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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Chapter 8 Walkthrough: The Gathering Storm
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Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm is a Story Mission in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Check out a full walkthrough of Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm, how to unlock it, its bosses and enemies, rewards, and Chapter 8's achievements here!
| Previous Mission | Next Mission |
|---|---|
| Treachery | Warriors of Wroth |
List of Contents
Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm Overview
The Gathering Storm Mission Details
| Location | Administrative District, BLADE Barracks |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver | Vandham |
| Areas of Interest | New Los Angeles |
| Level Requirement | 30 |
| Recommended Level | 30 |
Note: Areas of interest are the place(s) you will visit as you progress The Gathering Storm
Member Restrictions
| Required Members |
•
 Elma •
 Lin |
|---|---|
| Restricted Members | No member restrictions |
You can add a maximum of 3 characters for the mission, The Gathering Storm.
Mission Objectives
| Chapter 8 Walkthrough: The Gathering Storm |
|---|
| ・Leave the BLADE Barracks. ・Achieve All Objectives: ┗ Defeat the Scout Puge x3 ┗ Defeat the Strike Pugilith x1. ・Defend the East Gate of New LA from the Ganglion's attack for three minutes. ・Defeat the Impact Galdr x2. ・Head to New LA's Commercial District and eliminate the invading forces. ・Achieve all objectives: ┗ Defeat Dagahn ┗ Defeat Ryyz. |
How to Unlock Chapter 8: The Gathering Storm
Unlock Requirements
| How to Unlock |
• Clear Treachery • Clear The Matchmaker
• Explore 10% of Mira
|
|---|
The table above contains all the requirements needed to unlock the mission, The Gathering Storm.
Chapter 8 Walkthrough: The Gathering Storm
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 |  To begin Chapter 8, ensure you have completed the Treachery mission, the The Matchmaker Affinity Mission, and surveyed at least 10% of Mira. Additionally, your party must only include you, Elma, and Lin. Once these requirements are met, head to the conference room in the BLADE Barracks to accept the mission. A cutscene will play, officially starting the chapter. |
| 2 |  After the cutscene, leave the building and another cutscene will start that will lead to a series of battles against multiple groups of enemies. Defeat to continue. ► Chapter 8 Enemies |
| 3 | 
After the battle with the Impact Galdrs and the succeeding cutscene, follow the quest marker through the bridge to reach the next location. Not that you will need to fight the enemies in the way. |
| 4 |  After another cutscene, the final battle of the chapter against Dagahn and Ryyz will ensue. ▶ Chapter 9: Warriors of Wroth |
Chapter 8 Bosses, Tyrants, and Enemies
Bosses
| Name | Qty |
|---|---|
Dagahn
|
|
Ryyz
|
Enemies
| Name | Qty |
|---|---|
Impact Galdr
|
x2 |
Scout Puge
|
x3 |
Strike Pugilith
|
x1 |
Chapter 8 Rewards
| All The Gathering Storm Mission Rewards |
|---|
| 1000 EXP |
| 45000 Credits |
| Mining Probe G8 x1 |
Chapter 8 Achievements
Progress Parts 1 to 3 of Chapter 8
| # | Achievement | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Chapter 8 in Progress (1/3) | Completed part 1 of 3 of Chapter 8. |
| 37 | Chapter 8 in Progress (2/3) | Completed part 2 of 3 of Chapter 8. |
| 38 | Chapter 8 in Progress (3/3) | Completed part 3 of 3 of Chapter 8. |
Clearing Xenoblade Chronicles X's Chapter 8 unlocks the 3 achievements shown above.
List of All Achievements and Rewards
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Related Guides
All Story Missions | Chapter Walkthrough
All Story Mission Walkthroughs
| No. | List of Story Missions |
|---|---|
| 0 | Prologue - Awakening |
| 1 | New Los Angeles |
| 2 | The New Frontier |
| 3 | Builders of a Legacy |
| 4 | The Ganglion Menace |
| 5 | Ma-non Maneuvers |
| 6 | Dark Matters |
| 7 | Treachery |
| 8 | The Gathering Storm |
| 9 | Warriors of Wroth |
| 10 | The Zu Pharg Menace |
| 11 | Consequences |
| 12 | Into the Core |
All Epilogue Walkthroughs
| No. | List of Story Missions |
|---|---|
| 13 | Cause and Effect |
| 14 | The Second Project Exodus |
| 15 | Hero |
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