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Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Noponstone Farming Guide: How to Get and Use Noponstones
Noponstones are crystals earned from completing Challenge Battles in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to learn how to farm for Noponstones using our guide, how to get them, and how to use Nopponstones!
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How to Get Noponstones
Complete Challenge Battles
Noponstones are obtained by Ranking B or higher in Challenge Battles. Challenge Battles can be accessed upon purchasing and claiming the DLC Expansion Pass Wave 2 contents for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and completing the Standard Quest, Challenge Battles!
List of Challenge Battles and Rewards
How to Farm Noponstones
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Always Aim for Rank S
Players are able to receive the most Noponstones when completing Challenge Battles at Rank S. That said, it is recommended to always aim for Rank S in onder get the most ouf of Challenge Battles.
Take Note of Difficulty Modes
| Rank | Easy | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
 300 |
600 |
900 |
 |
200 |
400 |
600 |
 |
150 |
300 |
450 |
Above are the Rank and Clear Time Rewards for Defenders' Gut Check.
Note that Challenge Battles on hard mode rewards the most Noponstones, they are also the most difficult and most time consuming ones to clear.
In order to effectively farm Noponstones, players should consider the battles they can clear as quickly as possible on manageable difficulty modes.
Take Advantage of Noponstone Bonuses and Triggers
| Condition | Noponstone Bonus | Repeatable? |
|---|---|---|
| Inflict Topple | 5 |
Yes |
| Inflict Smash | 20 |
Yes |
| Inflict Burst | 20 |
Yes |
| Avoid being KO'd | 100 |
Once Per Battle |
| Defeat as Ouroboros | 100 |
Once Per Battle |
| Defeat w/ Chain Atk | 100 |
Once Per Battle |
Aside from achieving Rank S after beating Challenge Battles to gain the highest Noponstone rewards, you can also get additional Noponstones by meeting certain battle conditions.
This may range from the frequency of inflicting Topple, Smash, and Burst, alongside other conditions like not being KO'd.
Unlocking Bonus Triggers
Clear multiple Challenges to stack Bonus Triggers!
Bonus triggers are unlocked upon completing other Challenge Battles in various difficulties. These bonuses can randomly trigger upon completing a new Challenge Battle and can potentially multiply Noponstone rewards.
While it is recommended to farm Challenge Battles that you can finish quickly, it is also just as important to clear the other battles as well to unlock these triggers.
Make Sure to Meet Level Restrictions
Making sure that the level of your party meets or goes beyond the level restriction ensures that your party's level will be maxed out for the given level cap of the Challange Battle.
With this, your party will be able to dish out the highest damage and have the best stats for the level they will be placed on.
How to Use Noponstones
Purchase Legendary Accessories
Legendary Accessories can be purchased from the Prize X-Change in the Land of Challenge using Noponstone.
Nopon Archsage Guide: Land of Challenge Items and Location
Raise Class-Acquisition Levels
Apart from trading in Noponstone for Accessories, the Archsage's aide can also enable players to raise characters' class-acquisition levels in exchange for 2000 Noponstones!
Best Classes for Each Character
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Related Guides
Tips and Tricks
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Noponstone Farming Guide: How to Get and Use Noponstones
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