Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Sidewinder Arts Effect and Upgrades

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

Sidewinder Effect and Upgrades

Arts Overview

Sidewinder Rank 3
Class Astral Crusader Weapon Sniper Rifle
Arts Type Ranged Art Ranged Attribute None
Effect Range Target: Single Enemy TP Cost 0
Description
Deals weapon damage, Inflicts Debuff Res Down

Cooldown Bonuses

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

Upgrade Effects

Lv Stats Effects
1 Cooldown: 40s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Debuff Res Down I (20s)
Special Effect: None
2 BP Cost: 4
Cooldown: 33.6s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Debuff Res Down II (20s)
Special Effect: None
3 BP Cost: 12
Cooldown: 30.4s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Debuff Res Down III (20s)
Special Effect: None
4 BP Cost: 36
Cooldown: 27.2s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Debuff Res Down IV (20s)
Special Effect: None
5 BP Cost: 72
Cooldown: 24s
Hit Scaling: N/A
Hits: 1
Additional Effect: Debuff Res Down V (20s)
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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All Astral Crusader Arts

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