DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake Post-Game and Important Notes
Xenlon's wishes, the Temple of Trials, and differences from guides for earlier editions.
Scope: HD-2D edition, incorporating the changes of 2025-05-23. Separate from the SFC, GBC, and smartphone editions.
Checked scope: Extra dungeon entrances and trial types. Does not provide coordinates for every chest in every room or guarantee the fewest turns.
Sources checked on: 2026-10-16
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From Xenlon to the Temple of Trials
- Load post-game data, visit the Castle of the Dragon Queen, and enter the hidden dungeon through the light.
- Proceed through Cloudsgate Citadel to Citadel Tower and defeat Xenlon.
- A wish requires victory within 35 turns the first time, 25 turns the 2nd time, and 15 turns thereafter. Distinguish an ordinary victory from meeting a wish's requirements.
- Select the blank option at the very bottom of the wish list to open the path to the Temple of Trials.
Preparing for the Temple of Trials
Do not infer equipment categories from names alone. Check the game's classification, including which weapons count as claws, before attempting a trial.
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| Trial | What to Prepare |
|---|---|
| South | Rescue 100 friendly monsters |
| East | Show the required equipment. Check the Sword of Kings, Auroral Helm, Gringham Whip, and Mod Rod |
| West | Hand over the required items. After the update, the requirement is 10 Elfin Elixirs |
| Northwest | Prepare for restricted battles using boomerangs and claws |
| Northeast | Prepare for restricted battles using staves and axes |
| Access to the Centre | Complete each trial, then proceed to the Grand Dragon |
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Avoid Incorrect Instructions from Earlier Editions
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| Misconception | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Repeatedly play Pachisi | Not present in HD-2D. Use mini medal rewards, shops, and treasure chests. |
| Buy the Sword of Kings in a shop | In HD-2D, collect 3 materials and have the blacksmith forge it. |
| Calculate Monster Pile-On as exactly 4 hits | After the update, it hits 3–5 times. Reserve healing in case it does not finish the enemy. |
| 25 Elfin Elixirs for the trial | The requirement is 10 after the 2025-05 update. Update the game first. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the HD-2D edition have a Pachisi board?
No. Check the HD-2D edition's shops, treasure chests, and mini medal rewards rather than relying on Pachisi prizes.
Does this guide cover every location?
It organizes progression from the main story through the Temple of Trials, major bosses, selected equipment, and mini medal rewards. Coordinates for every treasure chest and friendly monster, and every shop's inventory, remain outside its scope.