The Polaris Institute's own curriculum: one required track of Core Courses and four electives you pick between. Courses earn badges, badges earn the chapter rewards, and every course comes with a line telling you where to go.
- 174
- courses
- 7
- chapters
- 5
- tracks
- 33
- in steps
Every course carries two sentences: what it asks for, and how to do it. The second is written for a player who is stuck, which is why it is a column rather than a footnote.
The five tracks
The required track: the courses everybody takes.
Aniimo are the best companions—walking side by side, growing together. Encounter Aniimo and embark on the path of Twining! Catch and hatch them, then train and star them up. Equip your Aniimo with Held Items and Runes to enhance their abilities. You will work side by side with the Aniimo destined for you, understanding each other deeply.
Exploration is the pursuit of the unknown—never stopping, roaming the world. Freely explore the vast world and challenge powerful Alphas and Omegas. Solve the world’s mysteries, collect Lumin Amber to power the Branch, nurture the ecosystem, and bask in the Prismana Flow. Travel with your Aniimo and write a chapter that is uniquely yours.
Victory is the glory of courage, sharpen your Razor Edge and press forward fearlessly. Face powerful enemies with smart elemental counters and teamwork. Push your limits in the Holo-Battle Sim and Interlink, and return triumphant from Operation: Egg Heist. The brave fear no challenge—claim victory and stand at the pinnacle of glory alongside your Aniimo.
Brilliance is the fleeting light of encounters—discovering beauty and shining together. Tend to your Homeland, wait for your Aniimo to return from their travels with surprises, invite friends to join you, dress up your Aniimo in new outfits, and capture beautiful moments in photos. Together with friends and Aniimo, enjoy the simple pleasures of a leisurely life.
Chapters
Each chapter opens at a rank and closes when enough of its courses are cleared.
First Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars — Student II, clear 4
Welcome, new students! Start your journey in the Forest of Falling Stars. Catch Aniimo, hatch Eggs, and level up your team. Earn the region's badge to take your first step forward! Reward: 1 Aniipod Ultra · 100 Glimmer
Charge Into Battle! — Student III, clear 5
Head to Beast Fang Ridge, resonate with your Aniimo, and challenge stronger opponents together! And don’t forget your own little corner of the world, where you and your Aniimo can rest, play, and prepare for the next adventure. Reward: 1 Aniipod Ultra · 100 Glimmer
Vein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks — Wayfarer I, clear 5
Head to Echoback Landing to discover more unknown Aniimo, and gather Lumin Amber to infuse the Branch with more energy! As the land grows more vibrant and its ecosystem is nurtured, more and rarer Aniimo will begin to appear. Lumin Amber is scattered across the open world. You can also earn it by defeating an Alpha or Omega for the first time, or by clearing a Sanctum. Reward: 2 Vein Essence · 100 Glimmer
Potential Awakened · Pulse of the Berylline Vale — Wayfarer II, clear 5
Set out on the Adventurer’s path! Journey deep into the Berylline Vale. Through ongoing challenges and trials, awaken your Aniimo companions’ full Capability. Along the way, you’ll meet other Pathfinders too. Face the challenges alongside your Aniimo partner, and let victory be the proof of your shining spirit! Reward: 2 Starcryst Essence · 100 Glimmer
Proof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns — Wayfarer III, clear 5
Explore the Rosetower Woods, and follow the beautiful secrets hidden within the thorn-covered ruins. Train yourself in Holo-Battle Sim and grow stronger! Every challenge and every attempt is proof of your growth. Reward: 1 Pact: Ferocious Fang · 100 Glimmer
To Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep — Trailblazer I, clear 5
Head to the Zephyrus Landbridge and explore its mysterious earthen keep to encounter even more Aniimo! Set out with your Aniimo companions, ride the winds and waves toward the horizon, and step onto a whole new journey! Reward: 5 Advanced Held Item Core · 100 Glimmer
Windwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast — Trailblazer II, clear 5
Journey across the Breezy Plains and raise the Branch to its Prismana Radiance stage. By nurturing the ecosystem, you’ll draw out even more rare Prismana Aniimo. Now go and chase the legend of the Legendary Aniimo. From this point on, you’ll leave your student days behind and become a true trailblazer of this land. Reward: 1 Phenomena Crystal · 100 Glimmer
Every course
Filter by chapter, or search for the objective you are stuck on.
| Objective | How to do it | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter of the Tides and Distant SongAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Core | Visit the Land of Raging Currents. | You can check your current quests in the Quest Log. Follow the guidance of the tides’ whisper and uncover more Lore. |
| Vein RevivalAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Core | Infuse energy into the Branch in the Whisperwake Isles a total of 20 times. | Lumin Amber is scattered throughout the open world. Check the Map for their locations. Lumin Amber can also be obtained by defeating Alphas and Omegas and clearing Sanctums for the first time. |
| Against the CurrentAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Core | Obtain the Cloudreach Falls Bronze Collection Badge | Capture different Aniimo at Cloureach Falls to increase your Area Catch Completion Progress. When it reaches 40%, you can earn this area’s Collection Badge. |
| Sparkling BrightAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Core | Capture 2 Prismana Aniimo on the Whisperwake Isles | While nurturing the ecosystem, you will accumulate Prismatic Energy to fill the Bloom with energy and make it bear fruit. When it fruits, there’s a chance to attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Honey Hidden in the HeartAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Core | Complete the Honey Hidden in the Heart Journey Quest series. | Follow the legend of Golden Honey and search for the true treasure in Skytear Rift. Complete the following Journey Quest series: Honey Hidden in the Heart · Gurgle Chapter Honey Hidden in the Heart · Canopy Chapter Honey Hidden in the Heart · Transcendence Chapter Honey Hidden in the Heart · Buzzing Chapter |
| Alpha AntagonistAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Challenge | Capture the Alpha Jabster from Wildwater Gorge. | Alpha Aniimo roam every area of the open world. Check the Map to see where they are. Defeat Alphas to obtain materials such as Dewdrop Crystals, Elemental Stones, and Star Dust. |
| Shrimps Cross PathsAll Out: The Torrents of Skytear Rift | Challenge | Earn the Silver Collection Badge in Wildwater Gorge. | Catch different Aniimo in Wildwater Gorge to increase your Area Catch Completion Progress, defeat Alpha, and collect Amber. Once you meet the requirements, you can earn the corresponding Badges. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover even more Aniimo. |
| Chapter of Flowers and Butterfly ShadowsCharge Into Battle! | Core | Visit the place where dreams come true. | You can check your accepted quests in the Log. Follow the guide and uncover more lore. |
| Home on WheelsCharge Into Battle! | Core | Own your Homeland. | Help the mysterious girl and complete the quest series "Prologue: The Wondrous RV." |
| Primal BreathCharge Into Battle! | Core | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Beast Fang Ridge. | Catch different Aniimo in Beast Fang Ridge to increase your Area Catch Completion. Once it reaches 40%, you will obtain the Collection Badge for this area. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Resonance & AscensionCharge Into Battle! | Core | Own 1 Aniimo with Resonance raised to Gamma Stage | In the Aniimo Training section, select Resonance and spend Dewdrop Crystals to star up or ascend an Aniimo. This provides significant attribute boosts, making it a key way to enhance the Aniimo’s abilities. |
| Alpha AntagonistCharge Into Battle! | Core | Challenge the Alpha of Argent Strait: Tubster. | Alpha Aniimo are scattered across the different regions of the open world. You can check their locations via the Map. |
| Alpha AntagonistCharge Into Battle! | Challenge | Defeat the Alpha in Beast Fang Ridge: Scorchhowl. | Alphas are found across areas in the open world. Use the Map to check their locations. |
| Primegy Management ProCharge Into Battle! | Challenge | Spend 150 Primegy in total. | Primegy is allocated to each Pathfinder and can be used to claim rewards after defeating Alphas, or exchange for chests in modes such as the Holo-Battle Sim. |
| Master CollectorCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Earn Collection Badges in 8 areas of Breezy Plains. | Catch different Aniimo in Breezy Plains to increase your Area Catch Completion. Once it reaches 40%, you will obtain the Collection Badge for this area. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Sparkling BrightCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Own 2 Aniimo with an Elite rating. 2. Own 5 Aniimo with an Elite rating. 3. Own 10 Aniimo with an Elite rating. | After catching Aniimo, head to the Research Console at an outpost for an Innate Potential Rating. There are 4 tiers: Common, Good, Elite, Perfect. |
| Resonance & AscensionCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Own 1 Aniimo with Resonance at Nova Stage 3. | In the Aniimo Training section, select Resonance and spend Dewdrop Crystals and Elemental Stones to star up or ascend your Aniimo. Both provide significant attribute boosts. |
| Path of GrowthCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Raise 4 Aniimo to Level 35 | Complete quests, battle with Aniimo in the open world, catch Aniimo, or use EXP items to increase Aniimo EXP. Leveling up an Aniimo raises its attributes and makes it stronger. |
| Breezy Plains ObserverCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Raise Aniilog - Breezy Plains to Level 3 | Earn Research Points to raise your Aniilog level: ∙ Unlock new Aniimo: requires a massive amount of Research Points ∙ Unlock Field Notes entries: requires a large amount of Research Points ∙ Unlock Aniimo forms: requires a large amount of Research Points ∙ Complete research topic entries: requires a small amount of Research Points |
| Vein RevivalCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Infuse energy into the Branch in Breezy Plains a total of 20 times. | Lumin Amber is scattered throughout the open world. Check the Map for their locations. Lumin Amber can also be obtained by defeating Alphas and Omegas and clearing Sanctums for the first time. |
| Open for Good LuckCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Open 30 Chests in the open world. | On branches, by cliffs, and in streams, Chests may be hidden in every quiet corner of Idyll. Go find them. |
| Breath of the VeinsCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Activate 8 Blooms. | Find Blooms while exploring Idyll and activate them by interacting. Use them to view regional information and quickly teleport to different areas. |
| Sanctum DelverCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Clear 3 sanctums. | You can discover Sanctums while exploring the open world. Complete the challenges inside to obtain Lumin Amber. |
| Idyll TravelogueCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Complete the Journey quest: Binding Oath. | No matter what happens, some things never change... Head to the Mistwoods area and see what’s going on with Tuckin. |
| Alpha AntagonistCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Defeat 6 different Alpha or Omega Aniimo. | Alpha Aniimo roam every area of the open world. Check the Map to see where they are. Defeat an Alpha and open its Alpha Chest to obtain materials such as Dewdrop Crystals, Elemental Stones, and Star Dust. |
| Spoils of VictoryCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Claim Alpha defeat rewards a total of 10 times. | Alpha Aniimo roam every area of the open world. Check the Map to see where they are. Defeat Alphas to obtain materials such as Dewdrop Crystals, Elemental Stones, and Star Dust. |
| Test of StrengthCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Defeat Senior Wally again and earn the badge: Spring of Life | Challenge Senior Wally again—he will send out even more powerful Aniimo to fight with everything he has! Defeat him and he will award you a Badge in recognition. |
| Pathfinder PartyCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Reach Affinity level 2 with 1 friend. 2. Reach Affinity Level 3 with 1 friend 3. Reach Affinity Level 4 with 1 friend 4. Reach Affinity Level 5 with 1 friend | Start a Companion Mode with a friend and adventure together! Interactions increase your Affinity. |
| Traveling TogetherCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Start Companion Mode with a friend once. 2. Play Companion Mode with a friend 3 times 3. Play Companion Mode with a friend 10 times | Start a Companion Mode with a friend and adventure together! Interactions increase your Affinity. |
| Pathfinder PartyCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Gift 1 Aniimo to a friend in Companion Mode. 2. Gift 3 Aniimo to a friend in Companion Mode. | Start a Companion Mode adventure with your friends! In Companion Mode, Aniimo caught by the guide can be gifted to other members of the group. |
| Traveling TogetherCharge Into Battle! | Elective | Use an interaction emote once. | Open the Interaction Panel and use an Interaction Emote. Give the world a big hug! |
| RV BuilderCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Reach RV Level 4. 2. Reach RV Level 6. | Open the RV upgrade section in Homeland. Once the requirements are met, spend Home Coins to upgrade your RV and earn rewards, including eggs, Glimmer, and Home Coins. |
| Supreme SupplierCharge Into Battle! | Elective | 1. Complete 6 orders in your Homeland. 2. Complete 10 orders in your Homeland. 3. Complete 15 orders at Homeland | Head to Home and find BINI #2333 to view daily orders. Complete orders to earn rewards. Upgrade your RV to unlock more orders. Head to Homeland and find BINI #2333 to view daily orders. Complete orders to earn rewards. Upgrade your RV to unlock more orders. |
| Chapter of Flowers and Butterfly ShadowsFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Core | Go to the Bloom Festival. | You can check your accepted quests in the Log. Follow the guide and uncover more lore. |
| Breath of the VeinsFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Core | Activate the Bloom in Forest of Falling Stars. | Find Blooms while exploring the continent and activate them by interacting. Use them to view regional information and fast travel to different areas. |
| Aniimo EnthusiastFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Core | Catch 1 Eko and 1 Pomegg in Forest of Falling Stars. | Head to the Forest of Falling Stars, catch Ekos and Pomeggs, and set off with even more Aniimo companions! |
| Path of GrowthFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Core | Level 2 Aniimo up to level 25. | Complete quests, battle with Aniimo in the open world, catch Aniimo, or use EXP items to increase Aniimo EXP. Leveling up an Aniimo raises its attributes and makes it stronger. |
| Aniimo EnthusiastFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Core | Catch and report 30 Aniimo in total. | Aniimo are found throughout the open world. Use the Map to check where they appear. |
| Alpha AntagonistFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Challenge | Defeat the Alpha in Forest of Falling Stars: Stellarys. | Alphas are found across areas in the open world. Use the Map to check their locations. |
| StargazerFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Challenge | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Forest of Falling Stars. | Catch different Aniimo in the Forest of Falling Stars to increase your Area Catch Completion. Once it reaches 40%, you will obtain the Collection Badge for this area. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Master CollectorFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | Earn Collection Badges in 4 areas of Breezy Plains. | Catch different Aniimo in Breezy Plains to increase your Area Catch Completion. Once it reaches 40%, you will obtain the Collection Badge for this area. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Oops!First Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | 1. Auto-recycle 10 unused Aniipods. 2. Auto-recycle 20 unused Aniipods. | Failed Aniipods will be automatically recovered into the Pathfinder’s Inventory. |
| Sparkling BrightFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | 1. Collect 1 Sparkling Aniimo. 2. Collect 3 Sparkling Aniimo 3. Collect 5 Sparkling Aniimo | Sparkling Aniimo may appear when Aniimo spawn, and some special eggs can hatch into Sparkling Aniimo. Throw a Sparkling Cube at any Aniimo to guarantee a successful catch and give it the Sparkling mutation. |
| Freshly HatchedFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | Hatch 5 Aniimo eggs. | Hatchinators are available at the Outpost, Astra, and Home to hatch Aniimo Eggs. Hatched Aniimo may have different personalities and traits. |
| Return to the WildFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | 1. Release 5 Aniimo. 2. Release 10 Aniimo | You can release Aniimo from the Aniimo Management page. Released Aniimo will leave your side. Items spent on Resonance Star-Ups and Ascensions are fully refunded, while items spent on leveling up are partially refunded. |
| Vein RevivalFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | Infuse energy into the Breezy Plains Branch 5 times. | Lumin Amber is scattered throughout the open world. Check the Map for their locations. Lumin Amber can also be obtained by defeating Alphas and Omegas and clearing Sanctums for the first time. |
| Open for Good LuckFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | 1. Open 3 Chests in the open world. 2. Open 10 Chests in the open world. 3. Open 20 Chests in the open world. | On branches, by cliffs, and in streams, Chests may be hidden in every quiet corner of Idyll. Go find them. |
| Breath of the VeinsFirst Steps with Aniimo: Forest of Falling Stars | Elective | Activate 5 Blooms. | Find Blooms while exploring Idyll and activate them by interacting. Use them to view regional information and quickly teleport to different areas. |