Quick Answer
Before spending, run the current event checklist so free tickets, limited rewards, shop checks, and urgent event tasks are not missed. This page is for pull, save, reroll, pity, stamp, and stop-line decisions after those checks.
Banner Pull Checklist
Current focus
Killer Machine Series Banner is the highest-priority current focus. Princess of Radatoom's Staff banner is still active but no longer the main focus. Ryuuou Series Banner, Metal Series Equipment Banner, and Roto Sword (ended June 16, 2026) are no longer current; check in-game if they are still visible in your client.
Tier status
Blue Steel Machine Lance is top-tier S (highest priority). Ryuuou Staff is top-tier S (strong situational option). Metal Series gear is strong for metal hunting (situational). Princess of Radatoom's Staff is A-tier support
Check in game
Banner pool, featured items, rates, pity or stamp rewards, free pull eligibility, and end time
Current Banner Snapshot
| Banner | Priority | Best for | Pull rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Machine Series Banner | Top-tier S (highest priority) | Ice spear carry, arrow-type coverage, Machine Ruins and Super Monster Rush | Keep if pulled early, test before chasing duplicates |
| Ryuuou Series Banner | Top-tier S (ended; no longer current) | Fire magic carry, mage reroll direction, strongest dedicated magic weapon | Was a strong situational option; check in-game if still available, otherwise skip |
| Metal Series Equipment Banner | S tier (ended; no longer current) | Metal hunting, farming efficiency, Metal Slime Sword / Metal Wing upgrades | Was a strong situational option for metal-focused accounts; check in-game if still available, otherwise skip |
| Princess of Radatoom’s Staff Banner | A tier (still active, no longer main focus) | Party-wide HP recovery, light-attribute support, support-focused accounts | Consider after main carry banners if your account needs healing; not a primary carry |
| DQ I / Erdrick equipment event context | S tier (ended June 16, 2026) | DQ1 Final Chapter event progress, confirmed carry weapon, reroll direction | Was a top-tier S recommendation; no longer current as of June 16, 2026 |
| DQ1 / Roto Armor pieces | Conditional | Survival, event-flavored setup, collection goals | Nice with the sword, but armor alone should not force deep gem spending |
| Retryable 3-star Weapon Transmuter | High | Free early direction after tutorial | Use it to cover the role your event pulls miss |
| Daily ad / info pull | A | Free extra chances | Claim it before spending gems |
| Standard Premium Equipment Transmuter | B | Voucher use and leftover free pulls | Do not make it your main gem sink while limited banners are active |
| Paid guaranteed 3-star pull | Conditional | Light spenders | Reasonable only after checking paid currency value and account needs |
The important point is not that every player must spend. The current active banners are:
- The Killer Machine Series Banner, with Blue Steel Machine Lance as its headline weapon. Blue Steel Machine Lance is S tier and the current highest-priority gacha prize, with a powerful fixed-turret special and arrow-type adventure skills.
- The Princess of Radatoom’s Staff banner, a limited Transmuter featuring a 3-star light staff with party-wide HP recovery. It is rated A tier and serves as a support pick rather than a primary carry. This banner is still active but is no longer the main focus.
The following banners are no longer current as of the page update, but may still appear in some clients:
- The Ryuuou Series Banner, with Ryuuou Staff as its headline weapon. Ryuuou Staff is S tier and the strongest dedicated magic weapon. It was a strong situational option for accounts that needed a dedicated magic weapon, not the current highest priority.
- The Metal Series Equipment Banner, featuring Metal Slime Sword, Metal Wing Boomerang, and other metal hunting gear. This banner was rated S tier for metal farming value and was a strong situational option for accounts that wanted to optimize metal enemy farming, not the current highest priority.
- The DQ1 Event, where Roto Sword was a strong situational option as part of the DQ1 event banner that ended June 16, 2026.
None of these banners automatically makes its featured weapon the best in the game. Each is a serious current banner decision because it can shape reroll routes, team composition, and whether you save for future limited pickups.
If the banner screen in your game has a different name, timer, or featured pool, trust the in-game banner. This page is a decision guide for the active contexts, not a replacement for checking the live Transmuter details before you spend.
Current Banner Check Order
Use this order before every gem pull. It keeps the page useful even when the banner timer, exact pool, or reward track changes in game.
| Step | Check | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current event checklist | Claim event rewards, shop items, tickets, mailbox gifts, and obvious limited tasks before judging the banner |
| 2 | Free pulls and vouchers | Use free Transmuter chances, daily options, event rewards, launch rewards, and eligible tickets before spending saved gems |
| 3 | Banner pool | Confirm whether Blue Steel Machine Lance, Ryuuou Staff, Metal Series gear, Princess of Radatoom’s Staff, Roto Sword, Roto armor, shields, standard equipment, or other items share the same draw pool |
| 4 | Featured items | Separate the item you actually want from nice-to-have armor pieces or off-rate results |
| 5 | Rates | Read the exact chance for the target item, not only the overall high-rarity rate |
| 6 | Pity or stamp rules | Check whether the reward path guarantees the target, only gives a random high-rarity item, or mainly rewards armor |
| 7 | Stop line | Decide your exit before pulling: free pulls only, one visible stamp step, target item, or a full planned route |
If any of these checks are unclear, choose the lower-risk option: use free pulls, keep playing the event, and wait for better information. The banner can still be worth pulling later; the point is to avoid spending before the rules are visible.
Roto, Loto, and Erdrick Naming
Dragon Quest naming can be confusing for English players because Roto, Loto, and Erdrick are connected by localization history. In practical banner terms, treat them as the same legendary lineage rather than three unrelated equipment families.
For this page, Roto Sword is the player-facing search and site entity name for the current DQ1-themed sword. The official store/event Transmuter wording is Erdrick’s Equipment Transmuter. If your game client, community chart, or older Dragon Quest memory uses Loto or Erdrick wording, do not overthink the label. The important question is whether the current featured sword and its matching armor pieces improve your account enough to spend gems now.
Killer Machine Series Banner
The Killer Machine Series Banner is the current highest-priority banner, featuring Blue Steel Machine Lance as its headline weapon. Blue Steel Machine Lance is a 3-star ice-attribute spear with arrow-type adventure skills and a powerful fixed-turret special attack.
Blue Steel Machine Lance is rated top-tier S. It is the current highest-priority gacha prize and a safe reroll stop. Its fixed-turret special excels in content where stationary sustained damage matters, such as Machine Ruins and Super Monster Rush. The adventure skill grants up to 6 arrow-type projectiles, providing strong mob clear alongside the turret’s boss damage.
Key points for the Killer Machine banner decision:
- Highest-priority current banner. For most accounts, Blue Steel Machine Lance is the strongest current pull target. If you can only commit to one banner, this is the default recommendation.
- Ice spear carry. The lance fills an ice-attribute physical carry role. If your account lacks ice coverage or wants a spear-friendly vocation route, this banner solves a clear gap.
- Fixed-turret special. The low-gauge turret special deploys sustained auto-targeting damage for 24 seconds (max 3 turrets), making it exceptionally strong in long battles and stationary content.
- Arrow-type adventure skills. Up to 6 piercing ice arrows at quest start and periodically provide strong wave clear and multi-target coverage.
- Check in-game banner timer. The banner began on June 9, 2026. Confirm the exact end time, pool, rates, and pity or stamp rules on the live banner screen before spending gems.
Use the same check order for the Killer Machine banner as for any limited banner: confirm the pool, rates, pity or stamp rules, end time, and whether your account actually needs an ice spear before spending gems. For a deeper breakdown, see the Killer Machine Equipment Gacha Picks guide.
Ryuuou Series Banner
The Ryuuou Series Banner was active with Ryuuou Staff as its headline weapon. Ryuuou Staff is a fire-attribute staff with a 350% special skill power multiplier.
Ryuuou Staff is top-tier S and the strongest dedicated magic weapon in the current pool. Its 350% special potency matches Roto Sword, and the wide horizontal range makes it effective for both boss damage and wave clear. It remains a strong reroll target for mage-oriented starts and a strong situational option for accounts that need a dedicated magic weapon.
Key points for the Ryuuou banner decision:
- Strong magic carry. If your account needs a fire magic weapon, Ryuuou Staff is a strong dedicated magic option. It is a strong situational option rather than the current highest priority; choose between banners based on your account’s missing role rather than a fixed universal order.
- Mage focus. Ryuuou Staff is a magic weapon. If your account needs a physical carry, the Roto Sword banner ended June 16, 2026. Use the retryable pull to cover that role if Roto Sword is no longer available.
- Top-tier S magic carry. Ryuuou Staff is the strongest dedicated magic weapon, with 350% special potency and wide horizontal range. It remains a strong situational option for mage-oriented accounts.
- Fire attribute. The 350% special skill power is fire-aligned, so its value depends on whether current and upcoming content rewards fire magic damage.
Use the same check order for the Ryuuou banner as for any limited banner: confirm the pool, rates, pity or stamp rules, end time, and whether your account actually needs a magic weapon before spending gems.
Princess of Radatoom’s Staff Banner
The Princess of Radatoom’s Staff Banner is a limited Transmuter featuring Princess of Radatoom’s Staff as its headline weapon. It is a 3-star light-attribute staff with a party-wide HP recovery special.
Princess of Radatoom’s Staff is rated A tier. It is a support-focused weapon, not a primary damage carry. Its value lies in team sustain and light-element coverage rather than raw burst output. For accounts that already have a strong carry but lack healing or want a dedicated support weapon, it is a reasonable target. For fresh accounts still looking for their first main weapon, Blue Steel Machine Lance remains the higher-priority pull.
Key points for the Princess Staff banner decision:
- Support role. This staff fills a healing and sustain niche. Do not pull it expecting a magic carry.
- Light attribute. The party-wide HP recovery special is light-aligned, which may have situational value against specific enemy types.
- Lower priority than main carry banners. For most accounts, Blue Steel Machine Lance solves a bigger early-game problem. Consider Princess Staff only after your main carry is covered, or if your account specifically needs support upgrades.
- Check the pool. Confirm whether the banner shares a pool with other items, and whether the pity or stamp path actually helps you get the staff.
For a deeper breakdown of when this banner is worth pulling, see the Princess of Radatoom’s Staff Gacha Picks guide.
Why Roto Sword Matters Now
Roto Sword is top-tier S. It performs at the same level as the other safe keeps. It is a full reroll-stop recommendation alongside Metal Wing, Metal Slime Sword, and Ice Staff. The DQ1 event gave it timing and visibility, but the banner ended June 16, 2026. It was a strong situational option for physical carry needs, not the current highest priority.
The Roto Sword banner ended June 16, 2026. If it is still visible in your client, use it as a decision point based on whether your account needs a physical carry. If you already have Metal Wing, Metal Slime Sword, or another strong physical weapon, Roto Sword becomes optional rather than mandatory. If your account lacks a physical carry or wants DQ1 event coverage, Roto Sword was a strong situational option, but the banner is no longer current.
How to Judge the Current Banner
Decision Rule
A banner is worth pulling when it gives your account a clearer next step. For a fresh account, Blue Steel Machine Lance is the cleanest current reroll target if you want an ice spear carry. For an existing account, a banner must improve what you already do: boss clears, missing role coverage, or long-term account flexibility. If the banner only gives you a second version of a role you already solved, saving gems is usually cleaner.
Use these questions after you finish the check order:
- Which banner fits your account’s missing role? Blue Steel Machine Lance for ice spear carry (highest priority). Princess Staff for support and healing if still active. Ryuuou Staff for magic carry, Metal Series for metal hunting and farming, and Roto Sword for physical were strong situational options, but their banners are no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Check in-game if they are still visible. If none solves a real gap, do not spend gems just because a banner is active.
- Have you claimed the event and free-pull value first? Event rewards, tickets, daily chances, and Wandering Merchant event checks can change how many gems you actually need to risk.
- Are you chasing weapon value or full set cosplay? The featured weapon can be a practical target. Armor pieces and shields are usually support value, not the same priority as a carry weapon.
- Can you stop after a partial result? If a small run of missed pulls would make the account feel worse, you are not budgeting. You are gambling against your own plan.
- Does the pity or stamp line actually help your target? A visible reward path is useful only if it improves the item plan, not if it nudges you into chasing pieces you did not need.
Pull or Save?
| Situation | Better move | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh account with no 3-star carry | Reroll or pull toward the banner that covers your missing role: Blue Steel Machine Lance as the current highest priority. If Ryuuou Staff or Metal Series are still available in your client, they are strong situational options for magic or farming. Roto Sword was a strong situational option for physical, but its banner ended June 16, 2026. | Killer Machine Lance is the current highest-priority headline; pick by preferred role among currently visible banners |
| Fresh account lands Blue Steel Machine Lance early | Keep and start playing | Treat it as the current highest-priority weapon, but still confirm that an ice spear route fits your play style |
| Fresh account lands Ryuuou Staff early | Keep and start playing | Treat it as a strong situational magic carry if the banner is still available, but still confirm that a fire magic route fits your play style |
| Fresh account lands Metal Wing Boomerang or Metal Slime Sword early | Keep and start playing | Metal gear provides strong farming value that stays relevant across all content; a strong situational option if still available |
| Fresh account lands Princess of Radatoom’s Staff early | Usually keep rerolling if you want power | Support staff alone is rarely the cleanest reroll finish unless you already have a strong carry |
| Fresh account lands Roto Sword early | Keep and start playing only if the banner is still visible in your client | Build around the DQ1/Roto banner weapon before chasing duplicates; a strong situational option for physical carry, but the banner ended June 16, 2026 |
| Fresh account lands only armor pieces | Usually keep rerolling if you want power | Armor can help, but armor alone is rarely the cleanest reroll finish |
| Account already has Blue Steel Machine Lance | Save or use free pulls only | You already own the current highest-priority weapon; other banners are optional unless they fill a missing role |
| Account already has Metal Wing Boomerang or Metal Slime Sword | Save or test lightly | Metal gear still solves farming; the Metal Series banner was a strong situational option for upgrades, but it is no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Check in-game if it is still available. |
| Account has Ice Staff or another strong magic carry | Save unless Ryuuou Staff clearly upgrades your magic team | A good carry already clears the biggest early account problem; Ryuuou Staff is a strong situational option, not the current highest priority |
| Account has a strong physical carry but weak magic | Consider Ryuuou Staff with a stop line | The banner may cover a missing role without conflicting with your existing weapon |
| Account has a strong carry but weak support | Consider Princess Staff with a stop line | Party-wide HP recovery can improve team sustain, but do not chase it at the cost of your main carry plan |
| The stamp or pity path guarantees what you want | Plan the full route before starting | Deep pulling is cleaner when you already accept the cost and reward |
| You only have enough for scattered singles | Save or use free vouchers only | Random singles are the easiest way to lose gem direction |
Who Should Pull
New players with no keeper weapon
Pulling or rerolling on the Killer Machine Series Banner is the current default recommendation when your account lacks a real carry. Blue Steel Machine Lance is the highest-priority headline weapon and a clean first plan: build the lance, push story and Machine Ruins, use the retryable pull to cover a missing role, and then stop wasting gems on unfocused rolls.
Players who want a fire magic carry
If your account still lacks a real carry and wants a magic direction, the Ryuuou Series Banner was a strong situational option. Ryuuou Staff is a top-tier S magic weapon and a clean plan for mage-oriented starts, though not the current highest priority. It is only available if the banner is still visible in your client.
Players who want metal hunting upgrades
If your account lacks Metal gear or wants to improve farming efficiency, the Metal Series Equipment Banner is a strong situational option. Metal Wing Boomerang and Metal Slime Sword provide lasting value across all content. Treat this as a farming upgrade, not a boss DPS plan, and not the current highest priority.
Players who need party-wide healing
If your account already has a strong carry but struggles with sustain in co-op or harder content, the Princess of Radatoom's Staff banner may fill a real support gap. Treat it as a support upgrade, not a replacement for your damage weapon. Note that this banner is no longer the current focus.
Players who want a physical carry (DQ1 event)
The DQ1 event banner ended June 16, 2026. If Roto Sword is still visible in your client, it is a strong situational option for physical carry needs. Otherwise, use the retryable pull or wait for a new physical banner.
Light spenders with a defined ceiling
Any limited banner is easier to justify when you know your stopping point before the first pull. Set the maximum number of pulls, check the stamp or pity screen, and stop when the account has the weapon plan covered.
Who Should Save
Accounts with a strong carry already
If your account already clears story and event content comfortably, neither Ryuuou Staff nor Princess Staff is an emergency upgrade. Save unless you specifically want to fill a missing role or invest in a support weapon.
Players below the next pity line
If your gem count cannot reach a meaningful stamp reward, do not chase out of frustration. Keep clearing story, missions, login rewards, and event tasks first.
Accounts missing basic progression
Pulls do not replace Adventure Rank, upgrade materials, Memories, and daily route discipline. If your team is underleveled, fix the account loop before spending more gems.
Reroll Advice for the Current Banners
For brand-new players, Blue Steel Machine Lance is the current default reroll target. Ryuuou Staff, Metal Wing Boomerang, and Roto Sword were strong situational options when their banners were active, but those banners are no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Only treat them as reroll targets if they are still visible in your client. Featured weapons are easier to build around than a mixed pile of armor. The cleanest reroll result is not “every item from one banner.” It is a playable account with one strong weapon, enough role coverage from free or retryable pulls, and gems left for future decisions.
Pick your reroll target by role preference:
- Blue Steel Machine Lance for an ice spear carry start with arrow-type adventure skills. The current highest-priority banner.
- Ryuuou Staff for a magic carry start with fire attribute focus. A strong situational option if its banner is still visible in your client.
- Metal Wing Boomerang for a farming-focused start with metal hunting value. A strong situational option if its banner is still visible in your client.
- Roto Sword for a physical carry start with DQ1 event synergy, but its banner ended June 16, 2026. Only a strong situational option if still visible in your client.
- Princess of Radatoom’s Staff is generally not a reroll target. It is a support weapon, not a primary carry.
| Reroll result | Keep or reset? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Steel Machine Lance plus any useful 3-star support | Strong keep | You have the current highest-priority weapon and a second role covered |
| Blue Steel Machine Lance only | Usually keep | A fresh account can progress and judge the rest through play; test before confirming community hype |
| Ryuuou Staff plus any useful 3-star support | Strong keep | You have a strong situational magic weapon and a second role covered |
| Ryuuou Staff only | Usually keep | A fresh account can progress and judge the rest through play; a strong situational option |
| Metal Wing Boomerang plus any useful 3-star support | Strong keep | You have a strong situational farming weapon and a second role covered |
| Metal Wing Boomerang only | Usually keep | A fresh account can progress and judge the rest through play; metal hunting value stays relevant; a strong situational option |
| Roto Sword plus any useful 3-star support (if available) | Strong keep | You have a strong situational physical weapon and a second role covered |
| Roto Sword only (if available) | Usually keep | A fresh account can progress and judge the rest through play; a strong situational option |
| Princess of Radatoom’s Staff only | Usually reset | Support staff alone does not replace a carry weapon for early account direction |
| Armor but no strong weapon | Usually reset | Survivability does not replace a carry weapon for early account direction |
| Old Metal weapon plus no featured weapon | Keep if you prefer farming value | Metal gear remains useful; you are choosing stability over event focus |
| No strong 3-star weapon | Reset if the account is fresh | A weak start is easier to reroll than to rescue with scattered gems |
Free-to-Play Gem Planning
Free-to-play players should be stricter than collectors. The Killer Machine, Ryuuou, Metal Series, Princess Staff, and any remaining DQ1 banners are tempting because they feature iconic gear with real series weight, but gem value still depends on what the item does for your account today.
Use a simple rule: free pulls first, planned pulls second, panic pulls never. Claim event rewards, login gems, tutorial rewards, missions, Web Store value if you use it, and any free Transmuter chances before committing paid or saved gems. For the current event route, use the current event checklist. The live in-game timer is still the final check for any banner’s end time. If you cannot reach a meaningful stamp or pity point, or if the visible reward line does not match your target, it is often better to save than to throw singles at a banner you cannot finish.
With multiple active limited banners, free-to-play players face an extra decision: which banner, if any, gets your gems? The safest approach is to use free pulls on all active banners, then commit saved gems only to the banner whose featured weapon solves a real account gap. Do not split a small gem pool across multiple banners hoping for luck on all of them.
For Metal Series specifically: if your account already has Metal Slime Sword or Metal Wing Boomerang, the banner is less urgent unless you want duplicates or upgrades. The Metal Series banner was a strong situational reroll and pull target because metal hunting efficiency pays off across all content, though it is not the current highest priority. It is no longer current as of June 16, 2026, so check in-game if it is still available.
For most accounts, the better approach is to pull for the banner whose featured weapon solves your account’s biggest gap: Blue Steel Machine Lance as the current highest-priority option. Ryuuou Staff, Metal Series gear, and Roto Sword were strong situational options for missing magic carry, metal hunting, and physical carry respectively, but their banners are no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Check in-game if they are still visible. The Killer Machine banner is the highest-priority recommendation among currently active banners.
Pity, Stamps, and Gem Planning
The banner decision changes once you are thinking about pity or stamp rewards. A deep route is not the same as a few emotional pulls. Before you start, open the live reward screen and confirm whether the path is a true target guarantee, a random high-rarity reward, a ticket bundle, armor support, or a discount step. Then decide whether the featured weapon is worth delaying future banners.
With multiple active banners, also confirm which banner’s pity or stamp progress you are building. Killer Machine and Princess Staff banners are separate Transmuters; progress on one does not carry to the other. Ryuuou, Metal Series, and any DQ1 banners are no longer current as of June 16, 2026.
| Pull route | What it means | Safer player action |
|---|---|---|
| Free pulls only | No premium gem risk | Use them first, then reassess the account result |
| One small stop line | Limited miss risk | Stop even if the result is only partial |
| One visible stamp step | You are buying a known checkpoint | Pull only if that checkpoint helps your actual target |
| Full pity or guarantee route | Banner becomes the account’s main gem plan | Only chase if the featured weapon is your account’s main target and you accept the full cost |
For free-to-play players, the safest habit is to treat pity as a planning number, not a casual goal. You do not need to reach it on every banner. You only need to know whether a banner is worth saving toward, skipping, or using free vouchers on.
Ryuuou Armor and Set Context
Ryuuou armor, if featured alongside the staff, follows the same logic as Roto armor: it can improve survival and theme synergy, but it is not the reason to start deep pulling. For the Ryuuou banner, Ryuuou Staff is the decision piece. Armor is a bonus or comfort upgrade, not a substitute for the carry weapon.
What Roto Armor Changes
Roto armor matters because matching equipment can make an event build feel smoother. More defense, better survival, shield utility, and theme synergy can reduce friction in current content. But armor should not be valued the same way as the headline weapon.
For most accounts, Roto Sword is the decision piece. Roto armor is a bonus, a comfort upgrade, or a reason to stop feeling bad after a partial pull. It is not usually the reason to start deep pulling from zero. If you pull the sword early and also pick up armor, great. If you pull armor first, pause and ask whether you are still chasing a weapon plan or only trying to make the armor feel justified.
Advice for Old Metal Gear Owners
If you already own Metal Wing Boomerang, Metal Slime Sword, or other launch Metal gear, do not treat the current banners as a mandatory replacement. Metal gear still has a job: farming comfort, metal enemy value, and repeat-run efficiency. Blue Steel Machine Lance and Roto Sword may fill different gaps, but they do not erase what Metal gear is good at.
The choice is about account direction:
| Your account | Better action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Metal weapon, low gems | Save | Your account already has a valuable farming tool |
| Metal weapon, strong story progress | Test with free pulls only | Roto Sword is interesting, not required |
| Metal weapon, weak boss damage | Consider a limited budget | Ryuuou Staff may cover a different role depending on team needs if still available; it was a strong situational option, not the current highest priority. Roto Sword was another option, but its banner ended June 16, 2026. |
| Metal weapon, collector goal | Pull only with a ceiling | Wanting Roto gear is valid, but budget first |
Stop Lines That Actually Work
A stop line should be visible before the first pull. Pick one, then follow it even if the banner animation feels tempting.
| Stop line | Use it when | Stop after |
|---|---|---|
| Free pulls only | You already have a strong carry or low gems | All free tickets, daily pulls, and eligible vouchers are used |
| First useful result | A fresh account only needs one playable direction | Blue Steel Machine Lance, another strong carry, or a result that makes the account clearly playable. Ryuuou Staff, Roto Sword, or Metal Series gear if still visible in your client are situational alternatives. |
| One reward checkpoint | The stamp or pity screen shows a reward you genuinely want | The planned checkpoint is reached, even if the target did not appear |
| Full planned route | Blue Steel Machine Lance or another featured weapon is your account’s main target and you accept the cost | The target or guarantee is reached |
Do not convert one stop line into the next one mid-session. If the banner details, rates, or reward track make the plan look worse than expected, pause and return to the event checklist instead of forcing the pull.
Best Next Step After Pulling
| Pull result | What to do next |
|---|---|
| Blue Steel Machine Lance | Keep the account, test it in story and boss content, then use free choices to cover missing roles |
| Blue Steel Machine Lance plus armor | Strong result, but stop and play before chasing duplicates |
| Ryuuou Staff | Keep the account, test it in story and boss content, then use free choices to cover missing roles; a strong situational option |
| Ryuuou Staff plus armor | Strong result, but stop and play before chasing duplicates; a strong situational option |
| Metal Wing Boomerang or Metal Slime Sword | Keep the account; metal hunting value stays relevant across all content; a strong situational option |
| Metal gear plus armor | Strong farming result, but stop and play before chasing duplicates; a strong situational option |
| Princess of Radatoom’s Staff | Keep only if you already have a strong carry; otherwise treat it as a support upgrade, not a reroll stop |
| Roto Sword (no longer current; ended June 16, 2026) | Keep the account only if still visible in your client, test it in DQ1 event stages and story, then use free choices to cover missing roles; a strong situational option |
| Roto Sword plus armor (no longer current; ended June 16, 2026) | Strong result if still visible, but stop and play before chasing duplicates; a strong situational option |
| Only armor pieces | Check survival value, but avoid treating armor alone as the perfect reroll stop |
| Metal gear or another strong carry | Consider keeping if the account has a clear role mix |
| No strong 3-star weapon | Reset if the account is fresh, or save and progress if the account already has sunk time |
FAQ
Should I pull for Ryuuou Staff?
Consider it if you need a fire magic carry or want the strongest dedicated magic weapon. It is a strong situational option rather than the current highest priority, and the Ryuuou banner is no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Only pull if the banner is still visible in your client. Save if you already have Ice Staff or another strong magic weapon, or if your gems are committed to a different banner route.
Should I pull for Metal Series gear?
Consider it if you need metal hunting tools or want to upgrade your Metal Slime Sword or Metal Wing Boomerang. The Metal Series banner was a strong situational option for farming-focused accounts, not the current highest priority. It is no longer current as of June 16, 2026, so check in-game if it is still available before pulling. Save if you already have strong Metal gear or if your gems are committed to another banner.
Should I pull for Princess of Radatoom's Staff?
Consider it if your account needs party-wide HP recovery and light-attribute support. It is a strong A-tier support staff, not a primary carry. Save if you already have strong healing coverage or if you are still looking for your first main damage weapon. Note that the Princess Staff banner is no longer the current focus.
Is Ryuuou Staff S tier?
Yes. Ryuuou Staff is top-tier S. It is the strongest dedicated magic weapon with 350% special potency matching Roto Sword. It remains a strong situational option for mage-oriented accounts.
Is Princess of Radatoom's Staff S tier?
No. The site rates Princess of Radatoom's Staff as A tier. It is a valuable support pick with party-wide HP recovery, but it is not a primary damage carry.
Is Roto Sword S tier?
Yes. Roto Sword is top-tier S. It is a strong lightning physical carry with dragon coverage. The DQ1 event banner ended June 16, 2026, so it is no longer a current pull target unless it is still visible in your client.
Should I reroll for Ryuuou Staff, Metal Series, or Roto Sword?
Only if those banners are still visible in your client. Blue Steel Machine Lance is the current default reroll target. Ryuuou Staff, Metal Series, and Roto Sword were strong situational options while their banners were active, but those banners are no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Pick by the role your account needs most, but do not chase ended banners unless they are still available in-game. Rerolling is usually better than spending many gems to rescue a weak opening account.
Do I need Roto or Ryuuou armor too?
No. Armor and shields can help with survival, utility, and theme synergy, but the featured weapon is the main decision piece for each banner. Do not deep pull for armor alone unless you are comfortable with the cost.
Should old Metal gear owners pull?
Metal gear owners do not need to panic pull. Blue Steel Machine Lance may fill an ice or spear gap, Ryuuou Staff may fill a magic gap, and Princess Staff may add support value, but Metal farming value remains useful and does not disappear. The Metal Series banner was a strong situational option for dedicated metal hunters, but it is no longer current as of June 16, 2026. Check in-game if it is still available before considering upgrades.
What should I check before pulling the current banner?
Finish the current event checklist, claim free pulls, inspect the banner pool and featured items, read the rates and pity or stamp rules, then set a stop line before spending gems.