A complete walkthrough of the Princess Knights side story
The Princess Knights side story is easiest to clear when you treat it as a staged reward route rather than a simple sequence of battles. This complete walkthrough covers the story chapters, event missions, optional fights and hidden rewards that are easy to miss in Princess Connect! Re:Dive.
Before spending stamina, check which game client you are using. The English-language global service closed in 2023, while Japanese or archived versions may show different event names, reset times and reward rules. Australian players should also confirm the server date in AEST or AEDT rather than relying on Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane local time during daylight-saving changes.
| Route | Main objective | Rewards commonly missed |
|---|---|---|
| Story stages | Unlock the full narrative | First-clear jewels and event currency |
| Normal battles | Farm currency efficiently | Bonus drops and mission progress |
| Hard stages | Defeat limited daily bosses | Character memory shards |
| Event missions | Complete hidden conditions | Mana, skip tickets and equipment |
| Final challenge | Clear the strongest encounter | Premium currency and commemorative items |
Before you enter the event
Open the side-story menu and read the event notice before beginning. Some versions unlock chapters after a fixed number of battles, while others require the previous story scene or a specific mission. Claim every available mission reward manually; an unopened reward box is not always collected when the event ends.
Build a balanced party before attempting the later stages. A frontline tank, a reliable healer and at least one area-damage character make the early route safer. If Saren is part of your roster, this Saren skill guide can help you judge whether her support and burst timing suit the team you are preparing.
Story route and battle flow
Begin with each unlocked story scene, then clear the normal quest immediately below it. This usually opens the next chapter and provides the event currency needed for the reward exchange. Do not skip every cutscene on the first pass: some side stories hide mission conditions in dialogue or place the next objective behind a scene marked as unread.
Normal stages are generally the best place to farm currency early because they cost less stamina and can be cleared with a stable auto-battle team. Save the hardest fights for after the story route is complete. If a stage has a daily attempt limit, use those entries before spending stamina potions, especially when playing around the daily reset in Australia.
Hidden rewards and claim checks
The most frequently overlooked prizes come from completion conditions rather than the main exchange. Look for missions requiring a certain number of clears, a specific damage type, a time limit or a team power threshold. First-clear jewels, memory shards and event-limited equipment can sit in separate tabs from the ordinary currency shop.
Use this compact sweep after every chapter:
After each story scene
- Check newly opened normal and hard quests
- Claim completed missions before continuing
- Inspect the event shop for stock-limited items
- Record the next daily reset in local time
Before the event closes
- Spend all remaining event currency
- Clear every available hard-stage attempt
- Collect unclaimed presents and mission prizes
- Confirm that the final story scene is unlocked
Some fan guides also point to community archive material when an older event is unavailable in the current client. Treat archived pages carefully: verify the server, event year and reward list before following advice, since Japanese and former global editions can differ.
Team building and resource use
For ordinary battles, prioritise consistency over maximum damage. A durable tank paired with physical or magical support is usually more valuable than a fragile team that wins only when critical hits align. Against bosses, watch the enemy’s damage type and interrupt patterns, then adjust your healer, barrier user or debuffer accordingly.
Avoid raising an unfamiliar character from level one solely for a single side story. Australian players may face higher latency or limited access to the original service, and replacement resources can be difficult to recover. Use existing equipment first, borrow a support character where the client allows it, and reserve premium stamina items for stages that award shards or exclusive materials.
Australian access and archive notes
The event may appear at a different local hour for players in Perth, Adelaide or Darwin because Australia spans several time zones. NSW and Victoria also switch between AEST and AEDT, while Queensland does not observe daylight saving. Write the reset time in your calendar rather than assuming every state changes at the same moment.
If you are using an imported Android package, an archived emulator or a Japanese account, check the store region, payment currency and account backup settings before making purchases. Prices shown in AUD can include GST, while overseas stores may display a different amount or reject an Australian payment method. Keep screenshots of your progress and rewards, then complete the final claim sweep before the server’s published closing time.
Clear the story in order, farm only after the reward route is visible, and finish every mission and hard-stage attempt. Use this walkthrough beside your in-game notice to collect the hidden prizes before the Princess Knights side story disappears from your client.