Dragon Quest 3 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, finding the starting point can be challenging. This guide will help you navigate this quest.

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 hire and leave there. You must establish and develop this village to acquire the orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg is accessible. With quest markers enabled, it's located in the northeast corner of the world map; sailing west from the coast will lead you to the easternmost edge of the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Visiting Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended. The town requires significant growth time before yielding the Yellow Orb. Establishing it early allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb

Establishing Merchantburg:

1. Hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route.
2. At Merchantburg, enter the single building. Speak to the old man; he needs a merchant to found the town. Offer your newly hired merchant. The town's name will then be established.

Returning to Merchantburg and its Growth:

Merchantburg develops through five stages. You'll receive notifications to revisit. The first four visits show increasing town size, culminating in a large club's construction. On the fourth visit, the merchant's popularity may wane.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb:

On the fifth and final visit (at night), the merchant will be missing. He's imprisoned in the house south of his former residence. Speak to him; he'll reveal the Yellow Orb's location. Return to his house; a quest marker will appear behind the sofa. Interact with the ground there to find the Yellow Orb.

The Yellow Orb is typically the penultimate orb acquired. The Red Orb is found at the Pirates' Den, the Green Orb in Theddon, and the Silver Orb in the Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine.