In addition to being a magic powerhouse she also has the deadly Spear Break -> Starlight Kick combo to topple enemies all by herself.Holy crap Melia is broken. Things just die when you use her, and I don't even have the other half of her cheesy shenanigans (maxed Summon Earth with maxed Poison Plus gems), just maxed Summon Bolt and Electric Plus. I really wish they hadn't busted her AI so I could have her around at all times.
In addition to being a magic powerhouse she also has the deadly Spear Break -> Starlight Kick combo to topple enemies all by herself.
So I reached Alcamoth in my second playthrough and I don't know if I met all of the High Entia.
Does anyone have a list with all the NPC's I can encounter?
So I'm LTTP here. And I'm liking the game, but I'm looking for some advice on the combat system. I feel like I'm doing something fundamentally wrong and I don't know what it is.
For example, my guys were like level 10 when I was inand there's thatthe first cave toward the beginning where you get the cylinders. I just can't seem to kill it. I havegiant bug/wurm thing that can poison you.the Modano
I feel like I'm missing something crucial to the combat, because some battles, like this seemingly regular one, seem way harder than even boss battles.
Pfft, that's nothing. The 7th's Final Cross can topple multiple enemies at once on top of doing lots of damage.
...Just needs max tension to use it. :lol
So I'm LTTP here. And I'm liking the game, but I'm looking for some advice on the combat system. I feel like I'm doing something fundamentally wrong and I don't know what it is.
For example, my guys were like level 10 when I was inand there's thatthe first cave toward the beginning where you get the cylinders. I just can't seem to kill it. I havegiant bug/wurm thing that can poison you.the Modano
I feel like I'm missing something crucial to the combat, because some battles, like this seemingly regular one, seem way harder than even boss battles.
So I'm LTTP here. And I'm liking the game, but I'm looking for some advice on the combat system. I feel like I'm doing something fundamentally wrong and I don't know what it is.
For example, my guys were like level 10 when I was inand there's thatthe first cave toward the beginning where you get the cylinders. I just can't seem to kill it. I havegiant bug/wurm thing that can poison you.the Modano
I feel like I'm missing something crucial to the combat, because some battles, like this seemingly regular one, seem way harder than even boss battles.
Sweet, I lost the link to this one. Cheers!I assume you're talking about the named NPCs, either for quests or trading (or atmosphere, if you're trying to see what they all have to say).
The (WARNING: LINK LEADS TO SPOILERS) all-knowing spreadsheet has a list of all the named NPCs, where they are at what times, what they trade for, their age, and their race.
Also, the Quests tab lists every quest in the game and where to find it, tips on completing them, etc.
So I just went over 3 peeps. Shit just got real.
I have no clue what to do with this. Which 3 do I take? Which one do I play as? Argh. They'll probably keep adding people too... just kill me now.
So I'm LTTP here. And I'm liking the game, but I'm looking for some advice on the combat system. I feel like I'm doing something fundamentally wrong and I don't know what it is.
For example, my guys were like level 10 when I was inand there's thatthe first cave toward the beginning where you get the cylinders. I just can't seem to kill it. I havegiant bug/wurm thing that can poison you.the Modano
I feel like I'm missing something crucial to the combat, because some battles, like this seemingly regular one, seem way harder than even boss battles.
So I just went over 3 peeps. Shit just got real.
I have no clue what to do with this. Which 3 do I take? Which one do I play as? Argh. They'll probably keep adding people too... just kill me now.
So I just went over 3 peeps. Shit just got real.
I have no clue what to do with this. Which 3 do I take? Which one do I play as? Argh. They'll probably keep adding people too... just kill me now.
If i remember right, there is an alternative path that can make you avoid fightining that hard monster.
Hey guys, so skills with the three-dudes symbol is a party skill...so does that mean that if I link that skill to someone else also in the party, that I get double the bonus, or is it redundant and pointless?
I got fatigued on playing Xenoblade several times because of how addictive it is. Just try to cut back your gameplay time by breaking it up into multiple gameplay sessions for less than 4 hours at a time. It may even be a good idea to skip a day or two from playing altogether once in a while. I'd often find that it is more effective to set up a rule where you stop playing after a certain time. Cause telling yourself to "stop after getting just a little bit further into the game" usually doesn't work out that well.
Every skill and skill link you have is active. If it's on the character it is never inactive.Hmm... while we're on it, more on links/buffs/stacking.
Are all your skill links active all the time, or just the ones between the three in your party?
Yeah, pretty much any buffs/debuffs will stack.Buffs in general stack, right? Say I had an art that granted defence up or something, and used it once in a chain attack, then again right after. That sort of thing stacks?
Yes, they only last as long as the element is floating over her.Melia's buffs go away when you attack with the summoned element, right?
Status ailments do not stack, and you can't inflict multiples of the same one. But you can inflict different ones at the same time (like Bleed + Blaze).Does poison stack?
Just started playing this two days ago after finishing Dark Souls. This is extremely addicting so far. I'm loving it. I don't really have a firm grasp on things yet but hopefully that will just come with time.
I beat that cave worm thing on about my 7th or 8th try. I found it tough too.
Quick question, are you penalized in any way for dying other than being sent back to last landmark? Do you lose experience? Is it worth it to save and then load or it doesn't really matter other than the spot you're at?
Also, do other party members gain experience outside of the party or only when you use them?
Thanks in advance.
Looks like a derivative of the Stellar armor, I'd guess the "Rafaga" armor.
Just wondering about a side mission related to Juju!
Is there any point in helping rebuild colony 6? All I've heard is at first you get portable gem crafting which seems useful, but is there any reason to continue doing so after?
Going with what others said. Later on and also remember to check the same shop a bit later as some more become available for some reason (that goes for the place you mentioned too).I reachedNopon's village and Riki joined my party. Is there anywhere I can buy Melia's art books? I searched the Nopon village and they don't seem to sell any.
The first time you encounter a unique the game pops up a tutorial saying you don't have to fight everything basically and to watch out as they're stronger.Most people seem to have some trouble fighting that slug monster on their first try.
Google translate can't do the whole page I'm looking at (and I'm too time strapped to C&P) so I'm ringing this one in. I think #3 needs the village to be at 4000 reputation. I don't know what that is in affinity stars. Form more affinity links (talk to NPCs, some will change after quests and affinity stars), do more crappy quests to build reputation is all you can do really. #2 was at >2000 reputation for comparison.I'm trying to do the "Mystery of Makna Ruins" series of quests. I did 1 and 2, but Lupa isn't offering 3 for some reason. I talk to her and she just goes on about how tired she is or wondering what kind of slippery stuff she needs.
Ugh, is there a way to link YouTube videos without having them pop up on NeoGAF mobile? This is the second time someone has posted an endgame video that I've had to quickly eye-dodge.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BAWP6-8IHQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Ending scenes, do not click if you haven't beat it. My question: what armor is he wearing on Shulk and Sharla?
Aww man. So, about all those times I used double summon for Melia's fire attack...Status ailments do not stack, and you can't inflict multiples of the same one. But you can inflict different ones at the same time (like Bleed + Blaze).
So I reached Alcamoth in my second playthrough and I don't know if I met all of the High Entia.
Does anyone have a list with all the NPC's I can encounter?
Ugh I'm getting so fed up with (late game spoilers):
The 2nd Gadolt fight. All of my characters are level 67, he's 68. I can get him down to about half health and then he uses some OHKO AoE attack (Laser Bullet or something IIRC) that I can never dodge and that Shield also won't work against (and it's at level 7). It's also not helping that Shulk's AI is terrible and they'll be good portion of the fight where Dunban is just consistently dealing 1 damage per hit. I control Melia and the other AI is Shulk so we still do damage, but still having Dunban do only 1 damage instead of all his potential is super annoying.
Any tips besides grinding?
It's blue IIRC, not red. So there's really only one option to negate the damage. Go back to Makna Forest/Frontier Village and is a chain of side quests you can do to get. It's pretty much the best Monado art you can get, but it's optional. If you already got it, just level it up and take advantage of it.Monado Armor, which reduces ANY damage and not just enemy Talent Arts
Google translate can't do the whole page I'm looking at (and I'm too time strapped to C&P) so I'm ringing this one in. I think #3 needs the village to be at 4000 reputation. I don't know what that is in affinity stars. Form more affinity links (talk to NPCs, some will change after quests and affinity stars), do more crappy quests to build reputation is all you can do really. #2 was at >2000 reputation for comparison.
Speaking of which, thats what I'm doing right now in a later section. Grinding for Krabble Back Moss is not fun. 20.1% drop rate and nobody trades it. Yes I'm saving after each kill and reloading the chest but it doesn't make it fun. Doing it 5 times...ugh.
I am pretty sure you getmonado eater there...
monado armor is a very simple quest in hidden village without much groundwork
Did you really get this far without ANY weapon drops for dunban?practically, if not, all weapons on mechonis are anti mechon. not having one by this point is next to impossible. If you really didn't get a single one, go through agniratha, the factory or halls and kill some unique monsters, you will find plenty of new weapons, and all of them are anti mechon. you also could look for the hidden trading post in mechons halls (its near the scar)
edit: oh damn sry, why is there still no button for that stuff?
edit: oh damn sry, why is there still no button for that stuff?
to my defense: if I am quoting a spoiler taged question, and my answer starts with a broken spoilertag, it should be a clear sign to stop reading now
God damn it Zornica, fix your spoiler tag. I didn't read too far, though now I know thatYeesh, that's 2 close calls today. I'm gonna take a break from this thread.I'll eventually be going to the Mechonis, which is pretty cool.
No, I have some of those. They are just (as far as I know) weaker than the regular ones. Up until now Shulk never had a problem with that buff so I never bothered switching out for those as I also enjoyed the damage buff. I was just annoyed that suddenly he became so bad at doing so.
Most of the problem came from his AoE attack though, and not so muchweapon choice.Dunban's
Let's test:Ugh, is there a way to link YouTube videos without having them pop up on NeoGAF mobile? This is the second time someone has posted an endgame video that I've had to quickly eye-dodge.
Thanks for reminding me of the rainbow slugs...apparently collectibles do respwan using save+load but they take 90 seconds :SI find blue orb grinding far worse than any monster item, since you can just save and reload to not only reopen the chests, but get more chests to try each time by killing more monsters. I need heart peaches
I think the best ones you get aren't weaker, they'll be the best weapons you have at that point. It's hard finding things 3 slot versions of those though.
I have wondered that as well. I've been on several forums that had spoiler buttons; I can't imagine it's that hard to implement. And I know, I guess my eyes skipped over that or something... I didn't realize I was reading a spoiler until I got to the part I mentioned. :Sedit: oh damn sry, why is there still no button for that stuff?
to my defense: if I am quoting a spoiler taged question, and my answer starts with a broken spoilertag, it should be a clear sign to stop reading now
Yeah it wasn't a huge spoiler or anything (maybe it was, but I didn't read past the part I mentioned), though it was big enough to make me wish I hadn't seen it. Not the end of the world though. I am just very spoiler-cautious for this game probably more so than any other RPG I've played because I am really enjoying the story.To be fair though, I figure that's ultimately kind of obvious. I don't really think any locations are truly spoilery, save for maaaybe one. And even that one is sort of debatable.
Heh, looks like they both do. Oh well. :|
I'm 63 hours in and there's still things I dont have a good grasp of yet. I think one of my biggest problems is that so much happens during battle and I'm trying to focus on what my character is doing and what arts to pick that I really haven't got a proper feel for being as effective as possible in combat whether offense or defense or working with the other characters. I'm getting better now that new mechanics aren't being thrown at me every five minutes, but its been a bit of learning curve for sure.Just started playing this two days ago after finishing Dark Souls. This is extremely addicting so far. I'm loving it. I don't really have a firm grasp on things yet but hopefully that will just come with time.
I'm usually not the type that likes farming items and whatnot, but I'm pretty addicted to it in Xenoblade. I think its cuz I'm used to games like FFXII and whatnot that have ridiculous drop rates of like 0.5% or less for RARE monsters and crap. That shit was just stupid. But 20% drop rate is acceptable.Speaking of which, thats what I'm doing right now in a later section. Grinding for Krabble Back Moss is not fun. 20.1% drop rate and nobody trades it. Yes I'm saving after each kill and reloading the chest but it doesn't make it fun. Doing it 5 times...ugh.
Whether a sidequest is worth doing is dependent on your current level and how much of a completionist you are. If you're struggling with the enemies in that area then they're definitely worth doing as you get good XP from them. If you're adequately or over-leveled, then its down to whether or not you like doing all the bonus stuff. You've got a fair amount of time to do the quests(its not like they go away as soon as you advance the plot), so dont always feel you need to do everything at once. Do it now or do it later or dont do it at all. Rewards tend to be the same sort of gold/XP/weapon/armor/gem stuff just like any area.Are all of these timed quests in Alcamoth (Windia) worth doing? I hate running back and forth to find out for this guy if these two girls like him, and not being able to find out where they are.
There was a map of Alcamoth NPCs posted a while back. I think it was reposted a page or two ago.Are all of these timed quests in Alcamoth (Windia) worth doing? I hate running back and forth to find out for this guy if these two girls like him, and not being able to find out where they are.