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 ShadowsVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Core | Venture deep into the Mistwoods and obtain the Super Truffle. | You can check your accepted quests in the Log. Follow the guide and uncover more lore. |
| Vein RevivalVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Core | Infuse energy into the Branch in Breezy Plains a total of 15 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. |
| Azure EchoesVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Core | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Echoback Landing. | Catch different Aniimo in Echoback Landing 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 BlessingVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Core | Equip 1 Epic Held Item on an Aniimo. | Equip in Held Items interface. Once it is equipped, Aniimo gain attribute boosts or unique effect enhancements. |
| Vein NurturingVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Core | Nurture the ecosystem once 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. |
| Alpha AntagonistVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Challenge | Defeat the Alpha of Echoback Landing: Panpanta. | Alphas are found across areas in the open world. Use the Map to check their locations. |
| Seeker in the MistVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Challenge | Earn the Silver Collection Badge in Mistwoods. | Catch different Aniimo in Mistwoods 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 CollectorVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Earn Collection Badges in 10 areas of Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Area Bronze Badge to nurture the ecosystem at the area’s Bloom and attract large numbers of Aniimo. |
| Sparkling BrightVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | 1. Own 1 Aniimo with a Perfect rating. 2. Own 2 Aniimo with a Perfect rating. 3. Own 4 Aniimo with a Perfect 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. |
| Sparkling BrightVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | 1. Obtain 1 Umbral Aniimo. 2. Obtain 3 Umbral Aniimo. 3. Obtain 5 Umbral Aniimo. | Umbral Aniimo have a chance of appearing in the open world and in Operation: Egg Heist. Due to the region’s uniquely high concentration of Vein energy, Umbral Aniimo are more powerful, and their Potential is always Perfect. |
| Freshly HatchedVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Hatch 10 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 GrowthVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Raise 4 Aniimo to Level 40 | 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 ObserverVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Raise Aniilog - Breezy Plains to Level 5 | 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 RevivalVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Infuse energy into the Branch in Breezy Plains a total of 30 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 LuckVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Open 50 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 VeinsVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Activate 15 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 HaulerVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Pick up 10 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 DelverVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Clear 5 sanctums. | You can discover Sanctums while exploring the open world. Complete the challenges inside to obtain Lumin Amber. |
| Idyll TravelogueVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Complete the Journey quest: Stars and the Knight. | Head to the Echoback Landing area and find the aged Omega Sherro and the curious Susutas to see what happened. |
| Alpha AntagonistVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Defeat 9 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 VictoryVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Claim Alpha defeat rewards a total of 20 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 StrengthVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Defeat Senior Jilly again and earn the badge: Bursting Fist | Challenge Senior Jilly again—she will send out even more powerful Aniimo to fight with everything she has! Defeat her and she will award you a Badge in recognition. |
| Pathfinder PartyVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Exchange an Aniimo with a friend once. | Open your Profile to Exchange Aniimo with friends. |
| Traveling TogetherVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Use a two- or multi-player Emote once | Open the Interaction Panel and use an Interaction Emote. Give the world a big hug! |
| Financial FreedomVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | Earn 1,000,000 Home Coins in total. | Completing orders, managing your Home, and selling produce are all ways to earn Home Coin. |
| RV BuilderVein’s Power · Song of the Echobacks | Elective | 1. Reach RV Level 8. 2. Reach RV Level 10. | 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. |
| Windwild JourneyWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Core | Complete 5 Journey quests. | Find and complete journey quests while exploring the world. |
| Vein RevivalWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Core | Level up the Branch in Breezy Plains to Prismana Radiance. | Infuse Lumin Amber to level up a Branch. When it reaches Prismana Radiance, the ability to change the weather is unlocked. Activating Prismana Flow will attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Tides Rise, Flowers FallWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Core | Earn the Bronze Collection Badge in Tideblossom Coast. | Catch different Aniimo in Tideblossom Coast 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. |
| Vein NurturingWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Core | Use Nurture 40 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. |
| Sparkling BrightWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Core | Catch another Prismana Aniimo. | Nurturing builds up Prismana energy and energizes Blooms until they bear fruit, which may attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Alpha AntagonistWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Challenge | Catch the Alpha of Tideblossom Coast: Luminelle. | Alphas are found across areas in the open world. Use the Map to check their locations. |
| Sparkling BrightWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Challenge | Own 1 Legendary Aniimo. | During the Legendary Journey: Departure with the Wind event, defeating a Legendary Aniimo earns the Legendary Aniimo’s recognition, allowing you to use a Legendary Aniipod to form a contract with it. |
| Master CollectorWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | 1. Earn Gold Collection Badges in 3 areas of Breezy Plains. 2. Earn Gold Collection Badges in 5 areas of Breezy Plains. 3. Earn Gold Collection Badges in 8 areas of Breezy Plains. 4. Earn Gold Collection Badges in 12 areas of Breezy Plains. | Obtain the Gold Badge to unlock Prismatic Resonance for the area. Wild Surges in this area will build up Prismatic Energy more efficiently, making it easier to attract rare Prismana Aniimo. Obtain the Gold Badge to unlock Prismatic Energy Resonance for the area. Wild Surges in this area will build up Prismatic Energy more efficiently, making it easier to attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Sparkling BrightWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Catch 5 Prismana Aniimo. | Nurturing builds up Prismatic Energy and energizes Blooms until they bear fruit, which may attract rare Prismana Aniimo. |
| Path of GrowthWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Raise 4 Aniimo to Level 60 | 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. |
| Holo-Battle SimWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Clear any Hard 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 BearingWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Complete 50 Pathfinder Challenges in total. | Challenge Pathfinders across the open world to prove your strength and earn generous rewards. |
| Mighty BearingWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Complete 50 Pathfinder Challenges in total. | Challenge opponents you’ve already defeated once again! They’ll send out even stronger Aniimo and fight with everything they’ve got! Prove your strength and earn generous rewards. |
| Escape from EggkovWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | 1. Obtain 1 Prismatic collectible in Operation: Egg Heist. 2. Obtain 3 Prismatic collectibles in Operation: Egg Heist. 3. Obtain 5 Prismatic collectibles in Operation: Egg Heist. | 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. |
| Escape from EggkovWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | 1. Reach the Rising Egg Scout rank in Operation: Egg Heist. 2. Reach the Pro Egg Snatcher rank in Operation: Egg Heist 3. Reach the Expert Egg Raider rank in Operation: Egg Heist 4. Reach the Egg Emperor rank in Operation: Egg Heist | Participate in Operation: Egg Heist and evacuate successfully to earn Rank Points. Advance your Rank to receive daily chests and unlock rank-exclusive items in the shop. |
| Test of StrengthWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Defeat Instructor Lita again and earn the badge: Glory Badge. | Challenge Instructor Lita again—she will send out even more powerful Aniimo to fight with everything she has! Defeat her and she will award you a Badge in recognition. |
| Financial FreedomWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Earn 10,000,000 Home Coins | Completing orders, managing your Home, and selling produce are all ways to earn Home Coin |
| RV BuilderWindwild Finale · Falling Star of Tideblossom Coast | Elective | Reach RV Level 20. | 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. |