Six Orbs

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.

The Yellow Orb, from the box art for Dragon Warrior III.

List of Orbs

• Green Orb
• Red Orb
• Purple Orb
• Yellow Orb
• Silver Orb
• Blue Orb

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The six orbs are used to hatch Ramia, the legendary phoenix. The orbs are found in various locations in the overworld.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The six orbs, with the addition 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

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

The six orbs are used to open the way to Yggdrasil. Acquiring the orbs is a large part of the Hero's quest.

Gallery

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  Green Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  Red Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  Purple Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  Yellow Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  Silver Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  Blue Orb from Dragon Quest VIII.
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  All 6 Orbs from Dragon Quest VIII.