Pyramid Map and Strategy Guide

This is a map and strategy guide for the Pyramid dungeon in Dragon Quest 3 (DQ3). It includes the recommended level for the Pyramid, the route to take, the location of treasure chests, obtainable items, and monsters that appear.

Pyramid Location

Head North From Isis

You may reach the Pyramid by walking north from Isis.
Ashalam to Pyramid Walkthrough

Pyramid Map Overview (Recommended Level 16 - 17)

Pyramid Floor 1

Pyramid 1F
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	Cannibox	Cannibox
2	Cannibox	Cannibox
3	Cannibox	-
4	Mini Medal	-

Pyramid Floor 2

Pyramid 2F
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	INTSeed	-

Pyramid Floor 3

Pyramid 3F
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	Magic Key	Magic Key
2	Seed of Defence	Seed of Defence

Pyramid Floor 4

Pyramid 4F
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	176G	176G
2	Warp Wing	40G
3	Seed of Strength	Seed of Strength
4	80G	80G
5	Seed of Agility	Seed of Agility
6	112G	112G
7	Skirt	24G
8	304G	304G
9	Ruby Bracelet	Warp Wing
10	56G	56G
11	Mini Medal	Herb
12	Stone Wig	24G

Pyramid Floor 5

Pyramid 5F
No items found in the chest.

Pyramid Summit

Pyramid Summit
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	Mini Medal	-

Pyramid Basement Floor 1

Pyramid Basement 1F
No items found here

Pyramid Basement Floor 2

Pyramid Basement 2F
Acquired Items
	SNES Version	NES Version
1	Golden Claw	Golden Claw

Pyramid Strategy Guide

How to Open the Stone Door

The Magic Key is hidden inside a chest behind a closed stone door. To open this, you must press four switches in the order of the children's rhyme you heard in Isis Castle.

The switches are installed on the walls at the bottom of the map, so activate them in the correct order from left to right.

Perpare a lot of Herbs

You cannot use spells underground in the Pyramid, which means all of your healing spells will be rendered ineffective. To counteract this, make sure to stock up on Herbs before you venture into the Pyramid.

Look Out for Pitfalls

There are several invisible pitfalls in the Pyramid that will send you down into its depths. Since spells are unavailable underground, you would generally want to avoid falling through them to save time and resources.

Some Chests Contain Enemies

There are many treasure chests inside the Pyramid. However, you may come across a Cannibox while opening one which will force you into combat. Be aware of your allies' HP when opening these chests as an accidental encounter might wipe your party.

Get the Golden Claw

If you examine the left area of the first basement floor, a staircase to the second basement floor will appear. On the second basement floor, you can obtain the Golden Claw, a weapon exclusive to Fighters.

If you do obtain it, you will encounter enemies with every step as you exit the Pyramid, with an added difficulty of having no access to spells. We recommend leveling up your characters first, and then returning to this area once you are stronger.

Pyramid Enemies

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