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After completingKidnapper’s Caveand acquiring a ship inDragon Quest 3 Remake,you are technically free to decide where to go next. There are several important locations for you to visit once you have theUltimate Key.With the Key and Ship in hand, one of the most important stops isManoza, because completing it will get you two extremely important items, both of which are needed to beat the game. Here, we’ll show youhow to complete Manoza City and Cave inDragon Quest 3 Remake,andhow to get the Mod Rod & Ra’s MIrror.
How to Get to Manoza in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
As previously mentioned, you cannot reach Manoza inDQ3 Remakeuntil you haveacquired theUltimate Key. This is because the only way to enter the town is through a portal that is accessed with the key.
Wayfarer’s Chapel Portal:
To enter Manoza, you must first reach Wayfarer’s Chapel, which is the only other settlement in the area surrounded by mountains on the southeast continent. From the chapel, you will be able to reach Manoza on foot.
There are two ways to reach Wayfarer’s Chapel:
Once you reach Wayfarer’s Chapel, head north until you reach a bridge to the west. Cross the bridge and continue until you can turn south. Make your way south, and you should see Manoza very shortly after.
Manoza Castle Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
When you first arrive in the town ofManoza, the attitude will be somber. Near the graveyard in the northeast corner of town, you’ll find that there is a funeral being conducted. you may speak to those at the funeral, as well as the NPCs around town, to learn more about the current situation in Manoza. The short version is that the King seems to have suddenly changed,
To find out what is going on, you should make your way to the castle. Head down towards the southwest corner of town to locate the entrance.
As you cross the bridge and follow the path to the southwest, you will suddenly be stopped as you approach the castle entrance. The NPC is the son of one of the King’s victims, and he warns you about entering the castle, telling you that it is extremely dangerous. However, after speaking to the young man, the game will task you withdiscovering the King’s secret.
Continue west until you reach the front gate and doors. If you go through the front door here, you will be blocked from going any further by the guards. Instead, head east at the front door, then turn and head north around the side of the castle. At the end of the path, you will find ablue door (Magic Key)that is guarded by a single soldier. He will not give you any trouble if you try to enter. .
Inside Manoza Castle:
Inside Manoza Castle, you’ll want to pass through the kitchens and make your way to the center chamber. In the center, you’ll see the King with a quest marker above his head. Approaching him will automatically trigger a cutscene, so you may wish to explore the castle before proceeding. However, you will be able to explore after the quest as well.
Immediately after speaking to the King, he will instruct the guards to lock you in the dungeons. This will begin the next major section of the quest: making your way out of the dungeon.
How to Escape Manoza Castle Dungeon:
When you regain control in the dungeon, you’ll find yourself in the southwest jail cell. Luckily, the Ultimate Key is capable of opening any door inDragon Quest 3 Remake.So, you simply need to exit the cell, and head east, then south, to exit this section of the dungeon. You can open all the cell doors and speak with the other prisoners.
There is aMini-Medalin a pot in the cell directly across from the cell you start in.
Head down to the lower floor and the game will automatically show you that thereal Kingis being held in a dungeon cell. The King will tell you aboutManoza Cave, and the magical artifact in it that can reveal the fake King’s true form:Ra’s Mirror.
After speaking to the king, head through the eastern cell, grab the Fading Jenny from the pot in the NW corner, then head through the hole in the eastern wall. Follow the path, and you’ll eventually emerge in the Manoza Graveyard.
Manoza Cave B1 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
How to Reach Manoza Cave:
Both the true King, and the victim’s son, will tell you that the cave you are looking for is found southeast of the city. Open the map, and you’ll see that it is a bit of a walk, but nothing you can’t do on foot. When you are ready, make your way down to the small island, cross the bridge, then enter the cave.
Manoza Cave is surrounded by large poison pools. If you have aMageorSagein your party, use theSafe Passagespell to safely cross these purple areas.
Manoza Cave B1 Main Path:
If you open the map after entering Manoza Cave, you’ll notice that there is only one exit, which leads down to B2. It is located almost perfectly in the center of B1, and is marked with a green line, just like the entrance.
Manoza Cave B2 Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Manoza Cave B2 Main Path:
The second basement level in Manoza Cave is filled to the brim with Treasure Chests. Many of them, however, areMimics.We will list out which treasure chests contain actual treasure, and which contain Mimics, below. The main path to the section of B3 you want is not through the normal green exit.
Instead, look directly below the entrance on the map. You’ll see a black circle that is actually a hole to a special area on B3 that containsRa’s Mirror.
On B2, you can find one ofDragon Quest 3 Remake’s Friendly Monsters. Its name is Rocky, and it is found
All Treasure on B2:
Mimic Chestsare marked in red on the map. Treasure is marked in white.
Manoza Castle B3 Ra’s Mirror Walkthrough - Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Manoza Cave B3 Main Path:
When you fall from the hole in B2, you will land on a small island. On the island, you’ll find the chest that containsRa’s Mirror.
If you take the normal route down from B2, you’ll find one treasure on the western side of the pond. The chest contains theCat Suit. With Ra’s Mirror in hand, it’s now time to return toManoza Castle.
How to Defeat the Boss Troll in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Now that you have Ra’s MIrror, you’ll want to head back to Manoza Castleat night only.If you return to the King’s audience hall during the day, he’ll throw you back in jail.
Next, use the stairs in the NE corner of the castle to reach the roof. At the top of the stairs, you’ll reach another stair set that goes up to an old tower. Drop from the tower onto the roof, then go through the door into the center structure.
Inside, you’ll find the false King sleeping in his bed. There is a quest marker over his head, so the logical next step is to interact with him. Answer ‘Yes’ to the question, and the Boss Troll will be revealed.
The Boss Troll is very powerful, but if you keep one dedicated healer at all times, the fight will go by pretty fast. The key is to focus your strongestIce-basedattacks on him.
How to Get the Mod Rod in DQ3 Remake:
Once you defeat the Boss Troll, the true King will give you theMod Rodas thanks. This will happen automatically after the fight.
