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11Overview22The Island Life quest line is the main story progression system in Starsand Island. It tracks your journey from a returning newcomer to a fully established island legend across five major ranks, each containing multiple sub-milestones. The Island Life app is accessed through the palm tree icon on your phone and is both a task tracker and a gating system for the game's most important features. Completing milestones earns Starsand Points, coins, recipes, blueprints, and unlocks to new areas and mechanics.44The five ranks are: Returning Resident, Island Pro, Home Builder, Bright Star, and Starsand Legend. Each rank reinforces a different pillar of gameplay: integration, ownership, expansion, recognition, and mastery. Within each rank, you must complete a series of sub-milestones in order before the next rank unlocks.66Critical Progression Rule88The Island Life quest line enforces strict sequential completion. You cannot skip ranks or advance early, even if you have already met the requirements for later quests. The game checks quest completion flags in sequence: if the previous rank is incomplete, the next rank remains locked regardless of your progress elsewhere.1111This has an important practical consequence: actions performed before a quest becomes active may not count retroactively. For example, if you earn 50,000 coins before the quest that requires earning coins becomes active, the game may not recognize that progress. You would need to earn the coins again while the quest is tracking. Always check your active quest objectives before grinding toward a goal.1313Rank Overview1515The table below summarizes all five ranks, their core focus, and the major feature each one unlocks.1717RankTitleCore FocusMajor UnlockTotal Starsand1Returning ResidentTutorial, basic integrationBuild mode, Buy Land app2402Island ProCommunity, infrastructureMerchant Ship, fast travel5503Home BuilderHousing, pets, relationshipsCloudrest Lake property, Shop8504Bright StarMastery, trade, explorationBlue Beach plots, Houseboats1,1005Starsand LegendFull mastery, endgameWindflute Island plots, Terraforming1,5001919Rank 1: Returning Resident2020The first rank introduces foundational mechanics and is the game's tutorial phase. You start here when you arrive on the island and begin settling into life at Hopeland. Completing this rank teaches you about professions, housing, community participation, and the coin economy. By the end, you unlock the ability to buy additional land plots, which is the critical gate for everything that follows.2222Sub-Milestones2424MilestoneRequirementsUnlocksRewardsReturning ResidentComplete the "Long Time No See!" introductory questBuild mode; Intermediate Home Layout at Lex WoodworksBasic Tools Manual; Basic Carnivore Pet Food Recipe; Basic Herbivorous Pet Food RecipeApprentice TalentReach Apprentice level in any professionDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +150 Starsand; Soup Dumplings Recipe; Rocking Chair BlueprintDecorate Your HomePlace 6 furniture items in your homeEmotes50 Starsand; Crispy Mushroom Recipe; Rustic Outdoor Bench BlueprintFirst Pot of GoldAccumulate 2,000 coins total; Meet 10 islandersDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +170 Starsand; Coconut Rice Recipe; Vintage Folding Dining Table BlueprintJunior TalentReach Junior level in any profession; Complete 5 requests from Bulletin BoardBuy Land app unlocked on phone5,000 Coins; 70 Starsand; Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms Recipe; Frog Onesie Pattern2626Rank 2: Island Pro2727Island Pro marks the first major milestone in the quest line. The focus shifts toward community infrastructure and land development. This is where the game opens up significantly: you gain access to the Merchant Ship for trading, Starsand Station for fast travel, and advanced furniture blueprints. You also begin posting your own requests at the Community Center for other residents to complete, which accelerates your progression through later ranks.2929Sub-Milestones3131MilestoneRequirementsUnlocksRewardsIsland ProExpand land 1 time via Phone > Buy LandAdvanced Home Layout and advanced Furniture Blueprints at Lex Woodworks250 StarsandSmooth SailingHelp Marston build the Maritime BureauMerchant Ship arrives for special tradeCreeper Landscaping Manual; Plain Dining Table BlueprintTravel HubComplete "Building Starsand Station" task from SolaraStarsand Station for fast travelIntermediate Carnivore Pet Food Recipe; Advanced Carnivore Pet Food Recipe; Intermediate Herbivorous Pet Food Recipe; Advanced Herbivorous Pet Food RecipeIntermediate TalentReach Intermediate level in any profession; Complete 30 Bulletin Board requestsDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +1300 Starsand; Potted Sky Blue Hydrangea Blueprint; Black Mouse Blueprint; Hydrangea Scaping ManualBuild BossExpand land 3 times via Phone > Buy LandPost requests for residents at Community CenterMousse Layer Dress Pattern; Icing Swirl Cuffs Pattern; Sweet Pigtails; Cream Frill Mary Janes Pattern3333Rank 3: Home Builder3434The Home Builder rank shifts the focus to property improvement, pet ownership, social relationships, and multi-profession growth. Tasks center around upgrading your living space, adopting pets, deepening friendships with romanceable residents, and diversifying your skill set across professions. Completing this rank unlocks access to Cloudrest Lake, your second property area, and the in-game Shop for purchasing items directly.3636Sub-Milestones3838MilestoneRequirementsUnlocksRewardsHome BuilderExpand land 6 times via Phone > Buy LandPurchase access to Cloudrest Lake; Advanced Furniture Blueprints at Lex Woodworks400 StarsandAnimal BuddyAdopt 2 pets; Obtain 2 pet outfits; Use gacha machine 10 timesShopGrilled Chicken Wings Recipe; Countryside Courtyard Building ManualSenior TalentReach Senior level in any profession; Complete 50 Bulletin Board requestsDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +1450 Starsand; Pine Tree Landscaping Manual; Banyan Landscaping ManualHelping HandsReach 4 hearts with 2 romanceable residents; Have request completed by a resident 5 timesDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +1Slide Building Manual; Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings Recipe; Retro AIO PC BlueprintJack of All TradesLevel up Profession Skill 15 times; Earn 2,000 Starsand total; Upgrade StarNote to Lv. 10(none)Clay Oven Chicken Recipe; Butter Crunch Cookie Recipe; Black Tower Blueprint4040Rank 4: Bright Star4141Bright Star emphasizes economic mastery, social depth, and exploration. By this point, you are expected to have strong relationships with island residents, near-mastery in at least one profession, and a thriving operation at both Hopeland and Cloudrest Lake. Completing this rank unlocks Blue Beach for property expansion, the ability to build and use Houseboats, and construction of the cross-sea bridge to Windflute Island.4343Sub-Milestones4545MilestoneRequirementsUnlocksRewardsBright StarPurchase Cloudrest Lake propertyBuy Blue Beach plots; Deluxe Layout Construction Packages at Lex Woodworks500 StarsandExpert TalentReach Expert level in any professionDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +1600 Starsand; Traditional Chinese Building Manual; Bamboo Scaping ManualFull House, Full HeartReach 5 hearts with 2 romanceable residents; Meet 24 residents in Social app; Give gifts 30 timesDaily Resident Acceptable Requests +1Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe; Alloy Workdesk Blueprint; Willow Tree Landscaping ManualTrade WhizUnlock 70 aquatic creatures in Islandpedia; Complete sea fishing 10 times; Complete 200 purchases with Merchant ShipBuild and use HouseboatsHouseboatPaving the WayBuild cross-sea bridge; Acquire 10 types of mounts; Acquire 6 types of large land vehiclesConstruct cross-sea bridge to Windflute IslandPond Scaping Manual; Aquatic Plant Scaping Manual4747Rank 5: Starsand Legend4848The final rank, Starsand Legend, represents full mastery of island life. It is the prestige milestone that confirms you have engaged deeply with every major system in the game. Unlike previous ranks that have multiple sub-milestones, Starsand Legend has a single milestone with two demanding requirements.5050Sub-Milestones5252MilestoneRequirementsUnlocksRewardsStarsand LegendBuild all 10 crafting stations; Purchase Blue Beach propertyBuy Windflute Island plots; Supreme Layout Construction Packages at Lex Woodworks1,500 Starsand; Terraforming Manual5454Property Unlock Summary5555Each major rank unlocks a new property area. Properties become available for purchase once the corresponding rank milestone is completed.5757PropertyUnlocked AtPrerequisiteBest Used ForHopelandGame StartNonePrimary farm, crafting base, starter homeCloudrest LakeHome Builder (Rank 3)Expand land 6 timesRanching, secondary farm, scenic retreatBlue BeachBright Star (Rank 4)Purchase Cloudrest LakeFishing, maritime activities, beach buildsWindflute IslandStarsand Legend (Rank 5)Build 10 stations; Purchase Blue BeachEndgame show, largest land area5959Recommended Quest Order6060While the Island Life quest line is strictly sequential, several milestones involve side quests or profession trials that you can start working toward before they become active requirements. Below is the optimal order of tasks to minimize wasted effort.6262Complete the tutorial (Long Time No See!). Talk to the initial NPCs and follow the intro prompts. This unlocks Build mode and the Intermediate Home Layout.Start your first profession immediately. Pick any profession (Crafter, Farmer, Rancher, Angler, or Explorer) and reach Apprentice level. This satisfies the Apprentice Talent milestone.Place 6 furniture items in your home. Use any available furniture from the Intermediate Layout options or crafted pieces. This unlocks the Emotes feature.Earn 2,000 coins and meet 10 islanders. Sell crops, fish, or crafted goods to hit the coin threshold. Walk around the island and introduce yourself to residents.Reach Junior level and complete 5 Bulletin Board requests. This is the most important early milestone: it unlocks the Buy Land app on your phone, which gates all further land expansion.Expand land once and build the Maritime Bureau. Buy your first land plot, then help Marston rebuild the Maritime Bureau at Half-Moon Bay to unlock the Merchant Ship.Build Starsand Station. Accept Solara's quest to construct the station and enable fast travel across the island.Reach Intermediate level and 30 Bulletin Board requests. Continue progressing your primary profession. Start doing daily Bulletin Board requests consistently if you have not already.Expand land to 3 plots total. This unlocks the ability to post your own requests at the Community Center for residents to complete.Expand land to 6 plots and unlock Cloudrest Lake. Save coins for the escalating land costs. Once you hit 6 expansions, you can purchase Cloudrest Lake access.Adopt pets, build relationships, diversify professions. Work through the Home Builder sub-milestones: adopt 2 pets, reach 4 hearts with 2 romanceable residents, and level up profession skills 15 times.Purchase Cloudrest Lake and push for Expert. Entering the Bright Star rank requires you to own Cloudrest Lake. Reach Expert level in your strongest profession.Complete the Bright Star milestones. Meet 24 residents, give 30 gifts, unlock 70 aquatic creatures, complete 200 Merchant Ship purchases, acquire mounts and vehicles, and build the cross-sea bridge.Build all 10 stations and purchase Blue Beach. The final milestone. Once both conditions are met, you earn the Starsand Legend title and unlock Windflute Island.6464Bulletin Board Request Milestones6666The Bulletin Board at the Community Center plays a central role in Island Life progression. Several milestones require cumulative completion counts. The table below shows when each threshold matters.6868Requests CompletedRequired ForRank5Junior TalentReturning Resident30Intermediate TalentIsland Pro50Senior TalentHome Builder7070These are cumulative totals, not per-rank counts. Requests completed during earlier ranks still count toward later milestones as long as the tracking is active.7171Profession Level Requirements7373Profession certification tiers are tied directly to Island Life milestones. You only need to reach each level in any one profession to satisfy the requirement, though diversifying across multiple professions helps with later milestones like Jack of All Trades.7575Profession LevelRequired ForRankApprenticeApprentice TalentReturning ResidentJuniorJunior TalentReturning ResidentIntermediateIntermediate TalentIsland ProSeniorSenior TalentHome BuilderExpertExpert TalentBright Star7777Daily Resident Acceptable Requests7878Multiple milestones increase the number of daily requests you can accept from the Bulletin Board. This is tracked as a persistent upgrade: each increase stacks with previous ones, letting you complete more requests per day as you progress.8080Apprentice Talent (Rank 1): +1 daily requestFirst Pot of Gold (Rank 1): +1 daily requestIntermediate Talent (Rank 2): +1 daily requestSenior Talent (Rank 3): +1 daily requestHelping Hands (Rank 3): +1 daily requestExpert Talent (Rank 4): +1 daily requestFull House, Full Heart (Rank 4): +1 daily request8282Lex Woodworks Layout Tiers8484Lex Woodworks unlocks progressively better home layout packages and furniture blueprints as you advance through Island Life ranks. The tiers are:8686Layout TierUnlocked AtRankIntermediateReturning Resident (initial)1AdvancedIsland Pro2DeluxeBright Star4SupremeStarsand Legend58888Common Mistakes to Avoid8989Grinding before quest activation. Earning coins, completing tasks, or building structures before the relevant quest becomes active will not register progress. Always check that the quest is tracking before you invest effort.Ignoring the quest line entirely. Many players focus on farming, crafting, or fishing and forget about the Island Life quest line. This delays major unlocks like the Buy Land app, Cloudrest Lake, and Blue Beach, which significantly limit your expansion options.Assuming early completion counts. Even if you met a requirement months ago, you may need to re-complete it while the quest is active. Re-trigger objectives to ensure the game registers your progress.Neglecting NPC relationships. The Helping Hands milestone (Rank 3) requires 4 hearts with 2 romanceable residents, and Full House, Full Heart (Rank 4) requires 5 hearts with 2. Start building friendships early by giving daily gifts and completing their requests.Spending all coins on furniture instead of land. Land expansion costs escalate with each plot purchased. Prioritize buying land plots when they become available, as multiple milestones require cumulative land expansions (1, 3, and 6 plots).Focusing on one profession only. The Jack of All Trades milestone requires leveling up Profession Skills 15 times total, which is much easier with 2 or 3 professions than trying to squeeze it out of just one.9191Tips for Fast Progression9393Treat the Island Life quest line as your central goal. Check your active objectives every session and prioritize completing them before side activities.Diversify your professions early. Later ranks require Intermediate, Senior, and Expert levels. Having multiple professions progressing in parallel means you hit these thresholds naturally.Complete Bulletin Board requests daily. You need 5, then 30, then 50 cumulative completions. Start from day one and never skip a day. Even low-star requests count toward the total.Save coins for land purchases. Land expansion costs escalate with each plot purchased, and you need a total of 6 land expansions just to reach Home Builder. Start saving early and avoid overspending on cosmetics.Build NPC friendships consistently. Give gifts daily to romanceable residents. You need 4 hearts with 2 of them by Rank 3 and 5 hearts by Rank 4. This takes sustained effort over many in-game days.Use the gacha machine whenever possible. The Animal Buddy milestone requires 10 gacha uses, so spend spare coins or tokens at the machine early rather than saving them for later.Plan property development in order. Focus on Hopeland first, then Cloudrest Lake, Blue Beach, and finally Windflute Island. Each serves different gameplay purposes and each requires the previous one to be purchased first.Track Starsand Points. The Jack of All Trades milestone requires 2,000 cumulative Starsand Points. Completing milestones, Bulletin Board requests, and achievements all contribute to this total.
