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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Magnum Edge Arts Effect and Upgrades

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Magnum Edge is one of the Arts learned by the Striker Class in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (XCX). Learn about its effects on each upgrade level and more about Magnum Edge in this guide!

Magnum Edge Effect and Upgrades

Arts Overview

Magnum EdgeMagnum Edge Rank 8
Class Weapon Longsword
Arts Type Debuff Art Debuff Attribute None
Effect Range Enemies Ahead TP Cost 0
Description
Deals weapon damage, Inflicts Physical Res Down

Cooldown Bonuses

Secondary Bonus Debuff tier +1 / Effect Duration +20s
Tertiary Bonus Debuff tier +2 / Effect Duration +40s

Magnum Edge is a Melee Art. Use your Longsword (Melee) on auto-attacks to continue the cooldowns and receive these cooldown bonuses when executing Magnum Edge once the meter has filled up.

Upgrade Effects

Lv Stats Effects
1 Cooldown: 30s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Physical Res Down I (20s)
Special Effect: Deals Knockback to Small and Medium enemies.
2 BP Cost: 4
Cooldown: 25.2s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Physical Res Down II (20s)
Special Effect: Deals Knockback to Small and Medium enemies.
3 BP Cost: 12
Cooldown: 22.8s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 4
Additional Effect: Physical Res Down III (20s)
Special Effect: Deals Knockback to Small and Medium enemies.
4 BP Cost: 36
Cooldown: 20.4s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 4
Additional Effect: Physical Res Down IV (20s)
Special Effect: Deals Knockback to Small and Medium enemies.
5 BP Cost: 72
Cooldown: 18s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 4
Additional Effect: Physical Res Down V (20s)
Special Effect: Deals Knockback to Small and Medium enemies.

Press the Y Button on the Switch when hovering over this Art to upgrade it. Earn BP by leveling up, increasing class ranks, filling the Collectopedia, or collecting treasure!

You can also reset any skill upgrades to reclaim the BP you spent and use it for other Arts. The cost to reset upgrades depends on the character's level.

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