This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
[Dragon Quest Walk] Don’t get stuck in the beginning! Efficiency Strategy Guide for Beginners｜Complete version of what you need to do
: “Hey, you guys. It’s almost a month since 2026 has ended. Have you gotten rid of the New Year’s weight gain? Don’t lie under the kotatsu, grab your smartphone and go outside. Today, I’m going to give you a beginner’s strategy lecture on Dragon Quest Walk (DQW), which is both a national health app and the most powerful RPG. It’s not too late to start now, in fact, now is the time to start.”
: “Wow! Dragon Quest Walk! My purpose in life! Did you see the production of the 2026 New Year’s gacha “Estark’s Magic Blade”!? That alone is enough to make three bowls of white rice! Also, the recently implemented weapon of “Keki-chan” Cat Liberio is so cute that my gem melted at Mach speed! Help!”
: “Calm down, gacha addict. Your gems are always at an ice age, but the game balance is inflated. That’s why if beginners starting now don’t know what to prioritize, they’ll end up wasting resources on useless weapons and getting stuck. Today, I’ll calmly analyze that.”
: “Hello, this is . I recently started using it again to accompany my walks.However, there are so many new functions that I don’t know where to start….Today, my seniors, please kindly teach me.”
: “Hmm. My role is to guide ‘lost lambs’ like . Let’s go, I’ll instill in you the iron rules that will help you catch up to the front lines as soon as possible!”
1. Is rerolling necessary? Secure the “metal weapon”
: “Let me start with the conclusion.You don’t have to force yourself to reroll, but if you do, aim for an ‘all-out attack weapon that can defeat metal types.”
: “In the current environment of 2026, human rights are weapons such as the past “Metal King’s Sword” and the recently highly acclaimed “God Eater’s Great Sword,” which can reliably damage metal monsters while incinerating all enemies. Without this, the efficiency of leveling up will be completely different.”
: “Eh! But I want to choose based on looks! I want equipment with cute outfits, like that shiny cane! also wants to wear cute clothes, right?”
: “Ahaha… Cute clothes are nice, but I’m sad that the story won’t progress unless I level up… I guess it would be better to have a strong sword after all.”
: “That’s right. 90% of the points of “getting stuck” in this game are Quiting due to the pain of leveling up. That’s why you draw the “Metal Hunting Weapon” in the first gacha. If you can do this, your walk life will be rosy. If rerolling is a hassle, advance through the story, accumulate gems, and be prepared to work your way up to the confirmed slot.”
- Characteristics of weapons that beginners should aim for (2026 edition):
- It has the effect of “+◯◯damage to metal types” or “reliably deals with metal types”
- Consumes less MP and can attack the whole body (improves hunting efficiency)
- It would be even better if the skill suddenly had “sure hit” or “MP recovery”
2. Just walk! “RTA” up to story chapter 10
: “Once you get the weapon, the next step is the story. Set the destination, move, and repeat the battle. However, don’t just proceed aimlessly. First, aim for Chapter 5 and then Chapter 10 while raising the level of the basic job.”
: “Chapter 10!? It’s so far! My legs are turning into sticks! I’m out of breath just going to the nearby convenience store!”
: “I don’t care about your lack of exercise. The reason why you need to proceed is because content release is tied to the progress of the story. Particularly important are “Mega Monsters,” “Awakening of the Heart,” and the conditions for changing jobs to advanced and special jobs.If you stop at the early chapters, you won’t be able to obtain a strong “heart” no matter how long it takes.”
: “If you go for a walk and proceed little by little, you’ll be fine. Lately, I’ve been able to use ‘Guiding Wings’ to set a destination far away while staying at home, so it’s easy to proceed even on rainy days, which is helpful.”
: “Yes, Dragon Quest Walk is becoming more relaxed now. You don’t have to wander around in the rain like you used to (though I do). First, clear Chapter 5 to unlock all the basic functions such as “Kokoro Blend”, and from there aim for a special class.”
3. Most important! How to collect “monster hearts”
: “Here’s the main point. Dragon Quest Walk is not a game to raise your level. It’s a game where you collect ‘hearts’ and put them together like a puzzle. There are too many beginners who don’t understand this.”
: “No matter how high your level is, if the “heart” you have equipped is trash, you will lose to Slime Beth. That’s what makes this game so unreasonable and so interesting.
: “Kokoro…it’s a heart! My heart for is always S rank (strongest)! My love is so heavy that I can’t equip it due to cost overload…”
: “Um, uh… (bitter smile). Kokoro is the strongest at S rank, right? But it doesn’t drop easily…so I end up just piling up D rank.”
: “That’s normal. You can get S rank by collecting D ranks and ‘upgrading’ them. Beginners should prioritize securing ‘highly versatile S rank’.Specifically, permanent strong enemies such as ‘Killer Machine’ and ‘King Slime’, as well as ‘Mega Monsters’ from the event currently being held.Event products will become difficult to obtain after the period has passed, so make sure to secure them at all costs.”
- Golden rules for collecting hearts:
- It is best to pack a strong heart to the limit of the “cost”
- If you find a “rarely seen” frame (such as a killer machine), chase it even if it means abandoning your bike
- For the current event-limited Megamon, even if it parasitizes an advanced player, defeat it and aim for S (Use “Baken together”)
4. Utilizing weekend bonus time and “casino”
: “Can’t walk to work or school on weekdays? I’d like to tell you not to get complacent, but there are remedies. Those are ‘Metal Dungeon’, ‘Awakening Thousand Miles’ on weekends, and ‘Casino’“
: “Casino! Slots! I can play slots all day long! When I get all 777s, my brain juices are amazing! Nurupo!”
: “Gah…The essence of a casino is not entertainment. It’s ‘Metal King’s coins’ found at the prize exchange. You exchange these every month and use them to raise your level. Just doing this will give you 3 million experience points for sure. If you’re a beginner, not doing this is like ignoring a wad of bills on the street.”
: “3 million!? That’s amazing…! Your level will go up in no time. The slots can be played automatically, so I think I’ll save up some coins while I’m taking a bath.”
: “You’re smart, author 4. Furthermore, from 3pm on Fridays to Sundays, there are “Awakening Thousand Miles” and “Bonus Dungeons.” Earn a lot of money on the weekends, and play in “WALK mode” on weekdays. This sharpness is the key to longevity.”
5. Use gems after saving up to the “ceiling”
: “Hey, a new gacha has arrived! It’s called “New Year: Iron Ball of Destruction”! It looks strong! Can I throw in all the 3000 gems I have now!?”
: “Wait, you idiot. Dragon Quest Walk’s gacha is cruel. The odds are grim. To ensure you get the pick-up weapon, you need the ceiling of stamp cards, which is 60,000 gems (200 consecutive). The worst thing to do is turn it half-heartedly and die in an explosion.”
: “That’s right. If you have no charge or a small charge, never use gems normally, and keep saving them for the broken weapons that come in “Anniversary Event (September)” and “New Year (January)”.With 60,000 gems, you can definitely get the strongest weapon.This is the formula for victory.”
: “60,000…it’s a long way.But if I can definitely get it, I’ll do my best to save up.Ah, but when the “appearance equipment” is cute, can I use it just a little bit…?”
: “Okay! I’ll forgive you! If you want to see ’s cute appearance, I’ll pay for it and give it to you as a gift… There’s no function! Chikusho!”
Summary: Become the strongest while staying healthy
: “So, this is an efficiency guide that beginners of Dragon Quest Walk should follow.In summary, this is what it is.”
- Securing “metal weapons” from reroll
- The story continues unabated until Chapter 10
- I think “Kokoro” is a synthetic material except for S rank
- Earn experience points in casinos and weekend dungeons
- Don’t use gems until you have 60,000 accumulated
: “If you follow this, you will be able to catch up to the front lines even in the inflationary environment of 2026. Start by grabbing your smartphone and walking to your local park.”
: “From now on, I will also be wielding the “Metal King’s Great Sword” to protect ! Wait for me, my experience points!”
: “Hehe, I’ll do my best too. Let’s have fun walking together. See you again.”
: “Alright, disband! You guys, go ahead and wear out the soles of your shoes! Otsu!”
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