The Hero
The player-created protagonist and Ortega’s child, who sets out to defeat the archfiend threatening the world.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the character or select a menu option. |
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A | Confirm choices, talk, inspect, and open the command menu. |
B | Cancel a choice or return to the previous menu. |
Start | Open the status or game menu where applicable. |
How it plays
How does Dragon Warrior III play?
The player views the world from an overhead perspective and guides a party through towns, fields, caves, towers, and other dungeons. The main objective is to gather information, obtain key items, defeat powerful enemies, and ultimately stop Baramos and the greater threat behind him.
Battles are turn-based and menu-driven. Players choose commands such as attack, spells, abilities, items, defense, and retreat, while party members grow through experience and equipment. The party can be customized through vocations, and later progression allows characters to change vocation while retaining some learned abilities. Ships and other travel options open additional regions.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Dragon Warrior III?
Build a balanced party with dependable healing, damage, and support options. The Hero is required, while the other party members can be selected and developed through vocations.
Explore towns thoroughly, speak with residents, and keep multiple save files before major story events. Upgrade equipment regularly, carry healing items, and use spells or abilities that exploit enemy weaknesses. After completing the main story, continue exploring for the optional post-game content.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Ortega
The Hero’s legendary father, whose unfinished quest becomes an important part of the story.
Rubiss
A powerful guardian associated with Alefgard and the wider history of the Dragon Quest world.
Baramos
The principal archfiend pursued during the main adventure.
Zoma
A greater evil whose role is revealed as the story reaches its final stages.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Use the wagon and party-management options to adjust your active group when available.
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Changing vocation can improve long-term growth, but plan around the abilities you want to retain.
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Search suspicious walls, floors, and containers; important items are sometimes found away from the obvious path.
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