Your character’s level in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition significantly influences the type of equipment and Skells you can utilize. For players aiming to tackle superbosses or engage in postgame leveling, it is crucial to maximize your party’s levels. Notably, the maximum level has been updated from the original Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Wii U.
Even if you opt not to pursue maxing out your level, maintaining a character level that aligns with the story missions is essential. This strategy facilitates your ability to tackle most Affinity Missions as they become available.
Maximum Level in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Is Level 100 Attainable?
The cap in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stands at level 99, a significant increase from the original game’s maximum of 60. This change aligns the cap more closely with the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy, allowing players to exceed the levels of all but one superboss in the game.
The most formidable superboss in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is also leveled at 99. Leveling up during the main story can be a slow and challenging process, particularly at the beginning. However, employing strategies to farm experience can prove beneficial. A popular technique involves utilizing the Brainjack and Servant Sacrifice abilities from the Psycorruptor Class on higher-level enemies (excluding bosses and Tyrants).
For those in the postgame, numerous opportunities to farm experience await. By this stage, you will have access to superior weapons, gear, and Skells, all of which can greatly facilitate your leveling efforts.
Levels and Ranks: A Deeper Understanding
Comparing Classes, Character Level, and Skell Level
In addition to your primary character and party members, understanding Class Ranks and Skell Levels is essential. These elements are distinct from character leveling but equally important for gameplay. Advancing in Class Ranks is necessary to unlock various Skills and Arts.
Each character class has a maximum rank of 10, and reaching certain ranks will allow you to unlock unique Arts or Skills, often rewarding players with both. Class Ranks rely on Class Points (CP) rather than traditional experience points (XP).
Decoding Skell Levels
Skells are the massive mechs operated by BLADE members in New Los Angeles. To obtain your Skell License, you’ll need to complete Chapter 6 first. Note that the pilot of a Skell must meet the base level requirements for their chosen mech.
Unlike character levels and Class Ranks, Skells maintain a fixed level and do not accumulate experience. For instance, if you select a Level 30 Skell, it will remain at that level. To access stronger Skells, upgrading the Sakuraba Industries R&D is essential.
Besides quest-specific Skells, the available Skell levels are:
- Level 30
- Level 50
- Level 60
This means that while your party’s maximum level of 99 will always surpass that of Skells, it should not diminish the capabilities of the Skells themselves. Various models and three distinct types exist, each designed for specific combat scenarios.