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Xenoblade Chronicles 3

All Playable Characters and Recruitable Heroes

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 All Party Members

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 lets you control 6 main characters, as well as many unique heroes that can be recruited. Read on to see all the playable characters in the game and all the supporting Heroes you can recruit in your Journey in Xenoblade 3!

List of All Playable Characters

Main Characters

Character Role Starting Class
NoahNoah Attacker ImageAttacker Swordfighter Swordfighter
LanzLanz Defender ImageDefender Heavy Guard Heavy Guard
EunieEunie Healer ImageHealer Medic Gunner Medic Gunner
MioMio Defender ImageDefender Zephyr Zephyr
TaionTaion Healer ImageHealer Tactician Tactician
SenaSena Attacker ImageAttacker Ogre Ogre

List of Main Characters and Protagonists

Who is your favorite main character?

Noah 39
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Mio 38
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Eunie 90
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Taion 20
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Lanz 24
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Sena 26
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Heroes

Character Role Starting Class
AsheraAshera Defender ImageDefender Lone Exile Lone Exile
ValdiValdi Healer ImageHealer War Medic War Medic
FionaFiona Healer ImageHealer Signifer Signifer
GrayGray Attacker ImageAttacker Full Metal Jaguar Full Metal Jaguar
AlexandriaAlexandria Attacker ImageAttacker Incursor Incursor
JuniperJuniper Attacker ImageAttacker Stalker Stalker
ZeonZeon Defender ImageDefender Guardian Commander Guardian Commander
Riku & MananaRiku & Manana Attacker ImageAttacker Yumsmith Yumsmith
CammuraviCammuravi Attacker ImageAttacker Seraph Seraph
IsurdIsurd Healer ImageHealer Strategos Strategos
EthelEthel Attacker ImageAttacker Flash Fencer Flash Fencer
TeachTeach Healer ImageHealer Thaumaturge Thaumaturge
MonicaMonica Defender ImageDefender Lost Vanguard Lost Vanguard
TritonTriton Attacker ImageAttacker Soulhacker Soulhacker
GhondorGhondor Attacker ImageAttacker Martial Artist Martial Artist
MiyabiMiyabi Healer ImageHealer Troubadour Troubadour
SegiriSegiri Attacker ImageAttacker Machine Assassin Machine Assassin
InoIno Defender ImageDefender Noponic Champion Noponic Champion

Character Role Starting Class
NiaNia Healer ImageHealer Lifesage Lifesage
MeliaMelia Attacker ImageAttacker Royal Summoner Royal Summoner

Nia and Melia become unlockable Heroes after completing the main story. In the Post-game, approach the quest-related events in their respective castles and watch the cutscene to have them join your team and obtain their classes.

Nia Location Melia Location

Aetia Region - Aetia Region, Upper

Keves Castle Region - Castle, 1st Floor

Hero Guides
List of Heroes Best Hero Tier List

Who is your favorite hero?

Ashera 13
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Valdi 4
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Fiona 4
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Gray 1
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Alexandria 10
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Juniper 2
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Zeon 4
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Riku & Manana 2
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Cammuravi 4
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Ethel 47
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Isurd 2
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Teach 3
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Monica 5
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Triton 4
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Ghondor 1
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Miyabi 8
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Segiri 3
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Nia 10
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Melia 6
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Other Character Guides

How to Change Characters

Press L or R to Change Character Control

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switching Characters

You can switch which character you control at any time while in battle or exploring the world. While exploring, press L or R to switch between different characters. In battle, you'll need to press ZR to open the Tactics menu then press L or R to switch which character you control on the field.

How to Change Characters

You Cannot Change Your Main Party

Xenoblade Chronicles Cannot Change Party

Because these six are the main characters of the game, they cannot be swapped out or changed with any other character at any point in the game. They will always stay in your party.

You can however customize each of your party members so they can occupy different roles on the battlefield.

How to Customize Your Character

How to Recruit Heroes

Meet Heroes as You Explore the World

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Recruit Heroes

Heroes are found all over the world of Ionos. You can recruit heroes by finding their location in-game and asking them to join your team. However, it is possible that you may need to complete certain quests or defeat them in battle before you can recruit a hero.

List of All Hero Quests

Swap Heroes in the Hero Selection Menu

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Swap Heroes

You can choose which hero fights alongside your party by opening the Hero Selection menu. Only one hero can join your party at a time, so make sure to choose the best hero based on the foe you are about to face.

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