Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How to Get the Yellow Orb

Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Unlocking the Secrets of the Elusive 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 can be tricky. This guide will clarify the process, ensuring you successfully obtain this coveted item.

The Yellow Orb's location, Merchantburg, isn't explicitly named in-game; instead, it initially appears as "???" on the map. This is because the town's name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave there. Therefore, establishing and developing this village is crucial to acquiring the Yellow Orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After delivering Black Pepper to the King of Portoga and acquiring your ship, Merchantburg becomes accessible. With quest markers enabled, you'll find it in the northeast corner of the world map. Sailing west from the coast will lead you to its easternmost edge on the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Visiting Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, it's highly recommended to establish Merchantburg early, immediately after obtaining your ship. This allows ample time for the town's growth, which is essential before acquiring the Yellow Orb. You can then collect other orbs concurrently.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb: A Step-by-Step Guide

Establishing Merchantburg:

1. Hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route to ensure your new party member's safety.
2. In Merchantburg's lone building, speak to the old man who wishes to establish a town but lacks a merchant. Offer your newly hired merchant. They'll leave your party and begin setting up shop, officially naming the town.

Merchantburg's Growth and Subsequent Visits:

Merchantburg progresses through five growth stages. You'll receive notifications prompting your return after each stage. These visits reveal a gradually expanding town, culminating in a large cabaret. During your fourth visit, your merchant's popularity might wane, foreshadowing the final stage.

After leaving the cabaret, be wary of the security guard who attempts to extort a large sum of gold.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb:

Visit Merchantburg at night during the fifth and final stage. You'll find the merchant missing from their home. The town has revolted, imprisoning the merchant in a nearby house (south of their residence).

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 unearth the Yellow Orb.

For many players, the Yellow Orb will be among the last orbs acquired. The other orbs are located in: The Red Orb (Pirate's Den), the Green Orb (Theddon), and the Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).