**Belial Boss Guide – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake**
Belial is one of the main bosses featured in the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, specifically in the DQ2 section. He is the lieutenant you will encounter most frequently, standing alongside Atlas and Pazuzu as the “big three” lieutenants summoned to serve under High Priest Hargon, hailing from the darkness beyond this world.
Belial is a formidable opponent, combining powerful melee strikes with devastating magic, making him arguably the most ferocious of the three lieutenants. Throughout the game, you will face him multiple times, though the battles tend to follow a similar pattern. However, don’t let that fool you—Belial is packed with dangerous abilities that can overwhelm if you’re not prepared.
If you’ve been diligent about picking up scrolls and especially if you have the Ripple of Disruption spell, you can effectively counter his high-damage spell attacks. If you find yourself struggling against Belial in Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, here’s everything you need to know to take him down.
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### Tips to Defeat Belial in Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake
One of the most frustrating aspects of fighting Belial is his ability to take up to three actions in a single turn. In one round, he might buff himself with the Buff spell, focus his magic to increase damage, and then unleash a powerful spell like Kaboom. This combination can feel overwhelming if you’re unprepared.
If you’ve already defeated the Sea Lords, you should have Ripple of Disruption, which becomes Caradoc’s top priority during the fight with Belial. Using Ripple of Disruption strategically can minimize the impact of Belial’s spell shenanigans.
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### Belial’s Attacks and Abilities
– **Buff Spell:** Significantly increases Belial’s defenses.
– **Kaboom Spell:** Deals approximately 90-120 explosion damage to your party.
– **Focus:** Boosts Belial’s magical damage substantially for several turns.
– **Magic Barrier Spell:** Raises his magic resistance temporarily.
– **Inferno:** Breath weapon that deals 60-100 damage.
– **Melee Attack:** Hits for roughly 90-100 damage.
– **Desperate Attack:** Hits extremely hard for about 220 damage.
– **Moreheal Spell:** Heals Belial for around 160 health points.
– **Big Banga:** A devastating area attack that hits every party member for about 260 damage if they are at yellow health or lower.
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### Battle Strategy and Recommended Actions
A predictable pattern during the Belial fight is when you cast Ripple of Disruption—he often immediately casts Buff again, making it more difficult to deal physical damage. Despite this, you should continue using Ripple of Disruption every turn unless healing is urgently needed.
Belial is also vulnerable to status-affecting skills like **Rib Tickler** and **Puff Puff**, so make sure these are part of your strategy, much like you used them against Atlas and Pazuzu.
Here is a sample setup and roles for each character:
– **Hero:** Focus on dealing damage supported by buffs like Muster Strength and Oomph. Equipping the Hero with the Staff of Resurrection is highly recommended, especially for surviving Belial’s brutal late-stage attacks.
– **Caradoc:** Use Ripple of Disruption to disrupt Belial’s spells, Omniheal for party healing, and Kabuff to buff defenses.
– **Matilda:** Apply Rib Tickler, Insulatle, and use area-of-effect healing spells.
– **Peronel:** Focus on buffs such as Oomph, Puff Puff, Magic Barrier, and party healing.
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### Phase Shift at Yellow Health
When Belial’s health drops to yellow, he becomes even more dangerous—he uses three actions more frequently, often unleashing **Big Banga** followed by two **Infernos**, which can nearly wipe your party if unprepared.
To counter this, ensure your Hero is equipped with the **Staff of Resurrection** and the **Erdrick equipment**, as the Hero will likely be the last to survive. Post-yellow health, Rib Tickler and Puff Puff may lose some effectiveness. At this point, transition Matilda and Peronel into primarily healing and buffing roles, prioritizing the Hero’s survival.
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### Final Tips
– Let your Hero handle the bulk of the damage output; offensive spells tend to be less effective against Belial.
– Keep your party’s health topped off consistently.
– Don’t hesitate to use Kazing and Omniheal to revive and heal your group.
– Stay vigilant and patient—the fight is tough but manageable with the right approach.
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Once you’ve defeated Belial, prepare yourself for the next challenge: the fight against High Priest Hargon.
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### More Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake Guides
– [How to Beat Hargon](#)
– [How to Beat Malroth](#)
– [How to Beat the Dragonlord (DQ1)](#)
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Feel free to leave your own strategies or ask questions in the comments below! Good luck, heroes!
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