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Chapter 13 (Act 1): Cause and Effect is a Story Mission and clearing it also unlock Al in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Check out a full walkthrough of Chapter 13 (Act 1): Cause and Effect, how to unlock it, its bosses and enemies, and Chapter 13 (Act 1)'s rewards here!
| Previous Mission | Next Mission |
|---|---|
| Into the Core | The Second Project Exodus |
| Location | Administrative District, BLADE Barracks |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver | Vandham |
| Areas of Interest | Noctilum, Oblivia, New Los Angeles |
| Level Requirement | 1 |
| Recommended Level | 50 |
Note: Areas of interest are the place(s) you will visit as you progress Cause and Effect
| Required Members | No member requirements |
|---|---|
| Restricted Members | No member restrictions |
You can add a maximum of 4 characters for the mission, Cause and Effect.
| How to Unlock |
• Clear Into the Core
|
|---|
The table above contains all the requirements needed to unlock the mission, Cause and Effect.
| # | Walkthrough |
|---|---|
| 1 | To begin Chapter 13 (Act 1), you must have completed Chapter 12. There are no party requirements or restrictions for this chapter. Once you're ready, head to the conference room inside the BLADE Barracks. Several cutscenes will trigger, officially kicking off Act 1 of the Epilogue. ► Chapter 12: Into the Core |
| 2 | Your next stop will be in the Oblivia region, where the quest is located. You can fast travel to FN Site 317, since this is the nearest one to the location. Once there, ride your Skell and press onwards, following the quest marker on Balance Rock, which leads to a cutscene. ►How to Fast Travel |
| 3 | After the cutscene ends, keep moving forward until you reach Drowning Ring for another cutscene. Once it ends, you'll be thrown into a battle against a Level 50 Ghost Acolyte boss. After defeating it, three more Level 50 Ghost Acolytes will appear, you'll have to defeat them so make sure you're well-prepared. |
| 4 | Upon their defeat, you'll be surrounded by a massive swarm of Ghost Acolytes from all directions. But don’t worry as a mysterious entity will swoop in during a cutscene and eliminate them all. The identity of this anonymous entity isn’t revealed yet, as they’ll disappear just as quickly. Once the cutscene ends, fast travel back to the BLADE Tower and regroup with the others. |
| 5 | After the lengthy cutscenes, your next destination will be the Noctilum region. Go ahead and fast travel to FN Site 205, as this is the closest waypoint to the quest marker. Upon reaching the destination, ride your Skell and head toward the quest marker for another cutscene. |
| 6 | Once the cutscene ends, you'll be caught in another battle with Vita from the previous chapter. Though this time, someone else is piloting it. After the battle, it escapes, hinting that you'll likely have to deal with it again later. For now, return to the BLADE Tower and reunite with the rest of the team. |
| 7 | After the meeting, head over to the BLADE Barracks. A cutscene with Elma and Al will play, detailing events from the past. Afterwards, you'll return to a scene with you and Lin discussing what happened to Al. Once that cutscene ends, your next objective is to return to the BLADE Tower for the next part of the story. |
| 8 | After a lengthy cutscene with the Void, head over to the hangar and discuss with the group what to do next. Act 1 of Chapter 13 ends here, as the team prepares to brainstorm a strategy before heading into battle with the Void. |
| Qty. | All Enemies |
|---|---|
| x4 | Ghost Acolyte (Level 50) |
| x1 | Vita (Level 51) |
| All Cause and Effect Mission Rewards |
|---|
| 3500 EXP |
| 115000 Credits |
| Unlocked Character |
|---|
| Al |
Completing Cause and Effect unlocks Al as a playable character in Xenoblade Chronicles X!
All Story Missions | Chapter Walkthrough
| 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 |
| No. | List of Story Missions |
|---|---|
| 13 | Cause and Effect |
| 14 | The Second Project Exodus |
| 15 | Hero |
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