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 every monster encountered.
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, 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 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, revealing a passage.
- Treasure: Mini Medal (buried behind throne), Seed of Magic (electrified panel)
B1:
This floor contains a single treasure 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 indicators.
- Treasure: Scourge Whip, 4,989 Gold Coins
B3:
Follow the outer edge. A detour to the southwest reveals Sky, a friendly Soaring Scourger. A separate isolated chamber (accessible by falling through holes on B2) contains another friendly monster, a Liquid Metal Slime.
- Treasure (Main Chamber): Dragon Dojo Duds, Double-Edged Sword
- Treasure (Isolated Chamber): Bastard Sword
B4:
Navigate to the southeastern corner. A cutscene plays upon entering.
- Treasure: Shimmering Dress, Prayer Ring, Sage's Stone, Yggdrasil Leaf, Dieamend, Mini Medal
Defeating the Bosses
Before facing Zoma, you'll encounter:
King Hydra:
Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are recommended due to its healing ability.
Soul of Baramos:
Weak to Zap attacks (Kazap is highly effective).
Bones of Baramos:
Similar weaknesses to the Soul of Baramos. Higher damage output requires careful health management.
Zoma:
Initially protected by a magic barrier. Use the Sphere of Light to remove the barrier, then exploit his weakness to Zap attacks (Kazap). Prioritize strategic play over aggression; healing and revives are crucial.
Every Monster 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 comprehensive guide should equip you to successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your party's strengths, manage resources effectively, and adapt your strategies as needed. Good luck!
