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. This guide will help you navigate this quest.

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. You must establish and develop this village to acquire the orb.

Locating Merchantburg (???)

After obtaining the ship from the King of Portoga (following the Black Pepper quest), Merchantburg's location is revealed in the northeast corner of the map. Sail west from the coast to reach it. Quest markers will assist in locating it.

Optimal Timing for Merchantburg

While orb acquisition order is flexible, establishing Merchantburg early is recommended. The town requires significant growth time before yielding the Yellow Orb. Establishing it early allows you to gather other orbs concurrently.

Acquiring the Yellow Orb

Establishing Merchantburg:

1. Hire a merchant from PALS in Aliahan. Minimize combat to protect your new party member.
2. In Merchantburg, enter the single building. Speak to the old man who needs a merchant to found the town.
3. Offer your hired merchant. They will leave your party and establish the town, revealing its name.

Returning to Merchantburg:

Merchantburg grows through five stages. You'll receive notifications to return and check on your merchant after each growth spurt. The fourth visit involves a large club's construction; be wary of the security guard trying to overcharge you. By the fourth visit, the merchant's popularity may wane.

Obtaining the Yellow Orb (Final Visit):

Visit Merchantburg at night during your fifth visit. The merchant will be absent. The townsfolk have revolted, imprisoning the merchant in the house south of his former residence.

Speak to the imprisoned merchant. They will reveal the Yellow Orb's location. Return to the merchant's house; a quest marker will appear behind the sofa. Interact with the ground behind the sofa to find the Yellow Orb.

The Yellow Orb is typically the penultimate orb acquired. Other orb locations include: Red Orb (Pirates' Den), Green Orb (Theddon), and Silver Orb (Maw of the Necrogond/Necrogond Shrine).