Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Unlocking the Secrets of the Yellow Orb
In Dragon Quest 3 Remake, acquiring all six colored orbs is crucial, but the Yellow Orb presents a unique challenge. While the process isn't overly complex, its location and acquisition method are cleverly hidden. This guide will illuminate the path to obtaining this elusive orb.
The Yellow Orb resides in a town initially marked only as "???" on the map – a town you must establish yourself. This settlement, later named after the merchant you appoint, is essential to obtaining the Yellow Orb.
Locating Merchantburg (???)
After delivering Black Pepper to the King of Portoga and acquiring your ship, Merchantburg's location becomes accessible. Check your quest markers; it's situated in the northeast corner of the world map, reachable by sailing west from the coast to the easternmost point of the eastern continent.
Optimal Timing for Merchantburg
While orb collection order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is highly recommended. The town requires significant growth time before yielding the Yellow Orb. Starting this process early allows you to pursue other orbs concurrently, returning to Merchantburg as it develops.
Acquiring the Yellow Orb
Before heading to Merchantburg, visit PALS in Aliahan to hire a new merchant. Travel swiftly to avoid unnecessary battles with your new party member.
Upon arrival at Merchantburg (???), enter the single building. Inside, an old man seeks a merchant to found the town. Offer your newly hired merchant; they'll leave your party and establish the town, revealing its official name.
Following this, focus on obtaining the Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair) and the Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel). As you progress, you'll receive notifications prompting you to revisit Merchantburg. The town will undergo five stages of growth, each marked by a notification. After four visits, culminating in a cabaret's construction, you'll notice your merchant becoming unpopular with some townsfolk.
For the final visit, go at night. You'll find the merchant imprisoned following a town revolt. Speak to him; he'll reveal the Yellow Orb's location. Return to his former home; a quest marker will appear behind the sofa, indicating the Yellow Orb's hiding spot.
The Yellow Orb is typically the penultimate orb acquired. The Red Orb (Pirate's Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine) can be found elsewhere.
