Close Combat Quests

For Lance-related quests, see Lance Quests.

For Archery-related quests, see Archery Quests.

This page regroups all sidequests that fall under the Close Combat talent.

Skill Quests

• Quests that reward a Skill after completing them.

[Close Combat] Learn Windmill

Ranald's Armor Delivery

How to Get Quest	Talk to Ranald with the Skills Keyword with Rank F(?) Defense.
Briefing	If you deliver this armor to Ferghus, I'll give you help with the Windmill skill. - Ranald -
Objectives	Deliver Armor to Ferghus Talk to Ranald
Rewards	5 Experience Points Windmill Skill

• Characters created after the 16th of June 2016 can obtain the skill through the Battle in Erinn Beginner quest.

[Close Combat] Learn Assault Slash

[Close Combat] Learn Assault Slash (Human)

How to Get Quest	Learn Smash Skill Rank C
Briefing	Unknown
Objectives	Unknown
Rewards	100 Experience Points Assault Slash skill

[Close Combat] Learn Assault Slash (Giant)

How to Get Quest	Learn Smash Skill Rank C
Briefing	I'll teach you the Assault Slash skill, which can be used to land a devastating blow on enemies who've been knocked down. Come see mee if you're interested. - Taunes -
Objectives	Speak with Taunes
Rewards	100 Experience Points Assault Slash skill

[Close Combat] Learn Assault Slash (Elf)

How to Get Quest	Learn Smash Skill Rank C
Briefing	Have you heard of the Assault Slash skill? It allows you to attack enemies who've been knocked down without waiting for them to get back up! Come see me if you want to fight more efficiently. - Meles -
Objectives	Speak with Meles
Rewards	100 Experience Points Assault Slash skill

[Close Combat] Learn Charge

Exterminating the Hobgoblins

How to Get Quest	Talk to Waboka with the Skills Keyword
Briefing	Please exterminate the Hobgoblins that devastated my village. - Waboka -
Objectives	Kill 30 Hobgoblins Speak to Waboka
Rewards	3600 Experience Points Charge skill
Additional Information	The quest is a 2x1 scroll. It is also timed for three in-game days (108 real-life minutes). If Rafting is not a viable option, go to the Hobgoblin Village in Lappa (either by a Flying Mount, Hot-Air Ballooning, or Rafting to there) and kill the Hobgoblins there. Once finished, use the collapsed (one-way) Mana Tunnel or a Wings of the Goddess to get out. If you are doing any other quest that involves killing Hobgoblins (Mana Shield for example), it will not count toward this one.

[Close Combat] Learn Rage Impact

How to Get Quest	Acquire Rank 5 Combat Mastery and Rank 9 Counterattack
Briefing	Ask me about Rage Impact. I have a story to tell.
Objectives	Talk to Aranwen Listen to everything that Aranwen says Talk to Aranwen again
Rewards	3000 Experience Points Learn the Rage Impact Skill
Additional Information	For the second step, you will be taken into the Shadow Mission, Learn Rage Impact, where you role-play as a nameless female warrior. She has Rank 6 Smash, Counterattack, Defense, Combat Mastery, Assault Slash, Windmill, and Critical Hit, along with 100 HP 300 Potions, 40 Stamina 300 Potions, and 10 Speed Walk Potion 30% (5 min)s. After talking to several NPCs, the nameless female warrior learns Rank F Rage Impact. Afterwards, two fighting waves appear. The mission completes after talking to the Mysterious Knight at the end. A large light blue circle appears on the ground. Going too far out of the circle will warp the player back into it. Killing an enemy instantly resets Rage Impact's cooldown.

[Close Combat] Learn Bash

How to Get Quest	Acquire Rank 5 Combat Mastery and Rank 9 Smash
Briefing	Something urgent came up and I need your help. Would you come to Tir Chonaill? -Ranald
Objectives	Talk to Ranald Talk to the Raging Warrior in Dunbarton Stop the Raging Warrior Help the Raging Warrior Ask Ranald about the Raging Warrior
Rewards	3000 Experience Points Obtain Bash Skill
Additional Information	The Raging Warrior is located at Dunbarton's forked road. For the third step, you will be taken into the Shadow Mission, Raging Warrior, where you must defeat the Raging Warrior. The Raging Warrior is capable of using Bash. For the fourth step, you will be taken into the Shadow Mission, Learn Bash, where you simply talk to Nao.

[Close Combat] Learn Evasion

Evasion

How to Get Quest	Talk to Glewyas in Rath Royal Castle with the Skills Keyword with Rank C or higher Combat Mastery, then exit the castle.
Briefing	Use the Evasion skill you learned from Glewyas on some monsters.
Objectives	Hunt 10 Goblin Archers Hunt 5 Ice Sprites Talk to Glewyas
Rewards	3500 Experience Points Complete Evasion Practice Rank Training
Additional Information	Rank Novice Evasion is learned upon accepting the quest.

(Giant-Only) Taunt

Abstaining from Emotion

How to Get Quest	Talk to Taunes with the Skills Keyword with a current level 20 or more
Briefing	If you know how to control your emotions, you can become a great warrior. Try to master your fears, show compassion toward others, and conceal your violent energy. Then you will be able to lure your enemies and learn the Taunt skill. - Taunes
Objectives	Hunt 5 White Snowfield Bears Talk with Taunes Buy a Pot of Basil and Deliver it to Taunes Talk with Atrata Talk with Taunes
Rewards	500 Experience Points Obtain the Taunt Skill
Additional Information	To acquire a Pot of Basil, one must access Wanst's Secret Shop. Wanst likes the Underwear Set gift, which can be found at Zeder's store. It is possible to be friend with Wanst ("really friendly vibe") without giving him Underwear, by only giving him 1 gold many times (240~300) whilst speaking with him with the Private Story Keyword and Nearby Rumors Keyword. However, this is much more time consuming than using Underwear. An ideal method is to alternate between 1 Gold and Underwear Sets when talking to Wanst. It may be ideal to use Likeability Potions. The Pot of Basil costs 2,000 Gold and is located in the "Special Prize" tab of Wanst's shop.

(Giant-Only) Wind Guard

The Essence of Defense

How to Get Quest	Talk to Krug with the Skills Keyword after learning Charge
Briefing	If I stand still and concentrate everything on the opponent's attack, wouldn't I be able to defend the attack more completely? Maybe if I study the monsters that gravitate toward melee attack, I'll be able to figure something out. - Krug
Objectives	Clear Ciar Dungeon Talk with Krug Clear Par Dungeon Talk with Krug Clear Karu Forest Ruins Dungeon
Rewards	500 Experience Points Obtain the Wind Guard Skill
Additional Information	The quest comes on a 1x2 scroll. For Ciar Dungeon, a Mysterious Ciar Fomor Charm is given as a pass. The dungeon is two floors long and is similar to Ciar Intermediate. For Par Ruins, a Hard Crystal is given as a pass. The dungeon is three floors long and is similar to Par Snow Crystal. For Karu Forest Ruins, a Sparkling Diamond must be used as a pass. The Sparkling Diamond is obtained through Handicrafting. It requires 2 Transparent Crystal Balls and 1 Diamond. Transparent Crystal Ball is obtained through Handicraft. It requires 1 Restored Red Crystal Orb, 1 Restored Blue Crystal Orb, and 1 Restored White Crystal Orb, all of which are found by L-Rod Exploration just around Cor. Diamonds can be found through Metallurgy, Ancient Monsters, Metal Conversion, and certain events. The diamond's size does not matter. The dungeon is similar to Karu Stone Bison Dungeon with three floors, with a Sparkling Stone Bison as the boss. All three dungeons will count towards other Giants' Wind Guard quest if done in the same party, and also with the same current objective in the quest.

(Giant-Only) Stampede

Herbivores of Canae

How to Get Quest	This quest is obtained automatically once your Charge skill reaches Rank B.
Briefing	I've seen you devote yourself to the ways of the Giant warriors of old, pouring your heart and soul into battle with courage in you eyes. I would like to teach you a skill that many Giant warriors of Physis have used in the past. - Krug -
Objectives	Talk to Krug. He will give you a ragged page labelled "Herbivores of Cenae". Read "Herbivores of Cenae". Hunt 10 Gold-haired Buffalo Hunt 10 Black-haired Buffalo Hunt 10 Elephant
Rewards	Acquire Stampede 100000 EXP
Additional Information	All 3 required creatures are located in Cenae Meadows, east of Cor Village and the Suytu river, respectively.

(Giant-Only) Final Strike

Indomitable Fighting Spirit

How to Get Quest	As a Giant, talk to Taunes with the Skills keyword while your Smash skill is at least Rank 9.
Briefing	Have you ever witnessed a Physis warrior dominating the battlefield? If that indomitable fighting spirit also flows in your veins, I would like to teach you a new skill. -Taunes-
Objectives	Defeat 10 Physis (see notes) Buffalo in a single attack. Clear Barri Normal Talk to Taunes Deliver 1 Shiny Blue Dragonscale to Taunes
Rewards	Acquire Final Strike Rank F 100000 EXP
Additional Information	Only Buffalo located in Physis (notably around the Reus River region) will fulfill the "Defeat 10 Buffalo in a single attack" objective. Those in Cenae Meadows in Courcle will not. The Shiny Blue Dragonscale is obtained from the Threat in Renes minigame (see article for how to begin the minigame). It is obtained randomly as a prize for clearing at least 1 wave of 7 rounds. For easier collection, try gathering a large party before going in, as the scale itself is a tradeable item.

Achievement Quests

• Quests that are received automatically after reaching a certain skill rank.
  • They are meant to reward players for diligence in training.

Combat Mastery

Human

Hunt Red Bears

How to Get Quest	Learn Combat Mastery Skill Rank B
Briefing	It's me. Tracy. The bears near the logging camp are a hazard to the charming trees around the camp. It would be so nice if you'd get rid of just 1 bear. Please help me, warrior. - Tracy -
Objectives	Hunt 1 Red Bear Talk to Tracy
Rewards	1 Ability Point
Additional Information	Red Bear

Giant

Hunt Down the White Dingo

How to Get Quest	Learn Combat Mastery Skill Rank B
Briefing	You seem pretty confident with Combat Mastery now. You should be able to engage in some close combats... Why don't you try fighting a White Dingo one on one? If you succeed, I will personally reward you. -Krug-
Objectives	Hunt 1 White Dingo Report to Krug
Rewards	1 Ability Point
Additional Information	White Dingo Krug says, "White Dingos are simple creatures and are fairly easy to hunt but they can be difficult because they have a lot of HP."

Elf

Eliminate the Lizards of Connous

How to Get Quest	Learn Combat Mastery Skill Rank B
Briefing	Hmmm... Have you been training hard with Combat Mastery? You look like you're comfortable engaging in melee combats. Then how about facing a Connous Lizard 1 on 1? If you beat the lizard, then I'll give you a small gift. - Meles -
Objectives	Eliminate 1 Connous Lizard Report Results to Meles
Rewards	1 Ability Point
Additional Information	Connous Lizard

Smash

Human

Smash Skill Training

How to Get Quest	Rank A Smash
Briefing	It's me. Instructor Ranald of Tir Chonaill. I heard you were training for the Smash skill. Don't you think the Smash is a wonderful skill? If you reach Smash skill rank 8 I will give you something that will help with your training. - Ranald -
Objectives	Learn Smash Skill Rank 8
Rewards	500 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Giant

Memories of the Smash attack

How to Get Quest	Rank A Smash
Briefing	Seeing you train these days reminds me of the times I used to train vigorously on the Smash attack. I remember being frustrated often because I couldn't master the skill. On that note, why don't you train hard and reach your Smash skill to rank 8? -Taunes-
Objectives	Obtain Smash Skill Rank 8
Rewards	500 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Elf

Smash Skill Training

How to Get Quest	Rank A Smash
Briefing	It's good to use Smash as your first attack, but it's always better to knock your enemy unconscious after one big hit. That's why I want you to train Smash until you reach rank 8. I'll give you something that you will find very useful. -Meles-
Objectives	Obtain Smash Skill Rank 8
Rewards	500 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Counterattack

Human

Counterattack Training

How to Get Quest	Learn Counterattack Skill Rank B
Briefing	I am instructor Ranald. There was a rumor that you were training for the Counter skill. If you reach Counter skill rank 9 I will give you something that will help you with your training. - Ranald -
Objectives	Learn Counterattack Skill Rank 9
Rewards	1000 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Giant

A Resolute Response

How to Get Quest	Learn Counterattack Skill Rank B
Briefing	I heard your Counter-attack skill has been getting better. It's rare to see a Giant advance as fast as you. Using the Counter skill well will enable you to defeat your opponents quickly and easily. If you reach your Counter-attack skill to rank 9, I'll give you something that will help you in your training. -Taunes-
Objectives	Obtain Counterattack Skill Rank 9
Rewards	1000 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Elf

Offense is the Best Form of Defense

How to Get Quest	Learn Counterattack Skill Rank B
Briefing	I hear that your Counterattack skill has improved dramatically these days. If you really know how to use that skill, that would make your battles that much easier to win. Bring you Counterattack skill to Rank 9, and I will give you something that you will find very useful. - Meles -
Objectives	Reach Rank 9 of Counterattack
Rewards	1000 Experience Points 1 Ability Point

Windmill

Human

Stylish Attack

How to Get Quest	Rank D Windmill
Briefing	I'm Aranwen from Dunbarton. The Windmill skill is a difficult skill, but don't you think it's a beautiful skill? It's a skill only for stylish and elegant warriors. If you manage to Train the Windmill Skill to Rank 9, I will give you a gift that will help in your training. -Aranwen-
Objectives	Learn Windmill Skill Rank 9
Rewards	1000 Experience Points 3 Ability Point

Giant

The Blizzard of Snowfield

How to Get Quest	Rank D Windmill
Briefing	Some say that if you use the Windmill skill at the Physis snowfield, an illusion of a small blizzard instantly appears. If you reach Windmill rank 9, I'll give you a gift as an incentive to work harder. -Taunes-
Objectives	Obtain Windmill skill rank 9
Rewards	100 Experience Points

Elf

Windmill, the Desert Cyclone

How to Get Quest	Rank D Windmill
Briefing	When you use Windmill in the middle of the desert, then it looks like a small cyclone shooting up the sky, sucking up the monsters. Of course, the effects of Windmill is just as deadly as a cyclone, as well. Reach Rank 9 of Windmill, and I will give you something that you will find very useful. -Meles-
Objectives	Obtain Windmill skill rank 9
Rewards	1000 Experience Points 3 Ability Point

Human-Only

Final Hit

The True Purpose of the Twin Sword

How to Get Quest	As a Human, obtain the Twin Sword Keyword from Aodhan by talking to him with the Skills Keyword while Dual Wielding, then talk to Nicca with the Twin Sword Keyword.
Briefing	Evidences of Twin Swords can be found at various artifacts and ruins in Iria. It states that when a warrior holds swords in both hands, that's when the warrior turns into a true powerful specimen. Maybe if we look into their records and remnants, we'll find out the true purpose of Twin Sword. - Nicca -
Objectives	Deliver the statue sketch holding two swords to Nicca Clear the Karu Forest Ruins Dungeon. Nicca will provide an Artifact that you must use to enter the dungeon to complete this quest objective. Report to Nicca Deliver the statue sketch with The Glowing Twin Sword Statue to Nicca Clear the Maiz Prairie Final Hit Dungeon
Rewards	Acquire Final Hit
Additional Information	The statue needed to be Sketched for both parts are located near the Sun Landmark in Rano. It can only be found by Exploration in two different spots and changes every few minutes. The area with the statues can be easily reached by warping to the Sun Landmark Mana Tunnel. For the second sketch, the statue has to be glowing. It only glows when the weather in the Rano region is Thunderstorming (100% rain), which occurs approximately once per real-life day. Use your in-game clock to see what time (in real life) the weather will be or use the weather timers here to track the weather. Both Sketches can be traded and bought between players; the quest only requires the sketch to be delivered. In both Dungeons, only the party leader will complete the quest requirement. If you lose the Artifact given to you by Nicca, speak to him again to receive another. Note: It is advised to save 5 AP before obtaining this skill, as it is not useable at Novice.

Giant-Only

Stomp

Rage of the Land

How to Get Quest	Learn Stomp Skill Rank D
Briefing	You must be training hard to master the Stomp skill. The more you master the skill, the higher the power and attack range will increase. Continue to work at it until you reach rank 9. I will give you a reward then. - Krug
Objectives	Obtain Stomp skill rank 9
Rewards	2 Ability Points

Throwing Attack

Hunt Down the Black Snowfield Ostriches

How to Get Quest	Learn Throwing Attack Skill Rank C
Briefing	I heard you've significantly improved your Javelin throwing skills. Would you like to try hunting Black Snowfield Ostriches in the southern region of the snowfield?
Objectives	Hunt 10 Black Snowfield Ostriches
Rewards	500 Experience Points 1 Ability Point
Additional Information	Black Snowfield Ostrich

Final Strike

Indomitable Fighting Spirit

How to Get Quest	As a Giant, talk to Taunes with the Skills keyword while your Smash skill is at least Rank 9.
Briefing	Have you ever witnessed a Physis warrior dominating the battlefield? If that indomitable fighting spirit also flows in your veins, I would like to teach you a new skill. -Taunes-
Objectives	Defeat 10 Physis (see notes) Buffalo in a single attack. Clear Barri Normal Talk to Taunes Deliver 1 Shiny Blue Dragonscale to Taunes
Rewards	Acquire Final Strike Rank F 100000 EXP
Additional Information	Only Buffalo located in Physis (notably around the Reus River region) will fulfill the "Defeat 10 Buffalo in a single attack" objective. Those in Cenae Meadows in Courcle will not. The Shiny Blue Dragonscale is obtained from the Threat in Renes minigame (see article for how to begin the minigame). It is obtained randomly as a prize for clearing at least 1 wave of 7 rounds. For easier collection, try gathering a large party before going in, as the scale itself is a tradeable item.