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. After defeating Baramos, you'll face the ultimate challenge in Alefgard's darkened world.
Reaching Zoma's Citadel
To access Zoma's Citadel, you must first obtain the Rainbow Drop:
- Sunstone: Found in Tantegel Castle.
- Staff of Rain: Located 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 first floor, avoiding Living Statues, to reach the throne. The throne moves, revealing a hidden passage.
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (behind throne)
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic (electrified panel)
B1:
B1 contains a single chest:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
B2:
This floor features directional tiles. Practice on the similar tiles in the Tower of Rubiss if needed. The key is understanding the color-coded directional indicators.
- 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 B2 tiles) 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:
The final floor before Zoma. Watch the cutscene upon entry.
- Treasure 1-6 (Chests): Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal
Boss Battles
Before facing Zoma, you'll battle:
- King Hydra: Aggressive tactics are effective, counter its healing. Kazap spell is highly effective.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap attacks.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul, but hits harder.
Defeating Zoma
Zoma is the final boss. Initially, he has a magic barrier. Wait for the prompt to use the Sphere of Light, removing the barrier and making him vulnerable to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective). Prioritize HP and use revives as needed. A strategic, rather than aggressive, approach is key.
Zoma's Citadel Monsters
| 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 will help you navigate Zoma's Citadel and ultimately defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your party's skills and abilities strategically. Good luck!
