Unleash the Power
of the Monado
This legendary weapon is imbued with the power to slice through the Mechons' armor and seems to be growing stronger as Shulk's journey continues. Can he unravel its many mysteries?
Control the Power of
the Monado Blade
End the War
Discover Shulk's origin
in this acclaimed RPG
"There's simply no other
JRPG quite like it."
— Examiner.com
"9 out of 10"
— Game Informer
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is
even better on the New 3DS"
— GamesBeat.com
"A sizeable and stunningly
diverse world"
— NintendoLife.com
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An Ancient Battle…
A New World Formed
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Eons later, new civilizations thrive atop the bodies of titans Bionis and Mechonis. The race of humans known as Homs battle against the seemingly endless invasion of the Mechon. Their fate is in your hands.
Homs and their Allies
The war with the Mechons has reached its peak. Now the Homs and their allies seek to end the war once and for all.
Shulk
Reyn
Fiora
Dunban
Sharla
Melia
Riki
Alvis
Dickson
Shulk
You may know him from the Super Smash Bros.™ series. Now see how Shulk got his start. This young weapons researcher is determined to end the war for good.
Reyn
Shulk's hot-headed friend joins him on his quest to defeat the Mechons.
Fiora
Fiora is Dunban's younger sister and a close friend of Shulk and Reyn.
Dunban
Hero of the Homs, as well as Fiora's older brother, Dunban once wielded the mysterious Monado.
Sharla
A no-nonsense medic with impressive shooting skills.
Melia
A member of the High Entia race, she specializes in ether attacks.
Riki
A friendly member of the Nopon race, he seems almost childlike…
Alvis
This mysterious character helps Shulk, but what are his real intentions?
Dickson
Guardian to Shulk and a comrade of Dunban's.
Unleash the Power
The Mechon Menace
These mechanical creatures live on the body of the titan Mechonis, and seek the total destruction of the Homs.
Metal Face
A special (and deadly) type of Mechon who intends to stop Shulk and his allies. Surprisingly, the Monado can't harm this Mechon.
Xord
This unusual Mechon can actually talk. Its mission is to stop Shulk and his friends, and it has no memory from before this mission began.
Epic Adventure
Goes Portable
Battle an invading army and customize six unique characters throughout your journey through a vast landscape.
Real-Time Battles
Take out your foes with a unique mix of strategy and real-time combat. Your character can auto-attack as long as you're close to an enemy, but it's up to you to launch special attacks and protect your allies by changing the future.
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Unleash Your Arts
Special abilities, known as Arts, can make all the difference in battle. Since their power can differ depending on your character's position on the battlefield, you'll need to time your moves perfectly.
Connect a Chain Attack
One of your secret weapons against big enemies is the Chain Attack. Once your Party Gauge fills up, each party member can use an Art in a massive combo.
Build Up Affinity
Your relationships, or Affinity, have a deep impact on the game. Build Affinity with other characters by taking on quests and spending time together to unlock new game elements.
Customize
Your Characters
Earn experience and money as you play, then use those to upgrade your abilities and equipment.
Upgrade Weapons & Armor
New armor isn't just about good looks (though it does look cool). Each piece of equipment has an impact on a character's stats, so choose wisely. You can shop for equipment, but you can also get it by collecting items as you travel, trading with townsfolk, or winning battles.
And, you can customize items even further with special gems, which you can craft yourself.
Boost Your Skills
Leveling up lets you expand your Skill Tree. This'll give you helpful automatic abilities—like increased strength at the start of a battle.
Gain New Arts
Whenever you defeat enemies, you'll get Arts Points that can upgrade your Arts. Keep leveling up to unlock new Arts.