Sidequest Sidequests are optional , mostly non - storyline objectives the player can undertake . They have been predominant throughout the series . Sidequests can range from something as small as an errand or finding an item , to something as big as traveling the world for many various objectives or fighting superboss es . Several sidequests involve getting powerful magic , summons , or equipment . Sidequests . " Final Fantasy " . The sidequests were mostly about increasing party members ' capabilities . " Final Fantasy VII " . " Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII - " . The only major sidequest is the collection of G Reports to unlock the secret ending . There are the Extra Missions , which can be accessed from the main menu and are completely optional . " Final Fantasy XI " . There are many sidequests , some specific to jobs ( e . g . Artifact Quests ) with others providing a certain spell or other reward . Unlike missions , most quests are standalone and only some form a series . Quests are divided into nine categories : " Final Fantasy XII " . There are several missions that are not required to complete the game . Most of them are to collect extra summon Espers such as Bahamut . " Final Fantasy XIV " . " Sidequest " is an in - game term used to refer to all quests not related to the main scenario , guild tasks , class / job quests or companies quests , etc . Most of these quests are standalone and only some form a series . All sidequests require a minimum level , and some also require specific classes ( or just particular type of Discipline ) . When all requirements to ' unlock ' a sidequest are met , a small " ! " appears above the issuing NPC ' s head and on the map when the player is close enough . Sidequests and regular quests give a certain amount of Experience Points upon completion , as well as other rewards such as gil or items . Some quests , like Beast Tribes , are repeatable ; these are marked by a circular icon instead of an " ! " mark . " Final Fantasy XV " . The game features various optional content . The player can start hunts in restaurants and run various errands to various quest - givers : Tour s are quests that activate when camp ing at the correct haven with the full party . The player can find drivers whose cars have broken down and help them , and help out injured hunters who call for help in various rural spots . The player can find map pieces in Leide that point to the location of the next treasure . Prompto Argentum takes photos and when something catches his eye his request becomes a quest . Some of the imperial bases are also optional , the last one being unlocked in Chapter 15 . Fishing is a minigame the player can play in various fishing spots . The player can race chocobos at the track near Wiz Chocobo Post . There are optional dungeons scattered across Lucis , many of them containing Royal Arms . There are also superbosses the party can slay : Adamantoise , Ayakashi , Bilröst , Naglfar and MA - X Angellus - 0 . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . A number of smaller " worlds " are available branching off of the Tower . Many of these worlds and areas are occupied by former adventurers and pilgrims that believe they have found Paradise , the game ' s central objective . Searching them can give the player a small number of items , up to an including a N . Bomb and Xclbr . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . The only sidequest is Nasty Dungeon , this challenging dungeon contains valuable and powerful treasures that is well worth the player ' s effort to try and get them . " Final Fantasy Legend III " . Sidequests are mostly about finding stronger and non - buyable weapons , armor , or accessories , and as well as optional key items . " Bravely Default " . Sub - scenarios are indicated by blue markers on the world map , and allow the player to seek out members of the Eternian Forces and challenge them to battle . Upon defeating them in battle for the first time , the player will be rewarded with new asterisk s .