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How to Increase Survey Rate

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Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - How to Increase Survey Rate

Increase the Survey Rate in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition by installing data probes, finishing normal missions, opening treasures, and beating tyrants. Use our guide to learn how to increase your survey rate and other tips!

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How to Increase Survey Rate

Ways to Increase Survey Rate
Checkmark Install Data Probes
Checkmark Complete Normal Missions
Checkmark Find Treasures
Checkmark Defeat Tyrants

Install Data Probes

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Install Data Probes

Installing data probes increases your survey rate for that region. They also count as a landmark for fast travel and as a respawn point.

How to Fast Travel

Complete Normal Missions

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Complete Normal Missions

Completing normal missions will also increase the survey rate. Check the map with Y to find nearby missions, especially in the open world.

List of All Normal Missions

Find Treasures

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Find Treasures

Specific treasures around the area will also count toward the location's survey rate. Read the information text on the map or on the HUD for hints on what it is and where it is.

Defeat Tyrants

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Defeat Tyrants

Another way to raise the survey rate of an area is to defeat the area's tyrants. This one is the hardest way because you need the right levels, gear, and arts to properly beat one.

Tips for Increasing Survey Rate

Prioritize Data Probes

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Prioritize Data Probes

You can get a good amount of survey rate by just completing all the data probes in a region. This will make it easier for you to go back and complete the other objectives.

Keep an Eye on Notifications

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Keep an Eye on Notifications

When you enter a segment of the map, a notification will appear if a survey rate objective is nearby. Consider checking it out before heading to your primary mission.

Survey Rate Rewards

Energy Clips and Other Items

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition - Energy Clips and Other Items

You get a reward for every 5% Survey Rate you obtain in a given region. Notably, it is the main method for collecting Energy Clips, which are used to increase your Auxiliary Energy Gauge

Other rewards include probes, patches, tickets, and credits.

Unlocks Chapter Progress

Some Story Missions are locked behind Survey Rate progress. In addition the rewards and the fast travel locations, it is recommended to increase your Survey Rate from time to time.

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