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Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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Welcome to Alrest, Driver! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive open-world RPG where you'll explore a world of titans, awaken powerful Blades, and battle your way through a sprawling story. You'll spend your time mastering a deep combat system, managing your party of Drivers and Blades, and uncovering the secrets of the Titans.

This guide is here to help you conquer every challenge Xenoblade Chronicles 2 throws your way. We'll cover a full story walkthrough, detailed strategies for every side-mission, and help you find every Blade and collectible scattered across the world. Whether you're trying to optimize your blade combinations or just trying to find that one elusive item, we've got you covered.

Introduction/Version History

Dive into the version history of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 guide. See what content was added in each update, from combat systems to Rare Blades and quests.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Xenoblade Chronicles 2, huh? Awesome choice! This game is HUGE, seriously. We're talking 60-80 hours just for the main story, and that's if you're really focused. If you want to see all the cool optional stuff, you'll be in for even more time. Because it's so massive and some of the side content can be a bit tricky to track down, this guide is here to help you navigate the main story as smoothly as possible. We'll also sprinkle in bits of optional content so you don't miss out on anything!

If you happen to spot any errors in the guide – maybe a factual slip-up, or even just a typo – please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or email HeroponTotoro at gmail dot com. If you can include a screenshot or a link to back up your correction, that would be super helpful!

Version History

Let's take a look at how this guide has grown over time:

  • v 1.0
    • The Combat System guide is all wrapped up and included.
    • We've completed the Affinity Charts for all Rare Blades, though a few early requirements might still be a bit fuzzy.
    • All Blade Quests are done!
    • Every Heart-to-Heart is detailed.
    • Item lists for collectibles, weapon chips, pouch items, and deeds are in. We'll keep adding more detail to these as we go.
  • v 0.90
    • The main story walkthrough is officially complete. Woohoo!
    • All side quests are documented and finished, though we might add some minor tweaks down the line.
    • Rare Blade Affinity Charts are mostly done, just a few early requirements missing.
    • We've added more Blade Quests and Heart-to-Hearts.
  • v 0.50
    • The main story walkthrough is complete up through the end of chapter 5.
    • Most Rare Blade affinity charts are as complete as they can be by chapter 5, excluding those you haven't acquired yet.
    • Some Blade Quests and Heart-to-Hearts have been documented as far as you can get them at this point in the game.
    • All side quests available up to chapter 5 are listed with their starting points. Most are complete, except for 'Into the Open Sky' and 'Uncover the Truth' which need further story progression.

Copyright Notice: This guide is for your personal use only and shouldn't be shared publicly without permission. Thanks for respecting that!

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by Heropon\_Totoro

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Table of Contents covering story walkthrough, side quests, rare blades, and item lists.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Introduction/Version History
  2. 2
    Combat System
  3. 3
    Story Walkthrough
    • Chapter 1: Encounters
  4. 4
    Chapter 2: Aptitude
  5. 5
    Chapter 3: Our Own War
  6. 6
    Chapter 4: Aegis
  7. 7
    Chapter 5: Masters and Slaves
  8. 8
    Chapter 6: Wounds
  9. 9
    Chapter 7: The Fear She Carries
  10. 10
    Chapter 8: World Tree
  11. 11
    Chapter 9: Rain
  12. 12
    Final Chapter: And thus, boy met girl
  13. 13
    Side Quests
    • Chapter 1
  14. 14
    Chapter 2
  15. 15
    Chapter 3
  16. 16
    Chapter 4
  17. 17
    Chapter 5
  18. 18
    Chapter 6
  19. 19
    Chapter 7
  20. 20
    Chapter 8
  21. 21
    Chapter 9
  22. 22
    Chapter 10
  23. 23
    Heart-to-Hearts
  24. 24
    Rare Blades
    • Rare Blade #1
  25. 25
    Rare Blade #2
  26. 26
    Rare Blade #3
  27. 27
    Rare Blade #4
  28. 28
    Rare Blade #5
  29. 29
    Rare Blade #6
  30. 30
    Rare Blade #7
  31. 31
    Rare Blade #8
  32. 32
    Rare Blade #9
  33. 33
    Rare Blade #10
  34. 34
    Rare Blade #11
  35. 35
    Rare Blade #12
  36. 36
    Rare Blade #13
  37. 37
    Rare Blade #14
  38. 38
    Rare Blade #15
  39. 39
    Rare Blade #16
  40. 40
    Rare Blade #17
  41. 41
    Rare Blade #18
  42. 42
    Rare Blade #19
  43. 43
    Rare Blade #20
  44. 44
    Rare Blade #21
  45. 45
    Rare Blade #22
  46. 46
    Rare Blade #23
  47. 47
    Rare Blade #24
  48. 48
    Rare Blade #25
  49. 49
    Rare Blade #26
  50. 50
    Rare Blade #27
  51. 51
    Rare Blade #28
  52. 52
    Rare Blade #29
  53. 53
    Rare Blade #30
  54. 54
    Rare Blade #31
  55. 55
    Rare Blade #32
  56. 56
    Rare Blade #33
  57. 57
    Rare Blade #34
  58. 58
    Rare Blade #35
  59. 59
    Rare Blade #36
  60. 60
    Rare Blade #37
  61. 61
    Rare Blade #38
  62. 62
    Item Lists
    • Collectibles
  63. 63
    Pouch Items and Shop Deeds
  64. 64
    Weapon Chips
Tips
  • This guide was updated on 02/01/2018 and won FAQ of the Month in January 2018.
  • The guide is structured with a clear progression from the Combat System to the Story Walkthrough, followed by Side Quests, Heart-to-Hearts, Rare Blades, and Item Lists.

Story Walkthrough

Follow our detailed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 story walkthrough to navigate the main quests, overcome boss battles, and progress through the game's epic narrative.

This section of the guide is all about moving through the main story of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. We'll focus on where you need to go, what actions you need to take, and how to tackle those tricky boss battles. We won't be going into detail on cutscenes – you'll be watching those as they happen! If you happen to skip one, don't worry, you can rewatch them later from the Events Theater. We'll mention story beats as we go, but there are no spoiler warnings here. Just don't read ahead in the guide, and you'll be fine!

While this walkthrough sticks to the main story, we might point out some helpful side quests or treasure troves if they can give you an edge or make things easier.

Ready to dive in? Let's get started with Chapter 1: Encounters!

Guide and Walkthrough (NS) by Heropon\_Totoro (2)

Comprehensive Xenoblade Chronicles 2 guide covering story walkthroughs, side quests, Rare Blades, Heart-to-Hearts, and item lists.

This guide covers all aspects of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, including the main story progression, optional side quests, valuable Heart-to-Hearts, and comprehensive lists of all Rare Blades and items available in the game.

Tips
  • Refer to the Table of Contents for specific sections like Story Walkthrough, Side Quests, Heart-to-Hearts, Rare Blades, and Item Lists.
  • The guide is structured to help you navigate through all 10 Chapters of the main story.
  • Discover and collect all 39+ Rare Blades available in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
  • Utilize the Item Lists to find Collectibles, Pouch Items, Shop Deeds, and Weapon Chips.

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