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Xenoblade Chronicles X - What is Aura
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.

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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:

Aura Details
・Only one Aura can be active at a time. If a second Aura is triggered, it replaces the first.
・Auras can be refreshed by reactivating the associated Art. They can also be extended using Aura Burst or the Extend Aura armor augment..
・Activating an Aura costs 1000 TP, making efficient management of resources critical in battle.

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 HorizonAstral Horizon Galactic Knight ClassGalactic Knight Requires TP, Grants Astral Heal and Astral Purge to all Allies, Expands AOE radius
Astral ProtectionAstral Protection Galactic Knight ClassGalactic Knight Requires TP, Boosts all Attribute Resistance, Restores HP when using Arts
AstrolibriumAstrolibrium Blast Fencer ClassBlast Fencer Requires TP, Reflects Beam Attacks, Boosts Beam damage
Crisis ZoneCrisis Zone Winged Viper ClassWinged Viper Reduces auto-attack cooldown, inflicts damage over time, damage scales with low HP
Defensive StanceDefensive Stance Striker ClassStriker Reduces damage taken, restores HP over time, reduces total melee attack
Dual DynamoDual Dynamo Shield Trooper ClassShield Trooper Boosts Melee and Ranged Attack and Potential
Early BirdEarly Bird Commando ClassCommando Requires TP, Raises Critical Power tier, Boosts Crit chance, boosts evasion.
Enhanced StandEnhanced Stand Bastion Warrior ClassBastion Warrior Requires TP, boosts auto-attack damage, continually restores HP
FlamehandFlamehand Shield Trooper ClassShield Trooper Boosts debuff resist, adds Ether counter range spike damage, immunity to terrain damage
Full SpecsFull Specs Enforcer ClassEnforcer Requires TP, boosts potential, Boosts Ranged Attack, Boosts Ether Resistance
GeolibriumGeolibrium Blast Fencer ClassBlast Fencer Requires TP, Boosts Beam Resistance, Continually restores HP, Nullifies Terrain Effects
Ghost SniperGhost Sniper Astral Crusader ClassAstral Crusader Requires TP, boosts crit chance, boost TP with criticals, boost ranged accuracy
GunforceGunforce Duelist ClassDuelist Requires TP, boosts Ranged Attack, critical chance, reduces secondary cooldown
Iron PrisonIron Prison Shield Trooper ClassShield Trooper Requires TP, Grants Physical Res Up, Enables Proximity Spike Damage
Killing MachineKilling Machine Winged Viper ClassWinged Viper Requires TP, boosts Melee Accuracy, Boosts Melee Attack, Boosts Potential
Master GunnerMaster Gunner Blast Fencer ClassBlast Fencer Boosts appendage damage, potential, ranged attack
Medic FreeMedic Free Samurai Gunner ClassSamurai Gunner Requires TP, boosts Debuff Resist, Revives on Incapacitation
NovalibriumNovalibrium Galactic Knight ClassGalactic Knight Requires TP, Grants Supercharge on taking damage, enable counter spike damage
Offensive StanceOffensive Stance Samurai Gunner ClassSamurai Gunner Requires TP, boosts Melee Accuracy, boosts Melee Attack, Increases Damage Taken
OverclockOverclock Partisan Eagle ClassPartisan Eagle Requires TP, Restores HP when using Arts, boosts fuel recovery of parked skills
RaijinRaijin Partisan Eagle ClassPartisan Eagle Requires TP, Boosts critical chance, Restores HP when using Arts, Reflects electric attacks.
RecuperateRecuperate Drifter ClassDrifter Boosts Evasion, Heals HP over time
Samurai SoulSamurai Soul Duelist ClassDuelist Requires TP, adds AOE damage to melee auto attacks, increases auto-attack damage, reduces secondary cooldown.
Secondary SpeedSecondary Speed Psycorruptor ClassPsycorruptor Reduces Secondary and Auto-Attack Cooldown
ShadowrunnerShadowrunner Commando ClassCommando Requires TP, Boosts potential, From Behind: Boosts damage and disables enemy detection
Speed DemonSpeed Demon Astral Crusader ClassAstral Crusader Requires TP, reduces cooldown when sprinting, restores HP
SupershieldSupershield Bastion Warrior ClassBastion Warrior Requires TP, Reflects Physical Attacks, reduces damage taken, Nullifies Stun
Thirsty EdgeThirsty Edge Winged Viper ClassWinged Viper Requires TP, Restores HP when landing melee attacks
Titan RechargeTitan Recharge Samurai Gunner ClassSamurai Gunner Negates enemy damage reflection, reduces secondary cooldown, recovers HP when expiring

What are Enemy Auras?

Buffs That Strengthen Enemies in Battle

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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.

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