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 challenging final dungeon. We'll cover reaching the citadel, navigating each floor, defeating the bosses, and identifying all treasure.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
After defeating Baramos, you'll enter a darkened Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you need the Rainbow Drop, created by combining:
- 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)
The Rainbow Drop creates the Rainbow Bridge to the citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Floor-by-Floor Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the chamber, avoiding Living Statues, to reach the throne. The throne moves, revealing a hidden passage.
- Treasure: Mini Medal (buried behind throne), Seed of Magic (electrified panel)
B1:
This floor is primarily a pathway to B2, unless you use the alternate stair sets on 1F.
- Treasure: Hapless Helm (chest)
B2:
Navigate directional tiles (practice in the Tower of Rubiss if needed). Remember: blue/orange halves dictate north/south movement; orange arrow direction and up/down D-pad for east/west.
- Treasure: Scourge Whip (chest), 4,989 Gold Coins (chest)
B3:
Follow the outer edge. A detour to the southwest reveals Sky, a friendly monster. Falling through holes on B2 leads to an isolated chamber with a Liquid Metal Slime.
- Treasure (Main Chamber): Dragon Dojo Duds (chest), Double-Edged Sword (chest)
- Treasure (Isolated Chamber): Bastard Sword (chest)
B4:
Navigate from the center south, up and around, then down to the southeast exit. Watch the cutscene upon entry.
- Treasure: Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal (all in one chamber)
Defeating the Bosses
Before Zoma, you face: King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. You can use items between fights.
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive strategy is effective.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to Soul of Baramos. Higher damage output.
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). Prioritize HP and avoid over-aggression.
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 help you successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your party's skills and strategies effectively.
