Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Zoma's Citadel Guide

After a long and adventurous journey through the various quests and dungeons in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, players finally reach the climactic challenge: Zoma's Citadel. This final dungeon is the ultimate test of skill, demanding that players utilize every strategy and tactic they've mastered throughout the game. It stands as the most formidable obstacle in DQ3 Remake's main story. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through every floor of Zoma's Citadel, detailing the path to take and the locations of all treasures.

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

Once you've triumphed over the Archfiend Baramos in DQIII Remake, you'll find yourself in the perpetually dark world of Alefgard. Zoma's Citadel is your ultimate destination on this new map, and reaching it requires assembling the Rainbow Drop item.

To create the Rainbow Drop, you'll need:

Sunstone – Located in Tantegel Castle.
Staff of Rain – Found in the Shrine of the Spirit.
Sacred Amulet – Awarded by Rubiss after freeing her at the top of the Tower of Rubiss (you'll need the Faerie Flute for this).

With all three items in hand, you can form the Rainbow Drop, which will enable you to conjure the Rainbow Bridge leading to Zoma's Citadel.

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

### 1F Main Path:

Your objective on the first floor is to reach the throne near the center of the northern wall, which will shift to reveal a hidden passage. Navigate around the chamber either via the east or west side, then return to the central chamber door. Refer to the map above for the precise route. Side chambers contain treasures, detailed below.

Upon entering the center chamber, prepare for a barrage of Living Statue variants. These enemies lack specific weaknesses and can be quite formidable. Approach them with a boss fight strategy for the best chance of success.

All Treasure on Zoma's Citadel 1F:

Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal – 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:

Taking the path under the throne leads directly to B2. However, if you descend any of the four stair sets in the small chambers on 1F, you'll end up in the isolated B1 chamber. The sole purpose for venturing here is to collect 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 descending from B1, you'll arrive at B2. Your task here is to navigate the directional tiles in the central section to reach the path opposite the entrance and proceed to the stairs. Given the complexity of these tiles, we've included a detailed explanation below.

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

The directional tiles on B2 can seem perplexing at first. However, there's a pattern to follow. If you're struggling, consider practicing at the Tower of Rubiss, where similar tiles are located in the northwest corner of the third floor.

The tiles form a diamond shape, pointing east and west, with colors that frequently change. Here's how to navigate them:

Blue = North: If the blue half is on the left, press left on the D-Pad to move north; if on the right, press right.
Orange = South: Similarly, press left if the orange half is on the left, and right if it's on the right.

For east-west movement, focus on the orange arrow:

If the orange arrow points in your desired direction, press UP on the D-Pad.
If it points away from where you want to go, press DOWN.

For visual guidance, refer to the accompanying video.

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 on the third basement level follows the outer edge of the square chamber. A slight detour to the southwest corner allows you to meet Sky, a Soaring Scourger, and one of DQIII Remake's Friendly Monsters.

B3 Isolated Chamber:

This section of B3 is separate from the main area. If you fall into one of the holes while navigating the directional tiles on B2, you'll end up here. In the northwest corner, you'll find a friendly Liquid Metal Slime. 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 the final floor before confronting Zoma. Start from the center of the southern area, navigate up and around, and then head back down to the southeastern corner to find the exit.

Don't miss the special cutscene that plays upon entering B4; take the time to watch it in full.

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'll need to overcome a series of boss battles: the King Hydra, the Soul of Baramos, and the Bones of Baramos. Fortunately, you can use items from your bag between fights, allowing you to replenish and strategize.

How to Defeat the King Hydra:

Though not as tough as a main boss, the King Hydra can be challenging. We found no specific weaknesses, but the Kazap spell was highly effective, dealing over 400 damage per turn. An aggressive approach works well, as the Hydra heals itself slightly after each round. A balanced strategy with a dedicated healer should see you through.

How to Defeat the Soul of Baramos:

Having already faced the Soul of Baramos in the Tower of Rubiss, you should be familiar with the strategy. This enemy is particularly vulnerable to Zap damage, so have your Hero focus on using Kazap.

How to Defeat the Bones of Baramos:

Similar to its previous form, the Bones of Baramos is susceptible to the same attacks. Kazap and the Monster Wrangler's Wild Side/Monster Pile-On combo proved very effective. Be cautious, as the Bones hit harder than the Soul, so monitor your party's health closely.

How to Defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:

Zoma, the final boss of the main story, requires a strategic approach rather than brute force. Initially, conserve your MP as Zoma starts with a magic barrier that reduces the effectiveness of magic attacks. Wait for the prompt indicating the Sphere of Light is ready, then use it to remove Zoma's barrier.

With the barrier down, Zoma becomes vulnerable to Zap attacks. Our Kazap spell dealt over 650 damage per hit. The combination of Kazap and the Monster Wrangler's abilities allows two other party members to focus on healing and reviving, as you may need to revive multiple members during the fight. Utilize buffs, debuffs, and damage-reflecting spells and equipment for an edge. Patience and careful management of your party's HP are key to victory.

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