Final Fantasy XV - Side Quests Guide

- Final Fantasy XV Solution and Complete Guide to Side Quests - The universe of the 15th Final Fantasy is rich and full of Side Quests to be completed to gain experience, new items and precious treasures. Thanks to our guide, these quests will have no more secrets for you!

This section of our guide will show you how to proceed through the game's SIDE QUESTS, guiding you step by step in unlocking these types of quests and telling you what to do to overcome them. Here you will find all the quests that have nothing to do with those marked as MAIN QUESTS.

DAVE'S SIDE QUESTS

That's nine in total. In these side quests a monster hunter named Dave will ask you to retrieve the Hunter's Plates of the hunters who perished in battle. You will then have to go to the indicated areas, search for the object or eliminate the monsters that will drop the dog tags.

TO REMEMEMBER

WHERE: Longwythe rest area.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave, the man in front of the Motel, across the street in the Longwythe rest area after completing the MAIN QUEST - GIFT COURIER in Chapter 1.
WHAT TO DO: Cross the street in front of the Motel and give the letter to Dave. You'll need to look for Hunters' Identification Plates. Talk to the inn manager to unlock additional information on the map. Follow the various markers until you come across a group of enemies. After eliminating them, you can collect the tag. Take it back to Dave to finish the quest.
REWARD: 500 Esp, Granpozione x 10.

A CORNER OF MEMORIES

Where: Hunters' bivouac, near where you met Monica.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave after completing the previous quest and beginning Chapter 2.
WHAT TO DO: You'll always have to find a plate, but this time it's hidden in the abandoned car south of the bivouac where you just talked to Dave.
REWARD: 600 Esp, Megapotion x 5.

AN EXPANSE OF MEMORIES

WHERE: Coernix Gas Station - Alstor outside the building located in the north east.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave after completing the previous quest and beginning Chapter 3.
WHAT TO DO: Ask your local restaurateur for quest details. The plate is located northwest of the Cauthess Fault in the middle of a field of grass.
REWARD: 800 Esp, Elixirx 10.

A PILE OF MEMORIES

WHERE: Cauthess rest area.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave outside the restaurant after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: Ask the local restaurateur for quest details. The plate is located near the large rock that you will find on your way south.
REWARD: 1000 Esp, Granelisir x 10.

AN OBLIVION OF MEMORIES

WHERE: Taelpar rest area.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: Ask the local restaurateur for quest details. The plate is located near the shack southeast of the Cauthess rest area. As soon as you collect it, you will be attacked by a pack of CENTOZAMPE.
REWARD: 1200 Esp, Granelisir x 10.

THE DISTANCE OF MEMORIES

WHERE: Lestallum.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave under the canopy of the yellow house after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: Ask the local restaurateur for quest details. Reach the point where the river splits in two to find the plate in the abandoned barn.
REWARD: 1500 Esp, Phoenix Tail x 10.

THE RIVER OF MEMORIES

Lestallum.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: Dave will send you to collect an apiastrine north of the Mynbrum refuge, in the upper part of Cleigne. The object is located on the river bank but you will have to eliminate a pack of Sahagin to collect it undisturbed.
REWARDED up: 1800 Exp., Phoenix Tail x 10.

THE RIVER OF MEMORIES

WHERE: Associazione Venatoria Meldacio.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dave on the terrace with the plants after completing the previous quest and beginning Chapter 7.
WHAT TO DO: Ask the local restaurateur for quest details. Reach the entrance to the Dangerous Zone called Steyliff Forest and clear the area of enemies to collect the Plate.
REWARD: 2000 Esp, Megaelisir x 5.

THE LADY OF MALMALAM

WHERE: Minimarket Verinas - Ravatogh
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Complete the previous quest and get information from the shopkeeper of the indicated convenience store.
WHAT TO DO: Reach the Malmalam Forest and take the dirt track until you reach a wooden hut. Here you will talk to a woman, Kimya, who will send you to the Royal Mausoleum of the Zone where you will find the Plate. Finally return to the woman and then to Dave at the Meldacio Hunting Association to complete the quest.
REWARD: 2500 Esp, Megaphenice x 5.

HOLLY SIDE QUESTS

There are 3 in total. In these side quests Holly will ask you to check the correct functioning of any of the machines that activate the Lestallum Heltetric Power Plant.

SAFETY FIRST - VALVES

WHERE: Lestallum Power Station.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Holly after you begin Chapter 8.
WHAT TO DO: You'll need to check some valves scattered throughout the eastern part of LESTALLUM. Look for gurps of 3 vertical blue tubes with valves attached. Find them and simply follow the permieter of the indicated area and go towards the center.
REWARD: 2000 Esp and 2500 Guil.

SAFETY FIRST - PYLONS

WHERE: Lestallum Power Station.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Holly after you pass the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You'll have to check some pylons. You can recognize the right ones from the orange cable car nearby. The first one is located near the western part of Lestallum. The second is in the northern part of Old Lestallum. Finally the third is north of the Vaullerey Aerofortezza.
REWARD: 3000 Esp and 5000 Guil.

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

WHERE: Lestallum Power Station.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Holly after you pass the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You'll have to check some lights. The first one is in CLEIGNE near SOUVENIR BURBOST. The other two are in DUSCAE, one in the COERNIX SERVICE STATION and the other in CAUTHESS, in the parking area. At the third checkpoint you will be attacked by a weak pack of monsters.
REWARD: 4000 Esp and 10000 Guil.

DINO SIDE QUESTS

There are 5 in total. In these side quests you will have to carry out real treasure hunts for Dino.

THE PEN AND STONES

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dino after starting Chapter 2.
WHAT TO DO: Retrieve the raw Amethyst east of Longwythe Stone.
REWARD: 500 Esp, Amethyst Armilla.

FUTURE JEWELS

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dino after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You will have to collect 3 Raw Heliodoros in the area south of Wiz Chocobo Station, accessible from Chapter 3.
REWARD: 1000 Esp, Armilla di Eliodoro.

EXPERT EYES

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dino after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You will have to collect a rough Sapphire on the banks of the Cleigne River. It is located on a small beach on the edge of the indicated area.
REWARD: 1500 Esp, Armilla di Zaffiri.

DEFIANCE OF DANGER

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dino after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You must collect a Raw Ruby hidden in the forest of Myrl and only accessible from Chapter 7. When you reach the first clearing, climb the stone wall on the left and continue. A little further on you will find a heap of ore from which to extract the stone.
REWARD: 2000 Esp, Armilla of Rubies.

TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Dino after completing the previous quest.
WHAT TO DO: You'll need to collect a raw Emerald hidden in the Costlemark Tower, a Dangerous Zone to deal with only with a level of at least 55-60.
RECOMMENDED: 3000 Esp, Armilla di Smeraldi.

UNIQUE SIDE QUESTS

There are 10 in total and they are very simple quests that strengthen the ties between the prince and his retinue and above all deepen the story of the main characters. By completing them you'll get 20 PA per quest.

GLASSES FOR ME

WHERE: Shelter of Pectriche.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: You will have to find the glasses lost by Ignis in the forest of Myrl. When you reach the indicated point you will start a funny minigame that reminds you "One, two, three, Stella!".

THE SOVEREIGN OF VESPER

WHERE: Shelter of Capitis.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: Gladio will invite you to catch one of the rarest fish in the game. You'll have to be at the highest level and possess the golden Gyactus bait to get the big fish to bite. You'll also have to be very skillful with the reel in order to tire the beast without breaking the line.

A FLOWER FOR IRISES

Where: Lambath Shelter.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: You'll simply have to find the flower that Gladius seeks for his sister. You just need to reach a set of indicators and you're done.

THE WALK OF DREAMS

WHERE: Lestallum, in Chapter 3.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Leville.
WHAT TO DO: You'll just have to walk around the city with Iris. You just need to reach a series of indicators and you're done. Unlike the other Unique Side Quests, you won't receive the 20 PA at the end of the quest.

SIZE THAT PASSES YOU

WHERE: Fallaughns Shelter.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: Small culinary minigame in which you simply have to pass a quick time event.

GOOD MORNING TO THE STOVE

WHERE: Refuge of Cotisse.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: Small culinary minigame where you simply have to pass a quick time event.

COMPETITION ON THE BEACH

Where: Lachyrte Shelter.
HOW TO UNLOCK: Rest at the Refuge.
WHAT TO DO: You will have to beat Gladio in a race. Just use your shot but remember to keep an eye on the strength bar.

CLOSE-UPS

WHERE: Pullmor Refuge.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: You will first have to pick the 3 mushrooms indicated and then reach the lake to pose near the Catoblepass. A fight will start, if you think you are strong enough to eliminate it even without companions you can try to shoot it down otherwise you run away to complete the quest anyway and unlock the PROMISED photo filter.

THE KING OF PHOTOGRAPHY

WHERE: Refuge of Spelcray.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: You simply have to model for Prompto. You just need to reach a series of indicators and you're done.

PILGRIMAGE TO HAMMERHEAD

WHERE: Palmaugh Shelter.
How to unlock it: Rest at the Sanctuary.
WHAT TO DO: You simply have to reach a set of indicators and you're done.

GENERIC SIDE QUESTS

Side quests that do not fall into any of the other categories described.

A CAT TO FEED

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to the kitten on the long bridge connecting the restaurant to the mainland.
WHAT TO DO: Go to the pier and catch a Carango (daytime only). Once the fish has been returned to the cat you will have to go to the chef of the restaurant to have it cooked. Once you have the food, take it back to the cat to complete the quest.
REWARD: 600 Esp, Dragon Squama.

GREEN CHICKEN

WHERE: Chief Caem.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to Iris after you have started Chapter 8.
WHAT TO DO: Go to the garden behind the house and plant the seeds received from Iris. Sleep for one night and come back to collect the CARROTS. The quantity collected varies according to the weather. The clearer it is, the greater the chance of harvesting the maximum amount of Carrots, i.e. 5.
ADDITIONAL INFO: After the first harvest a new restaurateur will arrive in Caem called TONY. By exchanging carrots with him you will get the following items:

1 CARROT - 500 Guil.
2 CARROTS - Strawberries from Ulwaat.
3 CARROTS - Decals.
4 CARROTS - Devouring, Valorous, Plundering, Hosmotic Shield.

Remember that you can plant seeds again between quests.
REWARD: 500 Esp.

A BITTERSWEET CAKE

Galdin's dock.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to COCTURA, the cook at the counter after completing the side quest GREEN CHICKEN.
WHAT TO DO: Grow the strawberries from the previous quest and trade two with TONY to get ULWAAT STRAWBERRY. Take them to Coctura to finish the quest.
REWARD: 5000 Esp, 3000 Guil, Sweet potato from Leide x 1, Strawberries from Ulwaat x 1, Whole wheat x 1.

A CAT TO DELIGHT

Where: Cape Caem Lighthouse.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Talk to the kitten behind the lighthouse after starting Chapter 8 and completing the side quests A CAT TO CHAT and GREEN CHICKEN.
WHAT TO DO: Talk to Monica at home. Fish a Bass of Allural there in Caem Cliff. It will be easier using the Coral Demon bait that you can buy from the local Eskivendolo. Now take the fish to Monica who will prepare it for you. Take it back to the kitten and you'll complete the quest.
ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE: Buy a Deluxe Box at Emporio JM - Caem.
REWARD: 1200 Esp and Heavenly Jewel.

TRAINING

WHERE: At every shelter.
HOW TO UNLOCK: Rest and choose to train with your team members.
WHAT TO DO: If initially the training only includes a review of the game system, as you train and proceed in the adventure, this practice will become a very serious challenge:

-INTRODUCTION TO COMBAT (LV 5)
Gladius.
REWARD: 5 PA.

-BASIC COMBAT (LV 10)
Gladius.
REWARD: 5 PA.

-SIMULATED BATTLE (LV 20)
ADVERSARY: Gladio and Ignis.
REWARD: 5 PA.

-MULTIPLE CHALLENGE (LV 25)
ADVERSARY: Gladio and Prompto.
REWARD: 5 PA.

-GROUP CHALLENGE (LV 45)
ADVERSARY: The whole team.
REWARD: 5 PA and Golden Band.

-FINAL TEST (LV 90)
ADVERSARY: The whole team.
REWARD: 5 PA and Armilla of Blue Diamonds.

HOMAGE TO THE SACRED

WHERE: Near Wiz Chocobo Station.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Search west to find a man with the quest symbol. Remember that it is available ONLY during Chapter 3.
WHAT TO DO: Talk to the man and accept Ignis' proposal. Reach the indicated place, the entrance door of the Cauthess fault, to finish the quest. A level 16 Imperial Force will appear as soon as it is finished. If you feel up to it, you can fight, if not, just run.
REWARDED UP: 500 Esp.

A SYMBOL OF PEACE

WHERE: Altissia.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: In Chapter 9 you will often hear about the Lunafreya Bride Dress and the quest will automatically activate at the northeast bridge of the customs kiosk.
WHAT TO DO: Go to Vivienne Westwood's dress shop to finish the quest.
REWARDED UP: 1000 Esp.

KYACTUS A PASSION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

WHERE: Cape Caem.
HOW TO UNLOCK: Talk to TALCOTT after reaching Chapter 8.
WHAT TO DO: You will have to bring the boy some Kyactus figurines which will give you some reactions in return:

-WOODENKYACTUS (WOODEN NEEDLES)
WHERE: Buy it at the Emporium in Wiz Chocobo Station.

-MARBLEKYACTUS (MARBLE NEEDLES)
WHERE: Buy it at the store outside the Hotel Leville, in Altissia.

-KYACTUS CLAY (CLAY NEEDLES)
WHERE: Buy it at the Antiques Shop in Lestallum.

-KYACTUS OF MITHRIL (MITHRIL NEEDLES )
WHERE: In the Imperial Base of Formouth, only after you have cleared it of enemies. The Kyactus is located between the large white shed and the surrounding wall of the base.

RECEPTION: Talcott's Secret Reactions.

CUP NOODLE: THE BEST, THE MAXIMUM, THE NON PLUS ULTRA

WHERE: Lestallum.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Automatically, passing by the Cup Noodle van after starting Chapter 8 and the main quest ON NEW LAND.
WHAT TO DO: This quest changes depending on the answer you give to Gladio. Below are the three variations. Remember that you can only complete one per game:

ANSWER 1 - LEG OF BEHEMOT
You will have to defeat a Behemot near the HUNTER'S BIVACCO and then rest and dine in the area to taste the new recipe.

ANSWER 2 - ZUU EGG
You'll have to steal the egg from a giant Zuu's nest on top of the RAVATOGH in CLEIGNE and then rest and dine in the area to taste the new recipe.

ANSWER 3 - KARABOS HEAD
You will have to defeat a Karabos near CAPO CAEM and then rest and dine in the area to taste the new recipe.

RECOMMENDATION: 4000 Esp and the Cup Noodle Recipe of choice.

A FORTUNE BURIED

Lestallum.
HOW TO UNLOCK: Complete the story and unlock the TYPE-F Regalia.
WHAT TO DO: Go to the easternmost alley of Lestallum and listen to the conversation between two thieves interacting with the window (WARNING! You have to do it at night between 9 pm and 5 am). In this way you will be able to talk to the dealer of the Minimarket Verinas - Ravatogh to get new information. Now you will have to take your flying regalia and go to the volcanic area described by the merchant in search of a small landing strip which is much easier to spot during the day. Now continue to the entrance of the Dangerous Zone ROVINE DI PITIOSS and interact with the cashier on the right to complete this quest.
REWARD: Magitek core and 50,000 Esp. Once this is done, you will be able to access the most complex maze of the game, accessible only at night, i.e....

THE MAZE OF PYTHIOXUS.

As we said above, this area is only accessible at night. Unlike the other dungeons, Pitioss doesn't have any enemies inside it but only a lot of puzzles that will put you to the test and where a millimeter precision in the jumps and control of Noctis is required. Below we show you a video to easily overcome this labyrinthine dungeon.

REWARDET: Black Hood. Powerful tool for Noctis that allows it to automatically dodge attacks.

THE AWAKENING OF THE STONE

WHERE: At Cape Caem after starting Chapter 9.
HOW TO UNLOCK IT: Returning to Cape Caem via the Call Umbra option after starting Chapter 9, you will receive a call from Cindy who will entrust you with this quest.
WHAT TO DO: Initially you'll have to have a chat. Go back to Hammerhead and talk to Cindy. Move to the Longwythe rest area and talk to Dave. Talk to Dino in the restaurant to get a consumable. Finally, go to LONGWYTHE SASSO and interact with MONICA. Once you leave the area after the arrival of ADAMANTHART, the quest itself is over but you will unlock a hunt request to eliminate the huge beast. Then accept the request from TAKKA to HAMMERHEAD THE TURMENT OF LONGWYTHE and prepare for the most difficult challenge of the game. We recommend level 99 with all characters and a highly developed skill tree. The opponent has over 5,000,000 life points and is immune to Certain and Sacred Death. At first it will seem impossible to beat him and we assure you that it takes a very long time but with this strategy you should succeed without any particular problems:

-Use the Offensive Projection against his body parts, preferably the neck or an eye.

-Try to score an infinite aerial combo by tilting the directional lever in the direction of the target as soon as the previous combo ends.

-You must have unlocked the FREE PULSE ability in the Combat ability menu.

-If you should fall from above, simply use a forward projection before touching the ground to avoid damage.

Make a high stockpile of healing and insurance items to have the favor of the Invocations.

-You also unlock the IMPETO EUFORIZZANTE ability and use MAGITEK COMPLEX consumables to have unlimited PM so you can perform very durable air combos.

REWARD: 1000 ESP.

Below is a video that shows you another "trick" to eliminate the huge mountain even from a level below the maximum and without too much difficulty.