Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Navigating Baramos's Lair

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• All Treasure in Baramos's Lair – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

• How to Defeat Baramos – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

• Every Monster in Baramos's Lair – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

After collecting the Six Orbs and hatching Ramia the Everbird, you're ready to embark on the challenging journey to Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. This dungeon represents the culmination of your efforts so far, serving as a crucial test before you dive into the dark world beneath the main map. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through how to reach, navigate, and conquer Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Baramos's Lair is the domain of the formidable Archfiend Baramos, who has been the primary antagonist throughout the first half of Dragon Quest 3 Remake. You can only access this dungeon after unlocking Ramia the Everbird, which will transport you to the valley surrounding the lair. Ensure your Hero is at least level 20 before tackling this challenge. The lair is filled with essential items, which we'll detail in each section.

How to Reach Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

After completing the Maw of the Necrogond and securing the Silver Orb, you'll unlock the Everbird. To reach Baramos's Lair, you have the option to 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—that's where Baramos's Lair resides. Use Ramia to fly directly to the location and land just outside the dungeon entrance. From there, head north and enter the dungeon as you would a town.

Baramos's Lair Walkthrough – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Upon entering Baramos's Lair in DQ3 Remake, you'll notice it differs from typical major dungeons. Instead of moving vertically through a single structure, you'll navigate through a mix of indoor and outdoor areas to reach Archfiend Baramos.

The first area you'll encounter is Baramos's Lair – Surroundings, an outdoor hub you'll return to after exiting any of the structures or passageways. Here, we'll outline the main path to the boss fight chamber and separately detail the treasure locations on each floor.

How to Reach Baramos Boss Fight – Main Path:

• Step 1: From the starting point, bypass the main door leading to the 'Entrance' area. Instead, head east around the castle towards the pool of water in the northeast corner of the map.
• Step 2: At the stairs leading to the pool, turn left and proceed west to another set of stairs. Ascend them and enter the door on your right.
• Step 3: You'll now be in the Eastern Tower. Climb to the top and exit.
• Step 4: You'll find yourself on the castle's roof, visible on the Surroundings map. Head southwest across the roof, then descend the stairs to the lower level. Continue west, navigating through the double wall gaps on the northwest roof, and use the stairs in the northwest corner.
• Step 5: The northwest stairs lead to the Central Tower. Head to the southwest corner, using the Safe Passage spell to traverse the electrified floor panels. Descend to B1 Passageway A.
• Step 6: In B1 Passageway A, you can go south or east. Turn east and proceed to the far eastern stairs.
• Step 7: Enter the South-East Tower, starting in the southeastern section of its map. Head northeast to the only available stairs and ascend to the roof. Move west briefly before descending another set of stairs to the western section of the South-East Tower map. Cross the grass northwest and enter the only available door.
• Step 8: This door leads to the northeast corner of the Central Tower. You'll have only one exit, a short distance from your entry point.
• Step 9: Exiting the Central Tower again, you'll reach B1 Passageway B, a long, narrow corridor with a single entrance and exit. Proceed north and ascend the stairs.
• Step 10: Enter the Throne Room and head to the southern exit, avoiding the floor panels.
• Step 11: After leaving the Throne Room, you'll return to the Surroundings map. The Throne Room is in the northwest corner. Head east to the structure on the lake's island 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 for us.

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, first reach the Central Tower (refer to the main path steps if needed). Exit through the southeast door, cross the roof eastward, and descend the stairs to the platform with the chests.

All B1 Passageway Treasure:

- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (On left side of skeleton)

To reach this area, head to the northern section of the Entrance map. Take the western staircase to descend to B1 Passageway C, located on the western side.

All Throne Room Treasure:

- Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (in front of throne)

How to Defeat Baramos – Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Your first encounter with Baramos in DQIII Remake will likely be one of the most challenging battles you've faced. As with other tough bosses, a solid strategy and appropriate leveling are key.

What is Baramos Weak to in Dragon Quest 3 Remake?

Understanding Baramos's weaknesses is crucial for devising an effective strategy. Baramos is vulnerable to:

• Crack (All ice-based spells)
• Woosh (All wind-based spells)

Unlike many bosses, Baramos is not susceptible to Zap spells. By this stage, you should have access to higher-level spells like Kacrack and Swoosh. Since the Hero can't cast these, consider using them for healing while two spell casters focus on offense, or employ Gust Slash.

Ensure you have at least one dedicated healer throughout the battle. Even when properly leveled, Baramos can decimate your party quickly. Prioritize healing every round, as there's no advantage in defeating Baramos hastily. Focus on survival over speed.

Every Monster in Baramos's Lair – Dragon Quest 3 Remake