Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Zoma\'s Citadel Walkthrough

Author : Savannah Jan 16,2025

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 climactic dungeon, detailing treasure locations and strategies for each encounter. Prepare for the ultimate test of your party's skills!

Reaching Zoma's Citadel

After defeating Baramos, you'll enter Alefgard's perpetually dark world. 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 1F

Navigate the first floor to the throne in the north. Moving the throne 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 challenging encounter with Living Statues in the central chamber.

Zoma's Citadel B1

B1 is straightforward, leading to B2. However, taking the stairs from the 1F chambers leads to an isolated area containing:

  • Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm

Zoma's Citadel B2

This floor features directional tiles. Mastering them requires understanding their logic (detailed below). Reach the opposite side to proceed to B3. Treasure includes:

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

Navigating the Directional Tiles:

The tiles form a diamond, with orange and blue halves. To move North/South, use the D-pad: Blue = North (left/right based on blue's position), Orange = South (same logic). For East/West, use UP/DOWN on the D-pad based on the orange arrow's direction. Practice in the Tower of Rubiss (3F NW corner) if needed.

Zoma's Citadel B3

Follow the outer path, detouring to the southwest for a friendly encounter with Sky (Soaring Scourger). A separate isolated chamber (accessible via falling through holes on B2) contains another friendly monster (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

Zoma's Citadel B4

Navigate this final floor to reach Zoma. Watch the cutscene upon entry. Six chests await:

  • 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

Defeating Zoma's Minions and Zoma Himself

Before facing Zoma, defeat the King Hydra (weak to Kazap), the Soul of Baramos (weak to Zap), and the Bones of Baramos (similar weaknesses to the Soul). Use items between fights.

Zoma's fight is strategic. Initially, he has a magic barrier. Wait for the prompt to use the Sphere of Light, removing the barrier. Then exploit his weakness to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective). Prioritize HP and revive fallen party members. Use buffs, debuffs, and reflective equipment strategically.

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 will help you successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and conquer the final challenge in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Good luck!