Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Conquering Baramos's Lair – A Comprehensive Guide

After securing the Six Orbs and hatching Ramia the Everbird, your journey culminates in Baramos's Lair. This challenging dungeon serves as a crucial test before venturing into the game's underworld. This guide details navigating and conquering Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Baramos, the primary antagonist of the game's first half, resides within this formidable fortress. Access is granted only after acquiring Ramia, who provides aerial transport to the lair's secluded mountain valley location. A minimum Hero level of 20 is recommended before tackling this challenging dungeon. Valuable items await discovery within; their locations are detailed below.

Reaching Baramos's Lair

Following the Maw of the Necrogond and acquisition of the Silver Orb, Ramia becomes available. Fly from either the Shrine of the Everbird or Necrogond Shrine to the island fortress north of the Necrogond Shrine, easily identifiable by its mountainous surroundings. Ramia will deposit you near the dungeon entrance. Simply proceed north to begin your descent into the lair.

Navigating Baramos's Lair

Baramos's Lair deviates from typical dungeon structures. Instead of a linear progression, you'll traverse indoor and outdoor areas to reach Baramos. The main outdoor area, "Surroundings," serves as a central hub connecting all sections. This guide outlines the optimal path to the final boss encounter, with treasure locations detailed separately for each area.

Main Path to Baramos:

1. Upon entering from the overworld, bypass the main entrance. Instead, circumnavigate the castle's eastern side towards the northeastern pool.
2. Ascend the stairs to the pool, turn left, and proceed west to another stairwell. Climb and locate a door to your right. Enter.
3. Navigate the Eastern Tower to its rooftop exit.
4. Traverse the castle roof southwestward, descend, continue west, and pass through the gaps in the northwest double wall. Utilize the northwest stairwell.
5. Descend into the Central Tower. Use "Safe Passage" to cross electrified floor panels to reach the southwest stairwell. Descend to B1 Passageway A.
6. In B1 Passageway A, proceed east to the far eastern stairwell.
7. Ascend in the South-East Tower northeast to the rooftop. Traverse west and descend to the western section. Cross the grass northwest and enter the only available door.
8. Exit the short northeast section of the Central Tower.
9. Proceed north through B1 Passageway B to the stairwell.
10. Navigate the Throne Room, avoiding floor panels, to the southern exit.
11. Locate Baramos's Den, the structure on the island in the lake northeast of the Throne Room on the Surroundings map, to initiate the boss fight.

Baramos's Lair Treasure

Surroundings:

• Chest: Prayer Ring
• Buried: Flowing Dress

(Note: An Armful, a friendly monster, inhabits this area.)

Central Tower:

• Mimic (enemy)
• Dragon Mail

South-East Tower:

• Chest: Hapless Helm
• Chest: Sage's Elixir
• Chest: Headsman's Axe
• Chest: Zombiesbane

(Access these chests from the Central Tower via the southeast exit, across the roof, and down the stairs.)

B1 Passageway (West):

• Buried: Mini Medal (left of skeleton)

(Access via the western stairwell in the northern section of the Entrance map.)

Throne Room:

• Buried: Mini Medal (in front of throne)

Defeating Baramos

Baramos presents a significant challenge. Strategic planning and adequate leveling are crucial.

Baramos's Weaknesses:

• Crack (Ice spells)
• Woosh (Wind spells)

(Note: Baramos is not weak to Zap.) Utilize high-level spells like Kacrack and Swoosh, or Gust Slash, alongside dedicated healing to secure victory. Prioritize survival over speed; consistent healing is paramount.

Baramos's Lair Monsters

This comprehensive guide equips you to successfully navigate and conquer Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Remember to utilize your party's strengths, exploit Baramos's weaknesses, and maintain a proactive healing strategy for optimal results.