Dragon Quest Remake: Guide to the Yellow Orb

Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Unlocking the Elusive Yellow Orb

The Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest 3 Remake presents a unique challenge. While the steps aren't overly complex, the journey to obtaining it is less straightforward than other orbs. This guide will navigate you through the process, ensuring you acquire this valuable item.

The Yellow Orb is located in a town initially shown only as "???" on the map. This town, later named by the player's merchant, is the key to acquiring the Yellow Orb. Its name reflects the merchant you employ and leave to establish the settlement.

Finding Merchantburg (???)

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

Optimal Timing for Merchantburg

While orb collection order is flexible, visiting and establishing Merchantburg early is highly recommended. The town's growth requires time, so establishing it early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently, returning as needed.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb

Establishing Merchantburg:

Before heading to Merchantburg (???), visit PALS in Aliahan to hire a merchant. Minimize combat en route to protect your new party member.

Upon arriving, enter the sole building to meet an old man seeking a merchant to found the town. Assign your newly hired merchant to this task; they'll leave your party and establish the town, revealing its official name.

Merchantburg's Growth:

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

The town progresses through five growth stages, each prompting a return visit. The final stage involves a large club's construction. Upon exiting, be wary of a security guard attempting to extort you.

During the fourth visit, observe your merchant's growing arrogance, foreshadowing their eventual downfall and the Yellow Orb's availability.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb:

Visit Merchantburg at night during your fifth visit. You'll find the merchant absent from their home. The townsfolk have revolted, imprisoning the merchant in the building south of their home.

Speak to the imprisoned merchant to learn the Yellow Orb's location. Return to the merchant's house; a quest marker will appear behind the sofa. Interact with the ground behind the sofa to uncover the Yellow Orb.

For most players, the Yellow Orb will be among the last orbs acquired. The other orbs are found at: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).