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Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Oh, Brother! Time Attack S Rank Guide (Free Mode)

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Oh Brother! S Rank Guide
This is a guide to the Time Trial challenge Oh, Brother! (Free Mode) in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (XC1) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn how to beat Oh, Brother!, strategies to use, and how to get an S Ranking.

Oh, Brother! (Free Mode) Rewards and Recommended Level

Recommended Level 45
Maximum Noponstone Rewards 4000
No. of Waves 3
Rewards
Eryth Skirt
Eryth Sandals
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Minimum Rank to Obtain RewardS
How to Unlock Melia decides to join the party

Oh, Brother! Recommended Party Members

Recommended Leader

Melia IconMelia

Melia is the best party leader for this challenge. With her buffs and area damaging abilities, she can easily dispatch enemy groups easily.

Recommended Members

Dunban IconDunban Reyn IconReyn

Dunban and Reyn's high damage output is great for this challenge as well. They also have Soaring Tempest and Warswing, which can deal heavy damage against clumped enemies.

Oh, Brother! (Free Mode) Tips and Strategies

Oh, Brother! General Tips

Oh Brother! S Rank Guide
Managing Melia's elements is the key to finishing this fight quickly. Melia's Burst state doesn't just increase her elemental's damage, it also enables her to use some of her best arts. Proper positioning is also great for maximizing your arts during a Chain Attack, so make sure to check where each character is positioned first before initiating one.

Wave 1 Enemies and Strategies

Wave 1.jpg

Enemy (quantity) Level
Mistol Igna (x1) 47
Barbaro Igna (x1) 47

Nothing hard about this fight, just summon bolt, then copy it, then unleash your other elements on them to end the wave.

Wave 2 Enemies and Strategies

Wave 2

Enemy (quantity) Level
Maleza Igna (x4) 43
Guard Igna (x3) 43

Start the fight, then target the Igna positioned in the center. Let Dunban and Reyn charge forward first to lure them all, then blast them with Wind and Blaze.

Wave 3 Enemies and Strategies

Wave 3

Enemy (quantity) Level
Fighter Igna (x1) 47
Otol Komar (x2) 47 & 49

Your party gauge should be full or near full again after dispatching the enemies from the 2nd wave.

Melia Mind Blast


Using Mind Blast during the Chain Attack works too, but it won't increase the multiplier for Soaring Tempest and War Swing.

Immediately use Mind Blast, then start a Chain Attack (if available), or focus the higher leveled Otol Komar. They can seal arts which can delay your time completion. Prevent it from happening at all cost.

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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

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