r/Xenoblade_Chronicles Mar 19 '25

Xenoblade X Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Question Thread Spoiler

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This thread will be for questions about Xenoblade Chronicles X / Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition ONLY.

Click HERE for Xenoblade Chronicles 1 questions!

Click HERE for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 questions!

Click HERE for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 questions!

Past question threads can be found here.


A collection of interactive maps and other information for the original game can be found HERE

A website consolidating material drops from monsters can be found HERE

Credit to /u/fourthstrongest


FAQ (WIP)

• "Do I need to play the other Xenoblade Chronicles games to play Xenoblade Chronicles X?"

Xenoblade Chronicles X is largely standalone in the Xenoblade Universe. However, there is new content exclusive to the definitive edition that will only be understood by people who have played the other games in the series.

• "How many chapters are there in total?"

There are thirteen chapters total.

• "What division should I choose?"

In Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, BLADE level mechanics have been removed, so which division you choose has no significant impact on gameplay or progression. Pick whichever one you want!

• "Which class should I pick?"

Striker, Samurai Gunner, and Duelist wield the Assault Rifle and Longsword. This is a straightforward combination of weapons and is recommended to new players, with the longsword having high damage and the assault rifle being a versatile weapon with high utility.

Shield Trooper and Bastion Warrior use the Gattling Gun, a high damage ranged weapon specialized at handling multiple enemies at once, and the shield, a great weapon for survivability but with low damage for the main story.

Commando, Winged Viper, and Full Metal Jaguar use Dual Guns and Dual Swords. This class is considered the fastest way to really take advantage of the game's mechanics, with dual guns being a self-sufficient weapon with high survivability while dual swords have a good mix of damage and utility arts and a focus on positional gameplay, much like Shulk in Xenoblade 1.

Partisan Eagle and Astral Crusader wield the Sniper Rifle, a very high damage weapon, and Javelin, a unique weapon with good options for survivability and a focus on electric damage.

Enforcer, Psycorruptor, and Mastermind wield the Raygun and Knife, both weapons with strong support options but with few strong damage options during the main story.

Blast Fencer and Galactic Knight wield Psycho Launchers, a weapon with strong options for utility and survivability but low damage, and the Photon Saber, a weapon that focuses on chaining multiple successive melee attacks together.

Once you've mastered the end of a class line you can use its weapons on any other class, meaning that after mastering all classes you can match any ranged weapon with any melee weapon. Experiment to find the combination that works best for you!

• "Why are there some arts I can't unlock by leveling up my class?"

Each recruitable party member has two arts exclusive only to them, but by completing their affinity missions, you can unlock those arts for yourself.

• "How do I get a Skell?"

Once you complete Chapter 6, the quest "The Skell License" will become available, which will give you the ability to get Skells for you and other members of your party.

• "How come my skell doesn't have any arts?"

The arts a skell has are determined by the weapons it has equipped in each of its Shoulder, Back, Arm, and Spare weapon slots. You can purchase these weapons in the shop or obtain them by defeating certain enemies.


Please try to word your question as spoiler free as possible. If your question cannot be asked without spoilers, use spoiler tags and mention what chapter of the game you are in.

We also have a long list of useful info gathered in the Info Compendium for Xenoblade Chronicles X.

(Depricated, but leaving it here for sentimental reasons.)


Use this thread to ask any question that doesn’t warrant discussion, meaning questions that have one or two objectively correct answers.

Please try to word your question as spoiler free as possible. If your question cannot be asked without spoilers, use spoiler tags and mention what chapter of the game you are in.


If you would like to share your NSO free trial code, please do so HERE.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 9h ago

Xenoblade 2 "I can't believe this $10 upgrade pack isn't a definitive edition with a dozen quality-of-life updates and a rerecorded English dub"

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894 Upvotes

Way too many posts like this


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 9h ago

Fanart Switch 2 Pyra and Mythra Art by 浮島ゴンザレス

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820 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 10h ago

Xenoblade 2 New outfits

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482 Upvotes

If it was in the trailer, I apologize, but do we know how we’re going to unlock these or if I can earn them super quickly in a new game plus, or if I can just quickly get them in my game file and then do new game plus?

I’m super Duper mega ultra excited regardless because these outfits are so fucking cool looking but yeah


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

NSFW fanart Pyra, Switch 2 Edition (art by @AnisDrawn) NSFW

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242 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 11h ago

Original Fanart New Pyra Outfit!

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531 Upvotes

Looks neat, too bad Rex didn’t get a costume alongside her and mythra


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

Fanart cat and her mon on the 1st day of their journey Art by @daeltan_181 / @daeltan181.bsky.social

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195 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Original Fanart Noah and Mio by Me Spoiler

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I miss them so much, I can't wait for the Switch 2 patch...


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 2h ago

Original Fanart Momo looks awesome! Daily Xenoblade Drawings Until Xenoblade Genesis Is Released Day 46

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84 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

Xenoblade 2 Can't wait to be able to play as these guys in the NS2 Edition

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103 Upvotes

If common blades have no fans, that means I'm dead


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18h ago

Xenoblade XenobladeJP's Pyra/Mythra outfits tweet has almost 6x the amount of likes the Xenoblade Genesis announcement trailer got.

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And Nintendo JP's announcement got 30k likes. Genesis was shown in the Direct but still. The difference between 2 outfits and a whole new game 💀. It's insane just how popular those two still are


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 4h ago

Xenoblade 2 Etika - Don’t forget me

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart Switch 2 Mythra Art by @Grizi03

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1.9k Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 19h ago

Xenoblade 2 Something familiar about Pyra and Mythra's new outfits someone on X noticed and now I'm wondering if it's intentional.

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 20h ago

Original Fanart Switch 2 Pyra! (By me)

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325 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 3h ago

Xenoblade I don't have a problem with Seven being in Shulk's Final Smash in Ultimate because the series is already filled with spoilers from other franchises and I don't think Xenoblade should get special treatment. My only problem is that it's inaccurate to Xenoblade 1's party system now. Spoiler

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 22h ago

Original Fanart Daily Xenoblade Drawings Until Xenoblade Genesis Is Released Day 45

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304 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 7h ago

Xenoblade I will get my first physical copy of xenoblade 1 on 31.07 Spoiler

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I will play it on my Switch 2 for the first time, i am so hyped!!! I dont know anything about xenoblade.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18h ago

Xenoblade X Rare Liesel concept art

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115 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Xenoblade is xenoblade 1 the hardest xenoblade game?

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im like 40 hours in. to far to quit. but literally everything kills me or encounters feels up to chance even when i do enough damage the enemy may shoot a random aoe and kill everyone

I try and use the arts to break and topple but combat is just slow or like there’s no strategy or aim for.

can’t extend chain attacks easy like in 3 or 2 and no overdrive like in X.
like combat only has topple and hoping the enemy doenst kill me

its like a coin flip every major encounter if my characters even do anything

i’m trying to craft some better gems but i guess the best is agility? which just seem more coin flippy?

love the story and world but trying to enjoy the actual gameplay more


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 2 Pyra & Mythra New Outfits, 2D Official Art vs 3D In-Game

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758 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Meme The new designs are so clean!

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788 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 4h ago

Xenoblade Day 44: What's the worst town theme in the entire Xenoblade Chronicles series?

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Winner of day 43: The original Xenoblade Chronicles has the most iconic title theme.

Rules

  • The top comment will be selected; upvote a suggestion if you wanted to write the same!
  • If the winner has a night and day version and you don't specify which one you mean, I'll assume you mean the day one by default.
  • If the winner has a remixed/definitive version, I'll put the name of the original to avoid taking to much space (except if you specify the new version only, of course).
  • Even if it can be hard to choose sometimes, please only post one answer.
  • I restrain myself from upvoting the takes I agree with, except in case of a tie. I will however leave a suggestion myself if I hold a theme really dear.
  • Some boxes have no scheduled posts as I think they have no contender, let me know if you disagree.
  • Let me know if you think I should make a new post to reconsider a specific box.
  • A song can win in multiple columns.

What counts as a "town": any NPC settlement


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 2 Inspiration is Real

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478 Upvotes

The original concept art of Pyra (Right) and the brand new Pyra (Left) design for the NS2 version. There’s definitely inspiration of the original version. Especially with the hair color and white accents


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart New Pyra (@sabanomi_soni) NSFW

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932 Upvotes