Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Back Slash Arts Effect and Upgrades

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

Back Slash Effect and Upgrades

Arts Overview

Back SlashBack Slash Rank 1
Class Commando Weapon Dual Swords
Arts Type Melee Art Melee Attribute None
Effect Range Target: Single Enemy TP Cost 0
Description
Deals Weapon Damage, From Behind: Boosts Damage

Cooldown Bonuses

Secondary Bonus Damage +250%
Tertiary Bonus Damage +400%

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

Upgrade Effects

Lv Stats Effects
1 Cooldown: 15s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: None
Special Effect: Deals 200% more damage from behind.
2 BP Cost: 4
Cooldown: 12.6s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: None
Special Effect: Deals 225% more damage from behind.
3 BP Cost: 12
Cooldown: 11.4s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: None
Special Effect: Deals 250% more damage from behind.
4 BP Cost: 36
Cooldown: 10.2s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: None
Special Effect: Deals 275% more damage from behind.
5 BP Cost: 72
Cooldown: 9s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: None
Special Effect: Deals 300% more damage from behind.

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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