Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Thirsty Edge Arts Effect and Upgrades

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

Thirsty Edge Effect and Upgrades

Arts Overview

Thirsty EdgeThirsty Edge Rank 2
Class Winged Viper Weapon Dual Swords
Arts Type Aura Art Aura Attribute None
Effect Range Self TP Cost 1000
Description
Requires TP, Restores HP when landing melee attacks

Cooldown Bonuses

Secondary Bonus Aura Tier+1 / Effect Duration +20s
Tertiary Bonus Aura Tier+2 / Effect Duration +40s

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

Upgrade Effects

Lv Stats Effects
1 Cooldown: 60s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Thirsty Edge I (20s)
Special Effect: None
2 BP Cost: 6
Cooldown: 50.4s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Thirsty Edge II (22s)
Special Effect: None
3 BP Cost: 18
Cooldown: 45.6s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Thirsty Edge III (24s)
Special Effect: None
4 BP Cost: 54
Cooldown: 40.8s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Thirsty Edge IV (26s)
Special Effect: None
5 BP Cost: 108
Cooldown: 36s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Thirsty Edge V (28s)
Special Effect: None

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.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Related Guides

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