Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

He of the Metal Face Time Attack S Rank Guide (Restricted Mode)

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Mumkhar Mechon Form
This is a guide to the Time Trial challenge He of the Metal Face (Restricted) in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (XC1) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn how to beat He of the Metal Face, strategies to use, and how to get an S Ranking.

List of Contents

He of the Metal Face (Restricted Mode) Rewards and General Info
He of the Metal Face (Restricted Mode) Tips and Strategies
He of the Metal Face General Tips
Wave 1 Enemies and Strategies
Wave 2 Enemies and Strategies
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He of the Metal Face (Restricted Mode) Rewards and General Info

Rewards
DIfficulty	3
Minimum Noponstone Rewards	3800 (B rank) We are still trying to get a C rank so stay tuned.
Maximum Noponstone Rewards	15200
No. of Waves	2
Officer's Hat Officer's Top Officer's Bangle	Officer's Skirt Officer's Pump -
Minimum Rank to Obtain Reward	B Rank
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He of the Metal Face (Restricted Mode) Tips and Strategies

He of the Metal Face General Tips

He of the Metal Face
Both fights will cause them to use much deadlier arts when their HP falls below 50%. The 2nd fight in particular causes Mumkhar to use an instant death move. Handling your party gauge carefully and timing debuffs are the key to victory. The ideal time to complete the battle to gain an S rating is under 5 minutes.

When using Chain Attack, you'll want to inflict as many debuffs as possible first (including break, topple, and daze), and stack physical arts, then finish it with Say Sorry.

Wave 1 Enemies and Strategies

Mumkhar Mechon Form

Enemy (quantity)	Level
Mumkhar (x1)	95

You will want to keep Peerless up at all times during the start of the fight to quickly whittle down Mumkhar's HP. Serene Heart is a great Art, but it slows down your team's damage output by staying on the defensive. Keep Peerless active all throughout the fight.

Mumkhar will use Custom Grand Shot, which can Daze your whole team when his HP falls below 50%. Only use a Chain Attack when Mumkhar uses Custom Grand Shot to avoid the Daze part, which can shave off several seconds from this fight. You will want to finish this fight in under 2 minutes before heading to the 2nd wave.

Wave 2 Enemies and Strategies

Enemy (quantity)	Level
Mumkhar (homs form x1)	99

Alternate between using Gale Slash - > Worldly Slash and Gale Slash -> Gutbuster - > Steel Strike. Toppling Mumkhar is good, but do not center your playstyle around it. Focusing on toppling Mumkhar will cause your team's damage output to fall, and thus, delay the fight.

Chain Attack Mumkhar
When preparing to use a Chain Attack, use the Steel Tempest combo, then Chain Attack using Worldly Slash - > Head Shot - > Say Sorry. This alone can deal around 30k to 60k damage depending on the amount of debuffs applied.

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Time Attack Guide and Rewards

Free Mode

No.	Challenge	Reward(s)	Unlock Condition
1	Humble Beginnings	Camo Mask,Camo Hoodie,Camo Gloves,Camo Leggings,Camo Fins	Reach Chapter 3: Tephra Cave Revisited
2	Fair Game	Captain's Skirt,Captain's Pumps	Sharla joins the party
3	The Walls Have Eyes	Debonair Glasses,Debonair Top,Debonair Watch,Debonair Bottoms,Debonair Sandals	Dunban joins the party
4	Shaggy-dog Story	Worker's Headband,Worker's Shirt,Worker's Beads,Worker's Shorts,Workers' Sandals	Riki joins the party
5	Oh, Brother!	Eryth Skirt,Eryth Sandals	Melia joins the party
6	Third Wheel	Water Boosters	Seven joins the party
7	Sparks Fly, You Die	F Sun Visor,F Water Frame,F Water Arms,F Water Boosters	Reach Agniratha
8	Lost in a Dark Dream	Ledios Helm L, Ledios Plate L, Ledios Arm L, Ledios Cuisses L, Ledios Greaves L	Complete Future Connected
9	He of the Metal Face	Denim Glasses,Denim Top,Denim Gauntlets,Rustly Knapsack	Defeat the 1st disciple
10	Uniquely Disadvantaged	Power II Goggles L,Power L Frame, Power II Arms L, Power II Boosters L	Reach Gondorl Cathedral

Restricted Mode

No.	Challenge	Reward(s)	Unlock Condition
1	Humble Beginnings	Exotic Glasses,Exotic Top,Exotic Watch,Exotic Bottoms,Exotic Sandals	Reach chapter 3 Tephra Cave Revisited
2	Fair Game	Captain's Hat,Captain's Top,Captain's Bangles	Sharla joins the party
3	The Walls Have Eyes	Festival Headband,Festival Shirt,Festival Beads,Festival Shorts,Festival Sandals	Dunban joins the party
4	Shaggy-dog Story	Pineapple Glasses,Pineapple Top,Pineapple Gauntlets,Starchy Knapsack,	Riki joins the party
5	Oh, Brother!	Eryth Corsage,Eryth Top,Eryth Bracelets	Melia decides to join the party
6	Third Wheel	Sun Visor,Water Frame,Water Arms	Seven joins the party
7	Sparks Fly, You Die	Resort Mask,Resort Hoodie,Resort Gloves,Resort Leggings,Resort Fins	Reach Agniratha
8	Lost in a Dark Dream	Power III Goggles L, Power III Frame L, Power III Arms L, Power III Boosters L	Complete Future Connected
9	He of the Metal Face	Officer's Hat,Officer's Top,Officer's Bangles,Officer's Skirt,Officer's Pumps	Defeat the 1st disciple
10	Uniquely Disadvantaged	Frontier Corsage,Frontier Top,Frontier Bracelets,Frontier Skirt,Frontier Sandals	Reach Gondorl Cathedral