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Taming the Wilderness Side Quest Walkthrough | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Taming the Wilderness Side Quest Walkthrough | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Taming the Wilderness Summary

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Help a guard take out a group of monsters before he's forced to risk his hide out there alone! This guide includes a full walkthrough, starting location, and rewards for completing the quest.

How to Unlock Taming the Wilderness

Requires a Side Quest Trinket

To make the Quest Giver spawn in town, pick up this Trinket near Doltir Road.

TrinketMap
Quest TrinketMap
Pieces of Armor

Find the Related NPC

Quest GiverMap
Quest GiverMap
Guard
LocationTown of Beginnings
How to UnlockUnlocked during the Main Quest,
Secret Medicine of the Forest

Taming the Wilderness Walkthrough

[1] Find the Trinket and Talk to the Guard.

After picking up the pieces of armor, speak with the guard at the Town of Beginnings. He's heard of your skill as an adventurer and wants your help dealing with some monsters.

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[2] Access the Main Terminal and Start the Quest.

Interact with the Main Terminal to start the Quest. Then, select your starting point.

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[3] Search for the Monster at the Guard's Destination.

Follow the marker on your map and continue along the path until you reach the Boar's Knoll.

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Access the yellow barrier to start the boss fight.

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[4] Defeat the Snowcap Boar.

Win the battle against the Snowcap Boar! Be careful of its attacks that can inflict the Frozen status.

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[5] Report Back to the Guard.

To get your Completion Reward, return to the guard and talk to him once more.

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Taming the Wilderness Rewards

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Base Rewards・Exp x 100
・Heat Essence x 3
Completion RewardsEarthly Jacket Blueprint

Related Guides

List of All Side Quests

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