The Elite Pathfinder Challenge is a landmark that runs almost the whole span of a playthrough, from as low as levels 13-14 at the Sea of Flowers up through 53-60 on the Tideblossom Coast, so you'll meet these markers early and keep meeting them well into the late game. Seven markers sit across the two maps, six on the World and one on Astra. If you want an easy first tick, Beast Fang Ridge at levels 29-32 is the one to head for, while Zephyrus Landbridge at 47-57 waits until you are stronger.
Areas with Elite Pathfinder Challenge
| Area | Level | On the map |
|---|---|---|
| Beast Fang Ridge | Lv. 29–32 | 1 |
| Rosetower Woods | Lv. 43–50 | 1 |
| Berylline Vale | Lv. 42–43 | 1 |
| Sea of Flowers | Lv. 13–14 | 1 |
| Zephyrus Landbridge | Lv. 47–57 | 1 |
| Tideblossom Coast | Lv. 53–60 | 1 |
The real split is Phoebe Street against the World spots. Its stop, Horizon Square, sits some 865 m off, a long trudge for a lone marker, so I would leave it and clear the World map in one go. Beast Fang Ridge is the easy start, barely 65 m from its Bloom stop; Whiterose Tower puts you 100 m from Rosetower Woods, and Mudstone Pass a longer 185 m from Berylline Vale. Half the spots have a chest in view, and roughly a third turn up an Aniipod or loose items, so it is worth a look at each.
Elite Pathfinder Challenge opponents
| Opponent | Rules |
|---|---|
| Holder of the Spring of Life Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Holder of the Bursting Fist Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Holder of the Shadow Star Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Holder of the Stinging Thorns Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Holder of the Sonata of the Wind Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Holder of the Cleaving Waves Badge | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Glory Badge Holder | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Little Gardener | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Squirt Gun | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Little Torch | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Small Torch | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Windchaser Puff | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Windchasers | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Volt Puff | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Little Star of the Night | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Ice Pop | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Rock Crusher | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Heavy Cloud | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Cloud Cluster | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Spark of Passion | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Gloom Witch | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Gloomy Witch | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Underground Explorer | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Underground Pathfinder | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Sky Band | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Subwoofer | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Iron Tower | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Dragon Knight | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Elegant Strategist | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Tumbler | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Little Blanket | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Healing Angel | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Fangflame | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Fierce Fang | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Storm of Justice | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Snowfield Knight | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Critter Lover | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Cute Critter Lover | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Dog Pack Leader | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Pack Leader | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Voice of Silence | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| The Sound of Silence | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Insect Researcher | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Whisperer of Greenery | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Listener of Flora | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Elegant Young Lord | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Elegant Nobleman | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| "Dragon Commander" | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Fighter | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Face of Aesthetics | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Aesthetics Ambassador | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Form Researcher | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Blossom Broadcaster | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Outdoor Sports Pro | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Poet in the Rain | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Pro Player | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Night of Freedom | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Big Kids and Little Kids | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Broke Already? | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Broke? | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Pacifist | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Wolf Enthusiast | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Wolf Lover | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Ships Everything | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Researcher’s Quirk | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Research Nerd | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Party Snack Master | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| You Smell Nice | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| You smell amazing. | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Season Special Agent | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Season Envoy | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| ChillBeanz Receptionist | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Super Claw Manager | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Lumintech employee | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Astropolis Construction Crew | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Dome Boy | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Aniimo Rookie | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
| Umbral Society Member | time limit 300 s, can be cleared 1 time(s) |
Fastest way there
Ride to the stop nearest each cluster, then walk. The distance is from that stop to the middle of the cluster.
| Area | Nearest stop | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Beast Fang Ridge | Beast Fang Ridge Bloom teleport | 65 m |
| Rosetower Woods | Whiterose Tower Bloom teleport | 100 m |
| Berylline Vale | Mudstone Pass Bloom teleport | 185 m |
While you are there
- Chest — within sight of 50% of the spots
- Aniipod — within sight of 33% of the spots
- Loose items — within sight of 33% of the spots
- Azure Grass — within sight of 17% of the spots
Elite Pathfinder Challenge on the Astra map
Elite Pathfinder Challenge also appears on the Astra map, at 1 spots. Open that map.
| Area | On the map |
|---|---|
| Phoebe Street | 1 |
Open the Aniimo interactive map to see it with every other filter, or pick another from the list.