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Xenoblade 2 is one of the worst examples of "win in the game, lose in the cutscene" games I can think of really. It happens almost every time up until you get Mythra.
Is that a thing? I already bounced off of 2 several times because of how trope-y it is but man one of my least favorite things in JRPGs is the "I just shit on that boss" and the cutscene acts like I barely won or the boss wasn't even phased.
I'm early chapter 3, and have a question concerning combos and Arts .
Am I right that currently I only have access to Break and Topple in two respective classes (Swordfighter and Heavy Guard)? There is no way to choose which skills the characters will inherit when equipping a class, right? So I have to always have these two classes present on my roster to start my combos.
Can someone slightly spoil me if I will be able to unlock those rather crucial combo skills for more classes (via Fusion Arts or via Heroes)? It just seems strange that it seems almost everyone already has access to Daze, can learn Launch and Smash, but not the starter arts.
Am I right that currently I only have access to Break and Topple in two respective classes (Swordfighter and Heavy Guard)? There is no way to choose which skills the characters will inherit when equipping a class, right? So I have to always have these two classes present on my roster to start my combos.
Can someone slightly spoil me if I will be able to unlock those rather crucial combo skills for more classes (via Fusion Arts or via Heroes)? It just seems strange that it seems almost everyone already has access to Daze, can learn Launch and Smash, but not the starter arts.
It happens a lot early on in XB2, some instances are outright infuriating. There's one fight where you beat a guy, he falls over, and then five seconds into the next cutscene he has the upper hand entirely and is kicking your ass.
View: https://youtu.be/ekDAp9aNKCs?t=7430
The game mostly stops doing it after chapter 3, which is early into the game as a whole, but still around 12+ hours in.
CP being tied to your level is a bit annoying, not so much for the ranks, but for unlocking the classes for your other characters! Just doing the sidequests, even without using bonus EXP, your way overlevelled compared to the main areas, so you have to find high levels stuff to try and unlock these
Also i'm dumb, i used all of my colony iota supplies at the start, should have waited for the other colonies!
Still don' understand why they insist on changing the name of some of these characters... some aren't, some are, and it doesn't make much sense why they would do it, not like they are hard to pronounce
Also i'm dumb, i used all of my colony iota supplies at the start, should have waited for the other colonies!
Still don' understand why they insist on changing the name of some of these characters... some aren't, some are, and it doesn't make much sense why they would do it, not like they are hard to pronounce
Just did the Cammuravi Hero Quest. It's slightly humorous, but also very sad. Extremely curious about Ethel still being on the Hero list (and still gaining passive levels) now.
About that (very minor spoiler): You can get more by doing more sidequests in Iota (I think it's either Alexandria's ascension quest, or one of the ones right before it).
Yes! It was such a weird way to handle it. There must be a more elegant way to show how powerful a boss is through gameplay.
Collectibles locations guide (text)
I don't know if this has been posted but I finally found a list of where to find items. It's text only so no spoilers except area names.
underbuffed.com
All Collectibles - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Underbuffed
Check the other Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Guides
underbuffed.com
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This is my first Xenoblade and while by playing I don't feel I'm missing something (obviously I am but the game is quite friendly in that regard), reading comments here it's clear to me that the point of reference is important. People have been listing or detailing pros and cons in relation to previous games in the franchise, while my comparisons are other jrpgs and what for some might be an improvement or a step back, it's the opposite for me because my references are from a different context.
I still feel the game stands on its own tho, for instance Dark Souls III is my only DS and a lot of times I felt it relied a lot in previous games while here I feel I'm playing a game with its own identity.
Ya lol. All of us have faced that sudden wall.
I had to grind to lvl 50 for the extra accessory slot.
good to know I'm not crazy.
Took one down with a chain attack and was on my way to victory and the game crashed
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the soundtrack to this game is so amazing- it's different from the previous games being a bit more muted. The amount of times I've just stopped in a game area just to soak in the music I've lost count.
Chain attacks are almost necessary on hard mode though.
You barely do a dent on their health bars unless you use a chain attack, even if you're a couple of levels above them.
But also, Daze/Launch locks trivializes some of the harder bosses later in the game too. Also just realized that Break actually interrupts an enemy's art, so if you see them charging one up you can try to Break them to stop them.
You barely do a dent on their health bars unless you use a chain attack, even if you're a couple of levels above them.
But also, Daze/Launch locks trivializes some of the harder bosses later in the game too. Also just realized that Break actually interrupts an enemy's art, so if you see them charging one up you can try to Break them to stop them.
Thats rough buddy lol
Its very rich. Playing with headphones really elevates the experience too!
You can actually change the outfits in the menu to any class you have unlocked level 10 with that character.
I would also enocourage you to do some class changes. Just use the ones that are A or S tank with the character on the screen. It will be really helpful for gaining fusion arts.
Quest event location help, put it in spoilers just in case.
How do I get to the quest related event in the Fornis region, sand dunes area? It's on a cliff above the Nambabound campsite. I could see the way to get to that cliff is through a cave but I can't find the entrance to it.
How do I get to the quest related event in the Fornis region, sand dunes area? It's on a cliff above the Nambabound campsite. I could see the way to get to that cliff is through a cave but I can't find the entrance to it.
Rex is the one who has an eyepatch after losing an eye. He's described as wielding two great swords in battle (Pyra's and Mythra's swords). He's also described as living an unsophisticated life, but one full of passion. He's described as having the power to influence those around him - referencing his character traits in XC2.
If you look at the statue, the top half is actually a slightly redesigned version of his salvager suit.
The one with the cape, a mechanical arm and is referenced as using a big red sword is Shulk, it's referencing the Monado.
Rex loses an eye referencing the elder party member in XC2 (Zeke) and Shulk loses an arm like his elder party member in XC (Dunban).
If you look at the statue, the top half is actually a slightly redesigned version of his salvager suit.
The one with the cape, a mechanical arm and is referenced as using a big red sword is Shulk, it's referencing the Monado.
Rex loses an eye referencing the elder party member in XC2 (Zeke) and Shulk loses an arm like his elder party member in XC (Dunban).
Despite some of my misgivings about the game, there's a big stretch in the mid game that everyone seems to be getting to now that is peak Xenoblade.
Mio is the absolute MVP in the game's biggest chapters. Just a wonderful character. There's a humanity to her that tugs at your heartstrings.
Mio is the absolute MVP in the game's biggest chapters. Just a wonderful character. There's a humanity to her that tugs at your heartstrings.
I mean, unless you want them just giving the boss a massive player wiping AOE when they reach a certain amount of health before jumping to the cutscene, which functionally isn't any different, there's not really.
I do wonder if Noah is meant to be related to anyone from XC? They almost suggest that Noah is in some way related to one of the founders who clearly looks like Fei from Xenogears.
Mio is Rex and Nia's daughter (or more specifically, a reincarnation of her I suppose).
Just a bit weird they'd directly link a main character to one game and not the other.
Mio is Rex and Nia's daughter (or more specifically, a reincarnation of her I suppose).
Just a bit weird they'd directly link a main character to one game and not the other.
I think I know what you mean and I went crazy trying to look for the entrance hahah.
Can't remember the exact landmark name but go to the far east side of the map, and look towards the west as you walk along the edges of the map. You'll see a huge cave entrance which will lead you to that location.
This game make me feel things man... Currently early Chapter 6 and if it's going on like this, I'm gonna be really thorn on choosing my GOTY.
I Love the way Chain Attacks are constructed and some classes like FMJ and Dual Fencer or Zephyr are hella fun to play
Also
I Love the way Chain Attacks are constructed and some classes like FMJ and Dual Fencer or Zephyr are hella fun to play
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Me: Please God, Don't throw your harshest challenges at me
God: Choose between long haired or Short haired Mio
p.s: I'm just glad It's not permanent.
God: Choose between long haired or Short haired Mio
p.s: I'm just glad It's not permanent.
I've reached the cap for Nopon Coins (Gold and Silver). I usually only buy food and class ranks for silver and I'm not sure what the best use for gold is. Any recommendations?
You can craft Gems with gold coins. You might also want to seek out the Nopon Coin merchant, he sells some really good accessoires that you can buy with Coins (such as an accessory that lets non healers revive party members. You can find them in the location I described in my previous post on this page.
Thanks! I know about both but it's there a gem or accessory that's especially hard to get otherwise or especially useful? I got the item you mentioned already somewhere else.
Just found it lmao, it was under a cliff with the same curled plants hanging over the side.
That's interesting but there is a statue that looks exactly like Shulk, wearing some goggles on his head. The description mentions he made his own weapons and was a mechanic. I don't see how that statue isn't Shulk.
I wish I could like this game more, but it has been a pretty big letdown for me. Colonies aren't real towns, just some rectangular containers here and there with some tents. It is extremely easy to overlevel and practically ruin the game for yourself because you can't get new hero classes fighting gray enemies. The music is great, but doesn't nearly hit the level of the previous game for me at all. So many memorable themes in every new area in 2... this game is mostly somber music that I don't even remember right now except the main theme which is indeed a good song. Chain Attack music is amazing though, and the music when you fight any of the Mobius members is also pretty sick.
The story, characters and voice acting are all good. I do love the gang and all of these things are as good or better than the previous game in some ways. I find myself really feeling for the gang especially Mio who has my heart right now. I'm having that strong need to make her happy, and that says a lot! It's unfortunate that the class system, world design and leveling problems are getting in the way of me considering this one of the best RPGs of the year.
The story, characters and voice acting are all good. I do love the gang and all of these things are as good or better than the previous game in some ways. I find myself really feeling for the gang especially Mio who has my heart right now. I'm having that strong need to make her happy, and that says a lot! It's unfortunate that the class system, world design and leveling problems are getting in the way of me considering this one of the best RPGs of the year.
This is me. I'm about 55 hours in (I'm on chapter 7 right now), and this is the first Xeno game I've ever really sunk my teeth into, but I'm enjoying it so much that I really want to go back and play through the previous Xenoblade games once I finish it. I know that there are a bunch of references here that I've missed by not playing the others first, but by no means do I feel that that's diminished my enjoyment of this game. It's done a great job of explaining everything that's needed in order to understand what's going on.
I've no doubt I'd love it even more if I'd played the previous games beforehand so that I had extra context and appreciation for certain things, but at the same time, this game stands up on its own very well. I also have never wanted to play through the previous as badly as I do now, and in all honesty, I don't think I ever would have been as enthused to play them if it weren't for this one.
Easily. Now that I'm freely listening to the OST on YouTube, there are SO MANY quality tracks from this game.
Switched to hard earlier for funsies then took down a UM 5 levels above me. I think I got like 4 chain attacks off and it was a 13 minute fight? Lol. Felt exciting to take them down. I got killed by a Ropl 7 levels lower than me as well...
I've been pondering queer temporality a lot recently and because of that I feel like my reaction to the beginning of Chapter 5 was a bit muted, though it was objectively a moving scene. A little aggressively heterosexual with the whole cycle of life, marriage, babies, death.
I really enjoyed Sena's ascension quest overall but it felt more like the hero involved's story than hers, haha.
I really enjoyed Sena's ascension quest overall but it felt more like the hero involved's story than hers, haha.
This quest made me feel way more sympathetic towards Shania and filled in a lot of gaps about her character. I got the impression that Moebius did not do what she really desired by making her Moebius instead of Agnus or Keves (which from the ending of Chapter 5 it seemed she was gunning for with the desire to resurrect and try again, which Moebius doesn't have since they live forever). And because becoming Moebius means she retained her abusive parent memories rather than starting from scratch.
Chapter 5 area
That area where you get your ship. Right here is where you'll get the intel to start it.
Wait, where do you get that quest ? I just finished chapter 6 so I must have missed it 😭
Chapter 5 area
That area where you get your ship. Right here is where you'll get the intel to start it.
ahhh.
Perhaps I haven't advanced quite far enough then. I haven't officially "picked up" the ship yet.
thanks! I'll keep an eye out in that area.
thanks! I'll keep an eye out in that area.
I'm not sure when it unlocks but I got it in Chapter 7 so you might not have missed it
iirc there was an info about Ghondor in the main Agnus Castle area to start things off.
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I heard you can find a copy of Pikmin 4 in chapter 3. Miyamoto hid it there.
what the others have said but also remember that there is no "canon" outfit for them. you're actually making it not canon by sticking to the same ones since it's canon that they change up classes and outfits as it's literally a story thing. :)
It's because you seemingly view these as mutually exclusive opposites. It's basically what everyone's been saying: playing this without knowing the backstory of 1 and 2 (none of which has even been relevant up to chapter 3 where I am) is just like playing any other game. You're presented with a world that works in bizarrely messed up ways and you're on a quest to go to a place and unravel it all. Nevermind that the fundamental line of all the marketing or the elevator pitch of the eShop description is the line about these two worlds clashing together. If you've played the other two you get the added benefit going "that's Melia/Nia!?!" and then maybe recognizing a few of the location names along the way. Your hook is "wtf is up with this world, why are there even flame clocks and why do we need these 10-year soldiers out of tubes and who are these shadowy consul figures and will my gang be okay by the end?". The main hook isn't "damn I've sunk 200h into the previous games and it is imperative how all this god business will turn out to be at fault again". It's an extra dipping sauce on top of the delicious garlic butter.
Gems obvi
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You can set the time when you fast travel and arrive at night if you want.
Oooh not gonna click that spoiler just yet then haha, thanks!