Side Quest List for Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Below is a list of side quests in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (XC 3), including all regular and Hero side quests found in each chapter of the main story, how to unlock them, and rewards obtained for clearing them.
How to Start Side Quests
In order to start clearing side quests, you must return to a Rest Spot and discuss about the side quests you agreed to clear.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Side Quest Guide
Chapter 1 Side Quests
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| Preparing for Battle | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Supplies in the Wind | Speak to Pollux just outside Colony 9. |
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| Farewell Melody | Talk to Lenny at Yzana Plains. |
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| Friendly Support | Talk to Laurea by going west from Shark Jaw’s Cape on Colony 9. |
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Chapter 2 Side Quests
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| The Hillside Hulk |
Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Nopon Register | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Collapsed Traderpon | Talk to Panepane in Fornis Region Piento Basin by going south from the Menno Arch landmark. |
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| Riku and Manana | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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Chapter 3 Side Quests
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| Helping Out | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| No Want of Courage (Ethel Hero Quest) | Automatically started as part of Helping Out side quest. |
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| Melody of Mourning | Gather information on “Unsent Husks” on Colony 4. |
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| Where the Heart Is (Zeon Hero Quest) | Gather information in Colony 9 on the topic “Colony 9 Lately” after clearing No Want of Courage – Ethel Hero Quest. |
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| Lean Times in Colony 9 | Gather information in Colony 9 on the topic “Colony 9 Shortages” after clearing Where the Heart Is – Zeon Hero Quest. |
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| An Off-Seer’s Anguish | Gather information in Colony 9 on the topic “Colony 9’s Off-Seer” after clearing No Want of Courage – Ethel Hero Quest. |
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| Going Beyond Power (Teach Hero Quest) | After clearing No Want of Courage (Ethel Hero Quest), go north from Gura Flava camp and assist Kyrie. |
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| Teach’s Teachers | – |
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| Her Reasons (Alexandria Hero Quest) | – |
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| The Kind Right Hand (Valdi Hero Quest) | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Forgotten Supplies | After completing “The Kind Right Hand” Hero Quest and requires unlocking “Colony 9 ‘s Situation” |
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| Charity and Hypocrisy | Gather information in Colony 4 on the topic “Herding Monsters” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| Big Friendly Friend | Requires unlocking Valdi and Colony 30 – Maintenance Bay. |
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| Wish Upon a Clover | Gather information in Colony 30 on the topic “Widespread Caution” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| Serene Melody | Gather information in Colony 30 on the topic “Colony 30’s Off-Seer” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| Dorin and Bambam | Gather information in Colony 30 on the topic “Colony 4 Nopon” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| The Missing Squad | Gather information in Colony 30 on the topic “Expeditionary Mission” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| Exhausted Supplies | Gather information in Colony 4 on the topic “Irritation” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| Tactical Eradication | Gather information in Colony 4 on the topic “Tacticians Plan” after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. |
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| The Thrill of the Hunt | Talk to Burburr in Sage’s Domicile (Dannagh Desert). |
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| A Gray Matter (Gray Hero Quest) | Head to the “?” marker after clearing The Kind Right Hand – Valdi Hero Quest. To reach the location, head east of Kamos Guidepost (Aetia Region) and climb up the vines using the Wall Climb skill. |
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| A Nopon’s Counsel (Riku and Manana Hero Quest) | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Fear of the Unknown | Becomes available at the Seilas Terrace Camp (Fornis Region) after clearing Dorin and Bambam. |
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| Harvest Day | Automatically started in Colony Iota (Fornis Region) after you clear Her Reasons. |
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| Enemies and Allies | Gather info on the topic “Collectopaedia Cards” at Colony Iota. |
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| Finite Time | Head to the “?” marker to the east of Colony Iota after clearing Her Reasons – Alexandria Hero Quest. |
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| The Desert Hulk | Can be started by going east of Dannagh Desert (Fornis Region). |
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| The Tableland Hulk | Can be started by going Rae-Bel Tableland (south of Fornis Region). |
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| The Battlescar Hulk | Can be started by going northwest of Everblight Plain (Aetia Region). |
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Chapter 4 Side Quests
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| A Difficult Transition | Requires unlocking Colony 9 at Aetia Region and recruited Zeon. |
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| Shared Secret | Requires unlocking Colony 9 at Aetia Region. |
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| The Ouroboros Experiment | Gather information on the topic “Ouroboros Research” at Colony Iota. |
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| Unwavering Resolve (Isurd Hero Quest) | Talk to Isurd at Colony Lambda Commander’s Office (Chapter 4). |
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| Lambda’s Problem | Gather info on the topic “Colony Lambda’s Canteen” at Colony Lambda (Chapter 4). |
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| Restart | Gather info on the topic “Restart” at Colony Lambda, |
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| Securing Supplies | Requires unlocking Colony Lambda. Talk to Tonya about the supply problem. |
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| The Lost Off-Seer | Gather info on the topic “Missing Off-Seer” at Colony Lambda (Chapter 4). |
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| The Cascade Hulk | Can be started by going east to Great Cotte Falls (Pentelas Region). |
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| A More Balanced Recipe | Approach Dorin and Bambam at Old Way Camp (Pentelas Region) after clearing Fear of the Unknown. |
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| Natural Selection (Juniper Hero Quest) | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Tau Tirkin Alliance | Gather info on the topic “Food for Tau” at Colony Tau. |
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| The Harvest | Gather info on the topic “Harvest Time” at Colony Tau. | |
| The Hunter | Gather info on the topic “Raine’s Departure” at Colony Tau. | |
| Off-Seeing Customs | Gather information on the topic “Colony Tau’s Off-Seer” at Colony Tau. | |
| Imminent Illusion | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Stolen Provisions | Automatically started as part of the main story quest. |
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| The Wildwood Life | Talk to Gingin in Lower Maktha Woods. |
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| Severed Connection | Head to the “?” marker to west of Colony 4 after clearing Tactical Eradication and Imminent Illusion. |
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| The Clifftop Hulk | Can be started by going north to Urayan Trail (Pentelas Region) |
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| The Wrath of Ashera – Ashera Hero Quest Walkthrough | Can be started in Syra Hovering Reefs (Keves Castle Region) by following Ashera. |
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| Missing Parts | Becomes available in Colony 30 (Fornis Region) after delivering all items in Repapa’s Phase 3 request. |
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| Three Ravens at War | Gather info on the topic “Colony 11’s Future” at Colony 11 after clearing The Rath of Ashera – Ashera Hero Quest. |
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| Rules of the Hunt | Gather info on the topic “Easel’s Unit” at Colony 11 during Three Ravens at War. |
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| Indomitable | Gather info on the topic “Clad’s Unit” at Colony 11 during Three Ravens at War. |
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| A Warrior’s Pride | Gather info on the topic “Zoren’s Unit” at Colony 11 during Three Ravens at War. |
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| Merciless Pursuit | Head to the “?” at Syra Hovering Reefs after clearing The Three Ravens at War. |
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Chapter 5 Side Quest
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| Research Procedures | Talk to Namuki at Colony Gamma. |
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| For Colony 9 | Gather info on the topic “Kite Gone Missing” at Colony 9. |
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| Rousing Bolearis | Requires to talk to Bolearis Colony 4. |
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| A Burning Curiosity | Requires to talk to Ymeer Colony 4. |
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| Lost Friend | Gather info on the topic “Where’s Imogen” at Colony Tau and requires Juniper. |
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| Cultural Exchange | Gather information on “The Nopon are Heres” at the Colony Tau and requires hero, Juniper. |
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| Counterpoint | Gather info on the topic “Someone’s Sheet Music” in the City. |
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| The Scavenger Force | Gather information on “Scavenging” at the City. |
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| Castle Access | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Unsolved Riddle | ? |
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| Side Story: Eunie | Gather info on the topic “Fourtune Clovers” in the City. |
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| Vandham’s Heir – Monica Hero Quest | Gather info on the topic “Guernica Vandham” in the city after the events at the War Room. |
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| The Castle Beckons | Automatically started as part of the main story after the events in the City. |
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| Romero and Joulietta | Head to the “?” to the north of the City Interior during The Castle Beckons. |
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| Unspeakable Being | After completing the “Castle Access” and the “Castle Access” quests. This quest is located in the Cadencia region, (Predator’s Paw). |
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| The Atoll Hulk | Can be started by going southwest to Erythia Sea – Baldotas Atoll (Cadensia Region). |
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| Transparent Dreams – Fiona Hero Quest | Sail to the “?” at Conchrock Beach west of Erythia Sea. |
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| Unease | Gather information on the topic “Colony Mu’s Future” after clearing Transparent Dreams – Fiona Hero Quest. |
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| To Face Forward | Gather information on the topic “Tallow’s Reputation” at Colony Mu after clearing Unease. |
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| Distress Signal | Gather information on the topic “What Washed Ashore” from Lotus at Colony Mu after clearing To Face Forward. Go north of the colony and search the hidden coast area. |
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| The Sandbar Hulk | Can be started by exploring Lavi Sandbar – Erythia Sea. |
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| Writer’s Block | Gather information on the topic “A Novel Book” in the City during The Castle Beckons. |
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| Lovebirds | Gather info on the topic “Gray’s Autonomy” and requires to unlock the hero, Gray. |
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| Missing Luggage | Automatically unlocked after “A More Balanced Recipe” at Anu Shoals Camp. |
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| The True Culprit | Gather information on “The Real Perpetrator” on Colony 30. |
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| Surplus Supply | Gather information on “Bountiful Ether” at Colony Lambda. |
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| Bugs | Gather information on “Collectopaedia Abuse” at Colony Iota. |
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| The Mysterious White Fog | Head to the “?” by going east of Erythia Sea after clearing The Castle Beckons. Then, gather information on the topic “White Fog on Erythia Sea”. |
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| Side Story: Lanz | Gather information on the topic “Curious about Training” at Elevator Landing – City. |
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| A Young Noble’s Request |
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| Scant Supplies | Gather info on the topic “Goods in Storage” at Colony Iota. |
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| Lost Stones | Talk to Ruggyscruggy at the Ascension Grounds – Agnus Castle during Nopon Register. |
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| First Day of Prison | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Second Day of Prison | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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| Third Day of Prison | Automatically started as part of the main story. |
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Chapter 6 Side Quest
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| New Developments | Gather information on “Colony Lambda Defenses” at Colony Lambda. |
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| Choices | Gather information on “City Discontent” at the City. |
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| Life in the City | Gather information on “The Colony 15 Folk” at the City. |
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| The Hunt of Plenty | Gather information on “Raine” at the Colony Tau and requires completing “Water of Rhonnar. | |
| Seeker’s True Intent | Gather information on “Seeker’s Rumors” at the Colony Agnus. |
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Chapter 7 Side Quest
| Side Quest | How to Unlock | Rewards |
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| Why So Busy? | Gather information on “Peak Business” at the Castle Agnus. |
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| Missing in Action | Automatically unlocked after “Why So Busy?” quest. |
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| Festival of War | Gather information on “Bountiful Ether” at Colony 11 and requires to unlock hero, Teach. |
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| Colony 15 Soldiers Missing | Gather information on “The Colony 15 Folk” at the City and requires to unlock hero, Triton. |
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| Treasured Memory | Gather information on “New Gate” at Colony Mu and requires to unlock hero, Fiona. |
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| A Chance Encounter | Gather information on “News of Eilis” at the Colony 9. |
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| The Castle Guard | After completing “Leaders in Training” quest and gathered information on “Captain of the Guard” at the Keves Castle. |
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| Bearing Fruit | Gather information on “Collectopaedia 2.0” at the Colony Iota and requires Alexandria and Valdi Ascensions. |
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Too bad these are not all quests, since I need to look for a certain item that is not marked on the map and said quest is not listed on this list lol.