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!

Nopon Archsage Lore and Location

Creator of the Land of Challenge

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.

Land of Challenge Background

How to Reach the Land of Challenge	Llyn Nyddwr (Fornis Region)

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.

The Archsage's Allies and Shopkeep

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.

Noponstone Farming Guide

Land of Challenge Features and Items

List of Features
Purchase Rare Items and Accessories Raise Class-Acquisition Levels Participate in Challenge Battles

Purchase Noponstone Accessories

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.

Click to View Accessories

Item	Effect	Cost
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

List of Accessories

Raise Class-Acquisition Levels

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

Participate in Challenge Battles

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

How to Unlock Land of Challenge

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 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

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