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In addition to learning powerful Alchemy inAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key,there are a surprising number ofQueststhat fall intofive different categories,offering valuable rewards, additional information on the world and characters, and much more if you decide to tackle them.
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While most Quests will offer things such as SP, Materials, or even Recipes for your Alchemy, many will also give you cutscenes that dive deeper into a specific region, character, or plot point that will help make the world fill more lived-in and organic, which make all of them worth seeking out.
Main Quests
As expected, theMain Questsare the Quests that pull you through the primary story of the game, moving the plot forward and advancing you from the start of Ryza’s journey to the end of her final adventure with her close and loyal friends.
Main Quests will reward you withRecipesfor Synthesizing andunlock more regionsand areas for you to explore. Furthermore, this is how you willmeet and acquire your new party members,making them your primary focus until you roll credits.
You can pinpoint your Main Quests by looking for theGold Scrollwith anExclamation Markon it when looking at yourMap or Mini-Map.Once you clear all Main Quests, however, this icon will no longer be visible.
Normal Quests
Normal Questsserve as Atelier Ryza 3’s Side-Quests and offer some of the best rewards in the game. These Quests will reward you with hefty sums ofSP, Materials,and even someWeapon Recipesthat are largely considered thebest in the game.TheMap and Mini-Map Iconfor Normal Quests is anOrange Exclamation Mark,so be on the lookout for them!
Despite beingcompletely optional,you should take time from your adventure to tackle these as soon as possible, as thereward for your effort is almost always worth it.However, if you are just looking to get your hands on theweapons,the list below are the Normal Quests you’re looking for!
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World Quests
World Questsarelore-based Queststhat will have an overall impact on the world itself,changing the layout of some areasand giving you access to more Materials or places you couldn’t reach before. Even if they aremore lore and world-building focusedthan the other Quests, they are worth investing in if you want to flesh everything out more.
These Quests are indicated on yourMap and Mini-Mapwith aBlue Exclamation Markand are typicallymulti-step Queststhat will have Ryza make specific Items with her Alchemy or dispatch a few monsters. While you won’t be rewarded with anything substantial here, World Quests will give you a better appreciation for each region and its people.
Character Quests
Character Questsare similar to World Quests in that theydon’t offer much in terms of rewardsbut willoffer excellent moments that should not be passed onif you’re a fan of the characters and their relationships in the Atelier Ryza series.
Excluding Ryza,there areten playable charactersin Atelier Ryza 3,all of which have their own set of Character Quests.This meansthere are A LOT of Character Questsfor you to get through in this game if you want to do them all. And, the thing is, we cannot recommend them enough and feel the moments and interactions displayed in these Quests are worth diving into.
To find a Character Quest on yourMap or Mini-Map,look for aPink Iconwith asilhouette of a personand aQuestion Mark.Make your way toward that point in the world to trigger a cutscene and maybe even a short Side-Quest!
Random Quests
Lastly, we haveRandom Quests,which areQuests that will sporadically pop upas you explore each region. These Questscan be as simple as gathering glowing Itemsin the area,defeating a group of enemies,delivering a specific Item to an NPC,and more.
Random Quests are marked on yourMap and Mini-Mapas aGreen Exclamation Mark.They will typically reward you withvaluable Materials and SP,making them a must-do when you first start out, especially if you want to earn SP quickly before you gain access to the Rebuilding mechanic.
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