How to Get the Sage’s Stone in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

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As a seasoned adventurer who’s seen more dungeons than I can count and battled beasts of all shapes and sizes, let me guide you through the labyrinthine world of Dragon Quest 3 Remake to uncover the elusive Sage’s Stones.

In the remake of Dragon Quest 3, the abundance of Items and Equipment can make choosing which to focus on feel overwhelming. To alleviate this, let’s walk you through acquiring one of the game’s most valuable items: the Sage’s Stone. This unique artifact enables you to heal your party without depleting any MP, making it particularly useful in the latter stages of the game. There are at least two ways to obtain the Sage’s Stone in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, and while they are both late-game tasks, they are definitely worth the effort.

How to Get the First Sage’s Stone in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

In the Dragon Quest 3 Remake, you can acquire the Sage’s Stone using two different methods, both of which happen quite late in the game. The initial method involves discovering it within Zoma’s Citadel, close to the conclusion of the main storyline. The second method is stumbling upon it in Cloudsgate Citadel, a central location that you encounter early on in the post-game content.

Reach Zoma’s Citadel:

The final stronghold in the main quest, known as Zoma’s Citadel, requires a significant amount of time to access. Upon defeating Baramos and arriving at Alefgard, your primary objective becomes gathering the necessary items to construct the bridge leading to Zoma’s Citadel.

You’ll need the following items to enter Zoma’s Citadel:

  • Sunstone: Found in Tantegal Castle
  • Staff of Rain: Found at Shrine of the Spirit
  • Sacred Amulet: Found at the Tower of Rubiss (Defeat the Soul of Baramos and free Rubiss).

After gathering the necessary items, you’ll receive instructions for constructing the Rainbow Pathway, which serves as a passage to the citadel. The primary route to the fortress isn’t difficult; you should be able to navigate the path and seamlessly enter the citadel precincts once you’ve crossed the pathway.

Locating the Sage’s Stone in Zoma’s Citadel:

Upon venturing into Zoma’s Citadel, the objective becomes reaching level B4. Despite being teeming with formidable high-level monsters that may present difficulties if your level is not sufficient, only two segments of the dungeon leading to B4 could potentially pose challenges.

For some players, figuring out how to leave area B1 might be tricky. Here’s a simple guide: Walk towards Zoma’s throne situated at the north end of B1. Remember to cast the ‘Safe Passage’ spell as you approach the throne to avoid continuous damage from the electrified floor. Once you’re behind the throne, look for the ‘Interact’ prompt that will appear, which, when used, will unveil a hidden staircase leading down to area B2.

As a gamer, I found the tricky part to be those arrow tiles on B2. They can really throw off your game if you don’t give them a second thought. In this particular section, it doesn’t matter which direction you’re currently facing; visualize the arrow tiles as being aligned with north and south. Pressing the blue arrow will always propel me north, while treading on the yellow tiles will send me south. When the arrows are blue-yellow, going down moves me to the right (east), and going up takes me to the left (west). Conversely, when the tiles are yellow-blue, descending sends me to the left (west) and ascending sends me to the right (east).

Once you get to location B4, consult your map which will reveal three sealed rooms. The middle room contains a total of six treasure chests. In this central area, there are two chests with the first Sage’s Stone hidden inside the chest on the right-hand side.

How to Get the Second Sage’s Stone in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Following the conquest of Zoma, a lengthy post-game segment unfolds, commencing with a climb towards the heavens from the Church of the Dragon Queen. This area, marked as ‘???’, is a prolonged trek through multiple dungeons you’ve visited before. At the conclusion of this trail lies Cloudsgate Citadel. Although there are numerous activities at the citadel, to obtain the second Sage’s Stone, you must locate the NPC Bard who will pose three puzzles. Resolving the third puzzle grants you the second Sage’s Stone.

Cloudsgate Citadel Riddles:

You’ll find the Bard you need to talk to in a room straight ahead, to the east from the King. Chat with the Non-Player Character (NPC) Bard there to receive your first riddle.

  • Riddle 1: The solution to the first riddle is found in the church ruins in Theddon. Approach the statue that looks like a pitchfork and interact with the prompt. Here, you’ll find a set of Beast Claws.
  • Riddle 2: Interact with the flower bed in front of the western building in Cantlin to find the Dark Robe and solve riddle two.
  • Riddle 3: Head to Lozamii and enter the large building on the eastern island. Go upstairs and you’ll find a large telescope. Walk up to the right side of the object, just past the NPC that is using it. You’ll get an interact prompt, which is where you find the second Sage’s Stone in Dragon Quest 3 Remake.

With the two Sage’s Stones now in your possession, remember to distribute one stone to each of your party members’ individual inventories. During battle, you will need to utilize these stones as items, thus ensuring that each stone is being carried by a different party member.

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2024-12-19 10:13