Open the game’s active quest or objective tracker before leaving an NPC, record the exact requirement, then complete only the marked task and return to the quest giver. Hero’s Trial is a documented optional challenge, but the available evidence does not confirm a complete permanent side-quest list. Treat names, rewards, and menu labels as version-dependent.
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Check the active objective before leaving the quest giver
Start by accepting the optional task, then read the objective text a second time after the dialogue closes. Record the requested action, target, item, area, and return condition. A quest that says to defeat enemies may not advance from collecting nearby objects, while an item request may require delivery to an NPC rather than simply obtaining the item.
Use the game’s current tracker or objective screen as the primary reference. The available evidence does not establish one permanent menu path for every build, so do not rely on an old screenshot if the interface has changed. Success is confirmed only when the objective changes, a completion marker appears, or the quest giver accepts the result.
Separate side quests from progression activities
DragonSword: Awakening includes several systems that can look like optional quests. The documented beginner material discusses progression, hero unlocks, equipment crafting, and Karma, while separate gameplay coverage identifies Hero’s Trial as a challenge with its own completion route. These systems should not automatically be counted as NPC side quests.
For a completion checklist, keep three categories: optional NPC requests, named challenges such as Hero’s Trial, and account or progression tasks that appear in a separate feature menu. This prevents a reward from being marked as a quest reward when it came from an exchange shop, dungeon, wing progression, or another system.
Find objectives by following the current target state
When the objective gives a target or area, travel with the active quest selected and check the tracker after each meaningful action. Defeat the named target, interact with the marked object, collect the requested item, or speak to the destination NPC exactly as written. Do not chain several unrelated activities before checking progress; doing so makes it harder to identify which action advanced the quest.
If no marker is visible, return to the last NPC or location named in the objective and interact again. Some tasks may reveal the next step only after dialogue, a battle, or an interaction finishes. The expected result is a changed objective or a new return instruction. If neither appears, do not assume the task silently completed.
Complete Hero’s Trial and verify the reward
Hero’s Trial is the clearest optional challenge identified in the available evidence. Start it from the current in-game activity or quest entry, read its stated requirements, and prepare the required party or combat setup before entering. The evidence confirms coverage of how to complete the trial, but it does not verify a universal reward amount or an unchanged activation route for every version.
After the final encounter or objective, remain in the result screen until the completion state is visible. Check for the reward, completion mark, or updated activity record before leaving. If the challenge ends without an update, reopen the activity entry, confirm that every listed condition was met, and repeat only the missing condition. Do not spend related exchange currency until the reward is recorded.
Fix a side quest that does not update
First compare the objective before and after the action. If the wording is unchanged, check whether you completed the wrong target, used the wrong interaction, or performed the action outside the active quest state. Re-select the quest, revisit the named NPC, and complete the required interaction again.
If the tracker changed but the reward is missing, check the quest result screen, inventory, mail, or the relevant feature menu before repeating the task. If the game disconnected, closed, or returned you to an earlier state, confirm the current objective before spending items again.
When the objective remains unchanged after reselecting it, revisiting the quest giver, and repeating the exact requirement, stop. Record the quest name, objective wording, character or server state, and the point where progress stopped. That information is more useful for a current bug report than repeatedly consuming items or currency.
Build a durable completion checklist
For each optional quest, keep a short record with five fields: quest name, starting NPC or menu, exact objective, required item or target, and confirmed reward. Mark an entry complete only after the game shows a finished state and the reward is accounted for.
Recheck unfinished entries after major story progression because the available walkthrough material shows that DragonSword: Awakening’s campaign introduces new characters, locations, and objectives through Chapters 1–8. Do not assume that a locked optional activity is broken until the current main-quest stage and any displayed prerequisite have been checked.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dragon Sword Awakening have one complete side-quest list?
Not from the currently verified material. The available sources document optional content such as Hero’s Trial and describe broader progression systems, but they do not establish a permanent, complete list of every NPC side quest. Use the active in-game tracker and record each confirmed quest as you find it.
How do I know a Dragon Sword Awakening side quest is finished?
A side quest is finished when the objective changes to a completed state, a check mark or completion notice appears, or the quest giver accepts the result and grants the reward. Obtaining an item or defeating a target is not enough if the tracker remains unchanged.
Why is my optional quest marker missing?
Re-select the quest, return to the last named NPC or area, and check whether dialogue must be completed before the next marker appears. If the current objective still gives no target, compare its wording with the action you performed. Stop repeating the task if no state changes after these checks.
Is Hero’s Trial a side quest or a separate activity?
Treat Hero’s Trial as a named optional challenge unless your current build places it inside the quest log. Available gameplay coverage documents it as a completion-focused trial, but the evidence does not confirm that every version categorizes it as an NPC side quest.
