Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Side Quests Guide - Yussnan Walkthrough

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Need help with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII? You've come to the right place. USgamer has a fully comprehensive walkthrough of the game, conveniently split into multiple parts. Here's where you can find the rest of the walkthrough, including details about each area's main quests and strategies on defeating the bosses there, step-by-step guides to each areas's side quests, plus a full guide to the epic Canvas of Prayers quest line.

Now on with this part of the guide.

Quest: A Testing Proposition

Difficulty: 3 Stars

Client: Alchemist Velno

Location: West of the Slaughterhouse

Reward: 3,500 gil, Scholar's Mortarboard, Nektar of the Gods, Maximum HP +120, Strength +8, Magic +12

Before you can begin this quest, you must have at least one free slot in your Recovery Items. Speak with Alchemist Velno to start the quest and receive a vial of Nektar. Engage in battle until Lightning is afflicted with a status ailment, then use the vial of Nektar. Once this is done, return to Velno to receive another recovery item. Use this in a battle after Lightning has been poisoned. The best way to get poisoned is to head to the Dead Dunes and engage in battle against a Goblot.

Go back and speak with Velno again to obtain the next recovery item. This one must be used once Lightning is afflicted with at least three status ailments. Fighting against a Meonekton in Luxerion works well for this. Head back to Velno once again to receive the Nektar of the Gods, then use it at any point during a Slaughterhouse battle. Speak with Velno one last time to complete the quest.

Quest: Adoring Adornments

Difficulty: 3 Stars

Client: Candice

Location: West side of the Augur's Quarter

Availability: 07:00 - 15:00

Reward: 5,000 gil, Carnival Mask, Maximum HP +140, Strength +8, Magic +12

Speak with Candice when you have 10, 30 and 55 or more adornments in your inventory. You can receive adornments by completing quests, or purchasing them from stores. After you speak with Candice for a third time, with at least 55 adornments in your inventory, the quest is completed.

Quest: Adoring Candace

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Tomesso

Location: Near the Inn north of Augur's Quarter

Availability: 19:00 - 03:00 Prerequisites: Complete Main Quest 2-3 and Adoring Adornments side quest

Reward: 1,400 gil, Heart Glasses, Onion Knight's Helm, Maximum HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +4

Speak with Tomesso to begin the quest, then head to the temporary merchant east of the Sorcery Shop. It's only open between 15:00 and 17:00. Purchase the Gift Glasses for 4,000 gil, then speak with Tomesso again to complete the quest.

Quest: Death Game

Difficulty: 3 Stars

Client: Biggs

Location: Just outside the north entrance to the Warehouse District Prerequisites: Complete Death Safari side quest

Reward: 3,800 gil, Emergency Beacon, Dragoon garb, Maximum HP +120, Strength +12, Magic +6

When you speak to Biggs to begin the quest, Lightning is locked inside the Warehouse District and must defeat 30 enemies with no way to replenish lost recovery items. This is easier than it sounds because most of the enemies are relatively low level and will die with minimal effort. It's still a good idea to equip Mediguard to regain lost health during battle. All of the enemies must be defeated within four game hours. Use Chronostasis if you can't defeat the enemies fast enough. Once all 30 enemies are defeated within the allotted time, the quest is complete.

Quest: Death Safari

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Suspicious Gatekeeper

Location: Near the Industrial Area Gate Prerequisites: Complete Main Quest 2-1

Reward: 1,200 gil, Dark Devil Ears, Dazzling Devil Ears, Pure Angel Ears, Cautious Devil Ears, Maximum HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +4

Speak with the Suspicious Gatekeeper and he essentially tasks you with killing 30 Niblets. In most battles the Niblets appear in large groups, so have area spells and attacks at the ready to make the battles go by faster. Once you have killed the necessary Niblets, speak with the Suspicious Gatekeeper again to complete the quest.

Quest: Family Food

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Seedy's Owner

Location: Southwest corner of the Glutton's Quarter

Reward: 1,500 gil, Chef's Hat, Maximum HP +120, Strength +8, Magic +4

Speak with Seedy's owner and sample the dish he offers. After you accept the quest, head up the stairs on the east side of the Glutton's Quarter. There's a restaurant at the top of the stairs. Approach the man sitting down to find that he is in fact Gordon Gourmet, the person you need to speak with.

Your next task is to eat at all six restaurants in the Glutton's Quarter. Speak with the Banquet Maitre D' at the entrance to the restaurant, then head back down the stairs and eat at the Terrace Cafe at the bottom. It doesn't matter which item you sample, so select the lowest priced item to conserve your gil. Continue down the stairs and to the end of the path, then head right up the next set of stairs to find the Veggie Parlor to the left. Once again, purchase the cheapest item.

Across the way from the Veggie Parlor is Fishy Flavors. Directly across from Fishy Flavors is the Meat Grill. Around the corner to the right is Stand 'n Sip, which is the final restaurant. Head back and speak with Gordon Gourmet again. Now you need to head to Central Avenue to engage and defeat Schrodinger. Oddly enough, it's a cat... go figure.

Schrodinger drops the Civet Musk. Obtain the item, then head back to Gordon Gourmet and show him the item to acquire Gordon Gourmet's Recipe. The quest is almost done, so head back to Seedy's owner. He gives you the Steak a la Civet to deliver to Gordon Gourmet. When you deliver the item, the quest will be complete.

Quest: Fireworks for a Steal

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Funicula

Location: Southwest corner of the Glutton's Quarter

Availability: 19:00 - 03:00 Prerequisites: Only available during Main Quest 2-2

Reward: 1,300 gil, Vanguard Headdress x1, Fireworks x7, Maximum HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +4

Head into the corridor that runs west between the Glutton's Quarter and the Champion's Quarter. Attack the enemy that appears and defeat it to obtain five fireworks. Report back to Funicula to return the fireworks. Follow Funicula back to his store and speak with him again to obtain seven fireworks and complete the quest.

Quest: Fireworks in a Bottle

Difficulty: 1 Star

Client: Drunk Pyrotechnician

Location: Central Avenue

Availability: 19:00 - 00:00 Prerequisites: Only available during Main Quest 2-2

Reward: 300 gil, Ceremonial Headdress, Maximum HP +40, Strength +2, Magic +4

Before you accept the quest, make sure you have enough time to complete it. This quest must be accepted and completed on the same night. Speak with the Drunk Pyrotechnician to begin the quest, then head up the red carpet stairs near the station and speak with the Maitre D'. Pay him 1,000 gil for the item, then speak with the Drunk Pyrotechnician to complete the quest.

Quest: Free Will

Difficulty: 3 Stars

Client: Diviner I

Location: Southeast corner of the Reveler's Quarter

Reward: 4,500 gil, Summoner's Mask, Blue Mage garb, Maximum HP +140, Strength +8, Magic +12

Speak with the Diviner I to begin the quest, then speak with him again the next day between 06:00 and 17:59. You need to collect three Desert Flames found at the following locations:

- Breakable containers near the Elegant Gentleman at the Augur's Quarters inn.

- Underground route north of the Reveler's Quarter.

- A merchant just outside the station. You can buy up to three for 2,000 gil each.

Deliver the items to Diviner II, then you must kill 120 Niblets, as well as the Last One Niblet to complete the quest. This includes any Niblets you've defeated up to this point.

Quest: Friends Forever

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Primrose

Location: North of the entrance to Augur's Quarters

Availability: 11:00 - 03:00 Prerequisites: Complete Main Quest 2-3

Reward: 1,800 gil, Chocoberet, Chocobo Figurine, Maximum HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +10

Speak to Primrose to begin the quest, then talk to the six Chocobo chicks. Examine six Chocobo chicks at the following locations, then speak to Primrose to complete the quest.

- In the Garden of Heroes inside the palace. On the west side near a guard.

- In the middle Augur's Quarter, near the person fixing the statue.

- Near the Cactuar statue south of Central Avenue.

- Near the north side of Central Avenue, in a stall near the fireworks seller.

- On top of a table in the southeast corner of Glutton's Quarter.

- Near the west side of the station.

Quest: Last Date

Difficulty: 1 Star

Client: Lennet

Location: On the red carpet steps near the station

Availability: 11:00 - 18:58 Prerequisites: Complete Main Quest 2-3

Reward: 500 gil, Crystal Heart, Maximum HP +50, Strength +3, Magic +5

Speak with Lennet to begin the quest, then equip the Midnight Mauve garb as your default schemata. Visit Lennet at his table at the restaurant at the top of the stairs to complete the quest. You have to do this within three days of accepting the quest or else you will fail.

Quest: Play It for Me

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Morris

Location: Southwest of Central Avenue

Availability: 11:00 - 19:00

Reward: 1,500 gil, Crown of Youth, Maximum HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +4

Morris gives you the Musical Sphere Treasure Key, which allows you to unlock three item spheres in town. Open all three spheres to collect the contents inside, then speak to Morris again to complete the quest. The spheres can be found at the following locations:

- Behind the fenced area in the south section, east of the Slaughterhouse.

- On top of a ladder to the east of the Cactuar statue in the middle of town.

- In the dead end west of the station.

Quest: Songless Diva

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Olga

Location: Fountain Square

Availability: 11:00 - 19:00

Reward: 1,400 gil, Queen's Mask, Maximum HP +80, Strength +6, Magic +6

After accepting the quest, you'll see a man in purple trying to run away. This is Berdy. Catch up to Berdy and speak with him. Head to the far east side of the Industrial Area, near the gate. When you approach, a horde of Gremlins attack. Defeat them to find the Music Satchel. Deliver the item to Berdy to complete the quest.

Quest: Stolen Things

Difficulty: 1 Star

Client: Gregory

Location: Near Central Avenue

Availability: 12:00 - 04:00

Reward: 400 gil, Formal Silk Hat, Maximum HP +50, Strength +2, Magic +4

When you accept the quest, you receive the key item Father's Letter. The letter must be delivered to Pickett, who can be found in the Reveler's Quarter. When you find Pickett, he steals the key item from you. Follow Pickett until you can speak with him, then head back to Gregory to complete the quest.

Quest: Tanbam's Taboo

Difficulty: 3 Stars

Client: Tanbam

Location: Just east of the Slaughterhouse

Availability: 19:00 - 03:00 Prerequisites: Complete Main Quest 2-3

Reward: 4,200 gil, Nickel Gear, Crystal Medal, Maximum HP +140, Strength +12, Magic +8

Speak with Tanbam to start the quest and battle against Desmond. The battle isn't particularly difficult as long as you guard against the enemy's many Rush attacks. Stagger Desmond with Thunder-based attacks or normal physical attacks. Don't bother with any status ailments until Desmond is staggered. Defeat Desmond to complete the quest.

Quest: The Fighting Actress

Difficulty: 2 Stars

Client: Slaughterhouse Zoe

Location: Slaughterhouse

Availability: 19:00 - 03:00 Prerequisites: Only available during Main Quest 2-2

Reward: 1,500 gil, Crown of Splendor, Crystal Medal, Midnight Mauve garb, Maximum HP +80, Strength +6, Magic +6

Defeat the Gremlins, then the Anubys and finally the Zaltys in the Slaughterhouse arena. All three fights are fairly straightforward and similar to any random encounter in the city.