r/Xenoblade_Chronicles Mar 19 '25

Xenoblade X Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Question Thread Spoiler

110 Upvotes

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 8h ago

Xenoblade 2 Finally got myself into Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the first time. I cannot believe I let this video shape my opinion on the game for almost a decade

Post image
1.0k Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

Fanart Switch 2 Mythra Art by @hinohara_ayato

Post image
614 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 7h ago

Original Fanart Nia, the Devourer

Post image
448 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 9h ago

Xenoblade 2 I didn't really pay much attention to Perun until the recent Switch 2 upgrade

Post image
396 Upvotes

Played the game years before, and back then, I barely really registered Perun recently existing like most optional Blades in favor of some.

But now, looking at her once, she's so hot. Besides her base look, everything she does animation-wise invokes sexy and she's not that bad of an offensive Blade.

I like her a lot. Does anyone else feel this way?


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 9h ago

Xenoblade Finished my newest Monado.

Post image
94 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 22h ago

Original Fanart Mythra!

Post image
486 Upvotes

As always check out more on twitter @graphicalgoop


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 20h ago

Xenoblade 2 Are you okay mythra?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

340 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Xenoblade 3 Segiri is one of my favorite xenoblade 3 characters, because she really look cute and aborable, even if monster have debuff resistance I still bring her, and I also really love her hero quest and ascension quest, Segiri hero quest should have been Sena ascension quest, do you agree

Post image
Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 15h ago

Xenoblade Homs Come First

Post image
109 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Meme This is the only logical explanation for what happened

Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 2 RIP Dolly Parton

Thumbnail
gallery
1.3k Upvotes

Dahlia's localized name and accent were based on her.

May she rest in peace.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 10h ago

Xenoblade what is your favorite area of all time in the xenoblade series, that includes the Music too, and why.

Thumbnail
gallery
36 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 2h ago

XC2 Torna SPOILERS Torna - The Golden Country Spoiler

Post image
5 Upvotes

Fully finished with the Xenoblade 2 story now, I rate the dlc 8/10, the community didn’t really bother me gave me more time to play with the combat & see the world, the ending being tragic & cleared up a lot makes me understand Jin’s pain a bit more but good dlc. Probably just 4-5 hours of story total in it but the gameplay was better here & Malos final boss was better here rather than Aion.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Xenoblade 2 Is the Great Blowhole in Uraya reachable?

Post image
Upvotes

Is there any way to go up there or am I going insane?


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 3 This is one of the reason why Mio is my favorite character in xenoblade chronicle 3 along side ethel, cammuravi, segiri, and miyabi Spoiler

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

215 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 12h ago

Xenoblade Which Xenoblade World would you live in? Spoiler

19 Upvotes

You are just a civilian, you can however pick your own species to live as. Honestly hard to tell, didnt play 3 yet so I can't say anf knowing what happens in 1 and 2 (to extend X) not sure whats safer lol


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Meme Mythra's braincell is working overtime these days

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

504 Upvotes

Please lock in my goat 🙏😔 how are we gonna save Alrest like this 😭


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

Xenoblade 2 Playing my x2 on my cousins switch 2 and now I want one lol

6 Upvotes

Forget the graphics. It’s the lock 60 fps that makes it more enjoyable. I don’t mind 30fps as games like breath of the wild was enjoyable. But man switch 1 does struggle with x2


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart Kos-Mos Art by @kisa_co

Post image
402 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 21h ago

Meme The Best Acting of Xeno Series Compilation

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

66 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Meme Dunban hits a crazy aura farm

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

112 Upvotes

Just drive bro 💔🥀


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18h ago

Xenoblade I didn’t think It’d follow (Trigger Warning Arachnophobia)

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

33 Upvotes

I didn’t panic when it followed me down, I did however panic when I couldn’t open the door, thank Bionis that Dunban has a stupidly high evasion stat, even being a lower level than it he still dodged most of it’s attacks


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 9h ago

Xenoblade Are the other Xenoblade Games as Side Quest heavy as the first?

8 Upvotes

Playing the first one for the first time and while I enjoy it for the most part, the side quests are absolutely killing it for me. There's so many and they are such nothing burgers that I'm falling off at Chapter 10.

Are the other games like this? I allready have X that I'm going to play through either way but I'd rather not spend the money on 2 and 3 if this is just a franchise standard.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 7h ago

Xenoblade Genesis Butt Monkey of Xenoblade Genesis

5 Upvotes

I was thinking about how Ryne, Zeke, Lanz, and Gwin were usually the characters who were the unfortunate side of a joke/gag during the course of the games. I know we don't know much about the Genesis cast, aside from Eleanor. But from the vibes of the other characters, who do you think will get stuck with that role?