- Sword Art Eternity quest guide: Covers Floor 1–2 story, side quests, and boss objectives.
- Route planning matters: Treat quests as routes, not isolated tasks, to cut travel time.
- Death penalties are real: Prepare equipment and healing before every difficult objective.
- Stack rewards: Keep main quests active while farming so kills count toward multiple goals.
- Boss rule: Only attempt floor bosses after upgrading gear and confirming party roles.
Quest System Overview
Quests in Sword Art Eternity drive progression through Aincrad's floors. The game currently includes at least Floor 1 and Floor 2, with story objectives, side tasks from settlement NPCs, and floor boss encounters gating advancement. Quests are the most reliable early source of experience, Col, and equipment, so a structured approach beats blind exploration.
There are three core quest categories:
| Quest Type | Trigger | Typical Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Main Story | Advance floor progression | Story progress, EXP, Col, content access |
| Side Quests | Talk to NPCs in settlements | EXP, Col, equipment, materials |
| Boss Objectives | Reach floor boss access | Floor progression, boss rewards, later content |
Keep the main quest active while exploring. Enemy defeats and location visits can then count toward the main objective, side tasks, and farming at the same time.
Main Story Progression Walkthrough
The main story follows the active floor route: towns, field zones, dungeons, and the floor boss arena. Before accepting a difficult objective, confirm the destination, required enemies, the reward claim location, and the safest return path.
Start in Town
Spawn into the floor's settlement, review the HUD, and accept the first story objective from the quest NPC. Check equipment and inventory before leaving the safe zone.
Clear the Field Route
Follow the objective marker through field zones. Fight enemies one at a time, keep stamina for defense, and return to town when health or supplies run low.
Enter the Dungeon
Dungeon routes concentrate stronger enemies and story targets. Clear nearby threats, keep an escape route open, and avoid pushing deeper at low health.
Claim and Continue
Return to the designated quest NPC to claim rewards. Turn in completed objectives before traveling so the next objective and rewards are not delayed.
Death can interrupt progress and waste a run's value. Never enter a difficult encounter without a clear escape route, adequate healing, and a plan to retreat.
Side Quests and Repeatable Objectives
Side quests appear from NPCs after reaching settlements or completing milestones. Grouping them by location is the single biggest efficiency gain in early progression.
Group by Location
- Batch same-zone tasks
- Cuts travel exposure
- One trip, multiple rewards
Match to Farming
- Overlap with kill routes
- Quests and EXP stack
- Reduces separate sessions
Know When to Stop
- Abandon unsafe tasks
- Return after upgrading gear
- Party up for elites
| Side Quest Goal | Best Practice | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Enemy kills | Combine with EXP farming route | Low |
| Collection / gathering | Clear nearby threats first | Medium |
| Delivery / travel | Use teleport points when available | Low |
| Dungeon objectives | Bring party and healing items | High |
Always claim quest rewards before logging off or traveling. Unclaimed rewards and the next objective can be delayed if you leave an area with a finished task unreported.
Floor Boss and Elite Encounters
Boss objectives unlock once floor progression reaches the boss arena. Elite enemies appear in high-risk field and dungeon zones and should never be treated like normal mobs.
Preparation checklist before any boss attempt:
| Preparation | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Upgrade weapons and armor | Raises damage and survivability before the fight |
| Carry healing / recovery items | Sustains you through multiple attack phases |
| Clear inventory space | Room for boss rewards and drops |
| Confirm party roles | Coordination prevents overlapping deaths |
| Learn heavy attack telegraphs | Timing disengages beats greedy trades |
Battle strategy fundamentals:
- Maintain spacing when the boss winds up a heavy attack
- Avoid standing in repeated area damage
- Focus damage during safe recovery windows
- Prioritize survival over extra attacks
For elites, separate the target from nearby enemies, watch for telegraphed heavy attacks, and rotate defensive actions instead of trading damage continuously. If repeated attempts fail, farm a lower-risk route and improve equipment before returning.
After a wipe, return to a safe settlement, replace lost supplies, and review the attack pattern that caused the failure. Retry with clearer role assignment rather than rushing back underprepared.
Quest Efficiency Milestones
Essential Quest Goals:
- Complete all Floor 1 main story objectives
- Turn in every side quest before switching zones
- Unlock and use available teleport points
- Upgrade starter equipment with quest Col
- Prepare and clear the floor boss encounter
The Luck stat influences random drops and high-quality equipment chances, so quest and boss reward value improves as you invest in Luck over time.
FAQ
Q: What is the best way to approach the Sword Art Eternity quest guide as a new player?
Start with the Floor 1 main story, keep the active quest on screen at all times, and stack side objectives that share the same field route. Return to town before health, healing items, or inventory space become limiting factors.
Q: Can I do side quests while progressing the main story?
Yes, and you should. Group side quests by location and objective type so enemy kills, material collection, and story objectives all progress during the same trip.
Q: What should I do if I keep dying on a quest objective?
Retreat to a safe settlement, restock healing items, and evaluate your equipment. If the encounter still exceeds your capacity, farm a lower-risk route or join a party before attempting again.
Q: When should I attempt a floor boss?
Only after upgrading weapons and armor, stocking recovery items, clearing inventory space, and confirming party roles. Learn the boss's heavy attack telegraphs before committing to damage windows.