Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Noponstone Farming Guide: How to Get and Use Noponstones

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Noponstone Farming Guide
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!

How to Get Noponstones

Complete Challenge Battles

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 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

Noponstone Farming


Always Aim for Rank S

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Challenge Battle 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
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - S
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal300
(3:00 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal600
(4:00 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal900
(6:30 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - A
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal200
(4:30 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal400
(6:00 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal600
(9:30 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - B
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal150
(6:00 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal300
(8:00 Clear)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal450
(12:30 Clear)

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
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal5
Yes
Inflict Smash
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal20
Yes
Inflict Burst
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal20
Yes
Avoid being KO'd
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal100
Once Per Battle
Defeat as Ouroboros
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal100
Once Per Battle
Defeat w/ Chain Atk
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Crystal100
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

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 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

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Level Restriction

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

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Prize X-change

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

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Class Mastery Shop

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
Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

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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
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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
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