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Tower of Rubiss
Dragon Quest III

Tower of Rubiss

Detailed guide to navigating the Tower of Rubiss in Dragon Quest III, including treasure locations, enemy encounters, and strategies for overcoming its unique diamond tile mechanics.

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Detailed guide to navigating the Tower of Rubiss in Dragon Quest III, including treasure locations, enemy encounters, and strategies for overcoming its unique diamond tile mechanics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Make sure you have the Faerie Flute from Kol.
  2. 2
    The Tower of Rubiss is located on a small island northwest of Kol.
  3. 3
    Enter the tower and proceed north through damaging tiles to a four-way intersection.
  4. 4
    Go north to find two chests: the left contains a Mimic, and the right contains 2,016 Gold.
  5. 5
    Return to the intersection and take the west path. Exit south and speak to the NPC on the right; Ra's Mirror will reveal him as Mermaniac (Triton).
  6. 6
    Return inside and continue south to find stairs leading to Floor 2.
  7. 7
    On Floor 2, navigate north and then east to the central room. This room contains several Diamond Tiles and Damaging Tiles, along with eight chests. You can either carefully navigate the tiles or use Safe Passage.
  8. 8
    The northern chests (clockwise from top-left) contain: Staff of Sentencing, Sage's Elixir, Silver Shield, and a Mimic Chest.
  9. 9
    The southern chests (clockwise from top-left) contain: Full Moon Ring, Care Ring (Good Egg), Magic Water, and Stormlord's Sword.
  10. 10
    Exit the central room east and take the stairs north to Floor 3.
  11. 11
    On Floor 3, go southwest to find stairs leading to Floor 4.
  12. 12
    On Floor 4, go west then northwest to a secluded room containing the Angel's Robe.
  13. 13
    Return to the stairs and go northeast, then west into a room. Take the top path west to find the Friendly Monster Chimaera (Buddy).
  14. 14
    Return to the start of the room and take the central path west. You will encounter groups of Diamond Tiles. For the first group of three, rotate your controller 90 degrees to the left. For the second group of three, rotate your controller 90 degrees to the right. Open the chest for the Auroral Armour.
  15. 15
    Jump back down to Floor 3.
  16. 16
    On Floor 3, in the large room with rubble, search the center for Mini Medal #95.
  17. 17
    Exit the room south and continue south to the intersection. Take the west path, which loops north to the top of the floor, where you will find a chest containing a Holy Talisman. Continue east along the path.
Tips
  • The Diamond Tiles on Floor 2 alter your controls. Rotate your controller 90 degrees in the direction of the Yellow side of the tile. For example, if the yellow side points right, rotate your controller 90 degrees right (Up becomes Right, Right becomes Down, etc.).
  • The Stormlord's Sword can be used as an item in battle to cast Kasizzle for free.
  • The Auroral Armour is the best armour for the Hero, reducing Spell & Breath damage by 33% and restoring 1 HP per step.

Treasures:

  • 2,016 Gold
  • Mermaniac (Monster)
  • Staff of Sentencing (Weapon)
  • Sage's Elixir (Usable)
  • Silver Shield (Shield)
  • Full Moon Ring (Accessory)
  • Care Ring (Accessory - Good Egg)
  • Magic Water (Usable)
  • Stormlord's Sword (Sword)
  • Angel's Robe (Armour)
  • Chimaera (Monster)
  • Auroral Armour (Armour)
  • Mini Medal #95 (Mini Medal)
  • Holy Talisman (Accessory)
  • Elfin Elixir (Usable)
  • Sacred Amulet (Key Item / Accessory)
  • Blessed Bikini (Armour - from Mini Medal #95 reward)

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