This guide explains how to obtain the elusive Yellow Orb in the Dragon Quest 3 Remake. While the process is relatively simple, finding the starting point can be challenging. This guide will help you navigate this quest.
The Yellow Orb is located in Merchantburg, a town initially represented as "???" on the map. Its name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave there. You must establish and develop this village to acquire the orb.
Locating Merchantburg (???)
After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg is accessible. With quest markers enabled, it's located in the northeast corner of the world map. You can sail west from the coast to reach the easternmost edge of the eastern continent.
Optimal Timing for Visiting Merchantburg
While orb collection order is flexible, visiting Merchantburg early (immediately after getting the ship) is recommended. The town requires significant growth time before yielding the Yellow Orb. Establishing it early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.
Obtaining the Yellow Orb
Establishing Merchantburg:
- Hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route.
- In Merchantburg, enter the single building. Speak to the old man who wishes to establish a town but needs a merchant.
- Offer your newly hired merchant. They'll leave your party and start the town, revealing its name.
Returning to Merchantburg and its Growth:
Merchantburg progresses through five growth stages. You'll receive notifications to return and check on your merchant. The town expands with each visit, culminating in a large club's construction. On your fourth visit, you'll notice the merchant's growing unpopularity.
Acquiring the Yellow Orb (Final Visit):
Visit Merchantburg at night during your fifth visit. The merchant will be absent, having been imprisoned following a town revolt. The jail cell is in the house south of the merchant's house.
Speak to the imprisoned merchant. They'll reveal the Yellow Orb's location. Return to the merchant's house; a quest marker will appear behind the sofa. Interact with the ground behind the sofa to unearth the Yellow Orb.
The Yellow Orb is typically the penultimate orb acquired. Other orb locations include: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).
