Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Lost in a Dark Dream Time Attack S Rank Guide (Free Mode)

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

Lost in a Dark Dream (Free Mode) Rewards and Recommended Level

You can achieve an S rank by completing the challenge before the 4:30 mark.

Recommended Level 80
Minimum Noponstone Rewards
Maximum Noponstone Rewards 9600
No. of Waves 1
Rewards
Ledios Helm L
Ledios Plate L
Ledios Arm L
Ledios Cuisses L
Ledios Greaves L
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Minimum Rank to Obtain RewardA
How to Unlock Complete Future Connected

Lost in a Dark Dream Recommended Characters

Recommended Party Leader

Fiora IconFiora

Fiora is the best party leader for this trial. Her Final Cross allows you to topple and severely damage the Mammut while also bringing down the surrounding enemies. The party gauge is also easy to increase due to the enemy's quantity. This allows Fiora to use Final Cross multiple times in succession.

Recommended Party Members

Dunban IconDunban Reyn IconReyn

These 2 have high survivability which is needed to endure the enemy assault during the first seconds of the fight. They also have strong single target arts which is extremely helpful in whittling down the Mammut's massive HP.

Recommended Skills

Critical Drain (Fiora)

Critical Drain Restores HP when dealing a critical hit (2%). Owner
Dunban

Critical Drain allows Fiora to go all out without relying on Healing Abilities. With Lock-On, Fiora can restore her HP from 0 to 50% with a single Final Cross.

Friendship Heals/ Shoulder to Shoulder

Shoulder to Shoulder Heals the party after a chain attack (10%). Owner
Reyn
Friendship Heals Heals the party slightly after a chain attack (5%). Owner
Shulk

Ultimate Teamwork

Ultimate Teamwork Increases chain attack damage (25%). Owner
Shulk

Chain Attacks are easy to use due to the stragglers getting eliminated together with Fiora's critical strikes. Increasing your Chain Attack's damage further will make your clear time faster.

Recommended Gems

Muscle Up/ Agility Up

Muscle Up Increases physical defence.
Agility Up Increases agility.

More Durability to survive the fight.

Topple Plus

Topple Plus Extends the duration for which an enemy suffers Topple by (%).

Rendering the Mammut helpless is necessary for this fight. Sumo Stomp deals high damage to the whole team and stopping it is the first step in ensuring your victory.

Topple Resist/Debuff Resist

Topple Resist Grants resistance against Topple by (%).
Debuff Resist Grants resistance against all debuffs by (%).

Not getting toppled in case the Mammut uses Sumo Stomp allows you to continue the fight and a chance in still earning that sweet S rank. Debuff Resist gem also renders all the annoying status ailments the other enemies can inflict useless.

Lost in a Dark Dream (Free Mode) Tips and Strategies

The first few seconds of the fight will decide the outcome of the fight. Increasing Fiora's tension and defeating several enemies in the middle of Chain Attacks are the key to victory.

Lost in a Dark Dream General Tips

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Topple Resist Gems are extremely handy in this fight. Debuff Resist gems will work wonders too. You will also want to use Topple Plus Gems to render the Mammut unable to move which can greatly reduce the damage your team takes.

Wave 1 Enemies and Strategies

Enemy (quantity) Level
Laeklit Mammut Fog Beast (x1) 85

The Mammut is extremely durable and strong. Various enemies will join the fight that can present their own trouble. Start the fight with Power Drain to reduce every enemy's damage. Immediately use Lock-On against the Mammut then apply Break to give way to your allies' topple skills.


Chain Attack Party Gauge Full Again
Chain Attack Completed and the Party Gauge is Full Again.


Unleash your assault against it to increase your party gauge and Tension then use Final Cross in a position where it can hit all enemies surrounding you. Follow up with a Chain Attack against the Mammut with 3 toppling skills (starting with Final Cross), the surrounding enemies should fall too, this, in turn, will fill the party gauge again allowing Chain Attacks after Chain Attacks to be used.

Xenoblade Chronicles Related Links

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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