Absence of a Sign is one of the two side quests that are unlocked after players return from Red XIII's trial in Chapter 10. It is rather long, and it will take well over an hour to get to its end. Once you successfully return from the village of Gi, head to the Community Noticeboard to find new jobs.

In Absence of a Sign, players will have to take on the short but complicated job of taking pictures of the Celestial Phenomena. Without the right guide, it might take hours to complete this particular Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth side quest.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Cosmo Canyon Region Side Quests (& How to Complete Them)

There are four Cosmo Canyon side quests in Chapter 10 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with more becoming available once players make it to Chapter 12.

How To Start Absence of a Sign In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Players should immediately go to the Noticeboard and accept the job. Then talk to one of the guides to fast travel to the Planetology Assembly. Go inside, and you should see a group of scholars. Talk to them, and they will ask you to photograph three different locations. They will hand over a camera with which you can take pictures, plus three notes.

Celestial Phenomena 1 Location

The first Celestial Phenomena is near the Cosmo Canyon airstrip. Fast travel to the location, and then make your way to the spot marked on the map. Before you can take a photograph, you need to beat a Reapertail. Hit the monster with ice-type magic and then follow up with fire-type attacks.

When it is pressured, use the time to land physical attacks and stagger it. Once the Reapertail is staggered, it is time to unleash the strongest abilities, Limits, etc. After it is vanquished, take the time to position yourself and take a picture with more than 80% accuracy. This is denoted by the lens turning green. Players can also use the notes given by Caesar for reference.

Celestial Phenomena 2 Location

The second Celestial Phenomena can be found to the west of Activation Intel 4. If you have completed From Whence Life Flows side quest, then simply travel to Lifespring Location 2. Jump down and keep going left until you see a Reapertail. Players must beat it before progressing any further.

Before players can take a picture of the Celestial Phenomena, they will be given the option to snag a shot of Aerith. This does not affect the outcome of the mission, but there will be an additional cutscene.

Celestial Phenomena 3 Location

The final Celestial Phenomena is the most difficult to get to. Once again, travel to Activation Intel 4 and then head towards the big propeller. Keep gliding till you see a pathway that goes up. Follow the path, then jump off Gliding Range No. 6 and land safely. Save your progress here.

You must jump from the following Gliding Ranges: 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14. When you glide across Range 14, go straight until Gliding Range 15 is visible. Instead of jumping off from there, go left and then climb up. As you reach the top, glide across to reach another Intel tower.

Go straight, and ignore any enemies that you may see. Eventually, you will reach another Gliding Range. Here, take a right and go up the stairs. Jump on the propeller, and it will take you to where the final Reapertail is. Defeat it and take the final picture. There will be a cutscene, after which you need to fast travel back to the village and then to the Planetology Assembly.

Absence of a Sign Rewards

Once you talk to Caesar and deliver the photos, you will get the following rewards:

• Deck of Tarot Cards
• 10 Party EXP
• 2,200 EXP
• Improved Relationship With Aerith

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Franchise

Final Fantasy

Platform(s)

PlayStation 5

Released

February 29, 2024

Developer(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

RPG