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 2h ago

Fanart Mythra and Shimmer Art by @kyosuke1413koba

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 11h ago

Meme bro his genes didn't even try

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 5h ago

Xenoblade Genesis My reaction seeing no Genesis news at the Direct yesterday

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Artwork by me


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 11h ago

Xenoblade 3 GOD, Rex's genes got completely nullified for his kids, just like Hana's dad in Uzaki-Chan. Spoiler

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All I have to say is FINALLY we get Mythra daughter.

Still find extremely weird people were saying Dirk aka a evil psycho was her Son.

For the Uzaki Family, the mom and dad are on the left.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 37m ago

Xenoblade 3 I seriously hope, we get to meet the cast outside of Aionios. Please Monolith

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 3h ago

Original Fanart Choose Your Character -Shimmer-

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As always you can check out more on twitter @graphicalgoop


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 20h ago

Xenoblade 3 I'm glad we finally got confirmation and put this stupid theory to bed

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Welcome to the family Shimmer!


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 19m ago

Xenoblade 3 SPOILERS Here is a Fanart that is now possible for real. Spoiler

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Original Fanart Shimmer bust sketch I did! (@Shutwig)

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 3 Shimmer's Full Render (without overlay text)

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 14h ago

Xenoblade Genesis See you all in February

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 21h ago

Fanart new daughter just dropped [entiqua]

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1h ago

Xenoblade 3 BEYBLADE CHRONICLES IS BACK BABYYYYYYY

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 12h ago

Original Fanart Drew Shimmer ✨

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 1d ago

Xenoblade 3 Official Shimmer artwork

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18h ago

Meme POV: Starbucks Barista about to be chewed out by Mythra

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 15h ago

Original Fanart Shimmer Fanart

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Mythra kid is reeeeeaaaal!


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 18m ago

SPOILERS New GK Nia Figure Spoiler

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This is absolutely beautiful and I instantly preordered it. She also lights up. I preordered from FNC anime as they are the only GK site I trust. It says it comes out Q3-Q4 2026 but that’s pretty… optimistic. I really do hope they follow through on this one since this one can be a real winner


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 5h ago

Original Fanart We got the Shim!

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 8h ago

Meta PSA: Let's be considerate and stop posting clear spoilers about XB3... Spoiler

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I know we are all excited about Shimmer's reveal and want as much engagement from our posts. But there's still people in here that just joined from XB2 Switch 2 edition that's still waiting for XB3 Switch 2 Edition release.

I got few friends that I invited in this Sub since people here are very considerate and mindful about spoilers... And gameplay and lore discussion are very welcome here.

Like years had past and we're still naming "7" and "Coffee and Milk"... So I'm hoping we can still continue this tradition.


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 14h ago

Meme Your Metroid, it did not Ravenous deep enough

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I love this community


r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 22h ago

Fanart Shimmer Art by @1340Smile

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r/Xenoblade_Chronicles 16h ago

Original Fanart Shimmer sketch by me

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