Below are the side quests that can be found in the Bionis’ Shoulder in Xenoblade Chronicles Future Connected.
A Surefire Hit
Obtained: Speak with Thad in Gran Dell after upgrading the Monado
Recommended Level: 70
Objective: Gather 3 Cream Wheat, 3 Gentleclams and 3 Angel Breams
The Cream Wheat can be found on the ground around the Bionis’ Shoulder. The Gentleclams can be found in the water of Tranquil Tarn. The Angel Breams can be found in the water near Junks. Once you collect all the items, return to Thad in Gran Dell to complete the quest.
Brace for Friendship
Obtained: Speak with Angela as Kino in Gran Dell after starting The Search for High Ether main story quest
Recommended Level: 74
Objective: Collect 5 lengths of Elastic Ivy in the woods along Thulles Way
Travel to Thulles Way landmark and head north to find the Elastic Ivy on the ground. Once you’ve collected all the items, return to Angela in Gran Dell and speak with her as Kino. She will then need you to collect 5 Sparkle Stones, which can be found in the northern part of Navvir Highlands directly west of Junks. When you gather the stones, return to Angela again and speak with her as Kino to complete the quest.
Brother’s Keepsake
Obtained: Speak with Lavean at Xen’s Thoroughfare
Recommended Level: 68
Objective: Search for the bangle on the high ground at Shoulderstone Scree
As you approach the bange, Eluca will spawn. Defeat them and collect the item then return to Lavean to complete the quest.
Drydry Entia
Obtained: Speak with Drydry at Alcamoth
Recommended Level: 62
Objective: Collect 5 High Entia Feathers in Alcamoth
The High Entia Feathers can be found on the ground around Alcamoth. Once you collect them all, return to Drydry to complete the quest.
Ether Exploitation
Obtained: Speak with Carranelle in Companions’ Cape at night
Recommended Level: 60
Objective: Excavate an ether deposit using the Common Ether Pick
You can find an ether deposit right outside of Companion’s Cape. Once done excavating, speak with Carranelle to complete the quest.
Ether Font
Obtained: Speak with Tulleana in Companions’ Cape at night
Recommended Level: 60
Objective: Exterminate 3 wind elements and 3 water elements
Defeat the Wind Nebula near the Navvir Highland and the Aqua Nebula near Cragmaw Caverns. Afterwards, return to Tulleana to complete the quest.
Evelen on the Edge
Obtained: Speak with Evelen near Cragmaw Caverns
Recommended Level: 62
Objective: Defeat the shoal of Whapol Sardi that ate Evelen’s snack
Head a short way behind Evelen to find the Whapol Sardi in the lake at Cinnabar Plateau. Defeat 3 of them then return to Evelen. He will then want you to collect 3 of the Morrow Cobs, which can be found on the ground around the Bionis’ Shoulder. Afterwards, deliver the food to Evelen to complete the quest.
Favour for Fofora
Obtained: Speak with Fofora near Xen’s Thoroughfare landmark
Recommended Level: 68
Objective: Defeat the 3 Kromars in the vicinity of Xen’s Thoroughfare
Defeat the level 67 Inconvenient Kromars north of Xen’s Thoroughfare then return to Fofora. Afterwards, speak with Fofora at the far end of Xen’s Thoroughfare to complete the quest.
Finding Happiness
Obtained: Speak with Lott at Gran Dell
Recommended Level: 64
Objective: Look for a Cerulean Shard around Barouh Ruins Cave
Travel to the Barouh Plaza landmark then head slightly northwest to find the shard on a cliff overlooking the area. Once you collect it, return to Lott in Gran Dell to complete the quest.
Fixing Up the Junks
Obtained: Speak with Helmaline at Gran Dell
Recommended Level: 65
Objective: Investigate the airship in the vicinity of Alcamoth’s Main Entrance
The first airship can be found to the right of the ramp across from the Main Entrance. After inspecting the ship, head up the ramp to Melfica Road and take a right to find another airship. The third airship can be found southeast from your current location in Melfica Road. After looting the parts, return to Helmaline to complete the quest.
Hekasa’s Labour at Stake
Obtained: Speak with Hekasa
Recommended Level: 69
Objective: Plant Hekasa’s Stake on the lakeshore by the side of Junks
Travel to the lakeshore south of Junks to plant the stake then return to Hekasa. She will then need you to defeat the thief in the higher part of Navvir Highland to recover a stolen stake. Afterwards, return to Hekasa to hand over the stake and complete the quest.
Hook, Line and Sinker
Obtained: Speak with Vredda in Gran Dell after starting The Search for High Ether main story quest
Recommended Level: 66
Objective: Collect 3 Snare Wire and 3 Half Parts
The Snare Wire and Half Parts can be found on the ground around the Bionis’ Shoulder. Once you collect all the items, return to Vredda and speak with her. Afterwards, travel to Tranquil Tarn to give the Katchafish DX to Bartholomew, which will complete the quest.
Hunting Help
Obtained: Speak with Haemlin in Companions’ Cape at night
Recommended Level: 62
Objective: Defeat Makna Eks at Navvir Highland and collect 4 Eks Iron Hearts
The Eks Iron Hearts are dropped from Makna Eks (level 62), which can be found in the Navvir Highland. Defeat them then you will be tasked with collecting 3 Rainbow Carrots, which can be found on the ground around the Bionis’ Shoulder. After gathering all the items, head to northwestern Navvir Highland and place the carrots in the trap. Afterwards return to Haemlin to complete the quest.
Incensed Dekadeka
Obtained: Head towards Dekadeka who is north of Barouh Ruins Cave
Recommended Level: 62
Objective: Defeat 3 Slobbering Antols attacking the Ponspector
Defeat the Slobbering Antols (level 62) then speak with Dekadeka to complete the quest.
Inclined to Climb
Obtained: Speak with Shoo-Shoo east of Tranquil Tarn as Nene
Recommended Level: 67
Objective: Gather a Peppity Herb from atop the Cragmaw Caverns
Travel to Cloudtop Lookout then head forward and jump off the east side around Cragmaw Caverns. You will be able to find the herb in this area. Once you collect the herb, return to Shoo-Shoo and speak with him as Nene. Afterwards, Revenant Volff will spawn. Defeat 3 of them then speak with Shoo-Shoo again to complete the quest.
Laennar’s Worries
Obtained: Speak with Laennar in Companions’ Cape during the day
Recommended Level: 61
Objective: Complete the following quests: Plump Pickings, Praying Caterpile Control and Supplant the Noble Brogs
Complete the above quests then return to Laennar to complete the quest.
Lost & Found
Obtained: Speak with Pororo
Recommended Level: 72
Objective: Search every nook and cranny of the Bionis’ Shoulder for 20 of Pororo’s Favourites and bring them to her
- South of Companions’ Cape on the west side of the giant rock
- North of Companions’ Cape just before Navvir Highland
- Clear Sky Bluff
- Go past Barouh Ruins Cave to an abandoned house
- Lamentation Ridge
- Lamentation Ridge next to a giant rock
- Northern part of Shoulderstone Scree in a ruined house
- Soltnar Seal Island
- Old King’s Testament on the outside of the ruins near the entrance
- Teelan’s Laboratory
- Southeast of Heroes’ Rest near the edge of the map
- Agni’s Birthplace
- Halcyon Wheats
- Gran Dell
- Fyme Lane near Scapular Lance landmark
- Fyme Lane east of Scapular Lance landmark
- South of Forbidden Hushland
- Northern Navvir Highland on a ledge to the left of a waterfall
- South of Clear Sky Bluff
- From Abaasy’s Dorsum landmark, head southwest under the archway then drop down near the base of the archway to reach the ledge with the item.
Once you collect all 20 items, return to Pororo to complete the quest.
New Way of Life
Obtained: Speak with Ines at Halcyon Wheats
Recommended Level: 67
Objective: Collect 5 High Leaves and 4 Thick Nectar
The High Leaves can be found on the ground around the Bionis’ Shoulder. The Thick Nectar is dropped from Skeeters, which can be found at Xen’s Thoroughfare during clear weather only. Once you collect all the items, return to Ines at Halcyon Wheats to complete the quest.
No Armu Done
Obtained: Automatically as you approach Barouh Ruins Cave
Recommended Level: 67
Objective: Defeat the Antols to rescue the woman
Head up a short way and defeat the Vicejaw Antols. Afterwards, check on the woman near the edge of the cliff to complete the quest.
Nonona’s Calling
Obtained: Speak with Nonona near the Old Expedition HQ
Recommended Level: 73
Objective: Defeat the Thing-a-Majicker XIII
Travel to Zekr Marga Quarry in the northwestern part of the area. Once there head deep into the crypt, passing the Arachno Queen waiting on the stairs with a group of Director Arachno. You’ll eventually come across the Thing-a-Majicker XIII who is hiding behind 2 Goldi Kromar and a unique enemy called Ravager Apelpisia (level 77). You can pull the Thing-a-Majicker XIII without pulling the unique enemy. Defeat it to get Nonona’s license. Afterwards, return the license to Nonona near the Old Expedition HQ to complete the quest.
Plump Pickings
Obtained: Automatically after accepting the Laennar’s Worries side quest
Recommended Level: 60
Objective: Collect 5 bundles of Plump Wildgrass in the area between Navvir Highland and the Purifying Falls
The Plump Wildgrass can be found in Navvir Highland. Collect all the bundles to complete the quest.
Ponspectors Til We Cry
Obtained: Automatically after completing the Priority Wunwun side quest
Recommended Level: 78
Objective: Search for the treasure in the ruins at the back of Nerthis Necropolis
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Praying Caterpile Control
Obtained: Automatically after accepting the Laennar’s Worries side quest
Recommended Level: 60
Objective: Defeat 3 Praying Caterpiles in the vicinity of Navvir Crossroads
The Praying Caterpiles can be found in the Navvir Highland. Defeat them to complete the quest.
Priority Wunwun
Obtained: Speak with Wunwun at the Gran Dell Approach
Recommended Level: 74
Objective: Gather the other 11 Ponspectors
Find the 11 Nopon Prospectors around the Bionis’ Shoulder. Afterwards, return to Wunwun who will then want you to get the memo back from Cutpurse Igna (level 75) who can be found north of Clear Sky Bluff. Once you obtain Somebody’s Memo by defeating Cutpurse Igna, return to Wunwun to complete the quest.
Ready, Setset, Go!
Obtained: Speak with Setset in Agni’s Skygarden Ruins
Recommended Level: 68
Objective: Defeat the Bodacious Rhoguls on the terrace of Whisperwind Crossing
Travel to Whisperwind Crossing and defeat the trio of Bodacious Rhoduls on the bridge. Afterwards, return to Setset to complete the quest.
Riddle Faifa This
Obtained: Speak with Faifa
Recommended Level: 67
Objective: Collect an item that drifts and digs, but has no eyes
Follow the objective to the Sky Mole then deliver it to Faifa. Afterwards, head behind Faifa to the area below and defeat a Green Feris then return to Faifa to complete the quest.
Rival Hearts
Obtained: Speak with Ardred in Gran Dell after starting The Search for High Ether main story quest
Recommended Level: 72
Objective: Find someone who can make you a ring
Speak with Qarz at Gran Dell. You will then need to collect Brightite in the stony area at the back of the Forbidden Hushland. Afterwards, return to Qarz then head back to Ardred to complete the quest.
Rubble Trouble
Obtained: Speak with Selsetana in Gran Dell
Recommended Level: 70
Objective: Collect 3 pieces of Hover Stone
The Hover Stones can be found near the Soltnar Seal Island landmark on the right side of the structure, at Scapular Lance and south of the Pillar Knoll landmark. Once you collect all the Hover Stones, return to Selsetana in Gran Dell to hand over the stones and complete the quest.
Secure the Area
Obtained: Speak with Mithril northeast of Junks
Recommended Level: 70
Objective: Take out 3 Clamouring Paguls in the area of the lake where the Junks landed
The Clamouring Paguls can be found south of Junks along the shore. Defeat them then return to Mithril who is northeast of Junks to complete the quest.
Shoulder Survey Snaps
Obtained: Speak with Melekanze east of the Old Expedition HQ
Recommended Level: 71
Objective: Take a photo of a Glow Deinos and Dozy Eluca
Approach the creatures to take their photos. The Glow Deinos can be found in the Forbidden Hushland during the night. The Dozy Eluca can be found at the plateau near the Purifying Falls during the day. Once you snap both photos, return to Melekanze to complete the quest.
Sorrow
Obtained: Speak with Nestinor in Gran Dell
Recommended Level: 69
Objective: Search Lamentation Ridge for 3 Dawn Smiles
Travel to Xen’s Thoroughfare and follow the path north to reach Gamaro Hollow. From there, head south up the path to reach the area with the Dawn Smiles, which can be found on the ground. Once you collect the Dawn Smiles, return to Nestinor in Heroes’ Rest to complete the quest.
Steady on, Grandad!
Obtained: Speak with Miles in Gran Dell
Recommended Level: 64
Objective: Head for Junks and acquire a First-Aid Kit
Travel to Junks and head inside to trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, head for Nerthis Necropolis and look for Solthas. Talk with him then return to Gran Dell and give the first aid kit to Miles to complete the quest.
Stubborn Minds
Obtained: Speak with Winnie in Gran Dell after upgrading the Monado
Recommended Level: 72
Objective: Find Ardred and Qarz at Zekr Marga Quarry
Qarz can be found on the south side of Zekr Marga Quarry and Ardred can be found on the north side. Speak with both of them then return to Winnie to complete the quest.
Supplant the Noble Brogs
Obtained: Automatically after accepting the Laennar’s Worries side quest
Recommended Level: 61
Objective: Defeat 2 Noble Brogs in the vicinity of the Purifying Falls
Defeat the Noble Brogs (level 60) near Cragmaw Caverns to complete the quest.
Sweetest Debt
Obtained: Speak with Arara in Gran Dell as Melia
Recommended Level: 70
Objective: Find 7 Kilopumpkin and 1 Sweet Cherry
The Kilopumpkin can be found on the ground around Gran Dell and the surrounding areas. The Sweet Cherry can be found east of Tranquil Tran under a tree. Once you find the items, head to Gran Dell and look for Thad who is near some crates and a tent. **NOTE: In order to talk to Thad, you MUST complete A Surefire Hit side quest, which can be obtained after upgrading the Monado.** After speaking with Thad, return to Arara to complete the quest.
Tei-Tei Lacking Charm
Obtained: Speak with Tei-Tei in the Navvir Highland
Recommended Level: 63
Objective: Look for Tei-Tei’s Charm at Nerthis Necropolis
Nerthis Necropolis is located in western Bionis’ Shoulder. Tei-Tei-s Charm can be found within the necropolis near the entrance in the first nook on the right. The item will be behind a tomb. Once you collect the charm, return to Tei-Tei to complete the quest.
The Fallen
Obtained: Speak with Selene as Melia after upgrading the Monado
Recommended Level: 76
Objective: Go to Companions’ Cape
Head to Companions’ Forum to find Gael’gar. Approaching him will trigger a cutscene. When the cutscene ends, defeat Resentful Gaelgar (level 76).
The Quest for Radzamalt3
Obtained: Speak with Radzam after upgrading the Monado
Recommended Level: 70
Objective: Gather 3 Glutton’s Herbs
Travel to the Old King’s Testament landmark to find the Glutton’s Herbs in Agni’s Skygarden Ruins. Once you collect the items, return to Radzam to complete the quest.
Tutu’s Lost Property
Obtained: Speak with Tutu near Heroes’ Rest
Recommended Level: 74
Objective: Search for Tutu’s Mirror on the small islet at Tranquil Tarn
Swim to the island in the middle of the lake to find Tranquil Tarn. Pick up the mirror, which is guarded by a level 74 unique enemy called Citadel Tostega. If you sneak on the other side of the island, you can reach the item without defeating the unique enemy. Once you collect the mirror, return to Tutu to complete the quest.
Wallflower
Obtained: Speak with Angela in Gran Dell as Kino
Recommended Level: 64
Objective: Speak with Selene, Nestinor and Rudodo
Selene can be found in Gran Dell behind the ruins of a building overlooking a cliff side. Rudodo is located outside the entrance of Gran Dell. Nestinor can be found east of Gran Dell along the shoreline. After speaking will all 3, return to Angela to complete the quest.