What order should I do quests in Pokemon Violet?

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Conquer Paldea: The Optimal Quest Order in Pokémon Violet

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The beauty of Pokémon Violet (and Scarlet) lies in its open-world structure, offering players the freedom to tackle its three core storylines in almost any order. However, while freedom is fantastic, a strategic approach will maximize your experience, optimize your team’s leveling, and prevent frustrating difficulty spikes. So, what’s the best path to victory in Paldea?

The recommended order is a blended approach, weaving through Victory Road (Gym Challenge), Path of Legends (Titan Pokémon), and Starfall Street (Team Star bases), progressing in a generally ascending level order. This prevents your Pokémon from being under-leveled for critical battles. Here’s a structured guide:

  1. Initial Exploration and Cortondo Gym (Bug-Type): Begin by exploring the starting area, catching Pokémon to build your initial team. Your first major challenge should be the Cortondo Gym led by Katy. Aim for a team level around 14-15. Fire, Flying, or Rock-type Pokémon will give you a significant advantage.
  2. Stony Cliff Titan (Klawf): Head to the Stony Cliff Titan, Klawf. At a recommended level of 16, this battle offers a moderate challenge.
  3. Artazon Gym (Grass-Type): Continue to the Artazon Gym and face Brassius. Prepare a team around level 16-18. Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, or Ice-type Pokémon will be useful here.
  4. Open Sky Titan (Bombirdier): Next, take on the Open Sky Titan, Bombirdier. Your team should be around level 19. Electric, Rock, or Ice-type Pokémon will be useful here.
  5. Team Star Dark Crew (Schedar Squad): Head toward the Team Star Dark Crew (Schedar Squad). At around level 20-21, this is your first Team Star base infiltration. Fighting, Bug, or Fairy-type Pokémon will give you an edge.
  6. Levincia Gym (Electric-Type): Face Iono at the Levincia Gym. Prepare your team for Electric types, aiming for levels around 23-24. Ground-type moves are your best friend here.
  7. Team Star Fire Crew (Segin Squad): Challenge the Team Star Fire Crew (Segin Squad). Level up your Pokémon around 26-27. Water, Ground, or Rock-type Pokémon will be useful here.
  8. Orthworm, the Lurking Steel Titan: Prepare a team around level 28 to 33. Fire, Fighting, or Ground-type Pokémon will give you an edge in this fight.
  9. Continue Rotations: Continue to alternate between gym challenges, Titan battles, and Team Star bases, gradually increasing the difficulty of each. The core idea is to keep your team appropriately leveled, exploring new areas, and tackling challenges as they become manageable.
  10. Late-Game Challenges: Once you’ve completed a significant portion of the gym challenges, Titan battles, and Team Star bases, you’ll unlock the final areas and toughest challenges of the game. This includes the final Gym Leaders, higher-level Titans (like the Quaking Earth Titan), the remaining Team Star crews, and ultimately, “The Way Home” storyline.

By following this general progression path, you’ll experience a smoother, more balanced gameplay experience in Pokémon Violet, allowing you to fully appreciate the Paldea region’s beauty and the excitement of each challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to enhance your gameplay experience in Pokemon Violet:

General Gameplay

  1. Can I technically just focus on one path and ignore the others? Yes, technically you can. However, focusing solely on one path will likely result in your team being under-leveled for other challenges. The blended approach is much more efficient.

  2. What happens after I finish all three paths? Completing Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street unlocks the final storyline, “The Way Home.” This is the conclusion to Pokémon Violet’s narrative.

  3. Is there a “right” order to do the stories in Pokémon Violet? While the game offers freedom, the suggested order provides the most balanced experience. There’s no single right order, but following the above guidelines will give you a smooth experience.

  4. How long does it take to beat Pokémon Violet? The main storyline takes approximately 25-30 hours to complete, considering battles, catching Pokémon, and exploring the Paldea region.

Victory Road (Gym Challenge)

  1. Is Katy (Cortondo Gym Leader) the easiest Gym Leader? Yes, Katy, the Bug-type Gym Leader of the Cortondo Gym, is widely considered the easiest due to her Pokémon having the lowest levels.

  2. What types are effective against each gym leader? Here’s a breakdown:

    • Cortondo Gym (Bug): Fire, Flying, Rock
    • Artazon Gym (Grass): Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, Ice
    • Levincia Gym (Electric): Ground
    • Cascarrafa Gym (Water): Grass, Electric
    • Medali Gym (Normal): Fighting
    • Montenerva Gym (Ghost): Ghost, Dark
    • Alfornada Gym (Psychic): Bug, Ghost, Dark
    • Glaseado Gym (Ice): Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel

Path of Legends (Titan Pokémon)

  1. Can I catch the Titan Pokémon after defeating them? No, you are not able to catch the Titans after the original fight, however, you will be able to battle them again later after the main story is completed.

  2. What levels should my Pokémon be for each Titan?

    • Stony Cliff Titan (Klawf): 16-20
    • Open Sky Titan (Bombirdier): 19-24
    • Lurking Steel Titan (Orthworm): 28-33
    • Quaking Earth Titan: 44-50

Starfall Street (Team Star)

  1. What is the best type to use against Team Star’s Dark Crew? Fighting, Bug, or Fairy-type moves are very effective against the Dark Crew.

  2. How do I prepare for the Team Star battles? Ensure you have Pokémon with type advantages against the Crew’s specialty. Healing items are also essential, as these battles are gauntlets against multiple Pokémon.

Pokémon Evolution and Rarity

  1. Why isn’t my Pawmo evolving? Pawmo evolves into Pawmot after walking 1,000 steps outside of its Poké Ball using the Let’s Go feature, and then leveling up. Ensure you’ve walked enough and level it up again.

  2. What is the rarest Pokémon in Violet? Walking Wake and Iron Leaves are the rarest Pokémon in Violet.

  3. Can Cyclizar evolve? No, Cyclizar doesn’t evolve.

Difficulty and Strategy

  1. What is the hardest area in Pokémon Violet? Glaseado Mountain can be challenging due to the high-level Ice-type Pokémon.

  2. Is there a way to skip the school-related parts of the game? You can begin exploring freely after receiving your Starter Pokémon. After this point, you can go straight to any gym, Titan or Star Team base you like. You are not required to complete any of the school activities.

By understanding these quest order guidelines and frequently asked questions, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the Paldea region, build a powerful team, and ultimately conquer Pokémon Violet. Remember to explore, experiment, and most importantly, have fun on your journey!

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