Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Conquering Zoma's Citadel – A Comprehensive Guide
This guide provides a complete 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.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
After defeating Baramos, you'll enter a darkened Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you need the Rainbow Drop, created by combining:
- Sunstone (Tantegel Castle)
- Staff of Rain (Shrine of the Spirit)
- Sacred Amulet (Rubiss, after freeing her in the Tower of Rubiss – requires the Faerie Flute)
The Rainbow Drop creates the bridge to the Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the east or west side to reach the throne in the north. The throne moves, revealing a passage. Expect tough Living Statues in the central chamber.
- Treasure: Mini Medal (buried behind throne), Seed of Magic (electrified panel).
B1:
This floor is primarily a pathway to B2, unless you take the side stairs from 1F, leading to an isolated chamber.
- Treasure: Hapless Helm (chest).
B2:
Cross the directional tiles to reach the stairs to B3. Practice on the similar tiles in the Tower of Rubiss if needed. Remember: blue = north/south (left/right D-pad based on blue's position); orange arrow direction dictates up/down D-pad press.
- Treasure: Scourge Whip (chest), 4,989 Gold Coins (chest).
B3:
Follow the outer edge. A detour to the southwest reveals Sky, a friendly Soaring Scourger. Falling through tiles on B2 leads to an isolated chamber with a Liquid Metal Slime.
- Treasure (Main Chamber): Dragon Dojo Duds (chest), Double-Edged Sword (chest).
- Treasure (Isolated Chamber): Bastard Sword (chest).
B4:
Navigate from the south-central area upwards and around to the southeast exit. Watch the cutscene upon entry.
- Treasure: Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal (all in one chamber).
Defeating the Final Bosses
Before Zoma, you face the King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. You can use items between fights.
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are effective due to its healing.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul; hits harder, requiring careful health management.
Zoma:
Zoma starts with a magic barrier. Wait for the Sphere of Light prompt to remove the barrier, then exploit its Zap weakness with Kazap. Prioritize HP and avoid over-aggression. Buffs, debuffs, and damage reflection are helpful.
Zoma's Citadel 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 comprehensive guide should equip you to conquer Zoma's Citadel and complete Dragon Quest 3 Remake!
