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After an epic journey through the diverse quests and dungeons of Dragon Quest 3 Remake, your adventure culminates at Zoma's Citadel. This final dungeon is the ultimate test of your skills, challenging you to utilize everything you've mastered throughout the game. It's the most demanding challenge in the main storyline of DQ3 Remake. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through Zoma's Citadel, detailing the location of all treasures and providing strategies to conquer this formidable fortress.
How to Reach Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Once you've defeated the Archfiend Baramos in DQIII Remake, you'll find yourself in the perpetually dark world of Alefgard. Your ultimate destination on this new map is Zoma's Citadel, and reaching it involves completing the Rainbow Drop quest.
The Rainbow Drop is assembled from the following items:
- Sunstone – Located within Tantegel Castle
- Staff of Rain – Found in the Shrine of the Spirit
- Sacred Amulet – Awarded by Rubiss after you free her at the top of the Tower of Rubiss (you'll need the Faerie Flute for this)
With all three items in hand, you can create the Rainbow Drop, which will conjure the Rainbow Bridge leading to Zoma's Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel 1F Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### 1F Main Path:
Your objective on the first floor is to reach the throne near the center of the northern wall, which will shift to reveal a secret passage. Navigate around either the east or west side of the chamber, then return to the central chamber's door. Refer to the map above for the precise route. Side chambers contain treasures, listed below.
Upon entering the central chamber, you'll encounter an onslaught of Living Statue variants. These enemies lack specific weaknesses and can be punishing, so approach them with a boss-like strategy.
All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel 1F:
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal – located behind the throne.
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic – found by checking the electrified panel.
Zoma's Citadel B1 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### B1 Main Path and B1 Treasure:
Taking the main path under the throne leads directly to B2. However, using any of the four stair sets in the small chambers on 1F will take you to an isolated B1 chamber. The sole purpose of visiting this level is to claim the treasure chest along the northern wall:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
Zoma's Citadel B2 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### B2 Main Path:
Upon descending from B1, you'll enter B2. Here, you must navigate the directional tiles in the central section to reach the path opposite the entrance and proceed down the stairs. Given the complexity of these tiles, we've provided a detailed explanation below.
How to Use the Directional Tiles in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:
Mastering the directional tiles on B2 can be challenging, yet there's a pattern to follow. Consider practicing at the Tower of Rubiss, where similar tiles on the third floor's northwest corner are designed for this purpose.
The tiles feature a diamond shape with east and west orientations, and their colors (orange and blue) change frequently. Here's how to navigate them:
For North/South movement, consider the diamond halves as left/right D-Pad buttons.
- Blue = North: If blue is on the left, press left to move north; if on the right, press right to move north.
- Orange = South: If orange is on the left, press left to move south; if on the right, press right to move south.
For East/West movement, view the diamond as arrows pointing in those directions. Focus solely on the orange arrow:
- If the orange arrow points in your desired direction, press UP on the D-Pad.
- If it points away, press DOWN on the D-Pad.
Refer to the accompanying video if you're struggling.
All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel B2:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Scourge Whip
- Treasure 2 (Chest): 4,989 Gold Coins
Zoma's Citadel B3 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### B3 Main Path:
The main route through B3 is straightforward, following the outer edge of the square chamber. A detour to the southwest corner allows you to meet Sky, a Soaring Scourger, and one of DQIII Remake's Friendly Monsters.
B3 Isolated Chamber:
If you fall into a hole while navigating B2's directional tiles, you'll end up in this isolated section of B3. A friendly Liquid Metal Slime awaits in the northwest corner. Exit via the stairs on the eastern side.
All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel B3:
Main Chamber:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Dragon Dojo Duds
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Double-Edged Sword
Isolated Chamber:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Bastard Sword
Zoma's Citadel B4 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### B4 Main Path:
The final floor before confronting Zoma, B4 requires you to start from the center of the southern area, loop around, and exit from the southeastern corner.
Don't miss the special cutscene that plays upon entering B4; it's worth watching in full.
All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel B4:
In one chamber, you'll find six chests, listed from right to left:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Shimmering Dress
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Prayer Ring
- Treasure 3 (Chest): Sage's Stone
- Treasure 4 (Chest): Yggdrasil Leaf
- Treasure 5 (Chest): Dieamend
- Treasure 6 (Chest): Mini Medal
How to Defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Before facing Zoma, you must overcome a gauntlet of bosses: the King Hydra, the Soul of Baramos, and the Bones of Baramos. Fortunately, you can use items from your bag between fights, ensuring you're well-prepared for each battle.
How to Defeat the King Hydra:
Comparable to a low-level main boss, the King Hydra doesn't have any significant weaknesses. However, the Kazap spell proved highly effective, dealing over 400 damage per turn. Aggressive tactics are beneficial, as the Hydra regenerates around 100 HP each round. Employing a basic boss strategy, with one Sage dedicated to healing, should suffice.
How to Defeat the Soul of Baramos:
Having faced the Soul of Baramos in the Tower of Rubiss, you'll be familiar with its weaknesses. It's highly susceptible to Zap damage, so have the Hero focus on Kazap.
How to Defeat the Bones of Baramos:
Similar to its predecessor, the Bones of Baramos are vulnerable to Zap attacks. The Kazap spell and the Monster Wrangler's Wild Side/Monster Pile-On combo can quickly dispatch it. Be mindful of its stronger attacks and maintain your party's health.
How to Defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:
Zoma marks the final showdown of the main story, demanding a strategic approach to ensure all party members survive. Begin by conserving MP, as Zoma starts with a magic barrier reducing spell effectiveness. Wait for the prompt indicating the Sphere of Light is ready to use; activate it to remove Zoma's barrier, making it vulnerable to magic.
With the barrier down, Zoma is weak to Zap attacks. Our Kazap spell inflicted over 650 damage per hit. Utilize the Kazap and Monster Wrangler combo, allowing other members to focus on healing and reviving. Buffs, debuffs, and damage-reflecting equipment can be invaluable. Maintain a cautious approach, prioritizing your party's HP to secure victory.
Every Monster in Zoma's Citadel – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
| Monster Name | Weakness |
|---|---|
| Dragon Zombie | None |
| Franticore | None |
| Great Troll | Zap |
| Green Dragon | None |
| Hocus-Poker | None |
| Hydra | None |
| Infernal Serpent | None |
| One-Man Army | Zap |
| Soaring Scourger | Zap |
| Troobloovoodoo | Zap |
