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'''Sidequests''' are optional, mostly non-storyline objectives the player can undertake. They have been predominant throughout the ''Final Fantasy'' series. 

Sidequests usually involve a series of events that are minor or inconsequential at hand to the game's present world and immediate story, and can range from something as small as an errand or finding an item, to something as big as traveling the [[Final Fantasy worlds|world]] for various objectives or fighting [[superboss]]es. Due to their serendipitous nature, sidequests are typically found in "low key points" after significant story arcs that allow the player to freely traverse the [[world map]] and explore to their liking. Working with the story, more sidequests become available as the player progresses through the game. As incentive for pursuing these events, sidequest completion may earn rewards such as powerful [[Magic (command)|magic]], [[Summoned monsters|summons]], or equipment, or reveal mysteries about the game's story and world.

== Sidequests ==
=== ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' ===
The sidequests were mostly about increasing party members' capabilities.
* [[Labyrinth of Time]]
* [[Soul of Chaos (Final Fantasy)|Soul of Chaos]]
* Obtaining the [[Rat Tail]] in the [[Citadel of Trials]] and returning it to [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy)|Bahamut]] to upgrade the party's classes.
* There is also a minor sidequest involving bringing [[Adamantite (item)|Adamantite]] to a [[Dwarf|dwarven]] [[Smyth (Final Fantasy)|Smyth]] to get the legendary sword [[Excalibur (weapon)|Excalibur]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' ===
* [[Arcane Labyrinth]] (PSP version)
* [[Soul of Rebirth]] (GBA and PSP versions)

=== ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' ===
[[File:MoogleFFIII.jpg|thumb|Mognet sidequest requires WiFi.]]
* [[Sunken Cave (Final Fantasy III)|Sunken Cave]] is an optional area when the ''[[Nautilus (Final Fantasy III)|Nautilus]]'' is obtained.
* [[Odin (Final Fantasy III boss)|Odin]] can be battled at [[Saronia Catacombs]] and acquired as a summon if the player wins.
* [[Leviathan (Final Fantasy III boss)|Leviathan]] can be battled at [[Lake Dohr]] and acquired as a summon if the player wins.
* [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy III boss)|Bahamut]] can be battled at [[Bahamut's Lair]] and acquired as a summon if the player wins.
* The player can fight [[Shinobi (Final Fantasy III)|Shinobi]] in [[Falgabard (Final Fantasy III)|Falgabard]].
* The [[Mognet (Final Fantasy III)|Mognet]] sidequest in the 3D versions gives players access to the [[Onion Knight (Final Fantasy III)|Onion Knight]] job, the [[Ultima Weapon (weapon)|Ultima Weapon]], and the [[Iron Giant's Cave|secret dungeon]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' ===
[[File:Namingway FFIVDS .jpg|thumb|Namingway is a sidequest (3D).]]
* [[Odin#Final Fantasy IV|Odin]] - The player may challenge Odin ([[Odin (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Odin (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]) in [[Baron Castle]] once they have gone to the Feymarch. After defeating Odin in battle, the player will receive him as a [[Summon (Final Fantasy IV)|summon]].
* [[Feymarch]] - Isolated on an island in magma in the Underworld. The player may obtain several powerful pieces of equipment here, as well as the Avenger sword, and can challenge both Asura ([[Asura (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Asura (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]) and Leviathan ([[Leviathan (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Leviathan (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]) to a battle to obtain them as optional summons.
** [[Eidolon search sidequest]] is an iOS/Steam-exclusive sidequest started at Feymarch.
* [[Lair of the Father]] - Accessed once the player can go to the [[Red Moon]]. The player can engage Bahamut ([[Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]) here once they have obtained Leviathan to try and obtain him as a summon.
* [[Adamant Isle Grotto]] - Near [[Mythril (Final Fantasy IV)|Mythril Village]], and the site of the Pink Puff Tail sidequest (and other tails in the 3D version). Bringing a Pink Puff Tail will grant an Adamant Armor. Bringing the [[Rat Tail]] will grant an [[Adamantite (item)|Adamantite]], which can be used to obtain the [[Excalibur (weapon)|Excalibur]].
* [[Sylph Cave]] - Found in the northwestern part of the underworld. The player can obtain the optional summon [[Sylph]] after they talk to [[Yang Fang Leiden|Yang]], return to [[Fabul]] and get the Pan, and then use the Pan on Yang. Returning the Pan to Fabul will also yield the Knife. This must be done before going to the moon for the first time.
* [[Lunar Subterrane]] - Several optional bosses can be fought here for various powerful equipment, such as [[Ragnarok (weapon)|Ragnarok]] and [[Ribbon (equipment)|Ribbon]]. The bosses include Dark Bahamut ([[Dark Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Dark Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]), Ogopogo ([[Ogopogo (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Ogopogo (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]), Lunasaur ([[Lunasaur (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Lunasaur (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]), Plague Horror ([[Plague Horror (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[Plague Horror (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]), and White Dragon ([[White Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|2D]] and [[White Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 3D)|3D]]).
* [[Lunar Ruins]]
* [[Namingway]]
* [[Proto-Babil]]
* [[Geryon]] - After completing the 3D version in the first playthrough, the player can challenge this new boss in the "New game+" mode. It is found inside the [[Giant of Babil]] or on [[Mount Ordeals]].
* [[Whyt#Minigames|Whyt]]

==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ====
* The player can find tails to exchange with the [[Tail Collector]] on the [[True Moon]] for powerful equipment. Adamantite can also be found and traded with Tradingway in the same location.
* During [[Palom]]'s Tale, the player can buy other membership cards to reach more levels of the club at Troia. This can earn the player Leonora's only whip, and the Black Tail.
* [[Challenge Dungeon (The After Years)|Challenge Dungeons]].
* [[Omega (The After Years)|Omega]] and [[Lord Dragon]] are optional superbosses, and can earn the player the Hero Shield and Ragnarok after defeating them, respectively.
* It's possible to miss some of the [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy IV)|Eidolons]] in the Gathering Tale, which doesn't make them all necessary to advance further in the story. For example, Shiva can be killed by accident during the battle with her. The Chocobo is also a hidden Eidolon.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' ===
[[File:Omega MkII from FFV GBA sprite.png|thumb|Omega is a recurring boss and sidequest.]]
* [[Odin (Final Fantasy V boss)|Odin]] - The player may challenge Odin to obtain him as an optional summon. This can be done in [[merged world]] after climbing through [[Jachol Cave]] into the locked room in [[Castle of Bal]].
* [[Syldra]] - The player may obtain the optional [[Summon (Final Fantasy V)|summon]] Syldra in the merged world by returning to the [[Pirates' Hideout]].
* [[Catoblepas (Final Fantasy V boss)|Catoblepas]] - Can be done in [[Galuf's world]]. The player may head to the northernmost area (must have access to the [[submarine]] to get to the area) and attempt to fight and defeat Catoblepas to obtain as an [[Catoblepas (Final Fantasy V)|optional summon]].
* [[Shiva (Final Fantasy V boss)|Shiva]] - In [[Bartz's world]], the player may attempt to defeat and obtain Shiva as an optional summon once they are able to go to [[Walse]] Castle and go through the hidden tower.
* [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy V boss)|Bahamut]] - The player may return to [[North Mountain]] in merged world to fight and obtain Bahamut as an optional summon.
* [[Phoenix Tower]] - In merged world, the player may return to the [[Desert (location)|desert]] surrounding North Mountain and head to the far southwest to reach Phoenix Tower, which comprises of 30 floors. At the top, they may obtain the optional summon [[Phoenix (Final Fantasy V)|Phoenix]].
* [[Fork Tower]] - After completing the [[Pyramid of Moore]], the player may attempt to go to Fork Tower to obtain the spells [[Flare (Final Fantasy V)|Flare]] and [[Holy (Final Fantasy V)|Holy]].
* [[Istory Falls]] - The player may attempt to obtain a Lithograph as well as attempt to obtain the optional summon [[Leviathan (Final Fantasy V boss)|Leviathan]].
* [[Great Sea Trench]] - The player may attempt to obtain a Lithograph as well as obtain the powerful spell [[Meteorite (Final Fantasy V)|Meteor]].
* [[Gil Cave]] - Can only be done in Galuf's world. The player may attempt to obtain lots of [[gil]], as well as fight the optional boss [[Gil Turtle (Final Fantasy V)|Gil Turtle]].
* Sunken Walse Tower - In merged world, the player may attempt to reach and fight [[Famed Mimic Gogo]] to obtain the optional job class [[Mime (Final Fantasy V)|Mime]].
* [[Omega (Final Fantasy V)|Omega]] and [[Shinryu (Final Fantasy V)|Shinryu]] - The player may attempt to fight and defeat Omega and Shinryu in the [[Interdimensional Rift (Final Fantasy V field)|Interdimensional Rift]]. Shinryu gives the [[Ragnarok (Final Fantasy V)|Ragnarok]] and Dragon Seal, while Omega gives the [[Omega Badge]].
* [[Boco]] - In merged world, the player may attempt to go around the world with Boco to obtain the [[Magic Lamp]], as well as win a [[Mirage Vest (Final Fantasy V)|Mirage Vest]] from a man in [[Phantom Village]].
* [[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy V boss)|Carbuncle]] - The player may seek out and defeat Carbuncle in [[Castle Exdeath]] to obtain it as an optional summon.
* [[Ramuh (Final Fantasy V boss)|Ramuh]] - In Bartz's world, the player may fight around [[Istory]] in the [[forest]] to attempt to defeat and obtain [[Ramuh (Final Fantasy V)|Ramuh]] as an optional summon.
* [[Golem (Final Fantasy V boss)|Golem]] - In [[Drakenvale]], the player may help Golem by defeating the enemies attacking it to obtain it as an optional summon.
* [[Sealed Temple (Final Fantasy V)|Sealed Temple]]

=== ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' ===
[[File:GilgameshFFVI.png|thumb|100px|Gilgamesh was added for the Game Boy Advance port.]]
* [[Deathgaze (Final Fantasy VI)|Deathgaze]] - In the [[World of Ruin (Final Fantasy VI)|World of Ruin]], the player may attempt to fight and defeat Deathgaze for the [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy VI)|Bahamut]] [[Magicite (Final Fantasy VI)|magicite]].
* [[Eight legendary dragons]] - The player may attempt to seek out and defeat the [[Blue Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Blue Dragon]], [[Earth Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Earth Dragon]], [[Gold Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Gold Dragon]], [[Holy Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Holy Dragon]], [[Ice Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Ice Dragon]], [[Red Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Red Dragon]], [[Skull Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Skull Dragon]], and [[Storm Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Storm Dragon]] for various powerful equipment pieces.
* [[Crusader (summon)|Crusader]] - By beating all of the dragons (not the Dragons' Den versions) and breaking their seal, the player may receive the [[Esper (Final Fantasy VI)|esper]] Crusader.
* [[Dragons' Den]] - Available in the Game Boy Advance, mobile and Steam versions. The player may attempt to defeat various powerful enemies, including the powerful [[Kaiser Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Kaiser Dragon]] and [[Omega Weapon (Final Fantasy VI)|Omega Weapon]].
* [[Gau's father]] - The player may attempt to seek [[Gau]]'s past by adding Gau to the party and talking to the crazy old man. It can only be done in the World of Ruin.
* [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]]—or—the [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Golden Hairpin|Golden Hairpin]] - After reuniting with [[Terra Branford|Terra]] in [[Zozo]], the player can visit [[Narshe]] for the sidequest. It involves a wild goose chase of [[Lone Wolf the Pickpocket]] up to the [[Narshe Cliffs]] where [[Valigarmanda (Final Fantasy VI)|Valigarmanda]] is settled. The player may choose Mog or the Golden Hairpin. The other choice falls down the cliff. If Mog falls, he [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI party member)#Recruitment|can still be recruited]] in the World of Ruin.
* [[Gogo (Final Fantasy VI)|Gogo]] - The player may attempt to [[Gogo (Final Fantasy VI party member)#Recruitment|recruit Gogo]] by going through a secret dungeon, after being eaten by a [[Zone Eater]].
* [[Umaro]] - The player may attempt to fight and [[Umaro (Final Fantasy VI party member)#Recruitment|recruit Umaro]] in the World of Ruin after they have recruited Mog.
* [[Leviathan (Final Fantasy VI boss)|Leviathan]] can be fought by taking the ferry between [[South Figaro]] and [[Nikeah]] once the party has acquired the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]'', but will not appear unless the party has talked to a man in South Figaro who mentions seeing a shadow while fishing.
* [[Dragon's Neck Coliseum]] - The player may attempt to win various prizes in a 1vs1 battle. In the Game Boy Advance/mobile/Steam version, the player may also fight and defeat [[Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy VI boss)|Gilgamesh]] and [[Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy VI)|obtain him as an optional esper]]. It is also possible to recruit [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)|Shadow]] here if the player did not leave him behind in the [[World of Balance]].
* Defeating [[Hidon]] - After obtaining both [[Relm Arrowny|Relm]] and [[Strago Magus|Strago]] in the World of Ruin and visiting [[Thamasa]] with them in the [[party]], a sidequest to hunt down Hidon starts.
* [[Dreamscape]] - When sleeping in [[Doma Castle (Final Fantasy VI)|Doma Castle]] with [[Cyan Garamonde|Cyan]] in the party, the demon [[Wrexsoul]] possesses his mind and the party must defeat him. This rewards the player with the [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Masamune|Masamune]] and the [[Alexander (Final Fantasy VI)|Alexander]] magicite.
* [[Odin (Final Fantasy VI)|Odin]]/[[Raiden (Final Fantasy VI)|Raiden]] - In the World of Ruin after the player obtains the ''Falcon'', the player can travel underground via [[Figaro Castle]] between South Figaro and [[Kohlingen]] territories. Along the way, the player will be informed that there is something unusual about this path, and the player can optionally seek an underground path to an [[Ancient Castle (Final Fantasy VI)|Ancient Castle]], full of many treasures, a [[Blue Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Blue Dragon]], and the Odin/Raiden espers.
* [[Soul Shrine]] - It becomes available after the Dragons' Den and the main story have been completed.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' ===
[[File:Yuffie-FFVIIArt.png|thumb|Yuffie is an optional character.]]
* [[Turtle's Paradise sidequest]] - The player can get a reward from the Turtle's Paradise bar in [[Wutai (Final Fantasy VII field)|Wutai]] if they find all its fliers posted around the world.
* The player can partake in an optional event in [[Gongaga (Final Fantasy VII field)|Gongaga]] if they head there once they have the [[buggy]]. Having [[Tifa Lockhart|Tifa]] and [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aeris]] in the party when talking to [[Zack Fair|Zack's]] parents in the village also yields some additional scenes.
* [[Yuffie (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Yuffie]] - The player can recruit Yuffie by defeating the [[Mystery Ninja]] found in a variety of forests as early as the [[Junon Area]], then answering the questions correctly.
* [[Vincent (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Vincent]] - The player can recruit Vincent by defeating [[Lost Number (Final Fantasy VII)|Lost Number]] in [[Mansion (Final Fantasy VII field)|the Mansion]] to obtain the Key to Basement, finding his coffin, and speaking with him.
* [[Gold Saucer (Final Fantasy VII)|Gold Saucer]] - The player can participate in various [[minigame]]s, which can yield powerful pieces of equipment and items. [[Battle Square]] has the party battle monsters for rewards. [[Chocobo Square (Final Fantasy VII)|Chocobo Square]] holds chocobo racing. [[Speed Square]] has a rail-shooter minigame. On the [[Wonder Square (Final Fantasy VII)|Wonder Square]] the player can replay the minigames that were part of story progression like the G-bike and snowboarding. During a story-related visit, [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]] will date a party member, and the person depends on [[Date mechanics (Final Fantasy VII)|the dialogue options and other actions]] the player took earlier.
* Once the player has the buggy they can drive it into [[Costa del Sol (Final Fantasy VII)|Costa del Sol]] to take it back to the other continent on the [[Cargo Ship (Final Fantasy VII)|cargo ship]] to cross the river north of [[Junon]] to a cave where they find a sleeping man. The man gives the party a Mythril if the total number of battles fought ends in two matching odd numbers or zeros. After the events in [[Rocket Town]] the Mythril can be taken to the [[weapon seller|man in the cabin]] between the Gold Saucer and Gongaga village. Opening the box on the upper floor nets the [[Great Gospel (ability)|Great Gospel]], [[Aeris (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Aeris's]] ultimate [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)|Limit Break]].
* [[Wutai (Final Fantasy VII field)|Wutai]] - Before [[Raid on Midgar|the raid]] on [[Midgar]] in Part 2, and after recruiting Yuffie, the player may attempt to partake in this sidequest, in which the player must fight their way to Wutai to reclaim their [[Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia]]. They can also, after completing the initial sidequest, attempt the Pagoda with Yuffie to obtain various prizes, including the [[Leviathan (Final Fantasy VII)|Leviathan]] Materia and Yuffie's ultimate [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)|Limit Break]].
* [[Da-chao Statue]] - The fire in the cavern can be quelled with [[Leviathan Scales]] to obtain treasure.
* [[Sunken Gelnika (field)|Sunken Gelnika]] - With the [[Submarine (Final Fantasy VII transportation)|submarine]] the party can find the sunken Gelnika from the [[Bottom of the Sea]] to find dangerous monsters apt for [[level grinding]] and valuable treasures that include [[Cid (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Cid's]] ultimate Limit Break.
* [[Chocobo breeding (Final Fantasy VII)|Chocobo breeding]] - The player can breed different [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobos]] of varying abilities to reach [[Materia Cave]]s, or to race in the Chocobo Square at the Gold Saucer. The most notable Materia Cave contains the [[Summon Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Summon Materia]] [[Summon Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Knights of the Round|Knights of the Round]], which is the most powerful [[Summon (Final Fantasy VII)|summon]]. A [[Gold chocobo|golden chocobo]] is required to access the island.
* [[Kalm traveler]] - If the player brings the items the traveler in [[Kalm (field)|Kalm]] wants, they will be heftily rewarded.
* [[Ancient Forest]] - The player can reach Ancient Forest either by [[green chocobo|green]], [[black chocobo|black]], or gold chocobo, or by defeating [[Ultimate Weapon (Final Fantasy VII)|Ultimate Weapon]]. The player may then attempt to solve puzzles to obtain various powerful items, Materia and equipment.
* [[Bone Village]] - The player can participate in a digging minigame for prizes and to obtain some things they had missed earlier.
* [[Weapon (Final Fantasy VII creature)|Weapons]] - The player may attempt to fight and defeat the optional bosses [[Ultimate Weapon (Final Fantasy VII)|Ultimate Weapon]], [[Emerald Weapon (Final Fantasy VII)|Emerald Weapon]], and [[Ruby Weapon (Final Fantasy VII)|Ruby Weapon]] for various prizes.
* Obtaining characters' [[Ultimate weapon (term)|ultimate weapons]] is a sidequest. They have unique damage formulas.
** [[Cloud (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Cloud's]] [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy VII)|Ultima Weapon]] drops from the Ultimate Weapon boss.
** [[Barret (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Barret's]] [[Missing Score (Final Fantasy VII)|Missing Score]] is found inside the Sister Ray just before battling [[Helletic Hojo]], but Barret must be in the party to receive it.
** [[Tifa (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Tifa's]] [[Premium Heart (Final Fantasy VII)|Premium Heart]] is obtained by examining a machine in the abandoned building that has a sign "ITEM" outside in [[Wall Market (Final Fantasy VII field)|Wall Market]]. It can be obtained after the player has found the Key to Midgar buried in [[Bone Village (field)|Bone Village]], which becomes available when the party has the ''Highwind''.
** [[Aeris (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Aeris's]] [[Princess Guard (Final Fantasy VII)|Princess Guard]] can be found in room four of the clock room in the [[Temple of the Ancients (field)|Temple of the Ancients]].
** [[Red XIII (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Red XIII's]] [[Limited Moon (Final Fantasy VII)|Limited Moon]] is found by talking to [[Geisel Bugenhagen]] at [[Cosmo Canyon (Final Fantasy VII field)|Cosmo Canyon]] with Red XIII in the party during the endgame.
** [[Yuffie (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Yuffie's]] [[Conformer (Final Fantasy VII)|Conformer]] is found in the [[Sunken Gelnika (field)|Sunken Gelnika]], accessible via the [[Submarine (Final Fantasy VII transportation)|submarine]].
** [[Cait Sith (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Cait Sith's]] [[HP Shout (Final Fantasy VII)|HP Shout]] can be found on the 64th floor of the [[Shinra Bldg. (Final Fantasy VII field)|Shinra Bldg.]]. It can be obtained when the party revisits the headquarters during "[[Mako Cannon Rampage]]".
** [[Vincent (Final Fantasy VII party member)|Vincent's]] [[Death Penalty (Final Fantasy VII)|Death Penalty]] is found in [[??? (Final Fantasy VII field)|???]]. The player must trigger a storyline event there by visiting the cave with Vincent in the party, and then fight ten random encounters and return to the cave to obtain the weapon alongside his ultimate Limit Break.
* Obtaining [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)#Manuals|characters' ultimate Limit Breaks]] is a sidequest.

==== ''[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ====
The only major sidequest is collecting [[G Reports]] to unlock the [[multiple endings|secret ending]]. There are the [[Extra Missions]], which can be accessed from the main menu and are completely optional.

==== ''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ====
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==== ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ====
[[File:Minerva-ccvii-enemy.png|thumb|The [[superboss]] [[Minerva (Final Fantasy VII)|Minerva]] can be fought in one of the missions.]]
* [[Missions (Crisis Core)|Missions]] - There are 300 missions the player can participate in and takes the majority of the gameplay should the player participate in them all. These are mostly in and under Midgar.
* Building a flower cart for Aerith.
* [[Nibelheim (Crisis Core field)#Seven Wonders|Seven Wonders of Nibelheim]].
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' ===
[[File:MrMonkey.jpg|thumb|[[Mr. Monkey]] is part of the Obel Lake sidequest.]]
* [[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple Triad]] is a card-playing minigame of which the player can attempt to [[Final Fantasy VIII Triple Triad cards|collect all cards]]. Many other sidequests are also card-related.
** [[Queen of Cards|Card Queen]] - The player must lose various, specific cards to the Card Queen and follow her around the world to challenge various, specific people for rare cards.
** [[Card Club|CC Group]] - Another Triple Triad sidequest that takes place after [[Balamb Garden]] is mobile, the player may find and play the various group members inside Balamb Garden to win rare cards.
** [[PuPu]] - A mysterious extraterrestrial being whose [[UFO?|flying saucer]] the player can spot before [[PuPu (Final Fantasy VIII)|meeting the alien itself]] and appease it to get [[PuPu (Final Fantasy VIII card)|its Triple Triad card]].
** [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy VIII)|Chocobo Forests]] - Locations around the world map where the player can solve puzzles to gain access to riding a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VIII)|chocobo]]. If the player completes all of the forests they can get a [[Chicobo (Final Fantasy VIII card)|Chicobo card]].
* [[Obel Lake]] - The player may attempt to solve the riddle of Obel Lake to win a few special items, such as the [[Luck-J Scroll]] and [[Three Stars (Final Fantasy VIII)|Three Stars]].
* [[Master Fisherman]] - As the player visits [[Fishermans Horizon]] the first time, they can partake in the Master Fisherman sidequest by returning to him rather than going back to the Garden when [[Irvine Kinneas|Irvine]] joins [[Squall Leonhart|Squall's]] party.
* [[Shumi Village]] - Once the player has access to the mobile Garden, the player may attempt to head to the far north and enter the village to complete two errand quests for a few powerful items. The player can return once they have the ''Ragnarok'' to see the statue completed.
* [[Winhill]] - The player has to fix a rich man's vase for a reward.
* [[Dollet]] - The player can find an artist whose paintings point out the location of a [[Dog (animal)|dog]] that gives out items.
* [[Centra Ruins]] - The player may attempt to reach the top of the Centra Ruins to challenge and defeat [[Odin (Final Fantasy VIII boss)|Odin]] to [[Odin (Final Fantasy VIII)|obtain him as an optional GF]]. In addition, the player may attempt to challenge and defeat the [[Tonberry King (Final Fantasy VIII)|Tonberry King]] by defeating around 18+ [[Tonberry (Final Fantasy VIII enemy)|Tonberries]] to obtain the [[Tonberry (Final Fantasy VIII summon)|Tonberry]] GF.
* [[Deep Sea Research Center]] - Once the player has access to the ''[[Ragnarok (Final Fantasy VIII)|Ragnarok]]'', the player may enter this optional area to fight and obtain the GF [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy VIII)|Bahamut]], as well as return afterwards and try to reach and defeat the optional boss [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy VIII)|Ultima Weapon]], from whom the player may draw the GF [[Eden (Final Fantasy VIII)|Eden]].
* [[Diablos (Final Fantasy VIII)|Diablos]] - The player may attempt to fight and obtain the GF Diablos as an optional GF after using the [[Magic Lamp]].
* [[Brothers (Final Fantasy VIII)|Brothers]] - An optional Guardian Force obtained from the [[Tomb of the Unknown King]].
* [[Cerberus (Final Fantasy VIII)|Cerberus]] - When infiltrating [[Galbadia Garden]], the player may attempt to fight and defeat Cerberus to obtain him as an optional GF.
* [[Jumbo Cactuar (Final Fantasy VIII)|Jumbo Cactuar]] - The player may attempt to defeat the Jumbo Cactuar to obtain [[Cactuar (Final Fantasy VIII summon)|Cactuar]] as an optional GF.
* [[Doomtrain (Final Fantasy VIII)|Doomtrain]] - A hidden [[Guardian Force]] residing inside the [[Solomon Ring (Final Fantasy VIII)|Solomon Ring]]. The player needs to collect a set of items to release it.
* [[Omega Weapon (Final Fantasy VIII)|Omega Weapon]] - The player may attempt to summon and defeat the superboss Omega Weapon at [[Ultimecia Castle|the final dungeon]].
* [[Zell Dincht|Zell's]] [[Combat King (Final Fantasy VIII)#Combat King 003 Sidequest|love quest]] with the [[Library Girl with a Pigtail]] - Visiting the Balamb Garden library at different times triggers scenes involving Zell and a girl in the library committee, who will gift Zell a [[Combat King (Final Fantasy VIII)|Combat King]] magazine at the Balamb Hotel if the player stays there later.
* [[Big Bad Rascal]] - a boy in Balamb town who idolizes Zell and can surreptitiously gift him a [[Spd Up]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' ===
[[File:Jump rope.jpg|thumb|The jump rope sidequest.]]
* [[Tetra Master (minigame)|Tetra Master]] - A card game the player can play against most NPCs. There are various smaller quests in obtaining all the cards as well.
* [[Jump rope]] - [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]] or [[Eiko Carol|Eiko]] can play the jump rope game with the girls in Alexandria.
* [[Mognet (Final Fantasy IX)|Mognet]] - The player can deliver letters between [[Moogle (race)|moogles]].
* [[Morrid]]'s coffee - Morrid resides at the [[Observatory Mountain]] near [[Dali]] and rewards the party if they bring him three rare varieties of coffee.
* [[Friendly monsters]] - Friendly monsters that ask for [[Final Fantasy IX jewels|jewels]] are encountered all around the world. Appeasing them all yields good AP, a prize, and makes the superboss [[Ozma (Final Fantasy IX)|Ozma]] susceptible to regular attacks.
* [[Ragtime Mouse]] - A mysterious pop quiz that happens during [[random encounter]]s in forests. After all questions have been asked, Ragtime Mouse vets the player's success and rewards them accordingly.
* [[Chocobo Hot and Cold]] - The player may attempt this sidequest by digging up Chocographs in the various Chocobo Forests, as well as [[Chocobo's Lagoon]], and searching out the various treasures in the world, as well as opening up the entrance to [[Mognet Central]].
* [[Frog catching]] - With [[Quina Quen|Quina]] in the party, the player can catch frogs at [[Qu's Marsh]]es for various rewards and to eventually [[Quale (boss)|fight an optional boss]].
* In [[Gizamaluke's Grotto]], there is a moogle who wants [[Kupo Nut]]s. Bringing him more Kupo Nuts yields various small rewards.
* [[Tantarian]] - During the escape from [[Alexandria Castle]], or right after returning to [[Alexandria]] from the [[Outer Continent (Final Fantasy IX)|Outer Continent]], the player may go to the library to challenge and defeat the optional boss Tantarian.
* [[Treno Auction House]] - The player can bid money to win various auction goods. Some can be sold to the nobility of Treno for more than what the player spent at the auction house.
* [[Hippaul|Racing Hippaul]] - After the party returns to Alexandria from the Outer Continent, the player can race Hippaul as Vivi for rewards.
* [[Southern Tropical Outfits]] - a set of [[joke equipment]] the player can gain.
* [[Chocobo's Air Garden]] - The player, after getting the gold chocobo, may attempt to challenge and defeat the superboss [[Ozma (Final Fantasy IX)|Ozma]].
* [[Chocobo's Paradise]] - After [[Choco]] can fly, the player can find the Chocobo's Paradise and talk with the [[Fat Chocobo]]. Chocobos here give hints to hidden treasures found around the world map. The player can also partake in a quest that involves visiting every [[beach]] in the world.
* [[Mognet Central]] - The player may attempt to give all letters to each specific moogle in the world for a key item.
* [[Hades (Final Fantasy IX)|Hades]] - At the end of the game, in the water room in [[Memoria (Final Fantasy IX)|Memoria]], the player may attempt to fight and defeat the superboss Hades, which allows the player access to the best [[Synthesis (Final Fantasy IX)|Synthesis]] Shop.
* [[Nero family#Lost family sidequest|Lost family sidequest]] - When Memoria is accessible, the player can return to the [[Tantalus Theater Troupe]] hideout in [[Lindblum (Final Fantasy IX)|Lindblum]] after every check point inside Memoria, to reunite the Nero family.
* [[Treasure Hunter Rank (Final Fantasy IX)|Treasure Hunter Rank]] - Talking to the four-armed man in [[Daguerreo]] reveals the party's Treasure Hunter Rank. Getting the best rank by finding the most treasure yields a [[trophy item]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' ===
[[File:Remiem Temple.jpg|thumb|Remiem Temple allows the player to obtain optional aeons, the Magus Sisters.]]
* Learning [[Al Bhed]] - The player has the option to collect all 26 [[Al Bhed Primer]] volumes scattered throughout [[Spira]], translating the [[Language#Final Fantasy X|Al Bhed dialogue]] to the game's language setting.
* Getting certain prizes in [[Blitzball (minigame)|blitzball]] gives [[Wakka (Final Fantasy X party member)|Wakka]] new [[Overdrive (Final Fantasy X)|Overdrives]].
* [[Belgemine]]'s [[Aeon (Final Fantasy X)|aeons]] - Belgemine the [[Summoner (Final Fantasy X)|summoner]] can be encountered on the party's journey, and the player has the option to pit their aeons against hers. She appears along the journey in places to give the player items, like the Aeon's Soul, even if the player loses to her.
* Collecting [[movie sphere|Jecht's Spheres]] gives [[Auron (Final Fantasy X party member)|Auron]] new Overdrives.
* The [[Monster Arena]] in the [[Calm Lands]] offers a large sidequest of capturing the many [[Fiend (Final Fantasy X)|fiends]] of Spira. After the beasts are caught, the player may opt to fight some more challenging creations, including the superboss [[Nemesis (Final Fantasy X)|Nemesis]].
* [[Celestial Weapon]]s - Every party member's unique ultimate weapon and the items used to power them up can be obtained from various sidequests.
* [[Baaj|Baaj Temple]] and [[Anima (summon)|Anima]]
* [[Cavern of the Stolen Fayth]] and [[Yojimbo (Final Fantasy X)|Yojimbo]]
* [[Remiem Temple]] and the [[Magus Sisters (Final Fantasy X)|Magus Sisters]]
* [[Omega Ruins]] - After the player uncovers this area through the ''[[Fahrenheit]]'', the player may attempt and defeat the [[superboss]]es [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy X)|Ultima Weapon]] and [[Omega Weapon (Final Fantasy X)|Omega Weapon]].
* [[Dark Aeon]]s and [[Penance (Final Fantasy X)|Penance]] - Only available in the [[International Version|International]] and ''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster|HD Remaster]]'' versions. The player must have defeated the Dark Aeons to challenge Penance, the most powerful superboss.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' ====
* [[Cactuar Nation]] - The player may attempt to find all of the missing cactuars, then to go through [[Cactuar Hollow]] to challenge and defeat [[Jumbo Cactuar (Final Fantasy X-2)|Jumbo Cactuar]].
* Finding all [[Crimson Sphere]]s unlocks the [[Den of Woe]].
* [[Publicity Campaign]]
* [[Mi'ihen Highroad Mystery]]
* [[Fiend Arena]] (International and ''HD Remaster'' versions).
* Several [[Missions (Final Fantasy X-2)|missions]] are sidequests and not required to complete the game.
* [[Via Infinito]]

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
There are many sidequests, some specific to jobs (e.g. Artifact Quests) with others providing a certain spell or other reward. Unlike missions, most quests are standalone and only some form a series.

Quests are divided into nine categories:
* San d'Oria - quests in the [[Kingdom of San d'Oria]].
* Bastok - quests in the [[Republic of Bastok]].
* Windurst - quests in the [[Federation of Windurst]].
* Jeuno - quests in the [[Grand Duchy of Jeuno]].
* Other - quests in remote areas such as Mhaura, Selbina, and most ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia|Chains of Promathia]]'' areas.
* Outland - quests in the Outlands areas (''[[Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart|Rise of Zilart]]'').
* Aht Urhgan - quests in the Empire of Aht Urhgan and elsewhere in the Near East (''[[Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan|Treasures of Aht Urhgan]]'').
* [[Crystal War]] - quests during the Shadowreign era (''[[Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess|Wing of the Goddess]]'').
* Abyssea - quests in the new Abyssea add-on packs.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' ===
[[File:Huntboard.jpg|thumb|Hunts.]]
* [[Clan Centurio]] - In [[Rabanastre (Final Fantasy XII)|Rabanastre]], the player can join this clan to gain access to certain elite mark [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)|hunts]] and the [[Rabanastre (Final Fantasy XII)#Clan Provisioner|Clan Provisioner]] shop. Additional rewards may be obtained when the player raises their clan rank by accumulating [[Clan Points]].
* [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)|Hunts]] - Besides the first, which is mandatory, the player may choose to accept bills for and defeat stronger-than-normal enemies, usually yielding extra gil, rare [[Loot (Final Fantasy XII)|loot]], and superior items and weapons.
* [[Esper (Final Fantasy XII)|Espers]] - The player may defeat the optional Espers [[Adrammelech (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Adrammelech]], [[Exodus (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Exodus]], [[Zeromus (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Zeromus]], [[Zalera (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Zalera]], [[Cúchulainn (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Cúchulainn]], [[Chaos (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Chaos]], [[Ultima (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Ultima]], [[Zodiark (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Zodiark]] to obtain their [[License Board|licenses]].
* [[Hunt Club]] - After reaching [[Archades]], the player can return to [[Phon Coast]] and talk to a group of hunter [[bangaa]] to join their hunt club for [[Rare Game]]. Delivering trophies to the bangaa allows the player to purchase rare equipment from their shop, and also the [[Archades#Hunt Club Owner|owner]] in Archades gives the party some zodiac stones the more rare game the player defeats.
* [[Ktjn|Conversations with Ktjn]] - Ktjn is a [[viera]] in Rabanastre the player can help to decide what to do with her life for various rewards.
* [[Pilika|Pilika's Diary]] - A sidequest involving the diary of a moogle named Pilika in [[Bhujerba]].
* [[Giza Plains (Final Fantasy XII)|Sunstone making]] - The player may create additional Sunstones after doing so as part of the main story to obtain various rewards.
* [[Rabanastre (Final Fantasy XII)#Viera matchmaking|Viera matchmaking]] - The player can help a lone viera find her love in Rabanastre for a reward.
* [[Dalmasca Estersand (Final Fantasy XII)#Patient in the desert / cactite family|Cactite family]] - The player can complete this quest to access the ferry for crossing between the north and south banks of [[Dalmasca Estersand (Final Fantasy XII)|Dalmasca Estersand]].
* [[Dalmasca Estersand (Final Fantasy XII)#Patient in the desert / cactite family|Patient in the desert]] - The player has to find and deliver items to Dantro's Wife in [[Dalmasca Estersand (Final Fantasy XII)|South Bank Village]] for a patient.
* [[Bhujerba#Bhujerban Madhu|Bhujerban Madhu]] - The player can find rare alcohol drinks and sell them for 1000 gil each.
* [[Earth Tyrant|Earth Tyrant extermination]] - The player can help a researcher find out the mystery behind the sandstorms.
* [[July#July the Streetear|July the streetear]] - The player can help July the streetear with some imperials after obtaining the [[Dawn Shard]] and before defeating [[Judge Bergan (boss)|Judge Bergan]].
* [[Jovy#No More Heroes?|No More Heroes?]] - The player is asked to complete a number of Hunts in [[Nalbina Fortress]] to impress [[Jovy]].
* [[Skyferry#Ann and her Sisters|Ann and her sisters]] - After boarding a ''[[Skyferry]]'' at an aerodrome in the leisure option there is a Chief Steward in the Sky Saloon who will ask [[Vaan]] to deliver a letter to all of her sisters.
* [[Archades#Information exchange|Archades information exchange]] - The player can collect chops by matching people with problems in Archades. Half of this quest is required as nine chops are needed to access the [[Draklor Laboratory]]. Gathering the rest is optional to access the Highgarden Terrace.
* [[Three medallions sidequest]] - The player must find the three medallions to fight the three monsters of [[Necrohol of Nabudis]]. They are: [[Humbaba Mistant]], [[Fury (Final Fantasy XII)|Fury]] and the esper [[Chaos (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Chaos]].
* [[Great cockatrice escape]] - The player can find the cockatrices that have left their home in Giza to venture [[Ivalice (Final Fantasy XII)|Ivalice]].
* [[Fishing (Final Fantasy XII)|Gone Fishin'!]] - A sidequest involving [[fishing]] at the South Bank Village of [[Dalmasca Estersand (Final Fantasy XII)|Dalmasca Estersand]].
* [[Balfonheim Port#Pirate Olympics|Pirate Olympics]] - The player can race [[Rikken]] and his friends at [[Balfonheim Port]].
* The superbosses [[Hell Wyrm]], [[Yiazmat (Final Fantasy XII)|Yiazmat]] and [[Omega Mark XII]].
* [[Sky Pirate's Den]] - The player has to fulfill different requirements to add "titles" and their respective sprites to the Sky Pirate's Den, functioning as a trophy case for the player.
* [[Trial Mode]] - in the ''Zodiac'' versions, the player can battle special battles in the Trial Mode to unlock a new superboss battle against the five [[Archadian Judges]] at the final tier, and a [[New Game Plus|New Game-]] mode for winning.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings]]'' ====
There are several [[Missions (Revenant Wings)|missions]] that are not required to complete the game. Most of them are to collect extra summon [[Esper (Revenant Wings)|Espers]] such as Bahamut.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]'' ===
* [[Missions (Final Fantasy XIII)|Missions]] - When the player reaches [[Gran Pulse]] in Chapter 11, Missions become available. Certain points are spread out on the field used to accept Missions, and how well the player does in them is denoted by a [[Battle Results#Final Fantasy XIII|rank]].
* [[Final Fantasy XIII achievements and trophies|Achievements/Trophies]] - The player can opt to get all of the achievements (Xbox 360) or trophies (PlayStation 3). While offering no in-game rewards, these will give the player more gamerscore and new gamer pictures.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' ====
* [[Fragment]]s – Across the timeline, Fragments are diffused crystals containing bits on the various subjects. While some are storyline-related, finding all of them depends on the player.
* [[Live Trigger]] – Depending on the player's choices different items may be obtained near the end of the story bit of each location.
* [[Command Synergy Battle#Cinematic Action|Cinematic Actions]] – The player can cooperate with the game during special scenes called "Cinematic Actions", which depending on the player's performance may grant bonus items.
* [[Serendipity (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Serendipity]] – The casino imprisoned in the [[Void Beyond]], Serendipity offers various minigames for the player. A Fragment can be earned in the Slots minigame.
* [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 achievements and trophies|Achievements/Trophies]] – The player can opt to get all of the achievements (Xbox 360) or trophies (PlayStation 3). While offering no in-game rewards, these will give the player more gamerscore and new gamer pictures.

==== ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]'' ====
* [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII quests|Quests]] – Lightning takes on quests to obtain new items, gil and increased stats. Completing these quests also gives [[Eradia]] to prolong the world's time. Some quests are mandatory for the progression of the storyline.
* [[Canvas of Prayers]] - Lightning can complete quests off the Canvas of Prayers board. These do not add Eradia, but do give items, gil, and increase stats.
* [[Soul seed]]s - Lightning can give soul seeds to certain merchants to learn of their story.
* [[Ultimate Lair]] - Completing enough quests will unlock the extra day, giving Lightning access to the Ultimate Lair. Within the lair, Lightning can battle each of the [[Last One]]s unless they were already defeated. On the last floor of the Lair, the superboss, [[Ereshkigal (Lightning Returns)|Ereshkigal]], can be fought.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' ===
{{See|Guildleves|Hunt (Final Fantasy XIV)}}
Sidequest is an in-game term used to refer to all quests not related to the main scenario, guild tasks, class / job quests or [[Grand Company|companies]] quests, etc. Most of these quests are standalone and only some form a series. All sidequests require a minimum level, and some also require specific classes (or just particular type of Discipline).

When all requirements to 'unlock' a sidequest are met, a small "!" appears above the issuing NPC's head and on the map when the player is close enough.

Sidequests and regular quests give a certain amount of [[Experience Points]] upon completion, as well as other rewards such as gil or items. Some quests, like Beast Tribes, are repeatable; these are marked by a circular icon instead of an "!" mark.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]'' ===
{{Main|Quest (Final Fantasy XV)}}
[[File:Cid-Upgrade-Drain-Lance-FFXV.png|thumb|Cid upgrades Noctis's Drain Lance.]]
The game features various optional content. The player can start [[Quest (Final Fantasy XV)/Hunts|hunts]] in [[Restaurant (Final Fantasy XV)|restaurants]] and run various errands to various quest-givers:
* [[Cid Sophiar]] upgrades the party's [[Final Fantasy XV weapons|weapons]] and sends the party to acquire various items for it.
* [[Cindy Aurum]] upgrades the [[Regalia (Final Fantasy XV)|player's car]] and sends the party to obtain the parts.
* [[Takka Bradham|Takka]] at [[Restaurant (Final Fantasy XV)|Takka's Pit Stop]] at [[Hammerhead (Final Fantasy XV)|Hammerhead]] sends the party to find [[Final Fantasy XV ingredients|Ingredients]] for his restaurant.
* [[David Auburnbrie]] has the party look for missing hunters' dog tags.
* [[Dino Ghiranze]] makes [[Final Fantasy XV accessories|accessories]] for the party in exchange for jewels that are found in various locations.
* [[Coctura Arlund]] tasks the party with finding rare ingredients for her dishes at the [[Galdin Quay]] restaurant.
* [[Wiz Forlane|Wiz]] at [[Wiz Chocobo Post]] sends the party to help out [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XV)|chocobos]] across [[Lucis]].
* [[Navyth Arlund]] tasks [[Noctis Lucis Caelum|Noctis]] with [[Fishing (Final Fantasy XV)|catching various fish]] around different fishing spots.
* [[Sania Yeagre]] is a wildlife researcher wants the party to find various colored frogs from Lucian wetlands.
* [[Vyv Dorden]] wants [[photos]] of landmarks around Lucis for his publication.
* [[Holly Teulle]] wants the party to help [[EXINERIS Industries]] whose ropeway has broken down.
* [[Talcott Hester]] is collecting cactuar figurines that can be found from shops, and one from an optional imperial base in Chapter 15.
*[[Tony]] trades Caem Carrots farmed at Caem from Chapter 8 onwards.
* [[Randolph (Final Fantasy XV)|Randolph]] tasks the party with slaying increasingly tough monsters after the player has cleared the game.
* [[Ezma Auburnbrie]] gives the party a key to explore hidden dungeons in the [[Menace Beneath Lucis]] quest.

Discovering [[Oric's Culinary Chronicles]] lets the player read the story of Oric Gambell and learn new [[Recipe (Final Fantasy XV)|recipes]] for Ignis. [[Scraps of Mystery]] sends the player on a treasure hunt across Lucis, with 14 scraps of a map to discover. [[Orienteering Checkpoint]] is a similar quest, every every checkpoint gives a clue to the next one.

The [[Caricaturist]] will draw a portrait of the party when approached, and the player can find other portraits she has made around Lucis. There is no particular reward for doing this, however, apart from photos of the drawings.

[[File:Prompto-Cindy-Hammerhead-FFXV.png|thumb|left|Prompto meets Cindy on a tour quest.]]
[[Tour]]s are quests that activate when [[camp]]ing at the correct haven with the full party. The player can find drivers whose cars have broken down and help them, and help out injured hunters who call for help in various rural spots. The player can find map pieces in [[Leide]] that point to the location of the next treasure. [[Prompto Argentum]] takes photos and when something catches his eye his request becomes a quest. Some of the imperial bases are also optional, the last one being unlocked in Chapter 15.

[[Fishing (Final Fantasy XV)|Fishing]] is a minigame the player can play in various fishing spots. The player can race chocobos at the track near [[Wiz Chocobo Post]].

There are optional dungeons scattered across Lucis, many of them containing [[Royal arms (Final Fantasy XV)|royal arms]].

There are also superbosses the party can slay: [[Adamantoise (Final Fantasy XV)|Adamantoise]], [[Ayakashi (Final Fantasy XV)|Ayakashi]], [[Bilröst]], [[Naglfar]] and [[MA-X Angelus-0]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' ===
* After completing chapter 3, the player can visit [[Port City of Warjilis]] to witness a cutscene. [[Midlight's Deep (Tactics)|Midlight's Deep]] will be unlocked on the map leading to a new island. Midlight's Deep has the best equipment, but also contains the toughest creatures. Midlight's Deep consists of 10 levels. After completing the first 9 levels, the tenth will be the home to a special [[auracite]]. The final boss is [[Elidibus (Tactics)|Elidibus]] who transforms into a [[Lucavi]]. A creature named [[Byblos (Tactics)|Byblos]] helps the player fight and later joins the party.
* There are various secret characters that can join the player's party.
** After leaving the [[Orbonne Monastery (Tactics)|Orbonne Monastery]] in Chapter 3, Ramza encounters [[Luso Clemens (Tactics)|Luso]] being chased by Behemoths in [[Zeklaus Desert]].
** [[Balthier (Tactics)|Balthier]] - After defeating [[Meliadoul Tengille|Meliadoul]] in Chapter 4, the player must check the rumors "Rash of Thefts" and "A Call For Guards", the player must go to [[Merchant City of Dorter|Dorter]], after winning the battle, the player can recruit Balthier in their party. Available only in the remake.
** In Chapter 4, the party can return to the [[Clockwork City of Goug (Tactics)|Clockwork City of Goug]], where [[Mustadio Bunansa|Mustadio's]] father has found [[Construct 8 (Tactics)|Construct 8]]. Ramza must recruit [[Beowulf Cadmus]] from the [[Royal City of Lesalia (Tactics)|Royal City of Lesalia]] and take him to the coal mine in the [[Mining Town of Gollund]]. After they save [[Reis Duelar]], Ramza will obtain the auracite necessary to activate Construct 8.
** After Ramza has defeated [[Zalmour Lucianada]] for the second time, Mustadio's father will come up with a dimensional portal device, but cannot activate it. A rumor will circulate about [[Zeltennia Castle]]. After hearing it, Ramza can journey to [[Nelveska Temple]] and defeat [[Construct 7 (Tactics)|Construct 7]]. Reis will revert to human form and Ramza will gain another auracite. Taking it to Besrudio will summon [[Cloud Strife (Tactics)|Cloud]], who will run off.
** On the way to [[Limberry Castle]], Ramza must buy a flower from a flower girl in the [[Trade City of Sal Ghidos]]. When Ramza's group sets foot on Sal Ghidos again, they see Cloud attempt to save the girl from thugs. After helping Cloud he will join the party, but will be unable to use his Limit Break skills without the [[Materia Blade]], which is at the top of the tall pillar in [[Mount Bervenia]].
* [[Final Fantasy Tactics accessories#Tynar Rouge|Tynar Rouge]] - The player must keep [[Mustadio Bunansa|Mustadio]], [[Agrias Oaks|Agrias]], [[Alicia (Tactics)|Alicia]] and [[Lavian]] in their party and land in a non-castle city in Agrias's birthday to get the accessory. Available only in the remake.
* [[Bremondt Freitberg]] - After completing the battles in [[Mullonde]] in Chapter 4, the player must go to [[Lionel Castle]] to trigger a scene between Reis and Beowulf, in which Reis will be kidnapped. There will be then two battles, the second being fought against Celebrant Bremondt, and the player's reward will be a [[Zeus Mace]] and other items gifted by Beowulf.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]'' ===
* [[Shara]] - The player must complete "A Maiden's Cry", a dispatch mission. After the mission is completed, the player must head to the Pub to talk with Shara, the maiden that was screaming. It was shown that Shara, who has a fear of bugs, cried because of an antlion larvae.
* [[A Bride for Montblanc|Moogle Bride]] - It involves Montblanc receiving a love letter from Mogumi, a townsgirl. This "Mogumi" asked Montblanc to come to [[Materiwood]]. But after the clan arrives at Materiwood, it was actually a trick set up by [[Reaker]], the leader of Clan Rose.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]'' ====
* [[Montblanc]] - The player must recruit him by completing mission "Wanted: Friends, Kupo!". This mission is unlocked after the player obtains the [[Scion (Ivalice)#Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift|Scion]] Gigas Pendant, Earrings of the Dead, and Pin of Order items.
* [[A Bride for Montblanc]] is the sidequest of "Wanted: Friends, Kupo!". It is similar to "Moogle Bride" from ''Tactics Advance'', but with a different petitioner named "Cois".
* [[Brightmoon Tor]]

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]'' ===
{{Quest section|Final Fantasy Type-0}}

=== ''[[The Final Fantasy Legend]]'' ===
A number of smaller "worlds" are available branching off of the [[Tower (Legend)|Tower]]. Many of these worlds and areas are occupied by former adventurers and pilgrims that believe they have found Paradise, the story's central objective. Searching them can give the player a small number of items, up to an including a [[The Final Fantasy Legend weapons#|N.Bomb]] and [[The Final Fantasy Legend weapons#Xclbr|Xclbr]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Legend II]]'' ===
The only sidequest is [[Nasty Dungeon]], this challenging dungeon contains valuable and powerful treasures that is well worth the player's effort to try and get them.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Legend III]]'' ===
Sidequests are mostly about finding stronger and non-buyable weapons, armor, or accessories, and as well as optional key items.

* [[Shipwreck]]s
* [[Mushrooms]]
* [[West Tower]]
* [[Caves (Legend III)|Caves]]
* [[Shedding of Jorgandr]]

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]'' ===
{{Quest section|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' ===
* The player can acquire tails from various enemies and exchange them with a gnome in the Moogle Cave to acquire powerful weapons.
* The Memorist job can be powered up by collecting 46 memories throughout the world and customizing the class's stats with them.
* Earth Eater, Elder Dragon, Talos - The player can acquire three unique items (Moogle Charm, Reflect Bangle, Regen Bangle respectively) by fighting bosses hidden in shrines throughout the world.
* Coliseum - After obtaining the airship, the coliseum northwest of Gardenia can be accessed. Fighting there can net the player with gil and rare equipment.
* Casino - An area in Gardenia where games can be played in order to acquire coins. Coins can be traded to acquire useful equipment and decorative items.
* Gladiator's Hall - A postgame area that features battles with three superbosses: Adamantoise, Gigantuar, and the Ω Weapon.

===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
*[[Miniventure]]s - The player can accept sidequests from the citizens of [[Grymoire]]. Rewards range from strong healing items, [[Ability Seed]]s, and gil.
*[[Intervention quest]]s - After clearing Chapter 5, the player can trade in [[Arma Gem]]s to take on special missions, allowing [[Lann]] and [[Reynn]] to battle unique [[Mirage (World of Final Fantasy)|Mirages]] and change the outcome of various events for the citizens of Grymoire. The player can earn powerful battle and healing items, Ability Seeds, and Mirage [[World of Final Fantasy key items#Mementos|memento]]s. Completing them all allows the player to trade in Arma Gems for powerful Ability Seeds from the [[Girl Who Forgot Her Name]], and unlocks several post-game content when the player clears the Postscript.
*[[Coliseum (World of Final Fantasy)|The Coliseum]] - After clearing Chapter 4, the player can take on various battle challenges with various Mirages and foes fought previously. The player can earn various rewards for doing so, but the matches provide the player the chance to [[imprism]] Mirages that may not be available in Grymoire, allowing them to complete the [[Mirage Manual]].
*[[Old Journalist Notes]] - There are five shining objects in Grymoire that must be collected to earn [[Firion's Champion Jewel]]. Only available in the ''Maxima'' version.
*[[Old Personal Posting]] - There are five white cats in Grymoire that must be examined to obtain each record and earn [[Y'shtola's Champion Jewel]]. Only available in the ''Maxima'' version.
*EX Dungeons - After clearing every intervention quest then defeating Exnine Bahamut, the player can access three difficult bonus dungeons from [[Girl's Tearoom|The Girl's Tearoom]], each dungeon consisting of portions of other dungeons in Grymoire. Clearing the three dungeons unlocks a [[EX Dungeon Z|forth dungeon]].

The ''Maxima'' version includes new sidequests after the player clears the Postscript.
*In the [[Port Besaid|Besaid Shore]], the player can earn [[Noctis's Champion Jewel]] when playing the Fishing minigame with [[Noctis Lucis Caelum/Other appearances#World of Final Fantasy Maxima|Noctis]] and scoring 20,000 points or more.
*After clearing every intervention quest then defeating Exnine Bahamut, the player can take on three new intervention quests.
*The player can fight the superboss [[The Immortal Dark Dragon]]. The player must first enter the new portal on the first floor of [[Crystal Tower (World of Final Fantasy)|The Crystal Tower]], inspecting the sign on the throne, then using the airship to traverse to six areas on the map where there are [[Puzzle Switch]]es that must be pressed down. Pressing down all six switches makes The Immortal Dark Dragon appear in the area where the sign is, and the player can then challenge him.
*The player can visit Nine Bean Coffee in [[Nine Wood Hills]] and challenge [[Enna Kros]] in a superboss fight where she is accompanied by [[Tama]] and [[Serafie]].
*[[Hidden Dungeon]] - After clearing all four EX dungeons in The Girl's Tearoom, a new dungeon is available by entering the purple Gate on the seventh floor of the Crystal Tower. This dungeon places various battle conditions and have four elemental Warp Crystals the player must enter, with a member of the [[Four Fiends]] at the end of each route. Clearing all four routes unlocks a fifth final route with a boss fight with [[Garland (World of Final Fantasy)|Garland]] and all Four Fiends at the end.

In a [[New Game+]] file, the player can also collect all twelve excerpts of the [[WOFF Apocrypha]] scattered throughout Gyrmoire.

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