★ DLC Expansion Pass Wave 2 out now!
┗ New Hero: Ino | New Class: Noponic Champion
┗ New Mode: Challenge Battles | New Outfits: Swimsuits
★ List of All Hero Quests | List of All Ascension Quests
┗ Ino's Hero Quest: Champion of the Nopon
★ Best Hero Tier List | Best Arts | Best Classes
The Nopon Archsage is the overseer of the Land of Challenge in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to learn about the Nopon Archsage, his background and location, as well as the things you can do in the Land of Challenge!
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The Nopon Archsage is a DLC character that is in charge of handling Challenge Battles that can be found in the Land of Challenge. He first appeared in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with the duty to strengthen and train those that come across his domain.
How to Reach the Land of Challenge | Llyn Nyddwr (Fornis Region) |
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Just like the Nopon Archsage, the Land of Challenge originated from the DLC Expansion Pass of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. During the Quest cutscene upon arrival to the Land of Challenge, the Archsage referred to the land as something he created especially for friends, which can be a nod to the characters of the previous game.
Archsage's Aide, Red |
Archsage's Page, Red |
Alongside the Nopon Archsage are his trusted allies, both of which are named Red.
Aide Red is in charge of handling the Class Mastery Shop, where players can raise characters' class-acquisition levels, while Page Red is in charge of the Prize X-change Shop where rare items are sold in exchange for Noponstones.
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Legendary Accessories can be purchased from the Prize X-Change in the Land of Challenge using Noponstone. This can be accessed by speaking to Page Red.
Item | Effect | Cost |
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Gear Support | Boosts Agility by 22%. | 800 |
Soldier's Headband | Increases Physical Defense by 7 percentage points. | 800 |
Detector Headgear | Increases Critical Rate by 12 percentage points. | 800 |
Circlet of Intellect | Boosts Healing by 22%. | 800 |
Ice Headband | Boosts Critical Rate by 25%. | 800 |
Steam Belt | Boosts Attack by 22% | 800 |
Crystalline Chemise | Increases Ether Defense by 12 percentage points. | 800 |
Heavy Weak Guard | Boosts Block Rate by 32%. | 800 |
Iron Temple Guard | Boosts maximum HP by 27%. | 800 |
Devotional Necklace | Recovers 90% of recharge for own Arts upon reviving an ally. | 1200 |
Circlet of Wisdom | Boosts Healing by 27%. | 1200 |
Titanium Temple Guard | Boosts maximum HP by 40%. | 1200 |
Strike Bangle | Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the front by 24%. | 1600 |
Adamantine Gauntlet | Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the side by 24%. | 1600 |
Hero Vambraces | Boosts damage dealt when attacking higher-level enemies by 60%. | 1600 |
Hero Pauldrons | Boosts Smash damage by 110%. | 2000 |
Sunlight Choker | Boosts damage dealt outdoors by 45%. | 2000 |
Circlet of Enlightenment | Boosts Healing by 32%. | 2000 |
Special Foot Wraps | Boosts damage dealt indoors by 45%. | 2000 |
Titanium Support | Boosts Agility by 40%. | 2000 |
Ceramic Belt | Boosts Attack by 40%. | 2000 |
Mighty Bangle | Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the front by 30%. | 6000 |
Silver Gauntlet | Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the side by 30%. | 6000 |
Mask of Banishing | Boosts damage dealt when attacking from behind by 30%. | 6000 |
Carbide Temple Guard | Boosts maximum HP by 35%. | 6000 |
Sapphire Belt | Boosts Attack by 35%. | 6000 |
Circlet of All-Knowing | Boosts Healing by 35%. | 6000 |
Nanotech Gloves | Boosts Dexterity by 35%. | 6000 |
Carbide Support | Boosts Agility by 35%. | 6000 |
Soulgaze Headband | Boosts Critical Rate by 50%. | 6000 |
Full Weak Guard | Boosts Block Rate by 50%. | 6000 |
Speaking to Aide Red of the Class Mastery shop allows players to raise characters' class-acquisition levels in exchange for 2000 Noponstones!
Best Classes for Each Character
Challenge Battle is a mode where players can take part in timed battles against waves of enemies. This can be accessed by speaking to the Nopon Archsage.
List of Challenge Battles and Rewards
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Challenge Battle mode as well as the Land of Challenge 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
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.
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.
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