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 dungeon. It details the location of all treasures and strategies for defeating each boss encounter.
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 freeing her in the Tower of Rubiss (requires the Faerie Flute).
Combine these items to create the Rainbow Drop and access the Rainbow Bridge leading to the Citadel.
Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough
1F:
Navigate the chamber, avoiding Living Statues, to reach the throne. The throne will move, revealing a hidden passage.
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (behind throne).
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Seed of Magic (electrified panel).
B1:
This level contains a single chest.
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
B2:
Navigate the directional tiles (practice in the Tower of Rubiss if needed). Remember: blue = north/south (left/right on D-pad based on blue tile position), orange = east/west (up/down on D-pad based on orange arrow direction).
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Scourge Whip
- Treasure 2 (Chest): 4,989 Gold Coins
B3:
Follow the outer edge of the chamber. A detour to the southwest reveals Sky, a friendly monster. A separate isolated chamber (accessible via holes on B2) contains another friendly monster and a chest.
- Treasure 1 (Chest - Main Chamber): Dragon Dojo Duds
- Treasure 2 (Chest - Main Chamber): Double-Edged Sword
- Treasure 1 (Chest - Isolated Chamber): Bastard Sword
B4:
Navigate the final floor before encountering 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, defeat:
- King Hydra: Vulnerable to Kazap. Aggressive tactics are effective.
- Soul of Baramos: Weak to Zap.
- Bones of Baramos: Similar weaknesses to the Soul.
Defeating Zoma
Zoma initially 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 don't be overly aggressive.
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 detailed guide will help you successfully navigate Zoma's Citadel and ultimately defeat Zoma in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your party's strengths and adapt your strategies as needed.
