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Xenoblade Chronicles – Makna Forest Side Quests

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Below are the side quests that can be obtained in Makna Forest!

 

Bridge Repair

Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Researcher at the Pod Landing Site (after you progress far enough in story)

Objective: Collect 5 Hode Planks and 3 Rhogul Axe Crests

The Hode Planks are dropped from Hyle Hodes in Makna Forest. The Rhogul Axe Crests are dropped from Mist Rhoguls in Satorl Marsh. After you collect all the items, return to the Nopon Researcher to complete the quest.

 

Challenge

Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Merchant near the Agni Tablet

Objective: Defeat Shimmering Forte near the Eks Watering Hole in Makna Forest (on a hot day)

The Shimmering Forte is a level 33 unique enemy that can be found between the Eks Watering Hole and the Twisted Tree Gate landmark on a hot day.

 

Challenge of the Sage

Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary after completing the Legend of the Sage side quest

Objective: Go to the Seahorse Islet in Makna Forest and collect the Proof of Courage

Travel to Seahorse Islet (very northern part of the river) then jump in the water to retrieve the item. Return to the Nopon Sage to hand over the item.

 

Final Challenge of the Sage

Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary

Objective: Go to Great Makna Falls in Makna Forest and defeat Unreliable Rezno (only during day)

Unreliable Rezno can be found during the day in the middle of the Great Makna Falls. It is a level 96 unique enemy.

 

Legend of the Sage

Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary

Objective: Talk to Pipiki in Frontier Village

Speak with Pipiki in Central Plaza of Frontier Village then return to the Nopon Sage. You will then need to speak to Pachipa who is on the Archaeology Centre and then return once again to the Nopon Sage.

 

Monster Quest 1

Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant

Objective: Defeat 5 Jungle Quadwings in Makna Forest

The Jungle Quadwings are located west of the Agni Tablet.

 

Monster Quest 2

Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant

Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Feris in Makna Forest

The Makna Feris is located past Bridge One near Waypoint Beacon.

 

Monster Quest 3

Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant

Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Ansels in Makna Forest

The Makna Ansels are located along the path north of the Waypoint Beacon.

 

Monster Quest 4

Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant

Objective: Defeat 3 Makna Eks in Makna Forest

The Makna Eks are located in the Eks Watering Hole in the central northern part of the map.