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Friendship Side Quest Walkthrough | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Friendship Side Quest Walkthrough | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 22, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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Friendship Summary

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Asuna asks the protagonist for another gathering mission. Accept it and head to the objective together! Keep scrolling for the complete guide.

How to Unlock Friendship

Must Complete the Side Quest, Keepsake

This unlocks immediately after completing Keepsake, Asuna's previous quest.

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Find the Related NPC

Quest GiverMap
Quest GiverMap
Asuna
LocationUrbus
How to UnlockComplete the Main Quest, The Black Swordsman I.

Friendship Walkthrough

[1] Talk to Asuna.

Speak with Asuna, and she'll ask if you can help her gather materials once again.

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

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[3] Search for the Monster with the Materials You Need.

Asuna fills you in on the details, eager to try out her newly upgraded weapon as the two of you head out to explore.

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Head to the Magical Seal marked on your map to continue.

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[4] Defeat the Fanged Mountain Spirit.

Battle the Fanged Mountain Spirit! Watch out for its heavy stomps when attacking in close range.

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[5] Continue Searching for the Monster.

Head north for the next objective.

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[6] Defeat the Thorncrown Mountain Spirit.

Despite its large size, the Thorncrown Mountain Spirit can lunge at you. Be careful of this attack while trying to defeat it!

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[7] Obtain the Immaculate Weapon Fragment.

Once the battle is over, loot the material on the ground.

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Before heading back to town, Asuna opens up about a painful memory, a time from her past when she wasn't strong enough to help someone she cared about. This marks the end of the Quest.

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Friendship Rewards

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Base Rewards・Exp x 100
・High SP Potion x 5
Completion RewardsCol x 6,000

Unlocks the Next Side Quest, Renown

After receiving your payment for the job, the Renown Side Quest becomes available.

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Related Guides

List of All Side Quests

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