Quest (Final Fantasy XV)/Sidequests

Sidequests are optional quests in Final Fantasy XV. They can involve many different types of objectives. They often provide rewards in EXP, items, weapons or accessories. Completing sidequests yields achievements and trophies, the best one being Weaving a Tapestry after 80 completed quests.

Tours
Tours are short sidequests involving unique moments with Noctis and an ally. When resting at a specific camp, an ally will ask for Noctis's help the following day, and if accepting it, Noctis will help them the next day upon waking. Tours involve a simple task, often following on screen prompts, and reward the party with 20 AP.

Liege of the Lake
If the player camps at the haven near Vesperpool with a full party, Gladiolus will ask for him and Noctis to go fishing for the legendary Liege of the Lake in the Vesperpool the next morning. Complying triggers a quest for the fish. The tour is completed once the player catches the Liege; quitting fishing puts them back at camp, but the tour can be restarted at any time by camping at the same haven again. It is possible to catch the Liege outside of the tour when fishing at the same spot.

The "Liege of the Lake" is one of the toughest fish to catch. It is a hidden fish (not marked on the radar while fishing) lurking in the top left corner of the fishing area. It can be caught with the 10,000 Needles Gold Cactuar lure that can be bought at the shop at the same fishing spot. It will appear regardless of weather. It will struggle almost all the time when caught. It is best to use the best fishing line, an upgraded rod and reel, and to have Fishing Level 7 or above. The player should continually tilt the analog stick the way the fish swims, and looking at the fish itself rather than the button prompt can be a better method, although this is not so easily seen if it is raining. The player must be patient and only reel in when the fish is not struggling (the controller doesn't vibrate). Tapping the reel in button can work better than holding it, to save line. Because the fish struggles so much, there are only short windows for reeling.

Cooking Kupoberry Cheesecake at camp before the tour that makes a fishing line last 25% longer helps in this quest (available from Moogle Chocobo Carnival). The player only needs to cast their line until the liege bites; any other fish that bite the player can let the fish come off the line to have a fresh line when catching the liege.

Catching the fish yields the Big Blaze Bahamut lure, which is special as it will return even if the line snaps.

Rescues
Rescues require the player to locate trapped individuals found throughout Eos, and save them with a restorative item. These missions are not flagged until the player moves within a close proximity of the individual.

Broken Cars
Broken Cars quests require the player to assist stranded drivers by the roadside, by providing them a Repair Kit. Like Rescues, they are only flagged when the player reaches one of the drivers and when the quest is unlocked.

Photo Ops
Photo Ops are short sidequests from which Prompto can take a memorable picture. They are activated during daylight hours when the player enters a zone around the area from which the picture is taken.

Dave
David Auburnbrie, unlike many non-player characters, changes his position after each sidequest, and can be found at different outposts depending on the last sidequest completed. His sidequests involve obtaining a dog tag, often surrounded by creatures to kill first, and rewards useful restorative items. The tag is found somewhere within the circle on the map when the quest is active, and glows yellow on the ground.

The Witch of the Woods
Dave's last quest has him go missing, and the tipster at Verinas Mart - Ravatogh asks the party to look for him. Dave is found near Malmalam Thicket, marveling at a sign that forbids hunters from entering. The player needs to talk to Kimya Auburnbrie at the House of Hexes nearby who directs the party to the depths of Malmalam Thicket to find the dog tags. After defeating the boss at the end of the woofs, the party can find the tags to the left of the tomb. Dave is found in Meldacio Hunter HQ to yield his final reward.

Cid
Cid's sidequests allow weapons to be upgraded. After completing Cid Sophiar, Master Mechanic, Cid can offer a sidequest to upgrade each weapon that bears the "+" upgrade icon. The player must retrieve both the weapon and the specific part to upgrade it, and once taken to Cid, will be upgraded after fulfilling a specific number of quests or hunts, then resting at a camp or lodging. Cid is found in Hammerhead, except between chapter 6 and the end of chapter 8, in which he is found in Cape Caem.

Cid Sophiar, Master Mechanic
This requires the Drain Lance and Metal Scrap, a common item. When given to Cid, the weapon will upgrade immediately.

A Better Engine Blade
This requires the Rusted Bit to upgrade. After giving it to Cid, it is upgraded immediately.

A Better Engine Blade II
This requires the Glass Gemstone to upgrade. It is a common item, which can be found in Lestallum. One quest or hunt must be completed before it is upgraded.

A Better Engine Blade III
This requires the Sturdy Helixhorn to upgrade. It can be obtained by breaking Duplicorn's horn (75% rate). The player can lock onto it and then warp-strike from a distance. After giving both to Cid, three quests or hunts must be completed before the weapon is upgraded.

A Better Drain Lance II
This requires the Coeurl Whiskers to upgrade. It is dropped either by Coeurl (50% rate) or Elder Coeurl (100% rate). After giving both to Cid, one quest or hunt must be completed before the weapon is upgraded.

A Better Auto Crossbow
This requires the Cactuar Needle to upgrade. It can be found south of Vesperpool, dropped by the Slactuar (100% rate). After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Bioblaster
This requires the Dynamo. It can be found at Callatein's Plunge outside Greyshire Glacial Grotto, dropped by MA Veles (50% rate), by MA Veles-Bis (60% rate), or by MA Hoplomachus (95% rate). After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Circular Saw
This requires the Sky Gemstone, which is a reward for the A Feline Feast quest. After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Gravity Well
This requires the Hydraulic Cylinder. It can be found north of Fort Vaullerey, dropped by MA-X Patria (97% rate). After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Noiseblaster
This requires the Magnetron. It can be found in Gralea, dropped by MA Hoplomachus (5% rate). After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Drillbreaker
This requires the Magitek Core. It can be found in Gralea, dropped by MA-X Dux (100% rate), or by MA-X Patria (3% rate). After giving both to Cid, two quests or hunts must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Force Stealer
This requires the Monster Claw. It is dropped from Bandersnatch (100% rate). After giving both to Cid, one quest or hunt must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Pair of Plunderers
This requires the Barbed Scythe. It is dropped by Killer Wasp. After giving both to Cid, one quest or hunt must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Valiant
This requires the Earth Gemstone, a common item. After giving both to Cid, one quest or hunt must be completed before upgrade is ready.

A Better Absorb Shield
This requires the Spiked Armor. It can be obtained by breaking appendage from Skarnbulette (75% rate). After giving both to Cid, one quest or hunt must be completed before upgrade is ready.

Takka
Takka is found in Hammerhead, and his sidequests request the party defeat enemies for Takka. They reward many ingredients.

Dino
Dino Ghiranze is found in Galdin Quay. His quests require the player to obtain a jewel, often surrounded by monsters or in a dangerous location, and reward the player with useful accessories.

Cindy
Cindy is found in Hammerhead. She offers quests to ask the player to retrieve a specific car part, often located within a dangerous location, to upgrade the Regalia.

The Ever Illustrious Regalia
The headlights are found near the end of the dungeon. The circle on the map is not much help for finding them; it is better to keep going deeper and discovering new areas until coming to a narrow corridor where the treasure is shining gold on a box on the floor.

Sania
Sania is located in Coernix Station - Alstor. Her quests require the player to collect passive fauna or other biological samples, and reward the player with useful accessories.

Navyth
Navyth moves to various water sides depending on the last mission completed. His missions are fishing missions, that reward the player with EXP and fishing items. The fish he requests for can be caught from the fishing spot at which the quest is given, but the player can also catch the fish elsewhere if they wish. If the player has already caught the requested fish, it can be presented to Navyth to complete the quest immediately after accepting it.

Fishing Buddies
The first fishing quest requires Noctis to catch a Crag Barramundi. Fishing buddies quest is located by the Alstor Slough, next to the marshy waters north from the Wiz Chocobo Post, south from the Coernix Station - Alstor, in Duscae.

The Crag Barramundi will appear as a yellow dot on the fish radar. The following lures are especially suitable: Sweet Jamming: Custard, Tidal Might Leviathan, Bomber: Ice Bomb, Ranker Tonberry.

For completing the quest the player will get 1,500 EXP, a Knife T. Tonberry lure. Catching the fish yields the Grilled Wild Barramundi recipe (+80 attack and magic, +500 health).

Fishing Naturally
Noctis must catch a Cherrycomb Trout. Navyth is located west from Lestallum; following the road to the west, the player will cross the river. Navyth will be fishing near in the vicinity of the Mynbrum Haven campground.

Cherrycomb Trout will appear as a yellow dot on the radar. Suitable lures include: Whiskers: Crystal, and Knife T. Tonberry.

For completing the quest the player will get 2,000 EXP and the Butterfly Edge (150 defense) rod.

Navyth's Challenge
Noctis must catch the rare fish Vesper Gar. Navyth is found at the Vesperpool, in the northwestern part of the map. Vesper Gar has a long, thin body, and is marked with a blue mark on the radar. After casting the line the player should pay attention to the fish below the surface and look for the Vesper Gar. Suitable lures include: Stinker: Malboro, Stinker: Malbodoom, and Ranker Tonberry.

For completing the quest the player will get 3,000 EXP and the Invincible Iron Giant lure that sinks when reeled in and floats when tension is released.

Angler's Nightmare
Navyth's last quest at Galdin Quay has Noctis catch the "Devil of the Cygillan" (Murk Grouper). Navyth is found on the beach. It is best to be at least level 7 in fishing. The fish won't be visible on the radar, but it can be found on the spot nearest to Navyth during daytime by casting the line to the middle of the fishing area, or a little to the right. If the player spots a giant fishing lurking under the surface, they have found it.

Suitable lures are the ones that sink, but an especially good fit is the Burrower: Abyss Worm. It will be a tough battle to reel in the fish, as it will struggle a lot (water is splashing and the controller vibrates). The player must not reel when the fish struggles, but there might only be short windows for reeling as the fish fights back most of the time. Tapping the reel button tends to work better than holding against fish that struggle a lot. Because the fish is so big, it wears down the line fast, and thus the player needs good technique and equipment to catch the fish.

Completing the quest yields 5000 EXP along with the Tranquility rod (290 defense).

Vyv
Vyv is located in Lestallum, and requests that the player take specific photos. These reward a high amount of gil and decent EXP.

Lestallum Merchants
Several merchants in Lestallum offer quests to collect things or defeat enemies throughout the map. When quests are completed, they offer discounts at their shop.

Holly
Holly is found in Lestallum. Her quests require the player to locate and fix parts of an environment, and offer decent EXP but substantial gil.

Wiz
Wiz is located at the Wiz Chocobo Post, and offers various quests to locate chocobo materials. The reward is often EXP or chocobo items.

Dungeons
Dungeon sidequests are triggered upon locating and entering them. These are the dungeons that are not entered during the main quest, and reward substantial EXP. Many also contain a Royal Arm.

Menaces
Once chapter 15 is reached and four optional dungeons Balouve Mines, Crestholm Channels, Daurell Caverns and Costlemark Tower are completed, these sidequests can be commenced by speaking to Ezma at the Meldacio Hunter HQ. She will grant Noctis the key to breaking many seals found within dungeons which lead to rooms underground filled with powerful monsters and a large boss at the end. While they do not offer EXP on their own, the dungeon's rooms itself often contain many useful items, accessories and weapons (among the strongest in the game), while the enemies yield substantial EXP rewards.

Each dungeon features several sections with random rewards and enemies. There are times in which camps are available, and times in which the paths branch out three possible directions, of which only one is correct and will progress the party further into the dungeon.

Menace Beneath Lucis
This quest requires all menaces to be defeated. Once defeated, the player should return to Ezma.

A Menace Sleeps in the Grotto
This menace is located beneath the Glacial Grotto. The enemies that can be fought here are Yojimbo, Cryonade, Skeleton, Elder Coeurl and Royalisk. The final boss is the Kengo.

There are two camps. After the first camp, paths branch out twice; the first time the player must take the path leading right, the second time they must take the middle path. After the second camp, the next time there are branching paths, the player must take the left path.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Firearm Executioner.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 65.

A Menace Sleeps in Steyliff
This menace is located beneath the Steyliff Grove. The final boss is the Mictlantecihuatl.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Polearm Flayer.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 86.

A Menace Sleeps in Costlemark
This menace is located beneath the Costlemark Tower. The final boss is the Bilröst.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Accessory Dark Matter Bracelet.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 99.

A Menace Sleeps in Fociaugh
This menace is located beneath the Fociaugh Hollows. The final boss is the Chandravarma.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Sword Enhancer.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 65.

A Menace Sleeps in Balouve
This menace is located beneath the Fociaugh Hollows. The final boss is the Psychomancer.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Firearm Death Penalty.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 78.

A Menace Sleeps in Keycatrich
This menace is located beneath the Keycatrich Trench. The final boss is the Lakhmu Flan.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Firearm Hyper Magnum.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 55.

A Menace Sleeps in Crestholm
This menace is located beneath the Crestholm Channels. The final boss is the Manxom.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Accessory Gigas Bangle.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 92.

A Menace Sleeps in Daurell Caverns
This menace is located beneath the Daurell Caverns. The final boss is the Mahanaga.

Defeating the final boss will earn the player the Polearm Precision Lance.

The recommended level for this dungeon is 72.

Randolph
Upon reaching chapter 15, Randolph can be found in Lestallum. He tasks the player with defeating a powerful monster, after which he will grant some of the most powerful weapons.

A Legend Is Born
This quest requires the player to defeat the Bennu. It is weak to Polearms, Machinery and Lightning, meaning that Noctis should equip the best Polearm to fight it, infused with Lightning from Ignis' Enhancement, and fought with aerial combos. After completing it, the player will earn the Iron Duke.

The recommended level for this quest is 55.

Dreadful Legend
This quest requires the player to defeat a Malbodoom, which is surrounded by Malboro Brat minions. It is weak to Daggers and Ice, meaning Noctis should equip his best Daggers infused with Ice by Ignis. The best opportunity to deal damage is during Malbodoom's Bad Breath by attacking it from behind. The Malboro Brat minions mostly serve as a distraction and should be avoided if possible.

The recommended level for this quest is 65.

Legend Wrapped in an Enigma
This quest requires the player to defeat two Sir Tonberries at night time outside the Tomb of the Tall. They are weak to Daggers and Light, meaning Noctis should equip his best Daggers, with the Light-infused Orichalcum being a solid choice. Due to the rapid speed of the Sir Tonberries, the player should defend consistently and focus on parrying them to deal damage. When only one Tonberry remains, the player may choose to fight more offensively.

The recommended level for this quest is 75.

Cursed Legend
This quest requires the player to defeat a large Phalaris. It is weak to Greatswords, meaning Noctis should equip his best Greatsword and Gladio should use Techniques against it often. It is not possible to defend against Phalaris' hoof stomps, meaning Noctis should roll constantly to try and avoid it and attack its hind legs. Using Prompto's Piercer Technique is effective as it can reduce its armor.

The recommended level for this quest is 85.

Wondrous Weapon
The final Legend, the Naglfar is fought at Fort Vaullerey, which resists all weapon types but is weak to all elements. This means that the player should focus on creating the best Elemancy spells to use against it. By creating spells with Zu Beak items, the player can create multiple spells which break the damage limit. If Noctis equips the right weaponry and eats the right meal that boosts his Magic, using these spells against the Naglfar can deal 99,999 damage, meaning ten spells should be used.

The recommended level for this quest is 99.

Let Sleeping Mountains Lie
Let Sleeping Mountains Lie is the mandatory quest to unlock the fight with Adamantoise, the biggest enemy. If the player returns to Lucis via Umbra, this quest will be automatically added when Cindy calls Noctis about strange earthquakes. Upon being talked to in Hammerhead, she will redirect the party toward Dave in Longwythe Rest Area.

When approached, the player will be teleported in the local Crow's Nest restaurant, where a number of characters will be waiting, having rallied the place after hearing about the quakes. Each will give the player an item to help during the fight to come. Up to 14 characters can be present, but only those the player encountered will appear. A prompt will indicate the player how many characters are present out of the 14 possible. There are no special reward for assembling all 14, apart from collecting more items.

These characters are:
 * Dave (default, part of the quest)
 * Iris (default, main quest)
 * Talcott (default, main quest)
 * Cid (default, main quest)
 * Takka (from Hammerhead)
 * Dino (from Galdin Quay)
 * Coctura (from Galdin Quay)
 * Wiz (from Wiz Chocobo Post)
 * Vyv (from Lestallum)
 * Holly (from Lestallum)
 * Navyth (from the fishing quests)
 * Sania (from the frog hunting quests)
 * The "Witch" (from the last dog-tags fetching quest)
 * Ezma (from Meldacio Hunter HQ in post-game content Menaces quests)

O Partner, My Partner
The quest was added in patch 1.13. In Chapter 8 the player can find a hunter at the HQ to sends the party to fell Melusine at the Vesperpool. She is a fearsome daemon that appears at night and disappears at daybreak, so the player has a time limit for the battle. The recommended level is 99, but the player can easily complete the quest on lower levels with the right preparations. Returning to the hunter after felling Melusine has him relate his story and yield 10,000 EXP and a Magitek Suit.

Scraps of Mystery
The party finds treasure maps they must piece together. The quest was added in the day one patch.

Open-Sea Angling
When sailing the royal vessel, Prompto speaks up of a fishing spot off the coast of Cape Caem. Sailing onto the spot completes the mission. The player can fish there, but it won't have any special fish.

Monster of the Deep
When sailing the royal vessel, Gladiolus speaks up of a fishing spot near Angelgard. Sailing onto the spot completes the mission. The player can fish the rare Mummy Bass there by hooking a fish and not reeling it, using the fish itself as the bait.

Mummy Bass is the hardest fish to catch. The player should have the ultimate fishing gear and use Dragon's Beard line. Eating Kupoberry Cheesecake also helps. One trick to reeling the fish in is to tap the pause button and adjust the reel/do not reel as needed, and always reel to the direction the fish swims, even before the prompts appear on-screen.

A Second Sea God
After the party has sailed on the royal vessel they can accept a quest from Maagho for finding Bismarck. The quest icon is on a table near to the counter where Weskham Armaugh is who tells the party about "another sea god". He advises Noctis to look for flocks of birds while out at sea.

Taking the royal vessel to the seas outside Altissia, the party will spot a flock of birds within the quest area. The first flock is never the one where Bismarck appears, but after finding another flock within the quest area, Bismarck appears. It can be any time of day for the event to trigger. After Bismarck appears it surfaces four times before swimming back under the surface, leaving plenty of fish in its wake.