Weather plays a sizable role inXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s battle system, though you might not know it until something feels just a little “off” about the damage you’re dealing in the middle of a fight - or there’s suddenly a bunch of chip damage to worry about because a storm’s come rolling in.
The game’s tips section does include information about the types of weather which you’ll encounter, but it’s got the same small-text, somewhat-vague, issues as several other major mechanics. You may find it helpful to have a tab open with our Xenoblade Chronicles X weather guide for an easier time keeping track of it all.
All Weather Effects In Xenoblade Chronicles X, Explained
It’s worth remembering that in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - unlike the original version for Wii U -you’re able to adjust the weather to your liking at any timeby heading into System Settings, selectingChange Time, and trying your luck with a future hour.
This can be repeated as often as you wish, so if you’re stuck in a searing heatwave or what-have-you, don’t forget that you’ve got an off-ramp, should you choose to game the system a bit. It’s a bit of a “cheat”, but hey.
It may seem like Skells are less affected by weather. In a literal sense, that’s generally true. However, Skells deal in higher overall stats; thus,you’ll feel the weather patterns in your Skell roughly as much as you would on-foot,despite the relatively lower stat shifts.
WheneverPrimordiais cited as a region for a type of weather,this includes New Los Angeles, as NLA is situated within Primordia.
If you’re ever uncertain as to why something is happening that doesn’t quite make sense during a battle, always check the present weather. For instance,Skell Fuel Recovery- it might feel weird in the heat of the moment, albeit the right sort of weird - and perhaps the reason for it is Energy Mist!
