The Counterattack
RareQuests
Launch a counterattack against the invading forces in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Allied Soldier Outpost, Battlefield
Prerequisites
Complete To the Battlefield
Walkthrough
- 1Travel north from the allied camp to meet the scout on horseback
- 2Mount your horse and follow the scout to the battlefield with the fallen Calphadean banner
- 3Dismount and locate the red Calphadean banner on the ground
- 4Use Nature's Grasp ability (Y+B or Triangle+Circle) to pick up the heavy banner
- 5Carry the banner up the wooden stairs to the banner stand platform
- 6Place the banner in its slot using L1+Square (PS5) or LB+X (Xbox) to complete the objective
Tips
- Nature's Grasp slows time — use this to safely navigate around standing enemies
- If you drop the banner, approach it and use Nature's Grasp again to pick it up
- Clearing enemies first makes carrying the banner much easier and safer
- The Tauria Curved Sword weapon is highly recommended for this quest
NPCs Involved
- Scout
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Last updated: March 2026