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Embarking on the journey to conquer Baramos's Lair in the Dragon Quest 3 Remake is a pivotal moment in your adventure. After gathering the Six Orbs and unlocking Ramia the Everbird, you're ready to face the ultimate challenge that lies within this dungeon. Baramos's Lair serves as a critical test of your skills before you delve into the dark world beneath the main map. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through how to reach and navigate Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Baramos's Lair is the stronghold of the Archfiend Baramos, the menacing figure that dominates the first half of Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Access to this dungeon becomes possible only after you unlock Ramia the Everbird, who can transport you to the valley surrounding the lair. It's advisable for your Hero to be at least level 20 before tackling this challenge. Baramos's Lair is filled with essential items, which we will detail in the following sections.
How to Reach Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Once you've completed the Maw of the Necrogond and secured the Silver Orb, you'll be able to unlock the Everbird. To reach Baramos's Lair, you have two options: fly directly from the Shrine of the Everbird or from the Necrogond Shrine.
Just north of the Necrogond Shrine, you'll spot an island encircled by mountains. This is the location of Baramos's Lair. With Ramia, you can fly directly to this spot and be dropped off near the dungeon entrance. Simply head north and enter the dungeon as if it were a town.
Baramos's Lair Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Upon entering Baramos's Lair in the DQ3 Remake, you'll find it differs from most major dungeons in the game. Instead of navigating up or down a single structure, you'll move through a mix of indoor and outdoor areas, ultimately aiming to confront the Archfiend Baramos.
The first section you encounter upon entering the main grounds is Baramos's Lair – Surroundings. This area serves as the primary outdoor hub, where you'll return each time you exit any structure or passageway. We'll outline the main path to the boss fight chamber, followed by the locations of treasures on each floor.
How to Reach Baramos Boss Fight – Main Path:
- Step 1: From the starting point, after entering Baramos's Lair from the overworld, bypass the main door leading to the 'Entrance' area. Instead, head around the eastern side of the castle towards the pool of water in the northeast corner of the map.
- Step 2: Upon reaching the stairs leading to the pool of water, make a left turn and proceed west until you find another set of stairs. Ascend these stairs, then look for a door on your right and enter it.
- Step 3: You'll now be inside the Eastern Tower. Ascend to the top and exit through the door.
- Step 4: You'll find yourself on the castle's roof, visible on the Surroundings map. Traverse southwest across the roof, then descend the stairs to the lower level. Continue west, navigate through the gaps in the double wall on the northwest roof, and use the staircase in the northwest corner.
- Step 5: The northwest stairs lead to the Central Tower. Head to the southwest corner stairs, using the Safe Passage spell to cross the electrified floor panels. Descend to what we'll call B1 Passageway A.
- Step 6: In B1 Passageway A, you have the option to continue south or turn east. Choose to turn east and proceed to the stairs on the far eastern side of the map.
- Step 7: You'll now enter the South-East Tower. You'll start on the southeastern part of the South-East Tower map. Head northeast to the only available stairs and ascend to the roof. Then, head west for a short distance before descending another set of stairs. This will take you to the western section of the South-East Tower map. Cross the grass northwest and enter the only available door.
- Step 8: The door leads to a small section in the northeast corner of the Central Tower. You'll have only one exit, a short distance from your entry point.
- Step 9: After leaving the Central Tower for the second time, you'll find yourself in B1 Passageway B, a long, slender corridor with a single entrance and exit. Proceed north and ascend the stairs.
- Step 10: You'll enter the Throne Room. Head to the exit along the southern edge of the map, avoiding the floor panels.
- Step 11: Upon exiting the Throne Room, you'll be back on the Surroundings map. The Throne Room is the large structure in the northwest corner. From here, head east to the structure on an island in the lake in the northeast corner. This is Baramos's Den, where the boss fight awaits.
All Treasure in Baramos's Lair – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
All Surroundings Treasure:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Prayer Ring
- Treasure 2 (Buried): Flowing Dress
The Surroundings map is home to one of Dragon Quest III Remake's Friendly Monsters, an Armful named Armstrong.
All Central Tower Treasure:
- Treasure 1: Mimic (enemy)
- Treasure 2: Dragon Mail
All South-East Tower Treasure:
- Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
- Treasure 2 (Chest): Sage's Elixir
- Treasure 3 (Chest): Headsman's Axe
- Treasure 4 (Chest): Zombiesbane
To access the three Treasure Chests in the southeast section of the South-East Tower map, first reach the Central Tower (refer to the main path steps above if needed). From the Central Tower, exit through the southeast door, then head east across the roof. Descend the stairs, and you'll reach the small platform housing the three chests.
All B1 Passageway Treasure:
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (On the left side of the skeleton)
To reach this area, head to the northern section of the Entrance map. You'll see a staircase heading west to a lower level and east to an upper level. Take the western set to reach the western side of B1 Passageway C.
All Throne Room Treasure:
- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (in front of the throne)
How to Defeat Baramos – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Facing Baramos for the first time in the DQIII Remake will be one of the toughest challenges you've encountered. To triumph over this formidable foe, you'll need a solid strategy and to ensure your party is properly leveled.
What is Baramos Weak to in Dragon Quest 3 Remake?
Understanding Baramos's vulnerabilities is crucial for devising an effective battle strategy. Baramos is weak to the following spells:
- Crack (All ice-based spells)
- Woosh (All wind-based spells)
Notably, Baramos is not susceptible to Zap spells. At this stage, you should have access to higher-level spells like Kacrack and Swoosh. Since the Hero cannot cast these spells, consider using them for healing while assigning two spell casters to offensive roles, or utilize Gust Slash.
Always maintain at least one dedicated healer to keep your party alive. Even when adequately leveled, Baramos can decimate your party quickly. Prioritize healing each round to ensure survival, as there's no advantage in defeating Baramos swiftly.
Every Monster in Baramos's Lair – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
| Monster Name | Weakness |
|---|---|
| Armful | Zap |
| Boreal Serpent | TBD |
| Infanticore | TBD |
| Leger-De-Man | TBD |
| Living Statue | None |
| Liquid Metal Slime | None |
| Silhouette | Varies (Each is different) |
