Side quests in RF Online Next are optional missions that sit alongside the main chapter storyline. They will not block or alter story progression, but they offer some of the best rewards for building your character's power — including Collection materials and experience points (EXP). This guide covers what side quests are, how to unlock them, and the most efficient ways to complete them.
What Are Side Quests? Main Rewards
Side quests are missions that are separate from the main story chapters. Completing them does not affect story progression, so there is no pressure to tackle them in any particular order or timeframe.
The side quest menu in RF Online Next
Like main quests, side quests reward you with experience points and credits. They are especially useful when you have finished the current available chapter content or find yourself blocked due to insufficient combat power. Completing side quests is one of the most reliable ways to catch up on levels without waiting for new story content.
- Collection materials — consumable items registered through the Collection menu to permanently increase your character's stats.
- Experience points (EXP) — direct character leveling progress.
- Credits — the in-game currency used across various systems.
Collection materials are among the key rewards from side quests
Collection materials obtained from side quests can be registered through Menu ► Collection. Once registered, they grant permanent stat bonuses that make your character progressively stronger — making side quests a key part of long-term character growth.
Registering Collection materials grants permanent stat increases
Unlock Conditions and Order Requirements
Side quests in RF Online Next are unlocked progressively as you advance through the main quest chapters. There are no separate unlock requirements beyond playing through the story — they open up naturally as the main narrative progresses.
Side quests unlock automatically as you complete main quest chapters
- Unlock method: Complete main quest chapters — no additional conditions needed.
- No expiry: Side quests do not disappear after clearing specific chapters.
- Order: No strict sequence required — complete them in any order you prefer.
How to Progress Through Side Quests
Accessing and completing side quests is straightforward. Follow these steps to accept and progress through them efficiently:
- 1 Open the in-game menu and navigate to Menu ► Quests ► Side Quests to view all available side quests.
- 2 Accept the quests you want to pursue. You can accept up to 10 side quests simultaneously, so load up before heading out.
- 3 Once accepted, tap the light blue quest icon in the upper right corner of the screen to enable automatic progression toward your quest objective.
- 4 After completing a side quest, the icon will display "Completed." Tap it again to claim your reward.
Access side quests directly from Menu ► Quests ► Side Quests
Enable auto-progression via the light blue quest icon in the upper right corner
Efficiency Tips: Combining Side Quests with the Main Story
One of the best habits to develop in RF Online Next is checking available side quests at the start of each new main quest chapter. Here is why this matters:
- Shared monster targets: Main quests and side quests often require defeating the same monsters in the same area. Accepting relevant side quests before you start fighting means you complete both simultaneously — at no extra time cost.
- Multiplied rewards: A single combat run can yield EXP, credits, and Collection materials from multiple quest completions at once.
- Simple objectives: Most side quests focus on defeating specific monsters, which are short and straightforward to complete.
The recommended approach is to batch-accept up to 10 side quests whenever you begin a new chapter, enable auto-progression, and let the game handle the routing. This keeps your leveling pace high and ensures you are consistently growing your Collection stat bonuses alongside the main story.
