- Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster side missions reward money, items, materials, and useful progression resources.
- Check mission boards regularly after major story events because new requests can appear as chapters advance.
- Prepare before leaving town by restocking healing items, reviewing equipment, and carrying enough map tiles.
- Use separate saves before optional missions, difficult battles, and major story transitions.
- Track rewards and locations so optional content does not become mixed with the main chapter route.
How Side Missions Work in Basel
Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster side missions are optional requests connected to Basel’s settlements, mission facilities, NPCs, and world-map routes. They work alongside the main story rather than replacing it, giving you additional reasons to revisit towns and explore newly accessible hexes.
Most missions should be treated as part of your normal chapter routine. When a story event unlocks a new area, return to the hub, inspect available requests, and compare each objective with your planned route. This approach reduces unnecessary travel and helps you collect rewards while progressing toward the next story location.
| Mission Element | What to Check | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Mission board | New requests and available rewards | Story progress can unlock additional side content |
| NPC request | Objective, location, and timing | Some tasks require travel through specific Basel areas |
| World map | Connected hexes and safe routes | Map tiles determine access to towns, dungeons, and optional locations |
| Reward list | Money, items, materials, or supplies | Rewards can support weapon upgrades and difficult encounters |
| Save file | Current chapter and active missions | Separate saves make optional content easier to revisit |
Town Preparation
Visit mission facilities, restock healing items, review equipment, and accept every request that fits your current route.
Map Planning
Place colored map tiles carefully, reveal connected routes, and keep spare tiles for newly opened areas or optional objectives.
Battle Readiness
Carry a machine gun for Scratch Damage, a handgun for Direct Damage, and grenades for awkward formations.
Accept nearby side missions together instead of completing them one at a time. A single trip through Basel can often cover several objectives, reduce backtracking, and preserve supplies for story battles.
The main hub should be your first stop after a chapter event. Review missions before spending money or materials, then decide whether the available rewards justify an immediate detour. Early requests are useful for learning the mission structure, while later tasks can provide more meaningful resources for weapon customization and advanced encounters.
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Side Mission Step-by-Step Route
Use the following process whenever you enter a new chapter or unlock another section of Basel. It keeps optional content organized without forcing you to abandon the main story route.
Return to the nearest settlement
Visit the hub or accessible town after completing a major story event. Check the mission board, guild facilities, NPC requests, shops, and equipment services before leaving.
Record the objective and destination
Note the target location, required item, enemy type, or delivery condition. Compare the mission destination with the next main-story route so both objectives can be completed during the same outing.
Prepare the party and supplies
Restock healing items, check ammunition-related supplies, and assign clear weapon roles. A machine gun can build Scratch Damage, while handguns convert weakened targets into Direct Damage.
Open the shortest practical map route
Use available map tiles to reveal the required path. Avoid spending every tile immediately; spare tiles are useful when a side mission leads toward an optional area or newly revealed location.
Complete the mission and verify the reward
Finish the objective, return to the required NPC or facility, and confirm that the reward has been received. Update your equipment or save file before continuing into a major battle.
| Route Phase | Recommended Action | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Before accepting | Read the objective and reward | Accepting every request without checking travel distance |
| Before travel | Restock and adjust weapons | Entering optional combat with a weak or unfinished setup |
| On the map | Use tiles to build a practical route | Spending rare tiles without a clear destination |
| During combat | Focus on enemy parts and damage stages | Spreading attacks across too many targets |
| After completion | Confirm rewards and save | Leaving the area without recording progress |
Some side missions become harder to manage when you travel without checking the route first. If the target area includes dangerous encounters, save before entering and make sure the party can perform both Scratch Damage and Direct Damage reliably.
Side missions are also a practical way to test weapon layouts. Use ordinary requests and lower-risk encounters to evaluate charge speed, accuracy, magazine capacity, and attachment choices before spending rare components on a specialized build.
Combat Preparation for Optional Missions
Optional missions often combine travel, ordinary encounters, and a final objective battle. The safest strategy is not to maximize one damage type, but to maintain a complete battle loop.
Use machine guns to build Scratch Damage against armored targets, then follow with handguns or other direct-damage attacks. If the mission includes clustered enemies, grenades can provide a useful alternative. Hero Actions are especially valuable when you need to cross dangerous space, reach an exposed part, or reposition around an enemy formation.
| Party Function | Preferred Tool | Mission Use |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch setup | Machine gun | Weaken armor and create a finishing window |
| Direct finisher | Handgun | Convert weakened targets into lasting damage |
| Area response | Grenade | Handle groups or awkward enemy formations |
| Mobility | Hero Action | Cross the battlefield while attacking or repositioning |
| Emergency offense | Resonance Attack | Close a dangerous encounter after targets are prepared |
General Requests
Keep one machine gun and one handgun active in the party. This balanced setup handles most ordinary objectives without a full equipment rebuild.
Enemy-Part Missions
Identify weapons, armor sections, or exposed components before attacking. Breaking the correct part can make the rest of the encounter safer.
High-Risk Objectives
Carry extra healing items, save before entering, and preserve Resonance Points for a coordinated attack when the battlefield becomes unstable.
A strong optional-mission setup should include:
- One character who can build Scratch Damage consistently.
- At least one dependable handgun for Direct Damage.
- Enough healing supplies to recover from a failed movement sequence.
- Grenades for grouped enemies or targets that resist ordinary gunfire.
- A save file created before a difficult objective or optional boss.
Complete the mission objective only after controlling the battlefield. Remove dangerous support units, break threatening parts, and preserve an escape route before committing every Hero Action.
Do not assume that a side mission is safe because its reward looks modest. Optional battles can be valuable practice for later boss encounters, especially when they require careful positioning and part targeting. Treat each request as an opportunity to improve your weapon roles and party movement.
Rewards, Unlockables, and Completion Tracking
Side missions can provide money, experience, healing supplies, ammunition, rare materials, and other progression resources. Some optional content also supports costume customization, weapon development, Arena preparation, and exploration of newly accessible world-map sectors.
Rewards should be evaluated by usefulness rather than appearance. A modest supply reward may be more valuable than a larger payment if you are preparing for a difficult story encounter. Likewise, a weapon component can have greater long-term value when it improves a frequently used machine gun or handgun.
| Content Type | Typical Benefit | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Side mission | Money, items, supplies, materials | Fund equipment upgrades and prepare for upcoming battles |
| Arena challenge | Battle rewards and practice | Test weapon roles and improve combat confidence |
| World-map exploration | New routes, treasure spaces, encounters | Expand access to optional locations and resources |
| Weapon customization | Accuracy, capacity, handling, or damage support | Build clear Scratch and Direct Damage roles |
| Costume content | Character appearance options | Customize the party without changing core combat roles |
| Repeatable battles | Money, drops, and materials | Farm resources when a specific upgrade requires them |
Use a simple tracking method for each request:
- Mission name or short objective.
- Chapter when it became available.
- NPC, board, or facility that issued it.
- Destination or required item.
- Reward received.
- Completion status.
Side Mission Completion Checklist:
- Check the mission board after every major story event
- Record the objective, destination, and reward before leaving town
- Carry enough map tiles for the planned route
- Prepare Scratch Damage, Direct Damage, healing, and grenade options
- Confirm the reward and save after completing the mission
Keep one recent town save and one progression save. This makes it easier to revisit optional requests, test equipment changes, and recover from spending materials on an ineffective weapon layout.
The Enhanced Remaster’s faster progression options can make repeated travel and combat more convenient, but speed should not replace preparation. Use faster movement or battle options when the route is familiar; slow down when learning a new enemy formation, testing a weapon, or entering a high-risk objective.
FAQ: Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster Side Missions
Q: When should I check for new side missions?
Check mission boards, guild facilities, and relevant NPCs after major story events and chapter transitions. New requests can become available as Basel opens additional routes and locations.
Q: Should I complete side missions before advancing the main story?
Complete nearby or clearly useful requests before advancing, especially when they provide supplies or materials. You do not need to clear every optional objective immediately; prioritize missions that fit your current route.
Q: What equipment should I bring to optional missions?
Maintain a machine gun for Scratch Damage, a handgun for Direct Damage, healing items, and a selection of grenades. Adjust attachments when the mission includes armored enemies, exposed parts, or clustered formations.
Q: Can side missions be used for weapon testing?
Yes. Lower-risk requests and repeatable encounters are useful places to test accuracy, capacity, charge speed, movement routes, and the balance between Scratch Damage and Direct Damage before difficult story battles.
Treat side missions as part of your chapter planning rather than isolated errands. Check the board, combine nearby objectives, prepare the party, confirm rewards, and save before moving into the next major story area.