Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Yellow Orb Acquisition Guide

Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Unlocking the Secrets of the Yellow Orb

The Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest 3 Remake presents a unique challenge. While the steps are relatively simple, finding the starting point can be tricky. This guide will help you navigate this quest, explaining how to acquire this elusive orb.

The Yellow Orb is located in a town initially marked as "???" on the map. This town's name is determined by the merchant you establish there. You must not only find the town but also help it grow before you can claim the orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After delivering Black Pepper to the King of Portoga and obtaining your ship, Merchantburg's location is revealed. With quest markers enabled, you'll find it in the northeast corner of the world map. Alternatively, sailing west from the coast will lead you to the eastern edge of the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Merchantburg

While the orb order is flexible, visiting Merchantburg early is recommended. The town requires significant time to develop before the Yellow Orb becomes accessible. Establishing it early allows you to pursue other orbs concurrently.

Establishing Merchantburg and Acquiring the Yellow Orb

Before heading to Merchantburg, hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat on your journey to preserve your new recruit.

Upon arrival, enter the lone building. An old man will explain his need for a merchant to establish a town. This is where you assign your newly hired merchant. They will leave your party and begin building the town, giving it an official name based on their chosen name.

After establishing the town, proceed to obtain the Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair) and the Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel). As you progress, you'll receive notifications to revisit Merchantburg.

The town will go through five growth stages, each marked by a notification. The first four stages involve gradual expansion, culminating in the construction of a large cabaret. Upon exiting the cabaret, be wary of a security guard attempting to overcharge you.

During the fourth visit, you'll notice growing discontent among the townsfolk towards your merchant. This signifies the final stages of their reign and the impending availability of the Yellow Orb.

For the fifth and final visit, go at night. You'll find the merchant absent from their home. The townsfolk have revolted, imprisoning the merchant in a house south of their former residence.

Speak to the imprisoned merchant to learn the Yellow Orb's location. Afterward, return to the merchant's house. A quest marker will appear behind the sofa. Interact with this spot to uncover the Yellow Orb.

The Yellow Orb is typically one of the last orbs acquired. Other orb locations include: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).