Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Navigating Zoma's Citadel

After embarking on an epic journey through various quests and dungeons in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, your adventure culminates in the challenging trek through Zoma's Citadel. This final dungeon tests your skills to the limit, demanding that you utilize every tactic and strategy you've honed throughout the game. It's undoubtedly the most demanding part of DQ3 Remake's main storyline. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through every step of navigating Zoma's Citadel, detailing the locations of all treasures along the way.

How to Reach Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Upon defeating the Archfiend Baramos in DQIII Remake, you'll find yourself in the perpetually darkened world of Alefgard. Zoma's Citadel stands as the ultimate destination on this new map. To reach it, you'll need to assemble the Rainbow Drop, a crucial item for progressing in DQ3 Remake.

The Rainbow Drop is composed of the following components:

Sunstone – Located in Tantegel Castle
Staff of Rain – Found in the Shrine of the Spirit
Sacred Amulet – Awarded by Rubiss after liberating her at the top of the Tower of Rubiss (you must possess the Faerie Flute)

Once you've collected all three, you can combine them to form the Rainbow Drop, enabling you to summon the Rainbow Bridge that leads directly to Zoma's Citadel.

Zoma's Citadel 1F Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

### 1F Main Path:

Your primary objective on the first floor of Zoma's Citadel is to reach the throne positioned against the northern wall, which will shift to unveil a hidden passage. To achieve this, navigate up and around either the eastern or western side of the chamber, then loop back to the central door. Refer to the map above for the precise route. Don't forget to explore the side chambers for treasures, which are detailed below.

As you enter the central chamber, prepare for a barrage of Living Statue variants. These enemies lack specific weaknesses and can be quite formidable. Approach them with the same caution you would use in any boss fight, and you should emerge unscathed.

All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel 1F:

Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal – located 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 leads directly to B2, but if you use any of the four staircases in the smaller chambers on 1F, you'll find yourself in the secluded B1 area. The sole purpose of venturing 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 entering B2 from the B1 stairs, you'll encounter directional tiles in the central section. Your goal is to cross these tiles to reach the path directly opposite the entrance, then proceed down the stairs. Given their complexity, we've provided a detailed explanation of how to navigate them.

How to Use the Directional Tiles in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:

Navigating the directional tiles on B2 can be challenging, but there's a strategy to master them. If you're struggling, consider revisiting the Tower of Rubiss to practice. On the third floor's northwest corner, you'll find similar tiles designed for training.

The tiles feature a diamond shape pointing east and west, with colors that frequently change. Pay close attention to the colors to determine your input:

Blue = North: When moving north, note the blue half of the diamond. If it's on the left, press left on the D-Pad 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 to move south.

For east or west movement, consider the diamond as directional arrows. 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. Refer to the video above for further assistance.

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 the third basement level circles the outer edge of the square chamber. A detour to the southwest corner leads 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 encounter a friendly Liquid Metal Slime in the northwest corner. Exit via the stairs on the eastern side of the room.

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 last stop before confronting Zoma. Begin from the right side of the southern area, weave your way up and around, then return to the southeastern corner to reach the exit.

Upon entering B4, you'll encounter a special cutscene. Be sure to watch it in its entirety for a deeper understanding of the story.

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 facing Zoma, you must navigate a gauntlet of bosses, including the King Hydra, the Soul of Baramos, and the Bones of Baramos. Fortunately, you'll have time to use items from your bag between fights, allowing you to replenish and strategize.

How to Defeat the King Hydra:

King Hydra is a formidable foe akin to a low-level main boss. We found no specific weaknesses, but the Kazap spell proved highly effective, dealing over 400 damage per turn. An aggressive approach works well, as the King Hydra regenerates about 100 HP each round. Using a basic boss strategy, we defeated it without losing any party members. A dedicated healer, such as a Sage, can be beneficial.

How to Defeat the Soul of Baramos:

Having previously defeated the Soul of Baramos in the Tower of Rubiss, you should already have a strategy in place. 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 is vulnerable to Zap damage. Kazap and the Monster Wrangler's Wild Side/Monster Pile-On combo proved effective. While it hits harder than the Soul, your established strategies should suffice.

How to Defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:

Zoma represents the final and most challenging fight of the main story. Avoid over-aggression, as this battle requires strategic planning to ensure all party members survive.

At the outset, conserve your MP. Zoma starts with a magic barrier that diminishes the impact of magical attacks. Wait for the prompt indicating the Sphere of Light is ready, and choose to use it to dismantle Zoma's barrier, making them vulnerable to magic.

Once the barrier is down, exploit Zoma's weakness to Zap attacks. Our Kazap spell inflicted over 650 damage per hit. Employ the Kazap and Monster Wrangler combo, while the other two party members focus on healing and reviving. Buffs, debuffs, and damage-reflecting equipment can be advantageous. Maintain a steady pace, prioritize your HP, and you'll ultimately triumph.

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