Yellow Orb Unlocks in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

This guide explains how to obtain the elusive Yellow Orb in the Dragon Quest 3 Remake. The Yellow Orb's location, Merchantburg, is initially unlabeled as "???" on the map. Its name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave there.

Locating Merchantburg (???) in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

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. 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, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended due to its growth period. This allows you to collect other orbs concurrently.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb: A Step-by-Step Guide

Establishing Merchantburg:

1. Hire a merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route.
2. At Merchantburg (???), enter the single building. An old man will request a merchant to found the town. Offer your newly hired merchant. The town will then be officially named.

Merchantburg's Growth and Subsequent Visits:

Merchantburg develops through five stages. You'll receive notifications to revisit. The fourth visit involves a large club's construction. After leaving the club, be wary of a security guard attempting to extort gold. By the fourth visit, the merchant may become unpopular.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb:

On the fifth and final visit (at night), the merchant will be absent. The town has revolted, imprisoning him in the house south of his residence.

Speak with the jailed merchant; 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 found second-to-last. Other orb locations include: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).