Side Quests

New to Xenoblade Chronicles 2? Learn about the different types of quests, from Main Story Quests to Blade Quests and Merc Missions, and how they benefit you.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and wondering about all those requests you'll be getting? Let's break down what quests are all about. Basically, quests are just requests from the people of Alrest, or things that just happen as you go through the story. Most of them aren't required to finish the main plot, but there are some important ones called Main Story Quests that you'll definitely need to do. You can get all sorts of good stuff from quests, like rare items, experience points, and money. Plus, when you finish one, all your active Blades get a little Trust boost, which is always a good thing! When you have a quest active, you can pick it from the menu, and a marker will pop up on your screen showing you where to go. If you ever need a reminder of what you're supposed to be doing, just press ZR. Easy peasy. There are a few different types of quests you'll run into: * Main Story Quests: These are the ones that push the main narrative forward. * Blade Quests: These are super important for unlocking special abilities and Affinity Rewards for your Blades. They often have voice acting and focus on a specific Blade. * Merc Missions: These are a bit different, handled through your Merc Groups. Here's a quick look at how many quests you can find in different areas of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: | Nation or Region | Total | Story | Regular | Blade | DLC | | :------------------------ | :---- | :---- | :------ | :---- | :-- | | Argentum Trade Guild | 19 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 2 | | Gormott Province | 41 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 4 | | Kingdom of Uraya | 33 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 6 | | Empire of Mor Ardain | 22 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 6 | | Temperantia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | Indoline Praetorium | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | | Kingdom of Tantal | 14 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | | Leftherian Archipelago | 14 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | | Cliffs of Morytha | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | Land of Morytha | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | | World Tree | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | TOTAL | 152 | 9 | 111 | 32 | 26 | And if you're playing the expansion, _Torna ~ The Golden Country_, quests work a bit differently there. Completing them is key to raising your Community level. Some quests might only show up after your Community level gets higher or if you've finished other quests first. Here's the breakdown for _Torna ~ The Golden Country_: | Nation or Region | Total | Story | Regular | | :----------------- | :---- | :---- | :------ | | Kingdom of Torna | 45 | 4 | 41 | | Gormott | 13 | 2 | 11 | | TOTAL | 58 | 6 | 52 |