Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Zoma\'s Citadel Walkthrough

Conquer Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides a complete walkthrough of Zoma's Citadel in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, the game's climactic dungeon, detailing strategies for each encounter and the location of all treasure.

Reaching Zoma's Citadel

After defeating Baramos, you'll enter Alefgard's perpetually dark world. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you must assemble the Rainbow Drop:

• 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)

Combining these items creates the Rainbow Bridge, leading to the citadel.

Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough

1F:

Navigate the chamber, circumventing Living Statues, to reach the throne. Activating the throne reveals a hidden passage.

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

B1:

This level contains a single chest.

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm

B2:

This floor features directional tiles. Practice using similar tiles in the Tower of Rubiss if needed. The key is understanding the color-coded directional inputs.

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

B3:

The main path circles the chamber. A detour leads to Sky, a friendly monster. A separate isolated chamber (accessible via B2's pitfalls) contains another friendly monster and a chest.

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

B4:

This floor features a crucial cutscene upon entry. Navigate to the southeastern corner to proceed.

• Treasure 1-6 (Chests): Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal

Defeating Zoma and His Minions

Before facing Zoma, you'll battle:

• King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are recommended.
• Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap. Utilize strategies from the Tower of Rubiss encounter.
• Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos. Stronger attacks necessitate careful health management.

Zoma:

Zoma starts with a magic barrier. Wait for the Sphere of Light prompt to remove the barrier, then exploit his weakness to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective). Prioritize HP and avoid over-aggression. Buffs, debuffs, and damage reflection can be beneficial.

Monsters in Zoma's Citadel

This comprehensive guide should equip you to successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to adapt strategies based on your party's strengths and weaknesses.