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Post Game - Riddles
Dragon Quest III

Post Game - Riddles

Complete the post-game riddles in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake to obtain powerful equipment like the Heavenly Helm, Beast Claws, Dark Robe, and Sage's Stone.

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Complete the post-game riddles in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake to obtain powerful equipment like the Heavenly Helm, Beast Claws, Dark Robe, and Sage's Stone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Approach the King in Cloudsgate Citadel. Open the chest behind him to receive the Heavenly Helm.
  2. 2
    Go to the fountains southeast of the Item Shop to find the Friendly Monster Cureslime (Mendy).
  3. 3
    Speak to the man in the northeast room of Cloudsgate Citadel to receive your first riddle.
  4. 4
    Riddle 1: "Ohhh, what's that 'neath the trident in the sad, shattered town? Tis a glitter, a glister, a star 'pon the grooound! Shilderal-dilderal-dooo!"
  5. 5
    Solution 1: Fly to Theddon during the day. Northeast of the entrance, search below the Trident in the building with the Goddess Statue for the Beast Claws.
  6. 6
    Return to Cloudsgate Citadel and speak to the man again for the second riddle.
  7. 7
    Riddle 2: "Ohhh, a town in a land girt about with the dark... And there, 'mid the flowers, a treasure, a spaaark! Helderel-daldarall-daaa!"
  8. 8
    Solution 2: Zoom to Cantlin. In the building southwest of the Inn, search along the southern wall, east of the door, in a planter for the Dark Robe.
  9. 9
    Return to Cloudsgate Citadel and speak to the man again for the final riddle.
  10. 10
    Riddle 3: "With his eyes on the skies, the stargazer, replete... With the wonders above, see'th not those at his feeet! Humdaree-dumdaree-hooo!"
  11. 11
    Solution 3: Zoom to Lozamii. Enter the eastern building, go upstairs, and search to the right of the man to find a second Sage's Stone.
  12. 12
    Return to Cloudsgate Citadel and speak to the man one last time. He will provide information about Mini Medals.
  13. 13
    Head south from the King's chamber to find stairs leading down. Search the pots in the small room for a Cower Ring (Wimp) and Mini Medal #106.
  14. 14
    Exit through the door to the south to reach Citadel Tower.
Tips
  • The Heavenly Helm protects against Confusion, Dazzle, Poison, and Insta-Death.
  • The Star Circlet (Item Shop) protects against Fizzle and magic draining.
  • The Beast Claws are extra effective against Beast-type enemies.
  • The Dark Robe increases physical attack evasion by 25%.
  • Having 105 Mini Medals allows you to retrieve the Gringham Whip in Aliahan.
  • Heavenly Helm
  • Beast Claws
  • Dark Robe
  • Sage's Stone
  • Cower Ring (Wimp)
  • Mini Medal #106
  • Potential Gringham Whip (with 105 Mini Medals)

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