Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The Illusion Returns Quest Walkthrough and How to Unlock

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The Illusion Returns is a Standard Quest in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on for a detailed walkthrough, all the rewards obtained, its location, as well as other guides to complete the quest!

Related Quests
Charity and Hypocrisy Tactical Eradication Severed Connection Imminent Illusion
Writer's Block Side Story: Mio The Illusion Returns Inhumanity

The Illusion Returns Location and Rewards

Aetia Region - Captocorn Peak

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How to Unlock and Recommended Level

Chapter Chapter 6
How to Unlock Clear “Charity and Hypocrisy” and “Tactical Eradication” then complete “Imminent Illusion” in Chapter 4. Next, clear “Severed Connection” and “Side Story: Mio”. Finally, go to the quest-related event at Captocorn Peak at the Aetia Region.
Recommended Level 56
Quest Giver N/A

Rewards

Gold EXP SP
0 G 0 EXP 0 SP
Item Rewards
None

The Illusion Returns Unlock Conditions

Clear 'Charity and Hypocrisy'

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Before you can unlock this quest, you need to clear the standard quest Charity and Hypocrisy first.

Acquire the info 'Herding Monsters' at Colony 4 and discuss it at a rest spot afterward. The quest takes you to Barren Knoll at Eagus Wilderness where you need to defeat 17 Hard Hoxes.

Charity and Hypocrisy Walkthrough

Clear 'Tactical Eradication'

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Once you've cleared Charity and Hypocrisy, return to Colony 4 and listen in on a conversation between two NPCs near the Colony 4 Canteen to unlock the info 'Tactician's Plan'. Discuss it at a rest spot afterward to unlock the quest 'Tactical Eradication'.

Talk to Maxie's team members to know more about the monsters you need to defeat around Colony 4.

Tactical Eradication Walkthrough

Clear 'Imminent Illusion' in Chapter 4

The standard quest Imminent Illusion should also be cleared first before you can unlock the quest The Illusion Returns. This quest will automatically be unlocked and completed as you progress through Chapter 4.

Imminent Illusion Walkthrough

Clear 'Severed Connection'

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Another quest you need to clear is 'Severed Connection' in Colony 4. After clearing the quests above, return to Colony 4 and head toward the quest-related event.

You'll need to fight the Mysterious Raiders at Murmur Rise for this quest.

Severed Connection Walkthrough

Clear 'Writer's Block'

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You're also required to clear the Standard Quest 'Writer's Block' before you can trigger the quest 'The Illusion Returns'. Unlock it by talking to an NPC in the City then, gather all 5 items the writer told you to bring her.

Writer's Block Walkthrough

Clear 'Side Story: Mio'

Finally, the Hero Quest 'Side Story: Mio' should also be cleared before you can unlock The Illusion Returns. Completing it allows the character Miyabi to join your team.

Side Story: Mio Walkthrough

The Illusion Returns Walkthrough

The Illusion Returns Walkthrough

Go South of Colony Omega

Once you have met all the unlock conditions for this quest, head south of Colony Omega where the quest-related event is. The quest unlocks before the battle starts.

Defeat the Mysterious Raiders

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It's the Mysterious Raiders once again and they're tougher. Defeat all three of the Lv. 52 Mysterious Raiders and watch the cutscene after.

The quest will be completed after the cutscene and Segiri's Hero Quest, Inhumanity, will be unlocked as well.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Related Guides

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All Standard Quests

All Standard Quests

Chapter 1
Preparing for Battle Friendly Support
Farewell Melody Supplies in the Wind
Chapter 2
The Hillside Hulk Collapsed Traderpon
Riku and Manana Nopon Register-
Chapter 3
Helping Out Charity and Hypocrisy
Dorin and Bambam Melody of Mourning
Serene Melody The Tableland Hulk
Exhausted Supplies The Missing Squad
Wish Upon a Clover The Thrill of the Hunt!
Fear of the Unknown An Off-Seer's Anguish
Harvest Day Big Friendly Friend
Live Combat Training Lean Times in Colony 9
Forgotten Supplies Theoretical Knowledge
Tactical Eradication Fla'ran's Request
Jeremy's Request Yorde's Request
The Desert Hulk Finite Time
Teach's Teachers The Battlescar Hulk
Chapter 4
Imminent Illusion Severed Connection
Enemies and Allies The Ouroboros Experiment
Lambda's Problem The Lost Off-Seer
The Cascade Hulk A More Balanced Recipe
Chapter 5
Writer's Block Unspeakable Being
Chapter 6
The Illusion Returns
Chapter 7
Uniting the Seven Nopon
DLC
Going Full HD Challenge Battles!

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