How to Find the Elusive 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.

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 there.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg is accessible 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, visiting Merchantburg early (immediately after getting the ship) is recommended. This allows the town to grow while you obtain other orbs.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb

1. Hire a Merchant: Before heading to Merchantburg, hire a new merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat en route.

2. Establish Merchantburg: Upon arrival, enter the building and speak to the old man. Offer your newly hired merchant to establish the town. The town will then be named after your merchant.

3. Merchantburg's Growth: After establishing the town, continue collecting the Purple (Orochi's Lair) and Blue (Gaia's Navel) Orbs. You'll receive notifications to revisit Merchantburg as it grows through five stages.

4. The Merchant's Downfall: During the fourth visit, you'll notice tension between the merchant and townsfolk. This precedes the final stage.

5. Obtaining the Yellow Orb: Visit Merchantburg at night during the fifth visit. The merchant will be imprisoned. Speak to him to learn the Yellow Orb's location. Return to his house; the orb is hidden behind the sofa.

The Yellow Orb is typically the second-to-last orb acquired. The other orbs are found at: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).