New Update: Unlocking the Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

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 clarify the steps involved.

The Yellow Orb is located in Merchantburg, a town initially represented as "???" on the map. Its name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave to establish the town.

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 found in the northeast corner of the world map. You can sail west from the coast to reach the easternmost edge of the eastern continent.

Optimal Timing for Visiting Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, visiting Merchantburg early (immediately after getting the ship) 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

1. Hire a Merchant: Visit PALS in Aliahan and hire a new merchant. Minimize combat en route.

2. Establish Merchantburg: In Merchantburg, enter the single building. Speak to the old man who needs a merchant to found the town. Offer your newly hired merchant. The town will then receive its official name.

3. Merchantburg's Growth: After establishing the town, proceed to acquire the Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair) and Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel). You'll receive notifications to return to Merchantburg as it grows through five stages. Each visit reveals a slightly larger town, culminating in a large cabaret. On your fourth visit, note the merchant's changing attitude towards the townsfolk.

4. The Revolt: On your fifth visit (at night), the merchant will be absent from his home. The townsfolk have revolted, imprisoning him in the house south of his.

5. Retrieve the Yellow Orb: 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 to find the Yellow Orb.

The Yellow Orb is typically the second-to-last orb acquired. The order for the others is usually: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).