Final Fantasy Resonance Guide: All Sub Quests Locations & Rewards

Sub quests in FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE are easy to miss. They don't announce themselves loudly, and several require you to be in a specific location at the right point in the story before the NPC with the quest marker even appears. The payoff is real, though: Visions, Espers, permanent character stat boosts, and some of the best gear in the game are locked behind these optional missions. This guide covers all 33 sub quests, organized by chapter, with every step and reward laid out clearly.

Sub quest markers on the overworld

Chapter 1 sub quests

These four quests are available from the opening chapter. Two are quick fetch missions; the others involve overworld enemy hunting.

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Dream of an Idealist

Starting location: Grandshelt Town Square (speak to the Soldier after the story takes you to Grandshelt Inn)

1. Talk to Scott in the Village of Kol.
2. Head to the Earth Shrine entrance and examine the objective point near the save point.
3. Return to Scott in the Village of Kol.
4. Defeat the Poison Flora enemy northeast of the Village of Kol in the overworld.
5. Speak to Scott one final time.

Rewards: Flamberge, 500 Gil

Secrets Unearthed

Starting location: Felicitas Item Shop (speak to Chloe)

1. Collect three Kolobos samples from the overworld: northeast of Felicitas, southwest of Felicitas, and southeast of Felicitas.
2. Return to Chloe at the Item Shop.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, Monk's Prayer Beads

The Weight of Mercy

Starting location: Grandport Harbor (speak to the Soldier after finishing the Kolobos Ruins story events)

1. Talk to Rolan at the northwest house in Felicitas.
2. Return to the Soldier at Grandport Harbor.
3. Head to the objective point inside Kolobos Ruins and win the battle.
4. Return to Rolan in Felicitas.

Rewards: Iwakirimaru, 500 Gil

Rear Support, Ahoy!

Starting location: Grandport Harbor (speak to Zile at the western pier after acquiring Siren)

1. Talk to the Chocobo Coachman in Grandport.
2. Defeat four Human Trap enemies in overworld random encounters around Grandport. They look like green thorns.
3. Return to the Chocobo Coachman.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, 500 Gil

Chapter 2 sub quests

All four Chapter 2 quests revolve around Dilmagia and the Dwarven Forge. The Mechabo chain in particular stretches well into Chapter 5, so start it as soon as possible.

Elven Maven

Starting location: Dilmagia (speak to Silvia at the noticeboard between the Item and Weapon/Armor Shops)

1. Travel to Mt. Thunderclap and interact with the light-colored tree (skip the 1,000 Gil shortcut to find it).
2. Return to Silvia in Dilmagia.
3. Speak to Silvia again at Dwarven Forge.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, 800 Gil

Arise, Mechabo!

Starting location: Dwarven Forge (triggers automatically after the Mobliz Shipyard story event)

1. Defeat two Ipooh enemies in random encounters north of Dwarven Forge. They look like giant brown bears.
2. Deliver the repair parts to Verun at Dwarven Forge.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, repaired Mechabo

Lyrical Riddles

Starting location: Dwarven Forge (speak to Roy after returning from the Mobliz Shipyard)

1. Examine the middle Cid portrait on the wall in the first room of Mobliz Shipyard.
2. Travel to the Dilmagia Shipyard airship area and speak to the Old Man.
3. Return to Roy at Dwarven Forge.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, 800 Gil

Mechabo Evolved

Starting location: Dwarven Forge (speak to Verun after completing Arise, Mechabo!)

This is the longest sub quest chain in the game. Each step requires hunting specific enemies across different continents, and the final step isn't available until Chapter 4.

1. Defeat three Dhorme Chimeras in the desert northeast of Grandport. Weak to Water.
2. Return to Verun. Defeat three Medusae southwest of Dwarven Forge. Weak to Thunder.
3. Return to Verun. Head far west of Olderion and defeat three Destroyers (green bipedal rhinos). Weak to Fire and Dark.
4. Return to Verun. Travel to southern Zoldaad, south of the Weapons Factory, and defeat three Sandworms. Level 28, weak to Water, resistant to Earth.
5. Return to Verun.

Rewards: Mechabo Tackle, Overlook, Mecha Fat Chocobo, and Mecha Behemoth skills for Lid; Magicite

Mechabo upgrade chain with Verun

Chapter 3 sub quests

Medicinal Mission

Starting location: Olderion, northeast corner (speak to Sarah after the Cave of Waters story event)

This quest gives you three ways to finish it. All paths award the same reward.

• Monster route: Defeat the Blood Dragon north of Rukh Cave. Level 28, weak to Fire, resistant to Ice.
• Ingredient route: Gather a Rushroom southwest of the Sanctum of Firion, then collect water from the Cave of Waters. Return both to the apothecary by the Inn.
• Purchase route: Pay a merchant 50,000 Gil at the Secluded Dwelling in the western Olderion Federation.

Return the cure to Sarah.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, 1,500 Gil

The Tide from the Sky

Starting location: Town of Amore (speak to the Soldier on the west side)

1. Travel to the pirate ship northeast of Amore and defeat the two Thugs (level 24, weak to Stone).
2. Speak to the Elderly Woman by the Olderion shops.
3. Find Mercedes at Waterfall Way where the waterfall hits the character model.

Rewards: Magicite Shard, 1,500 Gil

Chapter 5 sub quests

Chapter 5 is where the sub quest list explodes. Eleven quests become available, several of which award Visions. This is the best chapter for completionists to slow down and sweep through everything before pushing the story forward.

The Call from Beyond

Starting location: Zoldaad Residential District (speak to the Bewildered Man near the abandoned train station after completing Chapter 4)

1. Head to the objective point northwest of Pyroviper Cave to board the Phantom Train.
2. Speak to all four marked NPCs in the first car, then the two in the next car.
3. Answer Camille's questions: "General Wilhelm's Men" then "Exposing Lazarov."
4. Return to the previous car and find the blonde Civilian Woman. Answer "The remorse of the soldiers."
5. Defeat the Phantom Train True Form. Weak to Ice and Light. Noctis and Fina's Light magic work well here.

Rewards: Camille Vision, Magicite

Rogue Rebel

Starting location: Rebel Hideout (speak to Simon after completing Chapter 4)

1. Talk to the Leisurely Woman in the Zoldaad Residential District, then the Amicable Boy in the Slums.
2. Inspect the nearby manhole to get the first code fragment.
3. Find five more manholes across Zoldaad: in front of the train at the Imperial Inn area, near the Imperial Inn entrance, opposite the Item Shop in the Commercial District, in front of the fountain in Castle Plaza, and south of the train in the Residential District.
4. Locate the Robed Merchant in the Commercial District near the fourth manhole. When prompted, answer "Wild Rose."
5. Return to Simon.

Rewards: Magicite, Rose Circlet

O General!

My General!

Starting location: Zoldaad Castle Plaza (speak to Ozetta after completing The Call from Beyond)

1. Visit the two camps in Zoldaad Empire: one just right of Mozul Station, one southwest of Pyroviper Cave.
2. Return to Ozetta at Castle Plaza.
3. Head to the Weapons Factory and interact with the quest marker in the north.
4. Speak to the journalist (Foxie) at the Zoldaad Inn.

Rewards: Wilhelm Vision, Magicite Cryst

Forger of Wills

Starting location: Dilmagia (speak to the Gossiping Girl after boarding the Airship for the first time)

1. Talk to Aileen at the Dilmagia Shipyard.
2. Gather information: speak to the Military Engineer in front of the Dilmagia Weapon Shop, the Affable Woman in the Village of Kol, and the Former Rebel in the Rebel Hideout.
3. Return to Aileen and answer her three questions: "It's a tool of harm,""A way to rebel against troubling times,""Craft weapons that suit each of us well."

Rewards: Aileen Vision, Magicite

Beyond the Blue

Starting location: Dilmagia Shipyard (speak to the Chairman after boarding the Airship)

Suggested level: 35

1. Find the blueprints on the upper floor left side of Mobliz Shipyard, near the Gold Jar.
2. Return to Dilmagia Shipyard to upgrade the Airship.
3. Speak to Evan on the Airship and prepare for the Typhon boss fight.

Typhon: 75,000 HP, weak to Ice, relatively easy to stagger. Bring four strong Ice attackers and focus entirely on offense. There is a turn limit.

1. After defeating Typhon, return to the Chairman at Dilmagia Shipyard.

Rewards: Chocobo Nitro skill for Lid; Lid attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Strength +25, Magic +25)

Nichol's Duty

Starting location: Olderion, northern section (speak to Nichol)

1. Talk to the Aggravated Fisherman near the Olderion shops.
2. Visit the objective point at Lake Dorr.
3. Head to the southeast part of the Olderion Federation continent and defeat the Sahagin (level 40, weak to Thunder).
4. Visit the Cave of Waters and speak to the Merchant.
5. Return to Lake Dorr and speak to the God of Water.

Rewards: Enchanted Ring, Leviathan Esper; Nichol attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Magic +30, Speed +20)

Mog Tag / More Mog Tag / Even More Mog Tag

Starting location: Eastern Mysidia (speak to the quest-marked Moogle)

Three sequential Moogle-chasing quests in Mysidia. Each requires tagging three flying Moogles across the city. The Moogles follow set patrol routes, so position yourself in their path rather than chasing them directly.

Mechabo Unleashed

Starting location: Dwarven Forge (speak to Verun after visiting Mysidia for the first time)

1. Speak to Verun on the Airship.
2. Defeat three Mahadevas on the island southwest of the Mysidia continent. Weak to Light and Stone.
3. Return to Verun. Defeat three Malbodooms in Gronoa (accessible after receiving Holy in Chapter 6). Ride your Chocobo to the cliffside marked on the overworld map.
4. Return to Verun.

Rewards: Overclock Zero and Mechmog Scan skills for Lid; Magicite Cryst

Battle at the Big Bridge

Starting location: Airship Deck (after Sunioo; requires prior interaction with Gilgamesh at Waterfall Way)

Suggested level: 40

You'll know Gilgamesh is on the Airship when the Battle at the Big Bridge music plays.

First Gilgamesh fight: 90,000 HP, Humanoid, no elemental weakness, difficult to stagger. Fully Awakening Bartz for Flare Blade and Half MP Cost passives is a strong investment here.

1. After winning, escort Gilgamesh to four bridges: northeast Zoldaad, northeast Dilmagia, south of Waterfall Way, and near Mozul Station.
2. Visit the final bridge north of the Town of Felicitas.
3. Choose "Cross the bridge with Gilgamesh."

Second Gilgamesh fight: 180,000 HP, same Humanoid type, susceptible to debuffs and Blind. At roughly one-third HP he becomes temporarily immune and buffs himself. Use Nichol to Dispel the buffs. Bartz's Dual Spellblade combo remains effective throughout.

Rewards (first fight): 10,000 EXP, 12,000 Gil, 100 MRP, Genji Gloves Rewards (second fight): 22,000 EXP, 20,000 Gil, 100 MRP, Genji Armor

Victoria Revivified

Starting location: Mysidia, northeast save point (speak to Victoria after the Sunioo story events)

1. Speak to Victoria at the Potion Factory.
2. Find Victoria at Victoria's Shrine in northwest Mysidia.
3. Defeat the Black Lizards on the island northeast of the Mysidia continent (the one with the Tartarosaurus Cave). Weak to Ice; bring area-of-effect attackers.
4. Interact with the objective point at the Mysidia fountain.

Rewards: Victoria Vision, Magicite

Token Legacy

Starting location: Any Inn after the Nameless Ruins story event (a cutscene between Jake and Amelia triggers when you sleep)

1. Speak to the Info Dealer in the Zoldaad Slums.
2. Board the train at Capital Station and travel to Kellis Station. Examine both objective points.
3. Speak to Shera at Zoldaad Castle.

Rewards: Trick Coin; Jake attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Strength +30, Stamina +20)

Errand's End

Starting location: Zoldaad Imperial Hotel (examine The Drofox Gazette Vol. 4 board after completing Token Legacy)

1. Speak to Shera at Zoldaad Castle.
2. Find Amelia near the Olderion Inn.
3. Speak to Amelia again at Waterfall Way, on the first land rock bridge above the save point.
4. Return to The Drofox Gazette Vol. 4 board at the Imperial Hotel.

Rewards: Amelia Vision, Magicite

Last Respite

Starting location: Grandshelt (speak to Archwitch Fina after completing Chapter 5)

1. Escort Archwitch Fina to the objective point on the east side of Grandshelt.
2. Take her to the objective point in front of the Grandshelt Colosseum.
3. Take her to the second floor of Grandshelt Castle.
4. Speak to the King of Grandshelt.
5. Speak to Archwitch Fina on the Airship Deck.

Rewards: Moonlight Ring; Archwitch Fina attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Magic +30, Strength +20)

Gilgamesh on the Airship deck

Chapter 6 sub quests

Reunion

Starting location: Gaberada, the Undertown (speak to Fryevia; requires Elven Maven to be completed first)

1. Visit the hidden northern path objective point in the Village of Sunioo.
2. Head to the objective point at Mt. Thunderclap.
3. Speak to Silvia at Dwarven Forge.

Rewards: Magicite, 2,500 Gil

Iron Splitter

Starting location: Bladerain Stele in northeast Gronoa (accessible after Fina learns Holy)

1. Interact with the stele at Bladerain Stele.
2. Interact with the second stele northeast of Town of Duggle.
3. Choose "Prove yourself" and defeat Odin's Shadow (level 45, 175,000 HP, Humanoid, weak to Lightning). Rewards: 22,000 EXP, 33,000 Gil, 168 MRP, Magicite Cryst.
4. Speak to the Old Man in the deepest room of the Nameless Ruins (use the save teleport).

Rewards: Odin Esper, Magicite Cryst

Shimmering Reflections

Starting location: Mysidia entrance (speak to Fina after Chapter 6 starts)

1. Visit the objective point in the deepest part of the Earth Shrine (use the save point teleport).
2. Speak to Siren at the top of Siren's Tower (use the save point teleport).
3. Visit the objective point in the middle of Olderion.
4. Visit the objective point at Lake Dorr.

Rewards: Blessed Pendant; Fina attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Spirit +30, Magic +20)

Mysidia, Ever Blooming

Starting location: Mysidia, near Sakura's house (speak to the quest-marked Boy after Chapter 6 starts)

1. Visit the Forbidden Wing of the Arcane Library.
2. Reach the top of the Tower of Mysidia.
3. Head to the small island northwest of the Cavern of Swords.
4. Examine the gravestone east of the Mysidia Potion Factory.

Rewards: Amulet of Magic Absorption; Sakura attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Magic +30, Spirit +20)

Chapter 7 sub quests

The final four sub quests award some of the best permanent gear in the game. Don't rush through Chapter 7 without completing all of them.

The Shield of the Weak

Starting location: Grandport Harbor (speak to Charlotte once Chapter 7 starts)

1. Speak to the two marked NPCs and examine the marked shelf in Grandshelt Castle.
2. Travel to Kolobos Ruins (teleport to the second save and work backwards) and defeat the hooded men. Thunder area spells like Tonitrus are effective.
3. Speak to the Mother at the Cavern of Swords (north of Cloud's Sanctum) and defeat the Magitek Weapon mini-boss (weak to Thunder and Water).
4. Speak to Charlotte in front of Grandshelt Castle.

Rewards: Charlotte Vision, Magicite Cryst

Twin Titleholders

Starting location: Gaberada Inn, western side (examine the marked spot once Chapter 7 starts)

1. Speak to the marked NPC near the sliced turtle shell in southeast Gaberada.
2. Travel to the island north of the Water Shrine and defeat the Adamandelion. Bring Ice damage and Dispel.
3. Return to the elder next to the turtle shell in Gaberada.
4. Visit the objective point in the Lost Cave north of Grandshelt.

Rewards: Crest of Criticality; Lasswell attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Strength +30, Speed +20)

The Admirable Apprentice

Starting location: Town of Sian (speak to Ayaka after receiving the main objective to go to Mt. Reizan)

1. Visit the objective point in the first room of Waterfall Way.
2. Fly the Airship over the fire vortex near the Zoldaad volcano to find Infernal Hollow. Defeat the Ashasaur inside (level 47, 67,500 HP, Reaper type, weak to Light and Fire; Rain or Noctis handle this quickly).
3. Visit the objective point at Mt. Thunderclap (northwest of the second save point).
4. Return to Ayaka in Town of Sian.

Rewards: Ayaka Vision, Magicite Cryst

A New Leaf

Starting location: Airship Deck (speak to Raegen after completing Chapter 7)

1. Speak to the King of Grandshelt at Grandshelt Castle.
2. Talk to the Old Woman in Town of Mitra.
3. Visit the objective point at the end of Waterfall Way (use the second save teleport).
4. Return to Raegen on the Airship Deck.

Rewards: Knight's Medallion; Rain attribute boost (HP +100, MP +30, Stamina +30, Strength +20)

Charlotte Vision from Shield of the Weak

Full sub quest rewards at a glance

What rewards are worth prioritizing?

Not every sub quest reward is equal. The Visions (Camille, Wilhelm, Aileen, Victoria, Amelia, Charlotte, Ayaka) are the most impactful because they expand your party options permanently. The Espers from Nichol's Duty (Leviathan) and Iron Splitter (Odin) are also high priority since they're not available through the main story.

The character stat boosts from quests like Shimmering Reflections, Twin Titleholders, and A New Leaf add +100 HP, +30 to a primary stat, and +20 to a secondary stat per character. These are permanent and stack with equipment, making them worth completing before endgame content.

For gear, the Genji Gloves and Genji Armor from Battle at the Big Bridge are among the best equipment pieces in the game. The second Gilgamesh fight at level 45 with 180,000 HP is a genuine challenge, so check out the best skills and ability combos before attempting it.

For players still building out their roster, pairing the right Visions with your characters makes a significant difference. The best Visions for every character guide covers which unlocks matter most and in what order to pursue them. If you're also still gearing up your party, the early game weapons and equipment guide will point you toward the best gear before sub quest boss fights get serious.

For everything else this JRPG has to offer, the full Final Fantasy Resonance strategy guide collection covers Esper locations, Tablet Shards, Colosseum battles, and more.