Challenge Battle is an unlockable mode for players with the DLC Expansion Pass of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to see the list of Challenge Battles, its features, rewards, differences with normal battles, and tips on how to unlock and beat Challenge Battles!

List of Challenge Battles and Rewards

Battle Info and Reward Conditions

Defenders' Gut-Check Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 20
	1st Time Reward: Noah - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	300 (3:00) 600 (4:00) 900 (6:30)	200 (4:30) 400 (6:00) 600 (9:30)	150 (6:00) 300 (8:00) 450 (12:30)
Insecticide Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 20
	1st Time Reward: Mio - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	300 (3:00) 600 (4:30) 900 (7:00)	200 (4:30) 400 (6:30) 600 (10:00)	150 (6:00) 300 (8:30) 450 (13:00)
Philharmonic Dust-Up Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 20
	1st Time Reward: Eunie - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	400 (3:30) 800 (5:00) 1200 (7:30)	300 (5:00) 600 (7:30) 900 (10:30)	250 (6:30) 500 (10:00) 750 (13:30)
Six Angry Beasts Difficulty: ★★★☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 20
	1st Time Reward: Taion - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	450 (3:30) 900 (5:00) 1350 (7:30)	350 (5:00) 700 (7:30) 1050 (10:30)	300 (6:30) 600 (10:00) 900 (13:30)
Vampiric Rush Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 40
	1st Time Reward: Lanz - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	400 (3:00) 800 (5:00) 1200 (9:00)	300 (4:30) 600 (7:30) 900 (12:30)	250 (6:00) 500 (10:00) 750 (16:00)
Black Castle Chosen Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 40
	1st Time Reward: Sena - Swimwear A Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	500 (4:00) 1000 (6:00) 1500 (9:00)	400 (6:00) 800 (9:00) 1200 (12:30)	350 (8:00) 700 (12:00) 1050 (16:00)
Ocean Day Parade Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 5 Lv. Restriction: 50
	1st Time Reward: Noah - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	800 (4:30) 1600 (7:30) 2400 (12:00)	600 (6:30) 1200 (10:30) 1800 (16:30)	500 (8:30) 1000 (13:30) 1500 (21:00)
Pretty Fierce Difficulty: ★★★☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 4 Lv. Restriction: 50
	1st Time Reward: Mio - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	650 (4:00) 1300 (6:00) 1950 (11:00)	500 (6:00) 1000 (9:00) 1500 (15:00)	450 (8:00) 900 (12:00) 1350 (19:00)
Ouroboros Fever Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 4 Lv. Restriction: 60
	1st Time Reward: Eunie - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	500 (3:30) 1000 (6:00) 1500 (9:00)	400 (5:00) 800 (9:00) 1200 (12:30)	350 (6:30) 700 (12:00) 1050 (16:00)
Ferron x Ferron Difficulty: ★★★☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 1 Lv. Restriction: 60 How to Unlock: Unlocked at Chapter 7 and one Machine Assassin class is ascended.
	1st Time Reward: Taion - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	650 (4:00) 1300 (6:00) 1950 (11:00)	500 (6:00) 1000 (9:00) 1500 (15:00)	450 (8:00) 900 (12:00) 1350 (19:00)
Double Jeopardy Difficulty: ★★★★☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 1 Lv. Restriction: 70 Challenge Rules: You will not be able to Interlink
	1st Time Reward: Lanz - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	850 (3:30) 1700 (6:00) 2550 (9:00)	650 (5:00) 1300 (9:00) 1950 (12:30)	550 (6:30) 1100 (12:00) 1650 (16:00)
Arts and Crafts Difficulty: ★★★☆☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 5 Lv. Restriction: 70 Challenge Rules: The recharge speed after using Arts is greatly increased.
	1st Time Reward: Sena - Swimwear B Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	650 (3:30) 1300 (6:00) 1950 (9:00)	500 (5:00) 1000 (9:00) 1500 (12:30)	450 (6:30) 900 (12:00) 1350 (16:00)
Stage of Destiny Difficulty: ★★★★☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 4 Lv. Restriction: 70
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Hairpiece Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	1500 (6:00) 3000 (10:00) 4500 (15:00)	1200 (9:00) 2400 (14:00) 3600 (20:00)	1050 (12:00) 2100 (18:00) 3150 (25:00)
Men! Of! The Sea! IV Difficulty: ★★★★☆	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 4 Lv. Restriction: 70 Challenge Rules: All members must be Soulhacker class., No Heroes and no Interlinking. How to Unlock: Unlock Soulhacker class.
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Sash Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	1100 (5:00) 2200 (8:00) 3300 (12:30)	850 (7:30) 1700 (11:30) 2550 (17:00)	750 (10:00) 1500 (15:00) 2250 (21:30)
N and M Difficulty: ★★★★★	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 1 Lv. Restriction: 99
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Vambraces Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	1500 (4:30) 3000 (8:00) 4500 (12:00)	1200 (6:30) 2400 (11:30) 3600 (16:30)	1050 (8:30) 2100 (15:00) 3150 (21:00)
Primate Triumvirate Difficulty: ★★★★★	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 99
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Crown Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	1500 (4:30) 3000 (8:00) 4500 (12:00)	1200 (6:30) 2400 (11:30) 3600 (16:30)	1050 (8:30) 2100 (15:00) 3150 (21:00)
Heroes Frontline Difficulty: ★★★★★	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 3 Lv. Restriction: 99
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Necklace Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	2000 (6:00) 4000 (10:00) 6000 (15:00)	1600 (9:00) 3200 (14:00) 4800 (20:00)	1400 (12:00) 2800 (18:00) 4200 (25:00)
The Four Devas Difficulty: ★★★★★	Details & Rewards
	Wave Count: 4 Lv. Restriction: 99 Challenge Rules: New waves will begin over time or when one enemy remains.
	1st Time Reward: Accomplished Ring Reward Condition: Rank A or Better
	Rank and Clear Time Rewards (Easy, Normal, Hard)
	2500 (5:30) 5000 (12:00) 7500 (20:00)	2000 (8:00) 4000 (16:30) 6000 (26:00)	1800 (10:30) 3600 (21:00) 5400 (32:00)

Challenge Battle Mode Features

Complete Challenging Mock Battles

Challenge Battle is a mode where players can take part in timed battles against waves of enemies. This is ideal for both players that want to take on harder battles as well as those that wish to collect rare accessories and rewards.

Difficulty Levels Explained

Higher Overall Difficulty	✔︎ Increased enemy HP ✔︎ Higher damage received ✔︎ Increased Noponstone rewards ✖︎ Increased EXP Invincible buff has no effect (Hard Mode)
Challenge Difficulty	Easiest: ★☆☆☆☆ Hardest: ★★★★★

Each Challenge Battle have respective difficulty levels which are determined by the stars next to its name. For players that are looking for a challenge, it is recommended to take on high-star Challenge Battles and increasing the overall difficulty setting.

Challenge Battle and Normal Battle Differences

Normal Battles	Challenge Battles
✔︎ Changes in time of day	✖︎ No time of day changes
✔︎ Auto-battle applicable	✖︎ No-auto battle
✔︎ Instant KO effect applicable	✖︎ Instant KO effects do not work
✔︎ Invincible buff applicable on all difficulties	✖︎ Invincible inapplicable on Hard Mode

Challenge Battle mode differs from normal battles in-game as it follows its own set of rules, with the most notable rule being that auto-battles are not applicable during Challenge Battles.

It is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with these set rules first in order to have an easier time during Challenge Battles!

Earn Special Rewards and Noponstone

Purchase Accessories using Crystals earned in battle!

Players are able to receive bonus rewards the higher the challenge rank received after clearing a battle. This can be done by clearing Challenge Battles as quickly as possible alongside other set conditions.

Noponstone Farming Guide

Unlock Costumes by Ranking High in Battles

Ranking A or better in Challenge Battles can sometimes reward you with special swimsuit outfits for the main characters. So if you want to give your characters a brand new look, be sure to aim for the best during Challenge Battles!

All Swimsuit Outfits in the Expansion Pass DLC

Challenge Battle Tips & How to Beat

Study Enemy Waves and Plan Accordingly

Playing through a Challenge Battle while taking note of the enemies and wave count allows you to know the enemies you will face and find out the location of the battle and plan accordingly.

With this, you will have a better idea forming the optimal Classes, Arts, and Accessories for your characters during the given Challenge Battle.

Level Up Your Party Beforehand

If the enemies you encounter during Challenge Battles are much stronger than you, it is recommended to level grind first before taking on the Challenge Battle.

EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast

How to Unlock Challenge Battle Mode

How to Unlock Steps
Purchase the DLC Expansion Pass Receive Contents from Expansion Pack Menu Complete Challenge Battle Quest in the Fornis Region

Purchase the DLC Expansion Pass

Challenge Battle Mode is unlocked after purchasing the DLC Expansion Pass (Wave 2) of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Alongside the newly unlocked battle mode is a recruitable Hero named Ino as well as unlockable swimsuit outfits.

DLC Expansion Pass Wave 2 Release Date and Contents Guide

Receive Contents from Expansion Pack Menu

After purchasing and downloading the DLC Expansion Pass, open the menu by pressing the X Button, heading to Expansion Pass, selecting Vol. 2, then press the Y Button to receive its contents.

Complete Challenge Battle Quest in the Fornis Region

This area is accessible partway through Chapter 3!

After receiving the contents of the DLC Expansion Pass Volume 2, investigate the mysterious light that has appeared on the banks of Llyn Nyddwr in the Fornis Region.

Challenge Battles! Quest Walkthrough

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Tips and Tricks
Battle System and Combat Guide	Ouroboros Guide: How to Interlink
How to Farm Nopon Coins	How to Fast Travel
Gem Crafting Guide	How to Raise Affinity Level
All Field Skills and How to Unlock	How to Run From Battle
How to Change Characters	Soldier Husks Guide
Training Drills Guide and Completion Rewards	How to Use Combos
Missables and Points of No Return	How to Perform Chain Attacks
Amiibo Compatibility Guide	How to Use Talent Arts
CP Farming Guide	Best Accessories For Each Class
Best Gems to Craft	SP Farming Guide
How to Use Fusion Arts	EXP Farming Guide
Best Classes for Each Character	Best Recipes and Dishes
Best Hero Tier List	New Game Plus
Best Arts for Each Class	Gold Farming Guide
All Shards Locations	Challenge Battle Guide
Inoswap Guide	Noponstone Farming Guide
Nopon Archsage Guide	HD Ether Cylinder+ Guide
Beginner Guides
How to Cancel Attacks	How to Use Auto-Run
How to Save	Stat Guide: All Stats Explained
List of Enemy Types and Effects	How to Adjust and Change Game Time
List of Controls	What Are Rest Spots?
How to Heal Your Party Members	Skirmish Guide: Which Side to Choose?
How to Revive Allies	All Status Effects Explained
How to Open Locked Supply Drop	All Ferronis Hulk Locations
All Secret Area Locations	Ship Controls and How to Move
All Colony Locations	-
FAQ
Flame Clock Explained	What Happens If You Die?
Difficulty Setting Differences	Story Explained
What Does Cleaning Equipment Do?	How to Customize Your Character
How to Change Outfits	How to Get Bonus EXP
How to Raise Interlink Level	How to Skip Cutscenes
How to Change Language	Warning Level Meaning and How to Check
What Does Art Follow-Up Do?	How to Make It Rain
All Swimsuit Outfits From Expansion Pass DLC	-