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, including treasure locations and boss strategies. This challenging dungeon is the culmination of your journey, testing all your acquired skills.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
After defeating Baramos, you'll enter the darkened world of Alefgard. To reach Zoma's Citadel, you must obtain the Rainbow Drop:
- Sunstone: Found in Tantegel Castle.
- Staff of Rain: Found in the Shrine of the Spirit.
- Sacred Amulet: Received from Rubiss after rescuing her in the Tower of Rubiss (requires the Faerie Flute).
Combining these items creates the Rainbow Drop, forming the bridge to Zoma's Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the chamber, circling either east or west to reach the throne. Activating the throne reveals a hidden passage. Expect a challenging encounter with Living Statues.
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (behind throne)
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic (electrified panel)
B1:
This level primarily serves as a passage to B2, unless you use the alternative staircases on 1F.
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
B2:
This floor features directional tiles. Mastering these is crucial. Practice on the 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:
Follow the outer path. A detour to the southwest reveals Sky, a friendly Soaring Scourger. A separate isolated chamber, accessible via falling through holes on B2, contains another friendly monster, a Liquid Metal Slime.
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Dragon Dojo Duds
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Double-Edged Sword
- Treasure 3 (Chest): Bastard Sword (Isolated Chamber)
B4:
The final floor before Zoma. Watch the cutscene upon entering.
- Treasure 1-6 (Chests): Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal
Boss Battles
Before facing Zoma, you'll encounter the King Hydra, Soul of Baramos, and Bones of Baramos. Utilize items between battles.
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are recommended due to its healing abilities.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap. Use Kazap effectively.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos. Kazap and Monster Wrangler combos are highly effective.
Defeating Zoma
Zoma is the final boss. Conserve MP initially, as he has a magic barrier. Use the Sphere of Light to break the barrier, then exploit his weakness to Zap attacks (Kazap). Focus on HP management and strategic attacks rather than aggressive play.
Zoma's Citadel 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 guide should help you navigate Zoma's Citadel and ultimately defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your acquired skills and strategies effectively.
