Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Unlocking the Secrets of the Yellow Orb
The Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest 3 Remake can be tricky to find. While the process isn't overly complex, its location is cleverly hidden, requiring interaction with specific NPCs. This guide will walk you through acquiring 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 establish there. To obtain the Yellow Orb, you must first establish and develop this village.
Locating Merchantburg (???)
After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg can be found in the northeast corner of the world map. If you have quest markers enabled, it will be clearly indicated. You can reach it by sailing west from the coast, reaching the easternmost point of the eastern continent.
Optimal Timing for Merchantburg
While orb acquisition order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended. Its growth takes time, so starting this process early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.
Establishing Merchantburg
Before heading to Merchantburg, hire a new Merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route to protect your new party member.
Upon arriving in Merchantburg, enter the single building. An old man will request a merchant to found the town. Offer your newly hired merchant; they'll leave your party and establish the town, giving it their name.
Growing Merchantburg and the Orb's Appearance
After establishing Merchantburg, continue your quest for the Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair) and the Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel). You'll receive notifications prompting you to revisit Merchantburg as it grows through five stages. Each visit reveals a slightly larger town, culminating in a large club's construction. On your fourth visit, you'll notice your merchant's growing unpopularity.
Your fifth and final visit should be at night. You'll find the merchant absent from their home. The townsfolk have 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 the ground behind the sofa to uncover the Yellow Orb.
For most players, the Yellow Orb will be one of the last orbs acquired. Remember to also seek the Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).