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 Flowers and Butterfly ShadowsProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Core | Obtain the Flameheart Stone and give it to Sunia. | You can check your accepted quests in the Log. Follow the guide and uncover more lore. |
| Holo-Battle SimProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Core | Complete 1 Easy Holo-Battle Sim. | Access Holo-Battle Sim from the menu, or go to the Institute Hall in Astra and speak with the guide to enter. After defeating the Alpha or Omega in that stage, you can redeem Held Items. |
| Flower GuardianProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Core | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Rosetower Woods. | Catch different Aniimo in Rosetower Woods to increase your Area Catch Completion, defeat Alphas, and collect Lumin Amber to earn the matching badges. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Inherited BlessingProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Core | Upgrade any Held Item to level 5. | Enter the Held Item screen and enhance Held Items by consuming other Held Items or Held Item Cores. Enhancement increases the base attributes of a Held Item by a set percentage. |
| Vein NurturingProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Core | Use Nurture 5 times in total in Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Area Bronze Badge to nurture the ecosystem at the area’s Bloom and attract large numbers of Aniimo. Every time the Prismatic Energy increases after nurturing the ecosystem, there is a chance to trigger Prismana Flow, attracting Prismana Aniimo from the area. |
| Vein NurturingProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Challenge | Use Nurture 20 times in total in Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Area Bronze Badge to nurture the ecosystem at the area’s Bloom and attract large numbers of Aniimo. Every time the Prismatic Energy increases after nurturing the ecosystem, there is a chance to trigger Prismana Flow, attracting Prismana Aniimo from the area. |
| Path of the BraveProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Challenge | Earn the Silver Collection Badge in Russet Highlands. | Catch different Aniimo in Russet Highlands to increase your Area Catch Completion, defeat Alphas, and collect Lumin Amber to earn the matching badges. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover more Aniimo. |
| Master CollectorProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Earn Collection Badges in 14 areas of Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Area Bronze Badge to nurture the ecosystem at the area’s Bloom and attract large numbers of Aniimo. Every time the Prismatic Energy increases after nurturing the ecosystem, there is a chance to trigger Prismana Flow, attracting Prismana Aniimo from the area. |
| Inherited BlessingProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Upgrade any Held Item to level 10. | Enter the Held Item screen and enhance Held Items by consuming other Held Items or Held Item Cores. Enhancement increases the base attributes of a Held Item by a set percentage. |
| Freshly HatchedProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Hatch 20 Aniimo eggs. | Hatchinators are available at the Outpost, Astra, and Home to hatch Aniimo Eggs. Hatched Aniimo may have different personalities and traits. |
| Path of GrowthProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Raise 4 Aniimo to Level 50 | 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 ObserverProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Raise Aniilog - Breezy Plains to Level 8 | 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 RevivalProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Infuse energy into the Branch in Breezy Plains a total of 110 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. |
| Breath of the VeinsProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Activate 25 Blooms. | Find Blooms while exploring Idyll and activate them by interacting. Use them to view regional information and quickly teleport to different areas. |
| Aniimo Egg HaulerProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Pick up 30 Aniimo eggs in the world. | On branches, by cliffs, and in streams, Eggs may be hidden in every corner of Idyll. Find an Egg and hatch your own Aniimo! |
| Sanctum DelverProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Clear 15 sanctums | You can discover Sanctums while exploring the open world. Complete the challenges inside to obtain Lumin Amber. |
| Prismana’s EmbraceProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Bask in Prismana Flow once. | The dazzling Prismana Flow will attract rare Aniimo drawn to its energy. Once the Branch reaches the Prismana Radiance level, the Prismana Flow can be activated. You can also visit other Pathfinders’ worlds to enjoy the Prismana Flow. |
| Windwild JourneyProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Complete 10 journey quests | Find and complete journey quests while exploring the world. |
| Alpha AntagonistProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Defeat 15 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. |
| Holo-Battle SimProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Clear any Easy Holo-Battle Sim once. | Access Holo-Battle Sim from the menu, or go to the Institute Hall in Astra and speak with the guide to enter. After defeating the Alpha or Omega in that stage, you can redeem Held Items. |
| Mighty BearingProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | 1. Complete 15 Pathfinder Challenges in total. 2. Complete 20 Pathfinder Challenges in total. 3. Complete 30 Pathfinder Challenges in total. | Challenge Pathfinders across the open world to prove your strength and earn generous rewards. |
| Test of StrengthProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Defeat Aster again and earn the badge: Stinging Thorns. | Challenge Aster 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. |
| TrendsetterProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | 1. Unlock a total of 3 outfits. 2. Unlock a total of 5 outfits. | Obtain Pathfinder outfits, accessories, and Aniimo accessories from quests, the Shop, and more. |
| TrendsetterProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | 1. Own 5 character accessories. 2. Own 10 character accessories. 3. Own 20 character accessories | Obtain Pathfinder outfits, accessories, and Aniimo accessories from quests, the Shop, and more. |
| Financial FreedomProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Earn 5,000,000 Home Coins | Completing orders, managing your Home, and selling produce are all ways to earn Home Coin |
| RV BuilderProof of Trials · Dance of Flowers and Thorns | Elective | Reach RV Level 14. | 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. |
| Chapter of Flowers and Butterfly ShadowsTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Core | Witness the rainbow of the ground. | You can check your accepted quests in the Log. Follow the guide and uncover more lore. |
| Escape from EggkovTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Core | Participate in Operation: Egg Heist Team Mode once. | Enter Operation: Egg Heist from the menu and experience the thrill of the hunt! Or join Operation: Egg Heist Team Mode to search for eggs, snatch them, and open chests together with your allies to earn generous rewards. |
| Through the Hills and ValesTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Core | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Zephyrus Landbridge. | Catch different Aniimo in Zephyrus Landbridge 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. |
| Inherited BlessingTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Core | Equip Lunara or Helion with a Pact Held Item. | Equip Lunara or Helion with a Pact Held Item to unlock unique effects and boost their core skills. Pact materials for these Held Items can be obtained by capturing Alpha Aniimo. |
| Alpha AntagonistTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Core | Catch 1 Alpha Aniimo. | 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. |
| Sparkling BrightTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Challenge | Catch a Prismana Aniimo. | Nurturing builds up Prismana energy and energizes Blooms until they bear fruit, which may attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Meadow of Clouded DreamsTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Challenge | Earn the Silver Collection Badge in Driftwise Meadow. | Catch different Aniimo in Driftwise Meadow to increase Area Catch Completion, defeat Alphas, and collect Lumin Amber to earn the matching badges. Switch between day and night, or wait for the weather to change, to discover even more different Aniimo. |
| Master CollectorTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Earn the Badge: Windchaser | Catch every basic form Aniimo species in the Breezy Plains to earn the Windchaser Badge. Earning this badge unlocks the Gale-Chasing title, increasing the spawn rate of Sparkling Aniimo and Umbral Aniimo. |
| Master CollectorTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | 1. Earn Silver Collection Badges in 5 areas of Breezy Plains. 2. Earn Silver Collection Badges in 8 areas of Breezy Plains. 3. Earn Silver Collection Badges in 12 areas of Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Silver Badge to unlock Ecosystem Intervention for the area. Use Vein energy to change the area’s weather. Radiant Prismana Flow will attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Resonance & AscensionTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Own 1 Aniimo with Resonance at Tier 5. | 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. |
| Inherited BlessingTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | 1. Activate a Tier 1 effect on any Held Item 2. Activate the Gamma Stage effect on any Held Item | Enter the Held Item screen and enhance Held Items by consuming other Held Items or Held Item Cores. Enhancement increases the base attributes of a Held Item by a set percentage. |
| Alpha AntagonistTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Catch 3 Alpha Aniimo. | 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. |
| Path of GrowthTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Raise 4 Aniimo to Level 55 | 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 ObserverTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Raise Aniilog - Breezy Plains to Level 9 | 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 |
| Alpha AntagonistTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Defeat 18 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. |
| Holo-Battle SimTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Clear any Common Holo-Battle Sim once. | Access Holo-Battle Sim from the menu, or go to the Institute Hall in Astra and speak with the guide to enter. After defeating the Alpha or Omega in that stage, you can redeem Held Items. |
| Holo-Battle InterlinkTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Challenge Holo-Battle Interlink once. | Open Holo-Battle Interlink from the menu, or head to the Institute Hall in Astra to find the guide and enter. You can choose to team up with allies to defeat powerful enemies, or take on the challenge solo. |
| Holo-Battle InterlinkTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | 1. Earn a total of 10 stars in Holo-Battle Interlink. 2. Earn a total of 20 stars in Holo-Battle Interlink. 3. Earn a total of 30 stars in Holo-Battle Interlink. 4. Earn a total of 40 stars in Holo-Battle Interlink. 5. Earn a total of 50 stars in Holo-Battle Interlink. | Open Holo-Battle Interlink from the menu, or head to the Institute Hall in Astra to find the guide and enter. You can choose to team up with allies to defeat powerful enemies, or take on the challenge solo. Open Holo-Battle Interlink from the menu, or head to the Institute Hall in Astra to find the guide and enter. You can choose to team up with companions to defeat powerful enemies, or take on the challenge solo. |
| Escape from EggkovTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | 1. Successfully evacuate once in Operation: Egg Heist. 2. Successfully extract 3 times in Operation: Egg Heist. 3. Evacuate successfully 5 times in Operation: Egg Heist | Enter Operation: Egg Heist from the menu. Complete the exploration and escape safely to earn generous rewards. |
| Test of StrengthTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Defeat Senior Wendell again and earn the badge: Sonata of the Wind. | Challenge Senior Wendell 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. |
| RV BuilderTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Reach RV Level 17. | 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 SupplierTo Distant Horizons · Echo of the Mysterious Keep | Elective | Complete 100 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. |