Dragon Quest III Remake: Yellow Orb Guide

This guide explains how to obtain the elusive Yellow Orb in the Dragon Quest 3 Remake. While the process is relatively simple, the lack of clear in-game direction makes it challenging. This guide will clarify the steps involved.

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The Yellow Orb is located in a town initially labeled as "???" – Merchantburg. The town's name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave there. This guide will walk you through establishing the town and obtaining the orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???) in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Merchantburg's location becomes accessible after obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga following the Black Pepper quest. With quest markers enabled, it will appear in the northeast corner of the world map. You can sail west from the coast to reach the easternmost edge of the eastern continent.

When to Visit Merchantburg?

While orb collection order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended, as the town requires time to grow before yielding the Yellow Orb. This allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Establishing Merchantburg:

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

In Merchantburg's single building, speak to the old man. He'll need a merchant to found the town. Assign your hired merchant; they'll leave your party and establish the town, revealing its name.

Returning to Merchantburg:

After establishing the town, proceed to collect the Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair) and Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel). You'll receive notifications prompting returns to Merchantburg as it progresses through five growth stages. Each visit reveals a larger town, culminating in a cabaret's construction. On your fourth visit, the merchant's growing arrogance will become apparent.

After the cabaret visit, be wary of the security guard who will attempt to extort you.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb:

On the fifth and final visit (at night), the merchant will be absent. The town will have revolted, imprisoning him in the house south of his 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 there to uncover the Yellow Orb.

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