DQ3 Remake Zoma's Citadel Guide

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 climactic dungeon. Prepare for a challenging final test of your party's skills and strategies.

Reaching Zoma's Citadel

After defeating Baramos, you'll enter the darkened world of Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you must obtain the Rainbow Drop:

• 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).

Combine these items to create the Rainbow Drop and build the bridge to the Citadel.

Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough

1F:

Navigate the first floor, avoiding Living Statues, to reach the throne. Activating the throne reveals a hidden passage. Explore side chambers for treasure:

• Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (behind throne).
• Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic (near electrified panel).

B1:

B1 contains a single chest:

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm

B2:

This floor features directional tiles. Mastering them requires understanding the color-coded directional inputs (refer to the original guide for detailed tile mechanics). The path leads to B3. Collect these treasures:

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Scourge Whip
• Treasure 2 (Chest): 4,989 Gold Coins

B3:

Follow the outer path, encountering Sky, a friendly monster. An isolated chamber (accessible via falling through B2 tiles) contains another friendly monster and treasure:

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Dragon Dojo Duds
• Treasure 2 (Chest): Double-Edged Sword
• Treasure 3 (Chest): Bastard Sword (Isolated Chamber)

B4:

The final floor before Zoma. Watch the cutscene upon entry. Collect the six chests in the main chamber:

• 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 Minions

Before facing Zoma, you'll battle the King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. Use items between each fight. Strategies for these bosses are detailed in the original guide.

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. Prioritize HP management and strategic attacks.

Monster List:

(Monster list table from original guide is included here)

This guide condenses information from the original, offering a streamlined walkthrough of Zoma's Citadel. Remember to consult the original for detailed strategies and enemy weakness information.