter 3, and it has both the increased slashing and physical attack damage” and high durability required for physical jobs.Recently, “Kokoro Awakening” has also been implemented, so it has excellent future prospects.First of all, securing two S’s of this is the graduation exam for beginners.”

② King Slime (Blue, Chapter 5, etc.)

: “Oh, it’s a big slime wearing a crown! It looks strong!”

: “It looks comical, but its performance is serious. ‘Speed’ and ‘Critical Rate’ will be greatly increased. It is essential in order to move faster than the enemy and defeat them in one blow during the level-up cycle. It is in the blue frame, but if you are a physical class, you can definitely include it for now.”

③ Arm Lion (Red, Chapter 7, etc.)

: “When you reach Chapter 7, aim for this guy.He has a red heart, but his HP and Minamori are abnormally high.You will also be able to use the skill ‘Kiaitame”.He is the strongest lion in attack and defense, providing firepower and being hard to die.”

④ Lamp magic (blue, Chapter 9~)

: “Mr. Lamp! Please make my wish come true!…No, this guy is really strong. His status is a ghost.”

: “Although it is a rare frame after Chapter 9, it is a top-class performance even in the current environment. In addition to increasing the firepower of ‘Dain attribute/Bagi attribute’, it has durability that is hard to believe for blue. It is no exaggeration to say that the world will change depending on whether you have this or not.”

2. “Human rights” to aim for in mega monster exchanges

: “Next up is the Mega Monster.It is difficult for beginners to defeat it solo, but now there are exchanges with “Megamon Medals” and reprints in the campaign.If you find these, get them even if you parasitize into an advanced player’s “Boken”.”

⑤ ゾーマ（Purple）

: “Demon King Zoma…! It looks scary, but is it really for wizards?”

: “Hmm. If you aim to become a magician, especially a sage or a great mage, it’s something you’ll need for a lifetime.Although it doesn’t have a critical rate of magical power, its attack magic and MP are extremely high, making it very versatile. If it’s reprinted, run with all your might.”

⑥ Unicorn (green)

: “It’s a healer’s human right. Without it, you won’t be able to reach high difficulty levels. It has ‘skill HP recovery effect’ and ‘all-elemental resistance’. In other words, you can increase the amount of recovery and be able to withstand enemy attacks. If you’re confused about the green heart, just insert a unicorn for now.”

⑦ Dragon King (blue/with awakening)

: “Dragon King! When he awakens, he becomes the ‘Dark Champion’ and it’s super cool! His breath attacks become stronger!”

: “Yes, but it’s strong enough even before awakening. It’s great that it has ‘MP recovery at the start of turn’. MP won’t run out after a long time of leveling up or consecutive battles. Just having this will save you ‘magic holy water’.”

3. Surprising ambush! Low cost & special frame

: “S rank is not everything. Let’s also introduce ‘Ibushi Silver’ hearts that can be used to adjust costs and strengthen specific stats.”

⑧ Metal slime (or drago slime)

: “They run away! It’s hard to defeat them…”

: “It’s hard work, but the rewards are great.These guys often have ‘all-elements resistance’ in their hearts.In other words, they can reduce any enemy’s attacks.It’s essential as a talisman for magicians whose defense power is a piece of paper.”

⑨ Bone Knight (red/low cost)

: “Huh? Those bones? Isn’t that your enemy?”

: “That’s too sweet. Bone Knight has a high HP despite its low cost, making it perfect for “Kokoro Michi” where there is a cost limit, or to fill in the blanks when your level is low. Having an S rank will make party formation puzzles easier.”

⑩ Estark (Red/Awakening recommended)

: “Finally, there is “Estark, the Emperor of Hell,” who still reigns as the strongest in 2026.It is difficult to obtain, but if you have a chance to get it in a reprint gacha or event, you should secure it even if you throw all your assets at it.His physical firepower will be on a different level.”

Summary: First, aim for “killer machine” and “unicorn”

: “I have listed many things, but this is the goal that beginners should aim for first.”

• Physics: Killer Machine (Chapter 3), King Slime (Chapter 5)
• Magic/Recovery Class: Unicorn (Megamon), Zoma (Megamon)
• General purpose: Lamp magic (Chapter 9 ~, future goals)

: “Alright! I’m going to look for a cute unicorn! To comfort author 4!”

: “Hehe, thank you. I’ll start by looking for Mr. Killer Machine in Chapter 3. I’ll walk around, relying on the rattling sounds.”

: “You can’t find it by sound…but that’s okay. It’s efficient to make full use of sites and apps (such as Mindra) that tell you the location of the ‘Kokoro Definite’. The weak can make money with their feet, and the wise can make money with information.”

: “That’s it. I pray that I can meet good hearts in 2026 as well. It’s cold outside, so don’t forget to take measures against the cold! Disband!”