A list of the side quests that can be completed in Final Fantasy VIII. These side quests are generally listed in the order that they can be completed during a regular play through, however, the top listing is a quick link to the end game side quest section.
Chocobos
How to obtain the ability to ride Chocobos and how to hunt for treasure.
Cactuars
How to spawn and defeat Cactuars in the Archytle Steppe.
Missions
A link to the “Missions” section of the strategy guide with walkthroughs of all 64 available missions.
Oerba: Repairing Bhakti
A guide on where to find the spare parts to repair Bhakti and an overview of the achievements and rewards it is involved with.
Aggra’s Pasture
How to reach Aggra’s Pasture and a short overview of the tasks you can complete there.
Sheep
A short side quest involving the sheep that you can find in the Archylte Steppe and surrounding areas.
Mah’habara Subterra (Optional Zones)
Returning to the Mah’habara Subterra later on in the game to complete two additional Missions.
Titan’s Trials / Faultwarrens
A subset of Missions that take place in the Faultwarrens area that involve defeating enemies spawned by the mighty Titan fal’Cie.
Farming Locations
A link to the tips and tricks section that contains a list of farmable locations throughout the game.
Long Gui
An overview of how to defeat the most powerful enemy in the game, an optional encounter against a Long Gui.
Shaolong Gui
An overview of how to defeat a Shaolong Gui enemies in the Archylte Steppe to farm Dark Matter.
Treasure Hunter
A guide outlining how to obtain the most difficult achievement / trophy in the game - Treasure Hunter. Contains farming tips and a list of treasure to obtain.