Side Quests & Request Board Guide
Dragon Quest XI S features a robust system of side quests, often initiated by NPCs with pink dots above their heads or through request boards found in major settlements. These quests offer a wealth of rewards, including experience, gold, unique items, and crafting materials, significantly enriching the gameplay experience.
Initiating Side Quests:
- NPCs with Pink Dots: The most common way to find side quests is by speaking to characters marked with a pink dot. These individuals will have a request or task for the Luminary and their party.
- Request Boards: Certain towns and cities, particularly larger ones like Heliodor or Gallopolis, may feature a request board. Interacting with these boards will present you with a list of available quests, often categorized by difficulty or type.
Types of Side Quests:
- Monster Hunts: These quests involve defeating specific monsters, sometimes rare variants or in large numbers.
- Item Fetch Quests: You'll be asked to find and retrieve specific items, which can range from common crafting materials to rare ingredients.
- Escort Missions: Occasionally, you might need to escort an NPC to a safe location or protect them during a journey.
- Crafting Quests: Some quests require you to forge specific items using the Fun-Size Forge.
Rewards:
Completing side quests yields various benefits:
- Experience Points (EXP): Essential for leveling up your characters and unlocking new skills.
- Gold: Used for purchasing equipment, items, and upgrading your gear.
- Crafting Materials: Rare ores, monster parts, and other ingredients needed for the Fun-Size Forge.
- Unique Items: Powerful weapons, armor, accessories, and consumables that can give you an edge in combat.
- Pep Pips: Items that instantly 'pep up' a character, allowing for quick use of Pep Powers.
| Quest Type | Typical Reward | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Monster Hunt | EXP, Gold, Monster Parts | Defeat 5 Metal Slimes |
| Item Fetch | Gold, Crafting Materials | Gather 3 Moonpetal Flowers |
| Crafting | Unique Weapon/Armor | Forge a 'Divine Dagger' |
Actively seeking out and completing side quests is highly recommended, as they provide a steady stream of resources and power-ups that will make your journey through Erdrea significantly smoother.