The Dragon Quest 3 Remake introduces players to a unique challenge that merges brainpower and exploration: Bard’s Riddles.
A mysterious bard delivers these cryptic puzzles, with lyrical clues guiding adventurers to hidden treasures scattered across the land.
This article guides you in solving the Bard's Riddles.
How to Solve the Bard's Riddles
After defeating Zoma and restoring light to the world in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, a new chapter of challenges opens up in the post-game content.
click to enlargeThis includes the enigmatic Cloudsgate Citadel, where a Bard challenges players with three puzzling riddles.
You’ll need to return to the Castle of the Dragon Queen once the main storyline is done to reach Cloudsgate Citadel.
A shining light deep in the castle will take you to a heavenly dimension. From where you enter this mystical place, go north to find the Mysterious Cave.
Work your way through seven levels of tough enemies to reach the top. Leaving the cave takes you to Cloudsgate Citadel.
Once inside, greet the King to signal your arrival before going to the northeast room to find the Bard.
He will challenge you with three riddles, each describing a hidden treasure and its location.
Here’s how to crack each riddle:
Riddle 1
"Ohhh, what's that 'neath the trident in the sad, shattered town? 'Tis a glitter, a glister, a star 'pon the grooound?"
The first riddle describes a "sad, shattered town" and mentions something hidden beneath a trident.
This describes Theddon, a town famous for its lifeless appearance during the day. Visit Theddon during the day to see how empty it is.
Head to the southeastern part of the town and enter the church, then inspect the area beneath the trident symbol.
You will then discover the Beast Claws. Hand this item to the Bard, who will reward your efforts and give you the next riddle.
Riddle 2
"Ohhh, a town in a land girt about with the dark... And there, 'mid the flowers, a treasure, a spaaaark."
The second riddle speaks of a town "girt about with the dark" and a treasure hidden among flowers.
This clue points to Cantlin, a town in Alefgard, a region perpetually shrouded in darkness.
Head to Cantlin and go to the house with a pond south of the central-western building.
Look around the flowerbed by this house, where you could have found the Broken Blade.
Explore that spot to locate the Dark Robe. Return this treasure to the Bard to unlock the final challenge.
Riddle 3
"With his eyes on the skies, the stargazer, replete... With wonders above, see'th not those at his feeet!"
The third and last riddle speaks of a stargazer gazing at the heavens, unaware of the world below him.
This riddle leads to Lozamii, a hidden village in the world map's southeastern corner.
Lozamii is near a small sun-shaped marker, making it difficult to find if you're unfamiliar with the area.
Once you reach Lozamii, go to the observatory on the village's eastern edge.
Climb the stairs inside and explore the floor to the right of the astronomer to locate the Sage’s Stone—hand over the final treasure to the Bard to complete the set of riddles.
After solving all three riddles, the Bard shares an important piece of information: there are 110 mini-medals hidden throughout the world.
While solving the riddles doesn't grant a tangible reward, this clue is a helpful guide for those looking to complete their collection and access extra post-game content.
Which riddle’s treasure location took you the longest to find? Let us know your experience in the comments below!
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