Yellow Orb Secret Unraveled in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

This guide details how to obtain the elusive Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest III Remake. The Yellow Orb's location, Merchantburg (initially displayed as "???") is unique; its name is determined by the merchant you hire and leave to establish the town.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After obtaining the ship from Portoga, Merchantburg is accessible in the northeast corner of the world map. Sailing west from the coast will lead you to its easternmost edge.

Optimal Timing for 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.

Establishing Merchantburg

1. Hire a merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat to protect your new party member.
2. At Merchantburg, enter the building and speak to the old man. Offer your merchant to establish the town. The town's name will then be set.

Merchantburg's Growth and the Yellow Orb

Merchantburg progresses through five growth stages. You'll receive notifications to revisit. The fourth visit reveals potential conflict between the merchant and townsfolk.

The fifth and final visit (at night) reveals a town revolt. The merchant is imprisoned in the house south of his former residence.

Speak to the imprisoned merchant to learn the Yellow Orb's location. Return to the merchant's house; the orb is hidden behind the sofa, marked by a quest marker.

Orb Acquisition Order (Suggested)

The Yellow Orb is often the penultimate orb acquired. The typical order is:

1. Red Orb (Pirates' Den)
2. Green Orb (Theddon)
3. Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine)
4. Purple Orb (Orochi's Lair)
5. Blue Orb (Gaia's Navel)
6. Yellow Orb (Merchantburg)

This streamlined guide ensures a smoother path to acquiring the Yellow Orb in Dragon Quest III Remake.