Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How to Get 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, finding the starting point can be tricky. This guide simplifies the process, ensuring you acquire this elusive orb.

The Yellow Orb is located in a town initially marked as "???" on the map – Merchantburg. The game only names this town after you establish it by hiring and placing a merchant there. The town's name will then reflect the merchant's name (e.g., Christopherburg). Therefore, building and expanding this village is crucial to obtaining the Yellow Orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After delivering Black Pepper to the King of Portoga and acquiring your ship, Merchantburg's location is revealed. With quest markers enabled, it's shown in the northeast corner of the world map. You can sail west from the coast to reach the easternmost point of the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, visiting and establishing Merchantburg early (immediately after getting the ship) is recommended. The town requires significant growth time before the Yellow Orb becomes available. Establishing it early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb

Establishing Merchantburg:

1. Hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat to protect your new party member.
2. In Merchantburg's lone building, speak to the old man who wishes to found a town but needs a merchant. Offer your newly hired merchant. They'll leave your party and establish the town, giving it a name.

Returning to Merchantburg and its Growth:

Merchantburg develops through five stages. You'll receive notifications to revisit the town at each growth phase. These visits show incremental town expansion, culminating in a large cabaret. Be wary of the security guard outside the cabaret – they'll attempt to overcharge you.

During the fourth visit, you'll notice the merchant's popularity waning amongst the townsfolk. This signals the final phase.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb:

Visit Merchantburg at night during the fifth and final visit. The merchant will be absent. The town has revolted, imprisoning the merchant in the house south of their former 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 it to find the Yellow Orb.

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