Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Conquering Zoma's Citadel – A Complete Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, the game's ultimate challenge. We'll cover reaching the citadel, navigating each floor, defeating the bosses, and identifying all treasure locations.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
After defeating Baramos, you'll enter the darkened world of Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you need the Rainbow Drop, created by combining:
- Sunstone: Found in Tantegel Castle.
- Staff of Rain: Located in the Shrine of the Spirit.
- Sacred Amulet: Received from Rubiss after rescuing her in the Tower of Rubiss (requires the Faerie Flute).
Combining these items creates the Rainbow Bridge, your path to Zoma's Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the first floor to the throne in the north. Activating it reveals a hidden passage. Explore side chambers for treasure:
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (behind the throne).
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic (near the electrified panel).
Prepare for a tough battle against Living Statues in the central chamber.
B1:
B1 is straightforward, leading to B2. However, taking the side stairs from 1F leads to an isolated chamber containing:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
B2:
This floor features directional tiles. Practice using them in the Tower of Rubiss (3F, NW corner) if needed. The key is understanding the color-coded directional indicators. Blue indicates North/South movement based on left/right placement; orange indicates East/West movement, with up/down presses based on the arrow's direction. Successfully navigating the tiles leads to B3. Treasure includes:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Scourge Whip
- Treasure 2 (Chest): 4,989 Gold Coins
B3:
Follow the outer path, encountering Sky (a friendly Soaring Scourger) in the southwest corner. Falling through a hole on B2 leads to an isolated chamber with a Liquid Metal Slime and:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Bastard Sword
The main chamber holds:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Dragon Dojo Duds
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Double-Edged Sword
B4:
The final floor before Zoma. Watch the cutscene upon entry. Navigate to the southeast corner to proceed. A single chamber contains six chests:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Shimmering Dress
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Prayer Ring
- Treasure 3 (Chest): Sage's Stone
- Treasure 4 (Chest): Yggdrasil Leaf
- Treasure 5 (Chest): Diamond
- Treasure 6 (Chest): Mini Medal
Defeating Zoma and his Predecessors
Before facing Zoma, you'll battle the King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. Use items between fights.
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are effective.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap attacks.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos. Expect stronger attacks.
Zoma:
Zoma starts with a magic barrier. Wait for the prompt to use the Sphere of Light, removing the barrier and making him vulnerable to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective). Prioritize HP and revive fallen party members. Strategic play is crucial for victory.
Monster List
| 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 |
This detailed guide should help you conquer Zoma's Citadel and complete Dragon Quest 3 Remake!
