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.


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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 8h ago

Meme Sena just got mike wazowski'd from her own side story.

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537 Upvotes

r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 6h ago

Original Fanart Small 30 min practice art

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I actually left that Nia in there by accident but found it funny


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 4h ago

Xenoblade 2 It time for so divine punishment

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 15m ago

Fanart Morag Art by @4JZYCJjNgp5942

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 8h ago

News Xenoblade Genesis music is complete

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Yasunori Mitsuda said on X that Xenoblade Genesis Recording has ended. I wonder if the game might release within the first half of 2027?
(Edit)
My mistake. He mentions the recording went so well and has ended, but maybe he meant the work for that specific music session was finished and not the entire music.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 50m ago

Xenoblade [OC Fan art] The queens are coming to Smash

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 20h ago

Original Fanart Mythra and Ethel together!!! [com by Thaddor. Drawn by me]

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@carito_000yt ✌️


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 19h ago

Original Fanart Murderess. Daily Xenoblade Drawings Until Xenoblade Genesis Is Released Day 83

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart Mythra Art by @green322green

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart Good upgrade, Tora (art by @CheesoSFW) Spoiler

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Fanart August's worth of Mio artwork and individual images - Art by @Pait_0927

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 23h ago

Original Fanart Xenoblade Genesis Hype!

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Heard rumors of a direct on the 10th, hope they are true! As always check out more on twitter @graphicalgoop


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 16h ago

XC2 Torna Knowing in advance how Torna is gonna end, this isnt gonna age well Spoiler

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18h ago

Xenoblade 2 The closest these games have ever come to being unsettling is the massive Squoods in the fog

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 3h ago

Xenoblade 2 SPOILERS I will judge Spoiler

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I will judge you on how you feel about pyra mythra and pneuma

The aegis sisters are on of the best stories in the xenoblade imo and they should have been in xenoblade 3 in some way instead of just a weapon or just a passing name in a cut scene like it’s would’ve been just as cool to see him as the queens of agnus considering they actually played a major role in their story arc for xenoblade 2 and they could’ve actually flushed out pneuma’s character more if they put her in the spot of the we could’ve got to see more of her personality and her powers

Ps: keep this discussion on the top of it is


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 40m ago

Xenoblade SPOILERS What did Alvis mean by "providence"? Spoiler

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When Zanza lost, Klaus said that even gods are limited by "providence" but what is "providence"? It can't be the conduit since that's not in the world of Bionis and Mechonis, so I just interpreted as Alvis reffering to himself as "providence" like he is the one that control Zanza's power. Would that be a correct reading of his quote?


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Meme Never skip leg day

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 17h ago

Xenoblade 2 This is just so perfect I had to share it here. Credit to Orphe on Twitter

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 7h ago

Xenoblade 2 Fun visual glitch i found in Xenoblade 2’s SW2E Spoiler

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on v3.0.1, idk the steps to reproduce this it i just found it funny


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 5m ago

Xenoblade Struggling to get into it

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I’m about 20 hours in and realised I haven’t been getting many equipment gems, haven’t done any affinity links, felt the story was missing something cus i missed a load of character development in said affinity links and only just understand aggro. i really want to like this game, so should i give it a long while and restart or try to keep going and backtrack for affinity links, learn the equipment system etc. also any youtube videos on understanding the equipment system would be appreciated


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 2 SPOILERS Xenoblade 2 spoiler meme, we stan our trans cat girl Spoiler

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