DQ3 Remake Guide: Unlocking the Yellow Orb

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 aren't overly complex, discovering the starting point requires keen observation and interaction with specific NPCs. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining this elusive orb.

The Yellow Orb is located in Merchantburg, a town initially represented as "???" on the map. The town's name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave to establish it. Therefore, the path to the Yellow Orb involves building and developing this settlement.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg becomes accessible. Its quest marker appears in the northeast corner of the world map. You can sail west from the coast to reach the easternmost edge of the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended. The town requires significant growth time before yielding the Yellow Orb. Establishing it early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb

1. Hiring a Merchant: Before heading to Merchantburg, visit PALS in Aliahan and hire a new merchant. Minimize combat to protect your new party member.

2. Establishing Merchantburg: Enter the sole structure in Merchantburg. Speak to the old man who desires to establish a town, requiring a merchant. Offer your newly hired merchant; they will leave your party and establish the town, revealing its official name.

3. Merchantburg's Growth:

Continue collecting other orbs (e.g., the Purple Orb from Orochi's Lair, the Blue Orb from Gaia's Navel). You'll receive notifications prompting you to return to Merchantburg as it grows through five stages. Each visit reveals a larger town, culminating in a large club's construction. On your fourth visit, notice your merchant's growing unpopularity.

4. The Yellow Orb's Location:

On your fifth and final visit (at night), discover the merchant's absence. The town has revolted, imprisoning the merchant in the house south of their former residence. Speak to the jailed merchant; they'll reveal the Yellow Orb's location. Return to the merchant's house; a quest marker behind the sofa indicates the orb's hidden spot.

For most players, the Yellow Orb will likely be among the last orbs obtained, preceded by the Red Orb (Pirate's Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).