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Hunters in Distress
Final Fantasy XV

Hunters in Distress

Complete the Hunters in Distress sidequest in final fantasy xv by finding distressed hunters and bringing them Potions or Antidotes.

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Complete the Hunters in Distress sidequest in final fantasy xv by finding distressed hunters and bringing them Potions or Antidotes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the distressed hunter based on the descriptions below.
  2. 2
    Approach the hunter and provide them with either a Potion or an Antidote.
  3. 3
    Receive your reward of EXP and gil.

Liede Injured Hunters:

  • Tired of Running: In between shipping containers near the intersection north of Abandoned Barn parking spot. Reward: EXP 300 / 500 gil.
  • Palpable Pain: Complete Tired of Running. Inside a ruined building at the intersection south of Norduscaen Blockade parking spot. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • When You Believe: Complete Palpable Pain. On ground level at the structure southwest of Keycatrich entrance, right next to the “!”. Reward: EXP 1,000 / 6,000 gil.
  • Search and Rescue: Next to the large rock on the northern side of the dirt road at the first intersection northwest of Hammerhead. Reward: EXP 300 / 500 gil.
  • Lost Without a Potion: Complete Search and Rescue. On top of the archway just north of Galdin Quay, close to the northern cliffside. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • Distress in the Desert: Complete Lost Without a Potion. In the area with the large bird you had to retrieve a stone for Dino, on the northern end. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • A Cry for Help: South of “The” in The Weaverwilds text on the map, inside a ruined building next to a big pipe. Reward: EXP 300 / 500 gil.
  • Scared and Stranded: Complete A Cry for Help. Inside an alcove just north of the “!” on the map. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • An Exaggerated Injury: Complete Scared and Stranded. Next to a rock right by the “!” on the map. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • Conceal, Don’t Feel: Complete A Cry for Help. Inside the large building near The Three Valleys parking spot. Reward: EXP 300 / 500 gil.

Duscae Injured Hunters:

  • All by Myself: On top of a stone structure with a pipe south of Rydielle Ley parking spot. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • In Low Spirits: Complete All by Myself. West of Rydielle Ley parking spot is an intersection. A little southeast of that are two plateaus, and the hunter is located on the western of the two, on a lower ledge. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • The Verge of Despair: Complete In Low Spirits. Next to a large rock southwest of the large antenna that’s southwest of Wainterre Haven. Reward: EXP 1,000 / 2,500 gil.
  • Accursed Curiosity: Complete All by Myself. On a cliffside northwest of the large antenna that’s northwest of Alstor Slough parking spot. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • A Hurting Heart: Next to some large rocks north of the Kettier Highland parking spot. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • Weary and Wounded: Look for the circular structure near Costlemark’s entrance (northwest of it) and find the two walls just east of that. Follow the outside of the eastern of the two walls to find the hunter. Reward: EXP 1,000 / 2,500 gil.
  • Trembling with Fear: In a small alcove on the southern side of a large rock formation southeast of Coernix Station - Alstor. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • Wrecked with Anxiety: Northwest of Cauthess Rest Area, slightly northeast of the intersection there. Hunter is next to some smaller rocks in between the two rock layers. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • The Faint of Heart: Complete Wrecked with Anxiety. In a dead end in the southeast corner of the “fog area” where you had to track Deadeye. Reward: EXP 350 / 900 gil.
  • Down on your Luck: Around where the second “o” of Saxham Outpost is on the map, on the southern side of the large rock formation. Reward: EXP 1,500 / 6,000 gil.

Cleigne Injured Hunters:

  • Almost Out of Hope: At the first intersection north of Lestallum, go north and slightly west until you trigger the quest. The hunter is next to a rock slightly east from the “!”. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
  • Poor, Misfortunate Soul: Complete Almost Out of Hope. At Wennath Riverhead parking spot, go to the shore of the river and follow it north. Keep going until you see the change in color on the opposing shoreline. Go west from here to find the hunter nestled among some rocks. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
  • A Little Slip-Up: Northeast of Dainse Haven is a large rock formation. Hunter is at the base west of the “!”. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
  • Injured and Introspective: Complete A Little Slip-Up. In the area to the north of the Rock of Ravatogh entrance. Reward: EXP 1,500 / 6,000 gil.
  • Alas, Poor Hunter: Search south along the coast from Malmalam Thicket parking spot, close to The Maidenwater fishing hole. Hunter is located southeast from the “!” on the map. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
  • Losing Heart: Complete Alas, Poor Hunter. Go straight north from Old Lestallum until you find a big hill. Hunter is at the base of the hill, hidden between the hill and some bushes, northeast of the “!” on the map. Reward: EXP 1,500 / 6,000 gil.
  • Keeping the Faith: Complete Losing Heart. East of The Maidenwater parking spot is a bridge; go there and jump over the railing to get on the eastern bank of the river north of the bridge. Follow the coast north until you spot a procurement point for Birdbeast Eggs. West of that item will be the hunter, on the western side of some rocks. Reward: EXP 1,500 / 6,000 gil.
  • Blame the Beasts!: Next to a rock south of Capitis Haven at The Vesperpool. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
  • Not so Easy Anymore: Complete Blame the Beasts! Found south and a little west of the “!” that’s southeast of the dungeon icon for Steyliff. Reward: EXP 1,000 / 2,500 gil.
  • Scared and Lonely: Just south of the “!” on top of the piece of land at the “er” portion of Coernix Bypass on the map. Reward: EXP 500 / 1,500 gil.
Tips
  • Always carry a supply of Potions and Antidotes to ensure you can help any distressed hunter you encounter.
  • Pay close attention to the map markers and descriptions to avoid confusion.
  • Some quests require you to complete a previous hunter rescue before they become available.

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