Blade & Soul
Blade & Soul

Quest Types & Mechanics

Master questing in Blade & Soul. Learn about Main Story Quests and other mission types to maximize your character's experience and resource gain.

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Quest Types & Mechanics

Navigating the world of Blade & Soul effectively hinges on understanding its diverse questing system. Quests are your primary source of experience, gear, and valuable resources. This section will break down the various quest types and offer actionable strategies to maximize your progression.

Main Story Quests (Purple Icon)

These are the core narrative quests, marked by a distinctive purple scroll icon. They are essential for unlocking new zones, dungeons, and crucial game mechanics. Prioritizing these quests is highly recommended, especially for new players.

  • Progression: Main Story Quests automatically unlock as you complete previous chapters. Keep an eye on your quest log (default key: J) for the next available quest.
  • Rewards: Expect significant experience points, Hongmoon Energy, Soul Shields, weapons, and accessories that are often superior to those found through other early-game activities. They also frequently reward valuable items like Hongmoon Brilliant Viridian Caches or Hongmoon Brilliant Cinderlands Caches, which contain upgrade materials.
  • Strategy:
    • Follow the Path: The game is designed to guide you through the main story. Don't deviate too much unless you need a quick gear upgrade from a side quest.
    • Cutscenes: While tempting to skip, the story is a significant part of Blade & Soul's appeal. Watching cutscenes can enhance your immersion.
    • Difficulty Spikes: Occasionally, you might encounter a boss or group of enemies that feels particularly challenging. Before grinding, check your current gear. The main story often provides adequate equipment, but a quick upgrade from a side quest or crafting might be necessary. For example, if struggling in the Cinderlands, consider farming some Cinderlands Soul Shields from local mini-bosses.

Side Quests (Blue Icon)

Side quests, indicated by a blue scroll icon, are optional but highly beneficial. They fill out the lore of each region and provide supplementary experience and rewards.

  • Availability: These quests become available as you progress through the main story in a particular region. NPCs with blue quest markers will appear in villages and outposts.
  • Rewards: Side quests offer moderate experience, gold, and often Unsealed Soul Shields, Unsealed Weapons, or Unsealed Accessories that can be used as fodder for upgrading your main gear. They can also reward Soulstone Fragments or Moonstone Fragments, crucial for later game crafting and upgrades.
  • Strategy:
    • Bundle Them: If a main story quest takes you to a new area, always check for nearby blue quests. Often, their objectives will overlap with your main quest path, allowing you to complete multiple tasks efficiently.
    • Gear Fillers: Early on, side quests are excellent for acquiring basic gear pieces to fill empty slots or to use as temporary upgrades until better main story rewards come along.
    • Reputation: Some side quests contribute to regional reputation, which can unlock vendors with unique items. Keep an eye on your Reputation Tab (default key: U).

Daily Quests (Green Icon)

Daily quests, marked by a green scroll icon, are repeatable quests that reset every 24 hours (typically at server reset time). They are a cornerstone of daily progression and resource acquisition.

  • Location: Daily quests are found in almost every major hub and dungeon. Look for NPCs with green quest markers.
  • Rewards: These quests are your primary source of Soulstones, Moonstones, Naryu Silver, and Dragon Trade Pouches. They also provide significant experience, making them vital for leveling alts or catching up on experience after hitting the level cap.
  • Strategy:
    • Prioritize Dailies: Once you reach the level cap, daily quests become your main activity. Focus on completing the dailies for dungeons and zones that offer the materials you currently need most. For instance, if you need Soulstones, prioritize dailies in Silverfrost Mountains.
    • Faction Dailies: In faction-controlled zones like Plog Sanctum or Skypetal Forest, completing faction dailies contributes to your faction rank and rewards Faction Insignias, which can be exchanged for powerful gear.
    • Weekly Challenges: Many daily quests are tied into the Weekly Challenge system (default key: F8). Completing these specific dailies will grant bonus rewards from the Weekly Challenge chest.

Dungeon Quests (Orange Icon)

Dungeon quests, identifiable by an orange scroll icon, are specific to instanced dungeons. They are usually given by an NPC just outside or inside the dungeon entrance.

  • Availability: These quests become available once you unlock the associated dungeon through main story progression or reaching a certain level.
  • Rewards: Dungeon quests often reward Dungeon-specific Soul Shields, Accessories, and Weapon Materials. They also provide a good chunk of experience and Naryu Silver.
  • Strategy:
    • Always Pick Them Up: Before entering any dungeon, always check for the orange quest marker. These quests are usually simple ("defeat X boss," "collect Y item") and provide excellent bonus rewards for content you're likely running anyway.
    • First Clear Bonus: Many dungeon quests offer a significant "first clear" bonus, making them even more lucrative the first time you complete them.
    • Repeatable Dailies: Some dungeon quests transition into daily quests after your first completion, allowing you to farm their rewards repeatedly. For example, the Blackram Supply Chain daily quest offers Blackram Supply Chain Cache and Soulstone Crystals.

Event Quests (Yellow Icon)

Event quests, marked by a yellow scroll icon, are temporary quests tied to ongoing in-game events. These can vary greatly in objective and reward.

  • Duration: Event quests are only available for the duration of the specific event. Always check the official Blade & Soul website or in-game announcements for event details.
  • Rewards: Rewards are typically event-specific currencies or items that can be exchanged for unique cosmetics, upgrade materials, or limited-time gear. Examples include Lunar New Year Coins or Summer Beach Tokens.
  • Strategy:
    • Stay Informed: Keep an eye on the in-game event calendar or the official Blade & Soul news for upcoming events.
    • Prioritize Event Goals: If an event offers rewards you desire, prioritize its quests during its active period. Some event quests might require specific dungeon runs or open-world activities.
    • Efficiency: Often, event quests can be completed alongside your regular dailies or dungeon runs. Look for overlaps to maximize your time.