Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Astral Protection Arts Effect and Upgrades

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

Astral Protection Effect and Upgrades

Arts Overview

Astral ProtectionAstral Protection Rank 1
Class Weapon Psycho Launcher
Arts Type Aura Art Aura Attribute None
Effect Range Self TP Cost 1000
Description
Requires TP, Boosts all Attribute Resistance, Restores HP when using Arts

Cooldown Bonuses

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

Upgrade Effects

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

Arts

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All Galactic Knight Arts

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