Final Fantasy Resonance has 33 side quests, spread across nine regions. They unlock gradually as you progress through the story, starting in Chapter 1. They can reward you with new Visions, Weapons, Accessories, Magicite, as well as other useful items.
This guide lists every side quest in the order they become available, with where to start each one, all of its steps and its rewards.
Chapter 1: Tailing the Truth
- Dream of an Idealist (Flamberge Greatsword)
- Secrets Unearthed (Magicite Shard, Monk's Prayer Beads)
- The Weight of Mercy (Iwakirimaru Katana)
- Rear Support, Ahoy! (Magicite Shard)
Dream of an Idealist
Rain asks the engineer Scott to help rebuild Grandshelt's airships.
Quest Giver: A Grandshelt soldier
Where to Start: Grandshelt, the Royal Capital
Region: Grandshelt
Unlocks: Chapter 1
Rewards:
- Flamberge (Greatsword)
- 500 Gil
Steps:
- Talk to Scott in the village of Kol
- Search the Earth Shrine for something that will convince Scott
- Talk to Scott in the village of Kol
- Harvest Dew of Reprieve from a monster in the east of the desert
- Deliver the Dew of Reprieve to Scott in the village of Kol
Secrets Unearthed
Chloe needs core samples from around Kolobos for her crystal research.
Quest Giver: Chloe
Where to Start: Town of Felicitas
Region: Kolobos
Unlocks: Chapter 1
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- Monk's Prayer Beads (Accessory)
Steps:
- Collect Kolobos core samples (3 in total)
- Get the core samples to Chloe in Felicitas
The Weight of Mercy
Grandport is buzzing about Rolan, a noble thief Lasswell once knew.
Quest Giver: A Grandshelt soldier
Where to Start: Grandport Harbor
Region: Lanzelt
Unlocks: Chapter 1
Rewards:
- Iwakirimaru (Katana)
- 500 Gil
Steps:
- Speak with Rolan in Felicitas
- Gather info from people in Grandport
- Search for the thief at the Kolobos Ruins
- Speak with Rolan in Felicitas
Rear Support, Ahoy!
Zile needs help moving supplies from Grandport to the capital.
Quest Giver: Zile
Where to Start: Grandport Harbor
Region: Lanzelt
Unlocks: Chapter 1
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- 500 Gil
Steps:
- Talk to the Grandport chocobo coachman
- Defeat four human traps near Grandport
- Hand the human trap extracts to the Grandport chocobo coachman
Chapter 2: Eternal Blue
- Elven Maven (Magicite Shard)
- Arise, Mechabo! (Magicite Shard, Repaired Mechabo)
- Mechabo Evolved (Magicite)
- Lyrical Riddles (Magicite Shard)
Elven Maven
The swordswoman Silvia wants to learn about elves and their magic.
Quest Giver: Silvia
Where to Start: Dilmagia
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 2
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- 800 Gil
Steps:
- Search the Mt. Thunderclap flora for evidence of elves
- Deliver the evidence left by elves to Silvia in Dilmagia
- Speak with Silvia at the Dwarven Forge
Arise, Mechabo!
The smith Verun offers to repair the wrecked Mechabo.
Quest Giver: Verun
Where to Start: The Dwarven Forge
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 2
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- Mechabo repaired
Steps:
- Defeat two Ipoohs near the Dwarven Forge
- Deliver the Mechabo repair parts to Verun at the Dwarven Forge
Mechabo Evolved
Verun wants monster parts to upgrade Mechabo.
Quest Giver: Verun
Where to Start: The Dwarven Forge
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 2, after finishing "Arise, Mechabo!"
Rewards:
- Magicite
Steps:
- Defeat three dhorme chimerae northeast of Grandport
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun at the Dwarven Forge
- Defeat three medusae southwest of the Dwarven Forge
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun at the Dwarven Forge
- Defeat three destroyers in the west of the Olderion Federation
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun at the Dwarven Forge
- Defeat three sandworms in the south of Zoldaad
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun at the Dwarven Forge
Lyrical Riddles
The bard Roy is decoding a dwarven song about Dirnado.
Quest Giver: Roy
Where to Start: The Dwarven Forge
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 2
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- 800 Gil
Steps:
- Find the Cid portraits at the Mobliz Shipyard entrance
- Have the old man at the Dilmagia shipyard sing you a tune
- Speak with Roy at the Dwarven Forge
Chapter 3: Wardens of the Aquapolis
- Medicinal Mission (Magicite Shard)
- The Tide from the Sky (Magicite Shard)
Medicinal Mission
A sick girl named Sarah needs medicine after Olderion's water was fouled.
Quest Giver: A girl
Where to Start: Olderion
Region: Olderion
Unlocks: Chapter 3
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- 1,500 Gil
Steps:
- Consult with the apothecary
- Gather the medicinal ingredients
- Find Ilias by the Olderion inn and request medicine
- Take the medicine to Sarah
The Tide from the Sky
The Mercedes Pirates are causing trouble near Amore.
Quest Giver: A soldier
Where to Start: Amore
Region: Olderion
Unlocks: Chapter 3
Rewards:
- Magicite Shard
- 1,500 Gil
Steps:
- Talk to the pirate on the northeastern pier of Amore
- Chase the pirates to the northeastern pier
- Gather information on Mercedes in Olderion
- Look for Mercedes at Waterfall Way
Chapter 4: Banner Oath
No new side quests unlock in Chapter 4. The next batch opens at the start of Chapter 5.
Chapter 5: Scars of Time
- Nichol's Duty (Enchanted Ring Accessory)
- Token Legacy (Trick Coin Accessory)
- Errand's End (Amelia Vision)
- The Call from Beyond (Camille Vision)
- O General! My General! (Wilhelm Vision)
- Rogue Rebel (Magicite)
- Beyond the Blue (Chocobo Nitro Accessory)
- Forger of Wills (Aileen Vision)
- Mechabo Unleashed (Magicite Cryst)
- Mog Tag (Mist X-Potion)
- More Mog Tag (Magicite)
- Even More Mog Tag (Magicite Cryst)
- Victoria Revivified (Victoria Vision)
- Battle at the Big Bridge???
- Last Respite (Moonlight Ring Accessory)
Nichol’s Duty
Fish prices in Olderion have suddenly jumped, and Nichol sets out to find out why.
Quest Giver: Nichol
Where to Start: Olderion
Region: Olderion
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Enchanted Ring (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Nichol
Steps:
- Speak with the fishermen in Olderion
- Seek out the God of Water at Lake Dorr
- Investigate the southeast of the Olderion Federation
- Track the merchant and the sahagin to the Cave of Waters
- Seek out the God of Water at Lake Dorr
Token Legacy
Emperor Shera wants an answer from Jake.
Quest Giver: Jake
Where to Start:
Region: Zoldaad
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Trick Coin (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Jake
Steps:
- Speak with the Info Dealer in the slums of Zoldaad
- Ride the Timber Tracks from Capital Station
- Investigate Kellis Station
- Talk to Shera in Zoldaad Castle
Errand’s End
Rain finds a wanted poster for Amelia.
Quest Giver: A wanted poster
Where to Start: The imperial capital of Zoldaad
Region: Zoldaad
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after finishing "Token Legacy"
Rewards:
- Amelia (Vision)
- Magicite
Steps:
- Show Amelia's wanted poster to Shera
- Look for Amelia in Olderion
- Look for Amelia at Waterfall Way
- See if the wanted posters are gone
The Call from Beyond
Rumors spread of a phantom train running through an abandoned station in Zoldaad.
Quest Giver: A man
Where to Start: The imperial capital of Zoldaad
Region: Grandshelt
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Camille (Vision)
- Magicite
Steps:
- Investigate the abandoned station in the south of Zoldaad
- Speak with the passengers (4 in total)
- Move to the next car
- Speak with the passengers (2 in total)
- Find the person giving faulty testimony
O General! My General!
Ozetta asks about a disgraced general once called the "Shield of the Empire".
Quest Giver: Ozetta
Where to Start: The imperial capital of Zoldaad
Region: Zoldaad
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after finishing "The Call from Beyond"
Rewards:
- Wilhelm (Vision)
- Magicite Cryst
Steps:
- Find the camps within the Zoldaad Empire (2 in total)
- Speak with Ozetta once more in the Zoldaad Castle Plaza
- Head for the weapons factory in the southeast of Zoldaad
- Speak with the reporter at the Zoldaad inn
Rogue Rebel
The rebel Simon's friend Dario vanished, and some suspect he was a spy.
Quest Giver: A rebel soldier
Where to Start: The rebel hideout
Region: Zoldaad
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Magicite
- Rose Circlet (Accessory)
Steps:
- Gather information within Zoldaad
- Investigate the manhole
- Examine the Zoldaad manholes for code parts (5 in total)
- Find the robed merchant
- Deliver the letter to Simon
Beyond the Blue
Turbulence over Dirnado threatens the airship routes, and Lid has an idea for fixing it.
Quest Giver: A man at the shipyard
Where to Start: The shipyard in Dilmagia
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Chocobo Nitro (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Lid
Steps:
- Find the blueprints at Mobliz Shipyard
- Go to the shipyard in Dilmagia
- Talk to Evan on the airship
- Speak with the chairman at the shipyard in Dilmagia
Forger of Wills
Rumors say the rebels' "goddess of victory" has returned to Dilmagia.
Quest Giver: A woman
Where to Start: Dilmagia
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Aileen (Vision)
- Magicite
Steps:
- Search for the woman who led the rebellion in Dilmagia
- Gather information on Aileen (3 in total)
- Find Aileen at the shipyard in Dilmagia and answer her questions
Mechabo Unleashed
Verun looks into the black box inside Mechabo.
Quest Giver: Verun
Where to Start: The Dwarven Forge
Region: Dirnado
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after finishing "Mechabo Evolved"
Rewards:
- Magicite Cryst
Steps:
- Speak with Verun on the airship
- Defeat three mahadevas on the western island of Mysidia
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun on the airship
- Defeat three malbodooms in western Gronoa
- Deliver the Mechabo upgrade parts to Verun on the airship
Mog Tag
Three moogles in Mysidia want to play tag.
Quest Giver: A moogle
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Mist X-Potion
Steps:
- Beat the moogles at tag
More Mog Tag
The moogles want a rematch.
Quest Giver: The moogle
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after finishing "Mog Tag"
Rewards:
- Magicite
Steps:
- Beat the moogles at tag
Even More Mog Tag
The final round of tag, and the moogles won't make it easy.
Quest Giver: The moogle
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after finishing "More Mog Tag"
Rewards:
- Magicite Cryst
Steps:
- Beat the moogles at tag
Victoria Revivified
Rain and Sakura meet Victoria, a black mage who supposedly died two centuries ago.
Quest Giver: Victoria
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Victoria (Vision)
- Magicite
Steps:
- Go to the potion factory
- Head to Victoria's shrine near the Tower of Mysidia
- Defeat the black lizards on the island near Mysidia
- Disperse the vanishing powder from a high place in Mysidia
Battle at the Big Bridge
Gilgamesh, who has lost his memory, wants to visit this world's bridges.
Quest Giver: Gilgamesh
Where to Start: On the airship
Region: Zoldaad
Unlocks: Chapter 5, after your earlier encounters with Gilgamesh
Rewards:
- ???
Steps:
- Visit the bridges in each region (4 in total)
- Head for the Kolobos Bridge
- Battle Gilgamesh on the Kolobos Bridge
Last Respite
Fina asks Rain to show her around Grandshelt.
Quest Giver: Archwitch Fina
Where to Start: Grandshelt, the Royal Capital
Region: Grandshelt
Unlocks: Chapter 5
Rewards:
- Moonlight Ring (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Archwitch Fina
Steps:
- Show Archwitch Fina around Grandshelt (2 in total)
- Go to the castle garrison
- Talk to the king of Grandshelt
- Talk to Archwitch Fina on the deck of the airship
Chapter 6: Tranquility
- Mysidia, Ever Blooming (Amulet of Magic Absorption Accessory)
- Shimmering Reflections (Blessed Pendant Accessory)
- "Reunion" (Magicite)
- Iron Splitter (Odin Esper)
Mysidia, Ever Blooming
Rain wants to understand Sakura's link to the founding of Mysidia.
Quest Giver: Sakura
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 6
Rewards:
- Amulet of Magic Absorption (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Sakura
Steps:
- Head for the forbidden text wing
- Make your way to the top of the Tower of Mysidia
- Head for the desert island northwest of Grandshelt
- Head for the grave in Mysidia
Shimmering Reflections
Fina hunts for clues to her lost memories, starting with a shimmering light she remembers.
Quest Giver: Fina
Where to Start: Mysidia
Region: Mysidia
Unlocks: Chapter 6
Rewards:
- Blessed Pendant (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Fina
Steps:
- Go to the Earth Crystal Chamber
- Speak with Siren atop Siren's Tower
- Go to Olderion, the aquapolis
- Go to Lake Dorr
“Reunion”
The elf Fryevia wants to learn what happened to elves who went to Mysidia.
Quest Giver: Fryevia
Where to Start: Gaberada
Region: Gronoa
Unlocks: Chapter 6, after finishing "Elven Maven" and "Lyrical Riddles"
Rewards:
- Magicite
- 2,500 Gil
Steps:
- Search Sunioo for evidence of elves
- Go to the tree on Mt. Thunderclap bearing evidence of elves
- Learn more about elves at the Dwarven Forge
Iron Splitter
A broken sword at a stele in Gronoa asks Rain to reunite it with its other half.
Quest Giver: A stele
Where to Start: The Gronoa world map
Region: Gronoa
Unlocks: Chapter 6
Rewards:
- Odin Esper
Steps:
- Search for the broken sword on the western precipice of Gronoa
- Return the sword to its owner at the Nameless Ruins
Chapter 7: Reckoning
- The Twin Titleholders (Crest of Criticality Accessory)
- The Shield of the Weak (Charlotte Vision)
- The Admirable Apprentice (Ayaka Vision)
- A New Leaf (Knight's Medallion Accessory)
The Twin Titleholders
Two men in Gaberada are convinced Lasswell is about to cut them in two.
Quest Giver: Lasswell
Where to Start: The inn in Gaberada
Region: Gronoa
Unlocks: Chapter 7
Rewards:
- Crest of Criticality (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Lasswell
Steps:
- Make your way to the witnesses in Gaberada
- Defeat the adamandelion on the island near Olderion
- Speak with the village elder in Gaberada
- Head to the Lost Cave north of Grandshelt Castle
The Shield of the Weak
Charlotte is investigating why so many loyal knights are leaving the Order.
Quest Giver: Charlotte
Where to Start: Grandport Harbor
Region: Grandshelt
Unlocks: Chapter 7
Rewards:
- Charlotte (Vision)
- Magicite Cryst
Steps:
- Gather information at Grandshelt Castle (3 in total)
- Check in on the Kolobos Ruins
- Find "Mother" at the Cavern of Swords northeast of Siren's Tower
- Go meet Charlotte in Grandshelt
The Admirable Apprentice
Ayaka has lost her magic, so Sakura takes her on a tour of the ley lines.
Quest Giver: Ayaka
Where to Start: Town of Sian
Region: Pharm
Unlocks: Chapter 7
Rewards:
- Ayaka (Vision)
- Magicite Cryst
Steps:
- Head for the ley line at Waterfall Way in the Olderion Federation
- Head for the ley line in the Infernal Hollow of Zoldaad's volcano
- Head for the ley line on Mt. Thunderclap in Dirnado
- Check in on Ayaka in the town of Sian
A New Leaf
Rain tries to reconnect with his estranged father, Raegen.
Quest Giver: Raegen
Where to Start: On the airship
Region: Grandshelt
Unlocks: Chapter 7
Rewards:
- Knight's Medallion (Accessory)
- Attribute Bonus for Rain
Steps:
- Talk to the king of Grandshelt
- Ask about Raegen in Mitra
- Find the flower at Waterfall Way
- Speak with Raegen on the deck of the airship
