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 ultimate challenge. We'll cover reaching the citadel, navigating each floor, defeating the bosses, and identifying all treasure locations.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
After defeating Baramos, you'll enter the darkened world of Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you need the Rainbow Drop, crafted from:
- Sunstone: Found in Tantegel Castle.
- Staff of Rain: Located in the Shrine of the Spirit.
- Sacred Amulet: Obtained from Rubiss after rescuing her in the Tower of Rubiss (requires the Faerie Flute).
Combine these items to create the Rainbow Bridge, leading to the Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the chamber, avoiding Living Statues, to reach the throne. The throne moves to reveal a hidden passage.
- Treasure: Mini Medal (buried behind throne), Seed of Magic (electrified panel).
B1:
This floor contains a single chest.
- Treasure: Hapless Helm
B2:
Navigate the directional tiles (practice in the Tower of Rubiss if needed). The key is understanding the color-coded directional inputs.
- Treasure: Scourge Whip, 4,989 Gold Coins
B3:
Follow the outer path. A detour reveals Sky, a friendly monster. A separate chamber (accessible by falling through holes on B2) contains another friendly monster.
- Treasure (Main Chamber): Dragon Dojo Duds, Double-Edged Sword
- Treasure (Isolated Chamber): Bastard Sword
B4:
Navigate the chamber to reach the final boss encounter. Watch the cutscene upon entry.
- Treasure: Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal
Defeating the Bosses
Before facing Zoma, you'll battle:
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are recommended.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap. Use strategies from the Tower of Rubiss encounter.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos. Expect stronger attacks.
Zoma:
This final battle requires strategy. Initially, Zoma has a magic barrier. Wait for the prompt to use the Sphere of Light, removing the barrier and making Zoma vulnerable to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective). Prioritize HP and don't be overly aggressive.
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!
