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After an epic journey through the various quests and dungeons in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, your adventure culminates in a thrilling expedition through Zoma's Citadel. This final dungeon is the ultimate test of your skills, challenging you to employ every strategy you've honed throughout the game. It's the most demanding challenge in the main story of DQ3 Remake. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through every floor of Zoma's Citadel, pinpointing the location of all treasures to ensure you're fully prepared for the final showdown.
How to Reach Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
After triumphing over the Archfiend Baramos in DQIII Remake, you'll find yourself in the perpetually dark world of Alefgard. Your ultimate goal is Zoma's Citadel, the final destination on this shadowy map. To reach it, you'll need to assemble the Rainbow Drop, a crucial item in DQ3 Remake.
The Rainbow Drop is composed of three essential items:
- Sunstone – Located in Tantegel Castle
- Staff of Rain – Found in the Shrine of the Spirit
- Sacred Amulet – Bestowed by Rubiss after you free her at the top of the Tower of Rubiss (you'll need the Faerie Flute for this)
Once you've collected all three, you can create the Rainbow Drop, which in turn will allow you to form 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 at the center of the northern wall, which will move to reveal a hidden passage. Navigate up and around the chamber on either the east or west side, then return to the door at the central chamber. Refer to the map above for the exact route. Don't forget to explore the side chambers for treasures, detailed below.
As you enter the central chamber, prepare for a barrage of Living Statue variants. These enemies are tough and have no clear weaknesses, so approach them as you would a boss fight to ensure your survival.
All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel 1F:
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal – behind the throne.
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic – check the electrified panel.
Zoma's Citadel B1 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
### B1 Main Path and B1 Treasure:
Descending from the throne, B1 offers a straightforward path to B2. However, if you explore the four stair sets in the small chambers on 1F, you'll find yourself in an isolated B1 chamber. Your sole purpose here 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 reaching B2 from B1, you'll encounter directional tiles in the center section. Your goal is to cross these tiles to reach the path opposite the entrance and descend the stairs. Navigating these tiles can be challenging, so we've included a detailed guide below.
How to Use the Directional Tiles in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:
Mastering the directional tiles on level B2 is crucial. While they may seem baffling at first, there's a pattern to follow. If you're struggling, consider revisiting the Tower of Rubiss to practice; the third floor's northwest corner has similar tiles designed for this purpose.
The tiles feature a diamond shape, with colors that frequently change. Pay attention to the colors to determine your input:
- For North or South movement, treat the diamond's halves as left and right buttons on the D-Pad:
- Blue = North: If the blue half is on the left, press left to move north; if on the right, press right.
- Orange = South: Similarly, if orange is on the left, press left to move south; if on the right, press right.
- For East or West movement, consider the diamond as directional arrows. Focus on the orange arrow:
- If the orange arrow points in the direction you want to go, press UP on the D-Pad. If it points away, press DOWN.
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:
Navigating the third basement level is relatively straightforward, as the path circles the outer edge of the square chamber. A slight detour to the southwest corner will lead you to Sky, a Soaring Scourger, and one of DQIII Remake's Friendly Monsters.
B3 Isolated Chamber:
If you fall into one of the holes while navigating the directional tiles on B2, you'll end up in this isolated section of B3. Here, you'll find a friendly Liquid Metal Slime 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 fourth basement level is your final hurdle before confronting Zoma. Start from the center of the southern area, navigate up and around, then head back down to the southeastern corner to find the exit.
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 arranged 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 reaching Zoma, you must overcome a series of formidable bosses: the King Hydra, the Soul of Baramos, and the Bones of Baramos. Fortunately, you can use items from your bag between fights, allowing you to maintain your party's strength.
How to Defeat the King Hydra:
Despite its strength, the King Hydra is manageable with the right approach. We found the Kazap spell to be highly effective, dealing over 400 damage per turn. Aggression is key, as the Hydra regenerates about 100 HP each round. Employing a basic boss strategy with a dedicated healer helped us defeat it in one go without losing any party members.
How to Defeat the Soul of Baramos:
Having faced the Soul of Baramos before in the Tower of Rubiss, you're likely familiar with its weaknesses. It's highly susceptible to Zap damage, so focus your Hero's Kazap spells on it for quick results.
How to Defeat the Bones of Baramos:
Similar to the Soul, the Bones of Baramos shares the same vulnerabilities. We found Kazap spells and the Monster Wrangler's Wild Side/Monster Pile-On combo to be devastatingly effective. Be vigilant with your health, as the Bones hit harder than the Soul.
How to Defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:
Zoma is the final boss and a strategic challenge. Avoid rushing in; instead, conserve your MP initially due to Zoma's magic barrier, which reduces the effectiveness of magical attacks. When prompted, use the Sphere of Light to remove the barrier, making Zoma vulnerable to magic.
With the barrier down, Zoma is weak to Zap attacks. Our Kazap spells dealt over 650 damage each turn. Employ the Kazap and Monster Wrangler combo, while dedicating two other party members to healing and reviving. Buffs, debuffs, and damage-reflecting spells and equipment can be invaluable. Take a measured approach, focusing on maintaining your party's health, and you'll emerge victorious.
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 |
