Learn all about Blades in Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Discover their origins, types, and how they function for Keves, Agnus, Ouroboros, and more. Your friendly guide awaits!
Hey there! So, you're diving into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and wondering about the gear your party uses? Let's talk about Blades. Think of them as the primary weapons in this game, and they're pretty central to everything. What Exactly Are Blades? Blades are essentially the weapons wielded by soldiers from Keves and Agnus. They can take on almost any form imaginable, and each character's class determines the specific type of Blade they use. You'll summon these using an Iris. While the *type* of Blade a Kevesi or Agnian soldier uses generally stays the same throughout their life, they can be significantly upgraded and altered. It's worth noting that some soldiers, like Nikol, might have trouble summoning a Blade, which can be a real issue for their colony's Flame Clock. Aionios's Unique Blade System Things get a bit more interesting with Ouroboros and Citizens from the City. They have the ability to use different Blades, and Ouroboros can even wield Blades that belong to others. Pretty neat, right? Color Coding and Energy Blades are color-coded to show their origin: * Kevesi Blades: Light black with blue energy. * Agnus Blades: White with yellow energy. * City Blades: Grey with orange energy. * Moebius Blades: Black with red highlights and purple energy. * Noah's Veiled Sword: Mostly red, with Kevesi energy (sometimes green). * Matthew's Ouroboros Knuckles: Red with green energy, linked to the Ouroboros Stone and Pneuma. Some Blades from older worlds, like the Elemental Staff, Anima Sword, A's Monado, and the Monado REX+, don't strictly follow these color rules. The Firelight Swords, which look like Pyra and Mythra's Aegis Swords, also have a bit of mystery surrounding their origins. Flame Clocks and Ouroboros Rings Most Kevesi and Agnian Blades have a Flame Clock that's half-filled with their respective color. Moebius Blades have a Moebius symbol on theirs, while City Blades don't have one at all. When a Kevesi or Agnian soldier becomes Ouroboros, their Blade's Flame Clock is replaced by an Ouroboros ring. This also happens to most other Blades they use. Blades that don't normally have a Flame Clock will get an Ouroboros ring added when used by Ouroboros, with the Inosabers being an exception. Incorporating Other Weapons Sometimes, weapons that aren't technically Blades can be used as such. Lucky Seven (also known as the Sword of the End) is a prime example, incorporated by Noah and N. Variable Arms are also used by Ouroboros members mimicking the Yumsmith class. It seems like Heroes from the old worlds might also do this, though there are limits. Nikol, for instance, has to carry his Variable Backpack externally, unlike a standard Blade. Souls Within Blades Blades made of Origin Metal actually contain people's souls! It's revealed that Pyra and Mythra's souls are within Matthew's gauntlets, with a manifestation of Pneuma appearing. Logos's soul is in N's Sword of The End, and Fiora's soul is in Lucky Seven. Known Blades Here's a quick look at some of the main characters' Blades: | Icon | User | Blade Name | |---|---|---| | [![XC3 Swordfighter Weapon Icon](100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content