This is a map and strategy guide for the Zoma's Citadel dungeon in Dragon Quest 3 (DQ3). It includes the recommended level for Zoma's Citadel, the route to take, the location of treasure chests, obtainable items, and monsters that appear.
List of Contents
- Location and How to Unlock
- Map Overview
- Strategy Guide
- Enemies
- Related Guides
Zoma's Citadel Location and How to Unlock
Head Northwest From Rimuldar
Zoma's Citadel is a dungeon that can be accessed by building a bridge on the island northwest of Rimuldar with the use of a Rainbow Drop.
Domdora to Zoma's Citadel Walkthrough
Use a Rainbow Drop to Build a Bridge
Use a Rainbow Drop on the tip of the island to build a bridge. Doing this will immediately send you on a path to Zoma's Citadel so be sure you are prepared.
Zoma's Citadel Map Overview (Recommended Level 45 - 46)
| Jump to a Zoma's Citadel Floor! | ||
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| Basement Floor 3 | ||
| Basement Floor 4 | ||
Zoma's Citadel Basement Floor 3
| Zoma's Citadel Basement 3F | ||
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| Insert Floor Image | ||
| Acquired Items | ||
| SNES Version | NES Version | |
| 1 | Double-Edged Sword | Double-Edged Sword |
Zoma's Citadel Basement Floor 4
| Zoma's Citadel Basement 4F | ||
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| Insert Floor Image | ||
| Acquired Items | ||
| SNES Version | NES Version | |
| 1 | Mini Medal | Mimic |
| 2 | Life Stone | Life Stone |
| 3 | World Leaf | World Leaf |
| 4 | SageRock | SageRock |
| 5 | Wizard Ring | Wizard Ring |
| 6 | Mimic* | Mimic |
You can obtain the Light Dress in the smartphone version.
use table below for floors without chests/items:
| Zoma's Citadel 2F | ||
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| Insert Floor Image No items found here. |
Zoma's Citadel Strategy Guide
Get Ready to Fight the Four Bosses
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Light OrbIf you go deeper into basement floor 5, you will face four consecutive battles: three mini bosses, King Hydra, BaraBomus, and BaraGonus, and the final boss, Zoma.
You cannot go back halfway through, so be sure to prepare thoroughly by ensuring you have all the necessary items, equipment, and leveling up in advance.
Do Not Leave Zoma's Citadel After Initiating Boss Battles
If you leave Zoma's Citadel after initiating battle with the four bosses, it will respawn the mini bosses you have defeated prior and you will need to defeat them again. Make sure you do not go outside in the middle of this processs.
How to Open the Throne Room Door
There are six stone statues in front of the central door on floor 1. Defeat all of the stone statues that turn into GrndTitans to open the door.
Search Behind the Throne
There are four staircases on the first floor, but they all end at the basement level. By investigating behind the throne in the throne room on floor 1, you can discover a secret staircase that allows you to proceed further.
Be Careful of the Rotating Floor
| Pattern | Direction of Movement |
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 | Up → [Left], Down → [Right] Left → [Down], Right → [Up] |
 | Up → [Right], Down → [Left] Left → [Up], Right → [Down] |
The Rotating Floor has a special mechanic, where stepping on a tile with a specific diamond pattern leads to a completely different direction of your intended step.
A helpful tip to note is that if you rotate your controller 90 degrees to the left, it will follow the correct pattern of movement for diamonds that are white on the lefthand side. The opposite is applicable for diamonds with white on its righthand side, you turn your controller 90 degrees to the right.
Zoma's Citadel Enemies
| List of Enemies | Elysium Bird | Living Statue |
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| Troobloovoodoo | Gold Golem |
| Stone Guardian | Hocus-Poker |
| Hydra | Great Troll |
| Green Dragon | Soaring Scourger |
| Dragon Zombie | Franticore |
| One-Man Army | |
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Related Guides
List of All Maps
List of All Towns
| All Town Maps | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliahan | Reeve | Romaria | Khoryv |
| Norvik | Faerie Village | Asham | Ibis |
| Portoga | Nordy's Grotto | Baharata | Alltrades Abbey |
| Theddon | Lanson | Edina | Shallow Shrine |
| Mur | Persistence | Immigrant Town | Jipang |
| Pirates' Den | Lozamii | Grimland | Teleportal Shrine |
| Wayfarer's Chapel | Manoza | Olivia's Promontory | Jail Shrine |
| Necrogond Shrine | Shrine of the Everbird | Castle of the Dragon Queen | Great Pit of Giaga |
| Tantegel Jetty | Tantegel | Galen's House | Damdara |
| Cantlin | Shrine of the Spirit | Kol | Rimuldar |
| Sacred Shrine | Cloudsgate Citadel | - | - |
List of All Town Maps
List of All Dungeons
| All Dungeon Maps | |
|---|---|
| Fifer's Spire | Kidnapper's Cave |
| Baramos' Lair | Tower of Transcendence |
| Maw of the Necrogond | Mysterious Cave |
| Mysterious Tower | Nail Mark |
| Dreamer's Tower | Gaia's Navel |
| Underground Lake | Phantom Ship |
| Promontory Passage | Pyramid |
| Craggy Cave | Tower of Rubiss |
| Manoza Cave | Skyfell Tower |
| Path of Promise | Orochi's Lair |
| Zoma's Castle | - |
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