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Makna Forest Quests
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Makna Forest Quests

Complete walkthroughs for all Makna Forest quests in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, including Monster, Challenge, Unique, and late-game quests. Get rewards and tips!

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Complete walkthroughs for all Makna Forest quests in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, including Monster, Challenge, Unique, and late-game quests. Get rewards and tips!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Monster Quest 1
    • Client: Nopon Merchant (Agni Tablet)
  2. 2
    Objective: Defeat 5 Jungle Quadwings perched on a Large Tree near Waypoint Beacon.
  3. 3
    Reward: 1500G
  4. 4
    Monster Quest 2
    • Client: Nopon Merchant (Agni Tablet)
  5. 5
    Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Feris near Waypoint Beacon.
  6. 6
    Reward: 9600G
  7. 7
    Monster Quest 3
    • Client: Nopon Merchant (Agni Tablet)
  8. 8
    Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Ansels near Bridge Two.
  9. 9
    Reward: 8500G
  10. 10
    Monster Quest 4
    • Client: Nopon Merchant (Agni Tablet)
  11. 11
    Objective: Defeat 3 Makna Eks at Eks Watering Hole.
  12. 12
    Reward: 12000G
  13. 13
    Challenge Quest: Shimmering Forte
    • Client: Nopon Merchant (Agni Tablet)
  14. 14
    Objective: Defeat the Unique enemy Shimmering Forte (Level 33 Deinos) near Eks Watering Hole. This monster appears on hot days (no birds singing, slight haze).
  15. 15
    Reward: 2500G
  16. 16
    Unique Quest: Legend of the Sage
    • Client: Nopon Sage (available after reaching Eryth Sea and completing 'Meeting the Nopon Sage')
  17. 17
    Location: Near Ether Deposit north of Divine Sanctuary.
  18. 18
    Objective: Speak to a child in Frontier Village (Pipiki), then Pachipa, and report back to the Nopon Sage.
  19. 19
    Rewards: 4500G, 1500 EXP, Poison Plus V, Revival HP Up III
  20. 20
    Unique Quest: Challenge of the Sage
    • Client: Nopon Sage (immediately after 'Legend of the Sage')
  21. 21
    Objective: Retrieve the Proof of Courage from Seahorse Islet (Secret Area) in Makna Forest. Be cautious of strong currents and monsters (Brogs, Ansels) while swimming.
  22. 22
    Rewards: 6000G, 2500 EXP, Debuff Plus II, HP Steal III
  23. 23
    Quest: Bridge Repair
    • Client: Nopon Researcher (available after reaching Pod Landing Site)
  24. 24
    Location: Near the broken bridge.
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    Objective: Collect 3 Rhogul Axe Crests (from Mist Rhoguls in Satorl Marsh) and 5 Hode Planks (from Hodes near Windmill Pavilion and Hode Lair).
  26. 26
    Rewards: 3000G, 4400 EXP, Jaw Nibbler. Bridge Four will be repaired.
  27. 27
    Unique Quest: Final Challenge of the Sage
    • Client: Nopon Sage (available after Mechonis Core and other Sage quests)
  28. 28
    Location: Near Divine Sanctuary between 12:00-15:00. Riki must be in the lead.
  29. 29
    Objective: Defeat the Unreliable Rezno (Level 96) on a small island near Great Makna Falls during the day. Consider using Casual mode if needed.
  30. 30
    Rewards: 38000G, 7350 EXP, Meteor Nibbler
Tips
  • The Shimmering Forte is a Unique monster that only appears on hot days.
  • Seahorse Islet has strong currents; swim carefully.
  • Mist Rhoguls for Bridge Repair are found in Satorl Marsh, while Hodes are abundant in Makna Forest.
  • The Nopon Sage is only available between 12:00 and 15:00 and requires Riki to be in the lead for the 'Final Challenge of the Sage' quest.

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