Auras in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition are special abilities that enhance the player character's combat performance, granting various buffs or effects. Learn more about how Auras work, see a list of all Auras, and discover their impact on both allies and enemies in this guide.

What are Auras?

Temporary Boost with Unique Mechanics

In Xenoblade Chronicles X, Auras are a type of buff or state that characters can activate during battle. They grant various boosts, such as increased damage, defense, or other specialized effects. Auras are tied to specific Arts and usually last for a limited amount of time, adding a strategic layer to combat.

You'll know an Aura is active when your character glows with a certain visual effect.

Here are some key details about Auras:

List of Auras

All Auras

Auras in are tied to specific Battle Arts that you unlock as you progress through the game. These Arts are associated with certain classes, so advancing through the class tree is key to gaining access to more powerful Auras.

Arts	Class	Effect
Astral Horizon	Galactic Knight	Requires TP, Grants Astral Heal and Astral Purge to all Allies, Expands AOE radius
Astral Protection	Galactic Knight	Requires TP, Boosts all Attribute Resistance, Restores HP when using Arts
Astrolibrium	Blast Fencer	Requires TP, Reflects Beam Attacks, Boosts Beam damage
Crisis Zone	Winged Viper	Reduces auto-attack cooldown, inflicts damage over time, damage scales with low HP
Defensive Stance	Striker	Reduces damage taken, restores HP over time, reduces total melee attack
Dual Dynamo	Shield Trooper	Boosts Melee and Ranged Attack and Potential
Early Bird	Commando	Requires TP, Raises Critical Power tier, Boosts Crit chance, boosts evasion.
Enhanced Stand	Bastion Warrior	Requires TP, boosts auto-attack damage, continually restores HP
Flamehand	Shield Trooper	Boosts debuff resist, adds Ether counter range spike damage, immunity to terrain damage
Full Specs	Enforcer	Requires TP, boosts potential, Boosts Ranged Attack, Boosts Ether Resistance
Geolibrium	Blast Fencer	Requires TP, Boosts Beam Resistance, Continually restores HP, Nullifies Terrain Effects
Ghost Sniper	Astral Crusader	Requires TP, boosts crit chance, boost TP with criticals, boost ranged accuracy
Gunforce	Duelist	Requires TP, boosts Ranged Attack, critical chance, reduces secondary cooldown
Iron Prison	Shield Trooper	Requires TP, Grants Physical Res Up, Enables Proximity Spike Damage
Killing Machine	Winged Viper	Requires TP, boosts Melee Accuracy, Boosts Melee Attack, Boosts Potential
Master Gunner	Blast Fencer	Boosts appendage damage, potential, ranged attack
Medic Free	Samurai Gunner	Requires TP, boosts Debuff Resist, Revives on Incapacitation
Novalibrium	Galactic Knight	Requires TP, Grants Supercharge on taking damage, enable counter spike damage
Offensive Stance	Samurai Gunner	Requires TP, boosts Melee Accuracy, boosts Melee Attack, Increases Damage Taken
Overclock	Partisan Eagle	Requires TP, Restores HP when using Arts, boosts fuel recovery of parked skills
Raijin	Partisan Eagle	Requires TP, Boosts critical chance, Restores HP when using Arts, Reflects electric attacks.
Recuperate	Drifter	Boosts Evasion, Heals HP over time
Samurai Soul	Duelist	Requires TP, adds AOE damage to melee auto attacks, increases auto-attack damage, reduces secondary cooldown.
Secondary Speed	Psycorruptor	Reduces Secondary and Auto-Attack Cooldown
Shadowrunner	Commando	Requires TP, Boosts potential, From Behind: Boosts damage and disables enemy detection
Speed Demon	Astral Crusader	Requires TP, reduces cooldown when sprinting, restores HP
Supershield	Bastion Warrior	Requires TP, Reflects Physical Attacks, reduces damage taken, Nullifies Stun
Thirsty Edge	Winged Viper	Requires TP, Restores HP when landing melee attacks
Titan Recharge	Samurai Gunner	Negates enemy damage reflection, reduces secondary cooldown, recovers HP when expiring

What are Enemy Auras?

Buffs That Strengthen Enemies in Battle

Enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles X also use auras to gain advantages in battle, just like the player. Enemy Auras are special states that enhance their stats or modify their behavior, making them more dangerous and unpredictable.

These auras often activate under specific conditions, such as when an enemy's health drops below a certain threshold or when a particular appendage is destroyed.

Some common enemy Auras:

• Calm - This aura grants defensive effects, such as spike damage, damage reduction, or total evasion, triggered by certain arts. It helps enemies become harder to damage, making them more resilient in battle.
• Enraged - This aura boosts the enemy's stats, increasing their strength and aggression. It activates when an enemy’s health is low or when a specific appendage is destroyed. Some enemies may also gain bonus effects depending on their species. The aura fades after some time, but certain species cannot enter this state.
• Aware - This aura enhances offensive abilities, often providing effects that increase the enemy's damage output or effectiveness in combat. It is activated by specific arts and makes enemies more dangerous.

List of Enemies

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