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 final dungeon. It details the path to the citadel, strategies for each boss 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 need the Rainbow Drop, crafted from:
- 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 first floor to the throne in the north. The throne moves, revealing a passage. Treasure includes a Mini Medal and Seed of Magic. Prepare for numerous Living Statues.
B1:
B1 contains a single chest with a Hapless Helm.
B2:
This floor features directional tiles. Practice on similar tiles in the Tower of Rubiss if needed. The tiles use a diamond pattern; blue indicates north/south (left/right on the D-pad), and orange indicates east/west (up/down on the D-pad based on arrow direction). Treasure includes a Scourge Whip and gold coins.
B3:
Follow the outer edge. A detour reveals Sky, a friendly monster. An isolated chamber (accessible by falling through B2 tiles) contains another friendly monster and a chest. Treasure includes Dragon Dojo Duds, a Double-Edged Sword, and a Bastard Sword.
B4:
Navigate from the south to the southeast to reach the final boss area. Watch the cutscene upon entering. Six chests contain various items, including the Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, and a Mini Medal.
Defeating Zoma
Before facing Zoma, defeat the King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. Use items between fights.
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are effective.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos.
Zoma: Conserve MP initially. Wait for the Sphere of Light prompt to remove his magic barrier, then exploit his weakness to Zap attacks. Prioritize HP and use revives as needed. Strategic play is key, not aggressive rushes.
Monsters in Zoma's Citadel
| 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 guide should help you successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to adapt strategies based on your party composition and equipment.
