Side quests, requests and bounty hunts give MAG, gear and bond opportunities — often the best use of a spare day, since many feed directly back into your Archetypes and Followers.
What to prioritise
- Take Follower-related requests to boost bonds and unlock Archetypes.
- Bounty monsters drop strong gear and MAG — clear them when convenient.
- Some side content is time-limited; check deadlines before committing a day.
- Balance side quests against main-dungeon deadlines so you never fall behind.
Getting value
- Bundle nearby requests into one trip so a single day clears several.
- Bounties are great MAG and gear sources — use them to fund Archetype inheritance.
- Follower requests often jump a bond rank instantly — prioritise those.
- Note which quests expire so you don't lose a reward to a passing deadline.
Types of side content
- Follower requests — the fastest way to jump a bond rank; do these first.
- Bounty hunts — strong monsters that drop gear and MAG for inheritance.
- Town requests — small tasks for money, items and the occasional Virtue boost.
- Most reward calendar-worthy payoffs, but always weigh them against dungeon deadlines.
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