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[[File:DW3NES Boxart Edit1.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Yellow Orb]], from the box art for '''{{Dragon Warrior III}}'''.]] | [[File:DW3NES Boxart Edit1.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Yellow Orb]], from the box art for '''{{Dragon Warrior III}}'''.]] | ||
The '''Six Orbs''' ({{tt|6つのオーブ|mutsu no ōbu}}) are a set of mythical [[ | The '''Six Orbs''' ({{tt|6つのオーブ|mutsu no ōbu}}) are a set of mythical [[Orb]]s that first appeared in {{DQ3}}, and then later returned in several {{Main Series}} games. Their functionality changes from game to game, but they still remain as largely important and rare items. | ||
==List of Orbs== | ==List of Orbs== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The Six Orbs are used to hatch [[Ramia]], the legendary phoenix. The Orbs are found in various locations in the [[Overworld (Dragon Quest III)|overworld]]. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | |||
The [[Silver Orb]] along with the addition of a new [[Gold Orb]] are presented in the game as the means of allowing [[Zenithia]] Castle to hover in the air and later returning to the sky. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | The Six Orbs, with the reintegration of a seventh [[Gold Orb]], return as a major story element. Each Orb represents one of the [[Seven Sages]], and they are needed in order face [[Rhapthorne]]. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
The | The Six Orbs appear as extremely rare [[alchemy]] ingredients, for upgrading the most advanced equipment in the game. They are rare drops from the various {{Legacy Boss}}es. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
The | The Six Orbs are used to open the way to [[Yggdrasil]]. Acquiring the Orbs is a large part of the {{Luminary}}'s quest, and are found in the following order: the [[Red Orb]] is found in [[The Kingsbarrow]], the [[Yellow Orb]] is the prize of the [[Octagonia]] martial arts tournament, the [[Green Orb]] is protected by the mermaids of [[Nautica]], the [[Silver Orb]] is found in the [[The Eerie Eyrie]] after being stolen by a [[Elysium bird|bird monster]] from [[Puerto Valor]], the [[Purple Orb]] is within the ruins of Zwaardsrust, and the [[Blue Orb]] is held in the castle of [[Sniflheim]]. | ||
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During Act 2, the | During Act 2, the Orbs are in the possession of each of [[Mordegon]]'s six [[Spectral Sentinels]], who use their respective Orbs to amplify their power during the boss battles against them. When a Spectral Sentinel is defeated, the {{Luminary}} regains that enemy's Orb. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
GreenOrb.png|[[Green Orb]] from {{VIII}}. | |||
RedOrb.png|[[Red Orb]] from {{VIII}}. | |||
PurpleOrb.png|[[Purple Orb]] from {{VIII}}. | |||
YellowOrb.png|[[Yellow Orb]] from {{VIII}}. | |||
SilverOrb.png|[[Silver Orb]] from {{VIII}}. | |||
BlueOrb.png|[[Blue Orb]] from {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. | |||
Orbs.jpg|All 6 Orbs from {{III}}. | |||
</center></gallery> | </center></gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:55, 4 October 2025
The Six Orbs (6つのオーブ) are a set of mythical Orbs that first appeared in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, and then later returned in several Dragon Quest games. Their functionality changes from game to game, but they still remain as largely important and rare items.
List of Orbs[edit]
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Six Orbs are used to hatch Ramia, the legendary phoenix. The Orbs are found in various locations in the overworld.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The Silver Orb along with the addition of a new Gold Orb are presented in the game as the means of allowing Zenithia Castle to hover in the air and later returning to the sky.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Six Orbs, with the reintegration of a seventh Gold Orb, return as a major story element. Each Orb represents one of the Seven Sages, and they are needed in order face Rhapthorne.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
The Six Orbs appear as extremely rare alchemy ingredients, for upgrading the most advanced equipment in the game. They are rare drops from the various Legacy Bosses.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Six Orbs are used to open the way to Yggdrasil. Acquiring the Orbs is a large part of the Luminary's quest, and are found in the following order: the Red Orb is found in The Kingsbarrow, the Yellow Orb is the prize of the Octagonia martial arts tournament, the Green Orb is protected by the mermaids of Nautica, the Silver Orb is found in the The Eerie Eyrie after being stolen by a bird monster from Puerto Valor, the Purple Orb is within the ruins of Zwaardsrust, and the Blue Orb is held in the castle of Sniflheim.
Gallery[edit]
Purple Orb from VIII.
Yellow Orb from VIII.
Silver Orb from VIII.
Blue Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
All 6 Orbs from III.
