DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake Walkthrough
Progression through the keys, ship, 6 coloured orbs, and Ramia to Zoma, Xenlon, and the Temple of Trials.
Scope: HD-2D edition, incorporating the changes of 2025-05-23. Separate from the SFC, GBC, and smartphone editions.
Checked scope: A progression table in 27 parts. Does not include coordinates for every chest or individual coverage of every shop.
Sources checked on: 2026-10-16
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Main-Story and Post-Game Progression
After acquiring the ship, you have some freedom in the order of orb collection. The table below is one example for checking required items and event dependencies.
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| Current Location | What to Do | Next Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Aliahan to the Dreamer's Tower | Recruit companions at Patty's Party Planning Place, then reach the tower through the Promontory Passage. Receive the Thief's Key. | Continue to Reeve |
| Reeve to the Path of Promise | Collect the Wrecking Ball in the house accessible with the Thief's Key. Break the cave wall. | Take the travel portal to Romaria |
| Romaria to Skyfell Tower | Travel through Khoryv and climb the tower. Defeat Robbin' 'Ood and recover the Golden Crown. | Return it to Romaria, then head southeast |
| Norvik Area: Optional | Retrieve the Dreamstone from the Underground Lake and deliver it to the Faerie Village. Wake the villagers with the Wakey Dust. | The main route continues toward Asham |
| Asham to Ibis and the Pyramid | Prepare in Ibis, then enter the Pyramid. Defeat the Ripper of the Rift and obtain the Magic Key. | Head to Portoga |
| Portoga to Nordy's Grotto | Receive the Royal Missive from the king and show it to Nordy to pass through to the east. | Head to Baharata |
| Baharata to the Kidnappers' Cave | Investigate the kidnapping and win the rematch with Robbin' 'Ood. After the rescue, receive Black Pepper in town. | Give it to the king of Portoga to obtain the ship |
| Alltrades Abbey and the Tower of Transcendence | Change vocations at Alltrades Abbey. If aiming for Sage, also collect the Words of Wisdom from the Tower of Transcendence. | Explore the world by ship |
| Tower of Arp | Collect the Echo Flute on floor 3 of the tower. Use it to help find the orbs. | Collect the orbs |
| Edina to the Shallows Shrine | Use Fading Jenny to enter the castle, then solve the boulder puzzle to obtain the Bottomless Pot. Use it on the shallows at sea. | Obtain the Ultimate Key at the shrine |
| Pirates' Den | Search the basement and collect the Red Orb. | Continue to the other orbs |
| Lanson to Gaia's Navel | Enter the trial with 1 selected party member. Defeat the Chiromancer and Madvlad to obtain the Blue Orb. | Prepare healing for a solo character |
| Theddon | Visit the person in the prison at night and finish the battle with the Dying Fire. Receive the Green Orb. | People and shops differ between day and night |
| Jipang to Orochi's Lair | Defeat Orochi in the cave and follow the travel portal. Fight again in Jipang to obtain the Purple Orb. | Heal between battles 1 and 2 |
| Merchant Town | Bring a Merchant to the settlement. Revisit while progressing elsewhere to advance the town's development events. | Collect the Yellow Orb at the end |
| Manoza | Retrieve Ra's Mirror from the cave to the south. Use it on the king at night and defeat the Boss Troll. | Obtain the Mod Rod |
| Grimland to the Ghost Ship | Give the Mod Rod to the old man to obtain the Boatman's Bone. Collect the Lovers' Locket from the ship it indicates. | Head to Olivia's Promontory |
| Olivia's Promontory to the Shrine of Shackles | Use the Lovers' Locket where the ship is pushed back. Retrieve the Mountaincleaver in the prison. | Head to Mount Necrogond |
| Necrogond | Win the fight with Garboyle at the volcano, then use the Mountaincleaver to open the way. Receive the Silver Orb at the shrine beyond the cave. | Head to the Shrine of the Everbird once you have all 6 colours |
| Shrine of the Everbird to Baramos's Lair | Offer the 6 orbs to revive Ramia. Fly to Baramos's Lair and face him in its depths. | Return to Aliahan after defeating him |
| Castle of the Dragon Queen to Alefgard | Receive the Sphere of Light. Descend to the world below through the Great Pit of Giaga. | Explore from a base in Tantegel |
| Tantegel and the Shrine of the Spirit | Obtain the Sunstone in Tantegel Castle and the Staff of Rain at the Shrine of the Spirit. | Head to Kol and the Tower of Rubiss |
| Kol to the Tower of Rubiss | Bring the Faerie Flute from Kol. Defeat the Soul of Baramos in the tower and free Rubiss. | Obtain the Sacred Amulet |
| Sanctum to the Citadel of Zoma | Gather the Sunstone, Staff of Rain, and Sacred Amulet to receive the Rainbow Drop. Create the bridge and enter the citadel. | Also collect the Sage's Stone along the way |
| The Final Battle with Zoma | Defeat King Hydra, the Soul of Baramos, and the Bones of Baramos. Use the Sphere of Light against Zoma to remove his shroud of darkness. | Complete the main story |
| Post-Game to Xenlon | Load cleared-game data and enter the light at the Castle of the Dragon Queen. Proceed through the hidden dungeon, Cloudsgate Citadel, and Citadel Tower. | Unlock additional content through Xenlon's wishes |
| Temple of Trials | Open the temple through Xenlon's wish and meet each guardian's requirements. Challenge the Grand Dragon at the end. | A separate, high-difficulty challenge after the main story |
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Orb Collection Checklist
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| Colour | Main Location | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Pirates' Den | Search the basement |
| Blue | Gaia's Navel | Win the solo battle |
| Green | Theddon | Night-time event and battle |
| Purple | Jipang | Finish the 2 battles with Orochi |
| Yellow | Merchant Town | Develop the town and revisit |
| Silver | Necrogond Shrine | Pass through the volcano and cave |
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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.