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Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Weather Guide

You can change the weather by fast traveling or by resting at the barracks in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Read on to learn how to change the weather, the different weather types, their buffs and debuffs, and the enemies that only appear under specific conditions.

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How to Change the Weather

Fast Travel

Flying Jet

Although you cannot manually set the weather, there are ways to influence it. One of the quickest methods is fast traveling.

By warping to different locations or even within the same region, the weather has a chance to change upon arrival. If the desired weather doesn’t appear, simply fast travel again and check the conditions.

Rest at the Barracks

Overlooking

Another effective way to cycle through weather changes is by resting at the Barracks. Advancing the in-game time can sometimes trigger different weather patterns.

If an enemy or quest requires a specific weather condition, resting repeatedly until the correct weather appears can save time compared to waiting naturally.

All Weather Types and Location

All Weather Types

Weather Description
Clear Standard weather with no significant effects
Cloudy Overcast skies, common in multiple areas.
Dense Fog Reduces visibility
Rain Moderate rainfall
Lightning Characterized by lightning strikes, specific regions experience this.
Heavy Rain Intense rainfall
Heat Wave Elevated temperatures
Sandstorm Reduces visibility and affects ranged weapon accuracy
Thunderstorm Combines heavy rain with lightning, specific to certain regions.
Electromagnetic Storm Features electrical disturbances
Rising Energy Mist Unique mist effect
Energy Mist Standard mist
Brimstone Rain Distinctive weather pattern, specific to certain areas.
Aurora Displays colorful lights in the sky, seen in multiple regions.
Crimson Aurora A red-hued aurora
Spores Airborne particles reduce visibility
Meteor Shower Features falling meteors
Rainbow Appears after rain, can be seen in various areas.

Region Specific Weather Conditions

Region Weather
Primordia Clear, Rain, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm, Rainbow, Meteor Shower, Aurora
Noctilum Clear, Rain, Thunderstorm, Rainbow, Energy Mist, Dense Fog
Oblivia Clear, Rain, Electromagnetic Storm, Heat Wave, Sandstorm, Meteor Shower, Aurora, Rainbow
Sylvalum Cloudy, Spore Clouds, Rising Energy Mist, Crimson Aurora
Cauldros Clear, Cloudy, Electromagnetic Storm, Brimstone Rain, Rainbow

Different regions have unique weather patterns, and some weather types are exclusive to certain locations. For example, Oblivia is known for its Sandstorms and Electromagnetic Storms, while Cauldros experiences Brimstone Rain.

Knowing where and when these weather conditions occur can help players track down specific enemies and optimize their strategies.

Weather Buffs and Debuffs

List of Buffs and Debuffs Per Weather Condition

Weather Ground Effect Skell Effect Enemy Effect
Clear - - -
Cloudy - - -
Dense Fog ↓ Critical Chance Down III
↓ Melee Accuracy Down III
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down IV		 ↓ Critical Chance Down I
↓ Melee Accuracy Down I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down I		 ↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II
↓ Melee Accuracy Down II
↓ Critical Chance Down II
Rain ↓ Beam Attack Down I
↓ Critical Chance Down I		 - ↓ Beam Attack Down I
↓ Critical Chance Down I
Lightning ↑Electric Attack Up III
↑ Beam Attack Up I		 ↑ Electric Attack Up I
↑ Beam Attack Up I		 ↑ Electric Attack Up I
↑ Beam Attack Up I
Heavy Rain ↓ Ranged Accuracy Down III
↓ Beam Attack Down III
↓ Critical Chance Down II		 ↓ Ranged Accuracy Down I
↓ Beam Attack Down I
↓ Critical Chance Down I		 ↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II
↓ Beam Attack Down II
↓ Critical Chance Down II
Heat Wave ↑Thermal Attack Up III
↓Melee Attack Down V
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II 		↑ Thermal Attack Up I ↑ Thermal Attack Up I
↓Ranged Accuracy Down II
↓ Melee Attack Down III
Sandstorm ↓ Beam Attack Down IV
↓ Melee Accuracy Down III
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down IV
↓ Ranged Attack Down V		 ↓ Beam Attack Down II
↓ Melee Accuracy Down I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down I
↓ Ranged Attack Down II		 ↓ Ranged Accuracy Down III
↓ Melee Accuracy Down III
↓ Ranged Attack Down III
↓ Beam Damage Down III
Thunderstorm ↑ Electric Attack Up III
↓ Beam Attack Down I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down I		 ↑ Electric Attack Up I ↑ Electric Attack Up I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down
↓ Beam Damage Down I
Electromagnetic Storm ↑ Electric Attack Up V
Weather Damage: Lightning I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down IV
↓ Ranged Attack Down V		 ↑ Electric Attack Up III
Weather Damage: Lightning I
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II
↓ Ranged Attack Down III		 ↑ Electric Attack Up III
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II
↓ Ranged Attack Down III
Weather Damage: Lightning I
Rising Energy Mist ↑ Ether Attack Up III
↓ Potential Down III		 ↑ Ether Attack Up I
↓ Potential Down I
Skell Fuel Recovery I		 ↑ Ether Attack Up I
↓ Potential Down I
Energy Mist ↑ Ether Attack Up V
↓ Potential Down IV		 ↑ Ether Attack Up IV
↓ Potential Down III
Skell Fuel Recovery II		 ↑ Ether Attack Up V
↓ Potential Down III
Brimstone Rain ↑ Thermal Attack Up V
↓ Melee Attack Down III
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down II
Weather Damage: Heat III		 ↑ Thermal Attack Up III ↑ Thermal Attack Up II
↓ Ranged Accuracy Down I
↓ Melee Attack Down II
Aurora ↑ Critical Chance Up III
↑ Ether Attack Up III
↑Potential Up III		 ↑ Critical Chance Up I
↑ Ether Attack Up I
↑ Potential Up I		 ↑Critical Chance Up I
↑Potential Up I
↑ Ether Attack Up I
Crimson Aurora ↑ Critical Chance Up IV
↑ Ether Attack Up V
↑ Gravity Attack Up III
↑Potential Up IV		 ↑ Critical Chance Up II
↑Ether Attack Up III
↑ Gravity Attack Up I
↑ Potential Up I		 ↑ Critical Chance Up II
↑ Potential Up I
↑ Ether Attack Up III
↑ Gravity Attack Up I
Spores ↓ Melee Attack Down IV
↓ Potential Down IV
↓ Ranged Attack Down IV		 ↓Melee Attack Down II
↓Potential Down III
↓ Ranged Attack Down II		 ↓Melee Attack Down I
↓ Ranged Attack Down I
↓ Potential Down III
Meteor Shower ↑ Critical Chance Up III
↑ Gravity Attack Up II		 ↑ Critical Chance Up I
↑ Gravity Attack Up II		 ↑ Critical Chance Up I
↑ Gravity Attack Up I
Rainbow ↑ Critical Chance Up V
↑ Potential Up III		 ↑Critical Chance Up III
↑ Potential Up I		 ↑Critical Chance Up III
↑Potential Up II

Weather conditions don’t just change the atmosphere, they can also affect gameplay in various ways. Some weather effects boost attack power for certain elements, while others reduce accuracy, critical hit chance, or other combat stats.

Both players and enemies are affected by these buffs and debuffs, so adapting strategies based on the current weather is essential.

Weather Specific Enemies

Enemies That Only Appear During Certain Weather Conditions

Boss

Certain enemies only spawn under specific weather conditions, making them difficult to track down unless you know when and where to look.

For instance, Alithios, The Indignant only appears during Thunderstorms, while Awakened Liceor can only be found during Rising Energy Mists.

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