Is Summon Bolt Worth Leveling Up? Effect and Usage

This page explains the effects of Summon Bolt, an Art in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (XC1) for the Nintendo Switch. Find out how to use Summon Bolt, and whether or not this art is worth leveling up!

Summon Bolt Effect and Basic Info

Summon Bolt
Effect	Electricity increases ether. Discharge inflicts large damage.
User	Melia
Art Type	Ether
Level Learned	1
Color	Blue
Power (%)	250 ~ 403
Cooldown (Sec.)	15 ~ 12.3

How to Use Summon Bolt

Increased Ether

To use an elemental Art, simply select it and Melia will summon it, and this elemental will float around Melia and give its effect, which is increased Ether for Melia and nearby party members.

You can have up to three elementals up and giving buffs at the same time.

High Damage

Once it is summoned, you can use Elemental Discharge to fire it into an enemy and inflict this element's corresponding effect: high amount of damage.

To learn more about Elemental Discharge, click the link down below.
How to Use Elemental Discharge | Melia's Talent Art

Is Summon Bolt Worth Leveling Up?

Art Ranking

Level up Summon Bolt right away!

Due to its overall usefulness, we recommend investing points into this Art and setting it as soon as possible. This is an essential Art for Melia, and is useful in many builds, so be sure to level it up ASAP. If you have extra AP and do not know where to invest it, this Art is a solid option.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Arts

Arts List and Guide