During Op. 2 inShining Resonance Refrain, players will unlock the ability to undergo side quests from NPCs. to not miss out any of the side quests follow our guide to each of the chapters so you can tackle them all. Below you will find each side quest according to Op, where to find it and the loot you will receive.
Shining Resonance Refrain: All Side Quests
Unlocking Side Quests
Below are all sidequests in each Op in the format of:
Extra info/guide
Cooking Practice
Disposing The Collection
Proceed to the Ladlum Caverns and defeat the Statue like enemies.
Dogs Of The Empire
The enemies are located in Elmore Greatwood.
Elmores Defense
Kill Human Empire enemies
Farming Conditions
Found in Breeze Field in the Windia Grasslands.
Gathering Ingredients
Proceed to Windia Grasslands and defeat the Fishwort Mushrooms.
Lost Technology
They are found at:
My Quill Pen…
Proceed to Origin Plains, engage the Cassowary, the large colorful bird like enemies.
Proceed to the Howling Hole area in the Ladlum Caverns. In the North Western section, there will be a large orc enemy that must be defeated.
New Cauldron
Must collect:
Pollen Season
Defeat Breedershells in Breeze Field.
Symphonica Challenge
Use the B.A.N.D command 10 different times; must have progress enough to have recruited Rinna.
Tasty Endeavor: Appetizers
Proceed to the Ladlum Caverns to defeat Marasmius,the small mushroom-like enemies. The drop rate for Fungus Hypha is low, so farming them is needed.
Unique Ensemble
Obtain a Goblin Kukri after killing Hobgoblins in Breeze Field in the Windia Grasslands.
A Gift For Someone
Drops from the Dahlia and Daisy enemies in the Creek Path area of Elmore Greatwood.
A Jiggly Incident
Head out of town and there will be slime. Engage it in combat to fight a huge horde of slimes.
Break Challenge
Bring Me A Drink
Elmore Water can be found on enemies around the Elmore Springs area.
Butterfly Dream Cantata
Found as drops from enemies at Daisy in the Creek Path area of Elmore Greatwood
Clavalle Crags Ambush
Defeat Human Empire enemies
Emma’s Errand
They are found at Buried Ruins area of Ladlum Caverns.
For The Neighbors
Found on the floor around town; rare item.
For The People
Complete 10 different quests for citizens in the town
Gang Of Three
The Manticore, level 44, is found in the Thirsting Wastes map in Clavalle Crags. Ahsgrimm, level 43, is found in the Silent Badlands area of Clavalle Crags. Flare Dragon, level 45, is found in the Lost Garden area of Clavalle Crags.
Happyberry
Hunt The Illusive Shadow
“Rare Monsters” are small eggs and they appear randomly when encountering other enemies. They drop an Egg Crest which are used in the Grimoire Crests to create a dungeon with multiple eggs.
My Backpack…
Found commonly in the Djingharna Ruins area, North of Elmore Greatwood.
Need More Help
Found inside Grimoire Dungeons; use 2 Empire Discord when making a dungeon.
Splendid Sandy Weather
Can be found on the floor in the Clavalle Crags area so search the shining spots
Stress Reliever
Proceed to the Silent Badlands map in Clavalle Crags to defeat the Earth Elemental.
Found at the Silent Badlands area in Clavalle Crags
Tasty Endeavor: Seafood
Flying Fish can be found at the Moonlight Bay on the Sharion Coast, defeat them for their fins.
Thunderous Forest
Found on the ground in Elmore Greatwood during a Thunderstorm. Alternatively, progress to Op. 4 and complete Tasty Endeavor: Dessert. The reward is an Angelite for completing it.
Blast The Ghosts
Defeat undead monsters in Ladlum Caverns or use a Grimoire dungeon.
Dangerous Treasure
Head to Thirsting Wastes.
Emma’s Glasses
Must obtain 1 Drake Scale from the dragon mini boss in the canyon area, 1 Night Vision Goggles that can be stolen or found in Empire territory, 2 Fish Lens dropped from flying fish enemies.
Good Medicine: Needles
These can be Found on the ground in the Clavalle Crags region
Grandma Forgot
Proceed to the Forest of the Giants in Elmore Greatwood area. In the North Western area there’s a large yellow circle that must be interacted with to summon a group of enemies.
Heroic Anthem March
In Op. 4, complete the Lion’s Den side quest for Burroughs to obtain a Giant Fist.
Dropped from the Cassowary bird like enemies on Origin Plains.
Lion’s Den
Defeat 40 human enemies; use a Empire Discord in a Grimoire Dungeon to quickly finish this side quest.
Marga’s Trend
Can be found on the ground in Elmore Greatwood.
Misty Graveyard
Sleepy Hollow must be misty so use the camp nearby and rest until its raining in the woods since it will be misty in Sleepy Hollow.
Need Even More Help
Find Sturm in the Breeze Fields of Windia Grasslands
Not Enough To Drink
Dropped by Dahlia enemies found in Thirsting Wastes of the Clavalle Crags area.
Old Tree Shrine
Poison Frog Choir
Proceed to Elmore Greatwood and defeat 15 Poison Froggers.
Someone, Help Me!
Found scattered on the floor of the Silent Badlands area in Clavalle Crags.
Tasty Endeavor: Dessert
Defeat Purple Pastes; they can be found in dungeons by using a Grimoire Crest.
The Sands Of Time
Found on the floor in the Silent Badlands map of Clavalle Crags.
Vitality Secret
Defeat the mushroom enemies inside the Ladlum Caverns.
A Good Night’s Rest
Defeat Charcoal enemies in Starlight Shore on the Sharion Coast area.
Burroughs’s Chivalry
Proceed to the Gloompath map of the Sleepy Hollow area.
Challenging Carrots
Commonly found on the ground in Marga.
Devil’s Whisper
Proceed to the the Church Ruins area in Sleepy Hollow. Demon Fruit is dropped by the Archedemon there; he doesn’t appear if there will a storm or rainfall.
Ecology Survey: Lightning
Defeat Thunder Crawlers in the Elmore Greatwood area during storms. Sleep at the camp at the Southern part of Djingharna Ruins, then head back to Elmore Springs to see if its storming.
Flowing Capriccio
Steal a Fallen Tear from the Cherub boss enemy in the Tidal Cavern area of Coral Caves.
For The King
Search the Church Ruins map of Sleepy Hollow for Empress Rose enemies. Defeat them in combat or steal from them to obtain Mandragora.
Fromages Conducting
Girlish Hobby
Found at on the ground throughout Coral Caves.
Goblin Bandits
Travel to the Silent Badlands area of Clavalle Crags. Head towards the Northern part and attack the goblin.
Good Fortune 1
Proceed to Starlight Shore to defeat 20 Charcoal enemies.
Inhumanly Helpful
Head to Starlight Shore on Sharion Coast and kill the Charcoal enemies there.
Proceed to Starlight Shore to find the enemies.
Knight’s Trial
Proceed to the camp on Starlight Shore in Sharion Coast area. Kill the dragon, sleep, and repeat.
Lizard Burglar
Lizard Leaders are yellow lizards found at Coral Caves.
Mayim Mile
Proceed to Elmore Greatwood Creek Path where a Dragonfly is inside an objective marker. Engage the fight which will spawn endless enemies. Players must defeat 99 of them and the reward scales base on enemies defeated. Use fire since most are weak to that element.
Mushroom Phobia
Proceed to Elmore Greatwood and continue heading towards the Forest of Giants. There will be a large horde of mushrooms that must be defeated.
Natural Conversation
Found on the ground in search points at Windia Grasslands.
No Such Thing As Ghosts
Travel to the Gloompath in Sleeping Hollow and fight the Dark Knight.
Proceed to Coral Caves in the Sharion Coast and search the ground.
Rinna’s Snack
Complete the Gang Of Three Side Quest in Op. 3 or save them as you do affection dialogues with Rinna.
Rock Symbol
Defeat Skeletons in Sleepy Hollows for the skulls.
Sand, Sand, & More Sand
Proceed to Ancient Graveyard in the Ulde Desert during a Sandstorm and check on the ground for them. Sleep at the camp in Clavalle Crags and retry until the sandstorm occurs.
Tasty Endeavor: Meat
Proceed to Ancient Graveyard to defeat the Grand Smasher. Players may elect to steal it since the drop rate is low.
The Best Water
Proceed to Elmore Greatwood at the Creek Path area and search the ground.
The Imperial Plant
Can be found on the ground in the Silent Badlands area in Clavalle Crags.
The Right Amount Of Salt
Search the ground throughout the Starlight Shore in the Sharion Coast
Today’s Enemy Is Tomorrow’s…
Found in search points in Marga.
The guide will be updated shortly with the latest side quests as I progress through the game. Check back for Op.6.
If you enjoyed this article be sure to check out the guide to the first chapter inShining Resonance Refrain: Op.1 Moonlit Overture Guide. If you wish to collect all the trophies see theShining Resonance Refrain Trophy Guide & Roadmap. Those wishing to learn about Traits should readShining Resonance Refrain: Trait Guide. To get a advantage in battle readShining Resonance Refrain: Battle Guide & Tips.
