How to Use Fusion Arts | Best Fusion Arts

Fusion Arts are powerful skills that require a Combat Art and a Master Art to be fused in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to learn about Fusion Arts, how to use them, how to speed up its charging, and more!

How to Use Fusion Arts

Fusion Arts Guide
Equip Master Arts Beforehand Charge the Master and Combat Arts in Battle Hold ZR then Select the Fusion Art to Use

Equip Master and Combat Arts

Fusion Arts require a Master Arts to be equipped alongside Combat Arts. Master Arts are obtained upon mastery of classes.

Note that Master Arts and Combat Arts are limited to three slots each, which means only three pairs can be equipped to become Fusion Arts.

Art Placement Determines What Will be Fused

The order of the Arts determines which Master Art and Combat Art will be fused. The first slot for both Arts will make the first Fusion Art, which corresponds to the X Button, and so on.

Charge the Arts in Battle

Charge the two Arts in order to perform a Fusion Art. Combat Arts are charged at the start of battle, then will have to be charged afterwards.

Master Arts, on the other hand, will start with an empty charge gauge.

Use Fusion First Tactic to Speed Up Charging

Hold down ZL and select the tactic Fusion First to order the party to prioritize Fusion Arts. Do so and they will try to proactively fuse Arts as often as possible.

Hold ZR then Select the Fusion Art

Once your Master and Combat Arts pair have been charged, hold ZR then select the Fusion Art you want to unleash!

Best Fusion Arts

Fusion Arts Pairing Guide

Fusing Two Different Types of Arts

Art Types	Explanation
Attack + Buff	Allows for buffs all while dealing Physical or Ether damage to enemies.
Attack + Healing	Heals characters all while dealing damage Physical or Ether to enemies.
Attack + Set Field	Take advantage of field effects while dealing Physical or Ether damage to enemies. A field effect that increases damage is ideal.
Buff + Healing	Recommended for times wherein characters need to recuperate and bounce back with added buffs.
Healing + Set Field	Allows for healing while using field effects.
Set Field + Buff	Buffs a character on top of reaping the benefits of field effects.

Fusing Arts of the Same Type

Art Types	Explanation
Attack	Allows you to deal two Art's worth of damage in a single move.
Healing	Fusing two Healing Arts are best utilized at times when your characters are in lowest health.
Buff	Allows for activation of various buffs. Pairing an offensive buff with a defensive one is ideal, especially against stronger foes.
Set Field	Good for stacking field effects. Recommended when allies are grouped together.

What are Fusion Arts?

Class Art Fused with a Master Art

Fusion Arts are powerful abilities let you use a Combat Art fused with its paired Master Art's effects when both are recharged.

Being able to mix and match these Arts will be the key to utilizing the effects of every skill and bring out the best of your characters in battle.

Arts Guide: List of All Arts and Effects

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