Xemn Drasle
The father of the family and a balanced fighter who uses a sword.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Enter doors or ladders when positioned correctly |
Arrow Down | Duck or descend where supported |
A | Jump |
B | Use the equipped weapon or item |
Start | Pause the game and open the status display |
Select | Switch the selected family member or item in the status display |
Control notes
Controls refer to the NES version.
Different characters and equipment can change how an action behaves.
How it plays
How does Legacy of the Wizard play?
The game uses a side-view platform perspective inside a large, interconnected castle and cave maze. The main objective is to collect four crowns and defeat the guardian Drasle, while locating keys, weapons, and items that open new routes.
Five family members are available, and their different abilities determine which rooms they can enter or traverse. Players jump across platforms, attack monsters, push or break blocks, and return to earlier areas after gaining new equipment. The maze has no conventional stage-by-stage order, making mapping and experimentation central to progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Legacy of the Wizard?
Map the castle before spending valuable keys or committing to a route. Mark rooms containing locked doors, crowns, shops, and permanent equipment.
Switch characters frequently. A passage that looks inaccessible may require Roas, Lyll, Pochi, or Meyna rather than a stronger weapon. Buy and test equipment carefully, and return to earlier rooms after major discoveries.
Avoid unnecessary damage while exploring, because long trips through the maze can leave the active character without enough health or magic for a boss encounter.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Meyna Drasle
The mother, who uses magic and can access routes unavailable to some other family members.
Roas Drasle
The son, whose digging ability helps him pass through certain blocks and terrain.
Lyll Drasle
The daughter, a small character with movement abilities suited to narrow passages.
Pochi Drasle
The family dog, able to pass through some barriers and use a distinctive attack.
Drasle
The dragon-like guardian at the center of the family's quest.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Treat the castle as one connected map rather than a sequence of stages.
- 2
Keep track of which character can use each route or obstacle.
- 3
Save keys and money until the surrounding area has been explored.
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