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DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition achievement guide

How to unlock every achievement, which ones you can miss, and the best order to get them all. Tick them off as you go.

100-130 hours

Time to 100%

4/10

Difficulty

Playthroughs

Missable achievements

1 cumulative1 difficulty

Points of no return

None: Nothing is permanently missable. All side quests, collectibles, accolades, and achievements can be completed during the post-game.

Recommended order

Step 1Act 1 - Journey from Cobblestone to Yggdrasil

Complete the main story progression across early regions, recruit your party members, and unlock foundational story achievements.

Also in this step: The World Tree, A Momentous Decision, Master of the Skies
Step 2Interlude & Act 2 - Reclaim the World

Experience character interludes, regroup with party members across Erdrea, storm the Fortress of Fear, and defeat Mordegon.
Step 3Act 3 - Post-Game & Rebuilding

Revisit Erdrea, complete post-game story events, rebuild Cobblestone, and unlock access to the ultimate trials.
Step 4Clean-up & Accolades

Finish all Tickington Pastword quests, complete the Wheel of Harma trials, forge the Supreme Sword of Light, reach level 99, acquire all appearance-altering outfits, and defeat Calasmos.

All achievements 0/57

Coming of Age 91.8% of players Awarded for completing the coming of age ceremony atop Cobblestone Tor. Complete the coming-of-age ceremony atop Cobblestone Tor after defeating the two Smog bosses at the summit. Where: Cobblestone Tor

Adventure Awaits! 80.9% of players Awarded for receiving a warm welcome to Heliodor. Arrive in Heliodor and attempt to speak with King Carnelian to advance the story. Where: Heliodor

A Close Call 79.6% of players Awarded for coming face-to-face with incredible danger, and living to tell the tale. Escape through the Heliodor Sewers alongside Erik while avoiding the Black Dragon. Where: Heliodor Sewers

The Power of the Luminary 74.3% of players Awarded for witnessing the power of the Luminary first-hand. Defeat the Grim Gryphon boss in The Manglegrove after resting at the root of the World Tree. Where: The Manglegrove

Terra Incognita 71.6% of players Awarded for making your way to an unknown land. Follow Erik to the Emerald Coast and reach the campsite near the Door of Departure. Where: The Emerald Coast

Big Hitter 70.4% of players Awarded for crafting a +3 piece of equipment on the Fun-Size Forge. Successfully craft any piece of equipment that reaches a +3 rating using the Fun-Size Forge.

Yggdrasil's Chosen 69.5% of players Awarded for encountering some steadfast new allies. Defeat the Jarvis boss inside The Cryptic Crypt to rescue Noah and have Veronica and Serena officially join your party. Where: The Cryptic Crypt

Out-Stand-In 65.6% of players Awarded for having a good run at a good race. Participate in the Gallopolis sand horse race as Prince Faris's stand-in during the main storyline. Where: Gallopolis

Worrywart 65.6% of players Awarded for taking extra-special care to ensure that everyone is 100% fighting fit at all times. Use the "Handy Heal All" function from the menu or shortcut while every party member is already at full health.

New Horizons 60.5% of players Awarded for setting out in search of new lands. Defeat the Jasper boss at the docks in Gondolia and set sail aboard Sylvando's ship. Where: Gondolia

Forging Ahead 60.2% of players Awarded for crafting 10 items on the Fun-Size Forge. Craft at least 10 different items or pieces of gear on the Fun-Size Forge.

Undisputed Champion of Erdrea 57.3% of players Awarded for becoming a hero of the Octagonian arena. Complete the tournament at the Octagonia arena alongside your fighting partner Underpants Dude/Vince.

Wild Blue Yonder 55.3% of players Awarded for opening the gates to the wider world. Open the sea gates connecting the inland canal to the open ocean by speaking to Don Rodrigo. Where: Soltco

Sea-Crossed Lovers 53.2% of players Awarded for easing the heart of an ill-omened lover. Resolve the tragic love story between Kai and the mermaid Michelle, then visit Queen Marina in Nautica. Where: Nautica

Dark Art 50.9% of players Awarded for saving the village of Phnom Nonh. Venture inside the cursed mural in Phnom Nohn and defeat Dora-in-Grey to liberate the villagers. Where: Phnom Nohn

Ice-Breaker 49.3% of players Awarded for saving the kingdom of Sniflheim from disaster. Defeat Krystalinda inside the royal library and free the frozen city of Sniflheim from the curse. Where: Sniflheim

Beast Blaster 48.5% of players Awarded for defeating 1000 monsters. Defeat a total of 1,000 monsters throughout your adventure.

The World Tree 48.4% of players Awarded for reaching Yggdrasil at last and learning the truth. Ascend to the Heart of Yggdrasil at the end of Act 1 and witness the pivotal story sequence. Where: Yggdrasil · Step 1

Light of Hope 47.1% of players Awarded for filling your companions' hearts with hope. Complete all the character interlude chapters (Sylvando, Jade, Erik, and Rab) and reunite with the Luminary as a fish in Nautica at the start of Act 2. Where: Nautica

A Spark Still Shines 47% of players Awarded for setting out into a benighted land to take up your quest again. Speak with Queen Marina during the invasion of Nautica and return to the surface world as the Luminary. Where: Nautica

Best of the Bastion 46.4% of players Awarded for claiming a decisive victory and returning light to the land. Defeat the boss Tyriant in the ruins of Heliodor and return victoriously to The Last Bastion with Hendrik. Where: The Last Bastion

Peppy-Go-Lucky 46% of players Awarded for performing 25 pep powers. Trigger and use 25 pep powers during combat encounters while party members are in a pepped-up state.

A Disciple Worthy of the Name 45.8% of players Awarded for overcoming a taxing trial and mastering a secret skill. Overcome the trial in the Void atop Mount Pang Lai with Grand Master Pang to master the Quadraslash skill.

Soldier of Smile 45.4% of players Awarded for encountering some steadfast allies. Reunite with Sylvando and his troupe of merry men in the Champs Sauvages region during Act 2. Where: The Champs Sauvages (Act 2)

Mount Olympian 45.1% of players Awarded for successfully riding six or more mountable monsters. Defeat and ride upon at least six different types of rideable monsters in the field.

Knight of the Living Dread Difficulty 44.1% of players Awarded for bringing an end to an endless nightmare. Unlock it during the main story by venturing into the ruins of Dundrasil, defeating the Gloomnid, and putting an end to the nightmare haunting King Irwin. Where: The Dundrasil Ruins (Act 2)

Beating the House 43.7% of players Awarded for awakening a new and exciting power. Progress through the main storyline in Act 2 to defeat the monster bosses in Octagonia's casino and break the spell enslaving the town.

Bigger Fish to Fry 43.2% of players Awarded for returning peace to the seas. Defeat the Spectral Sentinel Alizarin at the vortex on the Inland Sea during the main story of Act 2 to reclaim the Red Orb. Where: The Inland Sea

Sibling Revivalry 42.6% of players Awarded for achieving a long-awaited atonement. Clear the Act 2 storyline events in the Sniflheim area by defeating Gyldygga in the Gyldenhal and redeeming Mia. Where: Sniflheim

The Loveliest Catch 41.9% of players Awarded for reviving an ancient legend. Progress through Act 2 to visit Nautica and obtain the Calamus Flute from Queen Marina to summon Cetacea. Where: Nautica

Hot Spring Hero 41.1% of players Awarded for saving Hotto from a fiery fate. Slay the dragon Tatsunaga during the Act 2 storyline to rescue the village of Hotto. Where: The Mount Huji (Act 2)

Ready as We'll Ever Be 40.6% of players Awarded for obtaining an abiding symbol of hope. Gather the necessary smithing materials and forge a new Sword of Light in the Crucible at Mount Huji. Where: The Mount Huji (Act 2)

If At First You Don't Succeed 39.3% of players Awarded for reworking 10 items on the Fun-Size Forge. Use the Fun-Size Forge to rework any 10 pieces of equipment using Perfectionist's Pearls.

Saviour of All Erdrea 38.5% of players Awarded for defeating the Lord of Shadows and restoring the World Tree to its rightful place. Confront and conquer Mordegon at the apex of the Fortress of Fear to complete the main quest of Act 2. Where: The Fortress of Fear

A Momentous Decision 36.2% of players Awarded for making a difficult decision at the end of an already long and arduous quest. Progress to the Tower of Lost Time north of Yggdrasil in the post-game and choose to shatter the Time Sphere to travel back to the past. Where: Yggdrasil · Step 1

The Final Fight 35.6% of players Awarded for fulfilling your destiny at last. Defeat Jasper and then confront and banish Mordegon within Heliodor Castle during the early part of Act 3. Where: Heliodor Castle

Master of the Skies 32.5% of players Awarded for being fully prepared for the ultimate fight. In Act 3, visit the Tower of Lost Time with the Wheel of Time from Havens Above to awaken Cetacea's true flying power. Where: Yggdrasil · Step 1

Expert Itemologist 25.8% of players Awarded for collecting 500 different types of item. Collect, craft, or purchase at least 500 distinct items in your item catalogue across the game.

Echoes of an Elusive Age 24% of players Awarded for solving the myriad mysteries of Erdrea. Defeat the true final threat, Calasmos, and complete the post-game storyline to view the true ending.

Chef de Classe de Médailles 23.5% of players Awarded for completing the third page of your album de médailles. Hand in Mini Medals to Headmaster L'Académie until you have stamped and completed the third page of your medal album. Where: L'Academie de Notre Maitre des Medailles

Next-Level Luminary 22.9% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the Luminary. Unlock all panels on the Luminary's character builder grid to fully master his skill paths.

Master Thief 22.9% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the thief. Learn every ability and passive panel on Erik's skill tree to master the thief discipline.

Swordsmith of Light 22.4% of players Awarded for crafting the finest of all weapons on the Fun-Size Forge. Obtain the recipe from Drustan's Trial and forge the Supreme Sword of Light at any campsite using the Fun-Size Forge.

Flawless Sorceress 22.2% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the wizard. Learn every available skill and stat perk on Veronica's character builder tree.

Knight Exemplar 21.5% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the knight. Maximize all branches and unlock every ability node on Hendrik's character skill board.

Megastar 21.3% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the entertainer. Unlock every single panel across all branches of Sylvando's character builder grid.

Undisputed Champion 20.8% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the martial artist. Acquire every ability, passive boost, and hidden tile available on Jade's character builder board.

Ultimate Enlightenment 20.8% of players Awarded for overcoming the challenges of the Wheel of Harma. Complete the Final Trial in the Wheel of Harma tournament located in Angri-La.

Quest to Impress Cumulative 20.2% of players Awarded for completing 40 quests. Finish any 40 side quests offered by NPCs across the world.

Venerable Elder 20% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the sage. Unlock all available tiles and fully max out Rab's character builder tree.

Virtuoso Healer 19.6% of players Awarded for mastering the way of the healer. Reach level 99 with Serena.

Casino Connoisseur 19% of players Awarded for attaining 10 casino-related accolades. Earn any 10 casino-related accolades by playing minigames like slots, poker, or roulette in Puerto Valor or Octagonia. Where: Puerto Valor

Magic Moments 17% of players Awarded for spending some quality time with a special someone. After completing a trial in Drustan's Labyrinth and wishing to live with a companion, talk to them at your home in Cobblestone, refuse to sleep, and walk to the peak of Cobblestone Tor together. Where: Cobblestone (Act 3)

Saviour of the Tockles' Scriptures 12.1% of players Awarded for saving all the worlds of the past from certain destruction. Collect all 25 Pastwords from hidden Tockles across the world and complete all the Pastworld quests inside Tickington.

Puff-Puff Buff 9.9% of players Awarded for experiencing the pleasure of the Puff-Puff in all its many forms. Experience all Puff-Puff events throughout Erdrea (located in Hotto, Gallopolis, Gondolia, Upper Octagonia, Phnom Nohn, Sniflheim, the Battleground, and the VIP room of Octagonia Casino).

Living Legend 6.2% of players Awarded for earning all available achievements. Unlock every other Steam achievement in the game.

Dedicated Follower of Fashion 5.9% of players Awarded for collecting all appearance-altering equipment. Collect and craft every appearance-altering equipment outfit for all party members.

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