Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition BEGINNER'S Tips (NO SPOILERS)

Without a doubt, Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the more overwhelming RPG games out there. From Monado Arts to Affinity Points, and everything in between, it can get confusing fast. But even though it's a lot to take in at first, I promise you it's not as complicated as it seems, and once you get the hang of things, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will be one of the most rewarding video game journeys you'll ever embark on.

Spoiler-free Xenoblade beginners guide from That Nintendo Quality. For this guide, I am playing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch. I hope you enjoy these Xenoblade tips and tricks. Subscribe for more Nintendo content!

Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Talk To Named NPC's 0:54
Explore And Run Away 2:35
Don't Fight Small Enemies 3:57
Learn About Aggro 4:34
Positioning Is Key 5:32
Shulk's Main Combo 7:05
The Level Penalty 8:31
Wrap Up 10:30

[SwedePotato]

Thank you! This game has so much and can be really overwhelming. After seeing everyone’s reactions to Xenoblade 3 I decided to start from the beginning in hopes of having the same appreciation for the series. It’s hard to start, especially since with kids, a job a house etc I don’t get to play nearly as much as I’d like to. Super helpful thank you. I really didn’t want to miss out on this series. Thanks for making it easier to get the hang of.

[kimson]

Just start playing DE a couple days ago and I was definitely overwhelmed and felt completely lost 🤣 I appreciate all the tips in your video! New sub!

[joaomarques]

For anyone playing the game for the first time: don't feel intimidated to experiment with any other characters, all are usable and they don't really fall much behind in experience when you're not using them
You can swap them anytime you want and switching things up makes the game much more fun

[reginasayles]

I was so discouraged starting this game. 20 hours in now, and I really love it. Don’t be afraid to switch to casual mode, unless you’re a hard core gamer and need the bragging rights, lol. Playing in the easier mode has allowed me to slowly get better and understand the battle system and really get into the story and the massively beautiful world. This tutorial was massively helpful! Thank you!

[sle]

Thanks for the tip on Shulk's combo! 👍

[JahElOfYHWH]

That combo explanation is awesome thank you 🙏

[swolbrohamlincoln]

Short sweet to the point, i also appreciate the Shulk combo strategy i will be using that thanks

[Coldspawn]

Great vid, I'm just starting Xenoblade and I felt a little lost on how to do things. I understand how to go about things now, thank you! :)

[shawn]

i just bought xenoblade and this vid is a big help thanks alot!!

[maiqtheliar]

Hey man thank you so so much for this. Video I’m becoming a massive JRPG fan & Xenoblade is one I’ve always wanted to try so I got it as a college graduation gift & have been playing it. I’m absolutely loving the story but the game is massively overwhelming this really helped out lot

[CHONK-Music]

Started playing this game recently, and have had some trouble beating some enemies.
Valuable advice, thanks!

[Patrickvdm]

Thanks! Bought this game very cheap and haven’t even started yet, but i now know that it’s best to use the protagonist and exploit his combo :) Accept as many quest as i can, make sure the shield dude gets aggro all the time and explore the shit out of it. Got it!

[LSHighwind]

I was insistent on finishing the Xenosaga story before I dove into Xenoblade (better late than never right??) I started this weekend and I am already hooked, line and sinker. Thanks for the tips bc this game already feels delightfully overwhelming 😊

[anassziane]

Thanks man.i got the game with my switch but i like the turn based RPG's, so after a few minutes i gave up and it bothered me because i know it's a great game. Your video helped me finally play this game. Thx

[tomlion]

I'm currently playing Xenoblade on my New 2DS XL and this games is for me who is new to JRPG's a great Fun.
I'm only 7 hours in but the story is just gripping (if you know... you know). It hooked me like no other story in a videogame and the battla system is a breath of fresh air.
The beginners guide is great, thank you and man the game looks great on the Switch!

[splatterbrained]

XBC1 always felt as though the battles are so team specific and I have a hard time experimenting with party members that aren't Shulk Reyne and Sharla. Dunban is okay at absorbing aggro and has high evasion. But the lack of good healers makes this game so difficult. Enemies that can't be taken down with specific characters also drives me crazy. LR;DR I just feel confined while playing this game whereas the two sequels allows me to have much more freedom and customization thus making it more fun and easy

[ib]

I had stopped playing it for a long time when I was like 20 hours in. Felt like I progressed too slow and stuff and almost didn't level up. I always fight with the weaker mobs for exp but now I know that I have to do more quests haha. I'm not really big on talking with every npc in a game but I want to experience all xenoblade stories so I might give it a try again as this video gives great tips on how to play the game.

[Matsuna]

I played the original versions on both Wii and 3DS. When I first played this, I got confused and it was pretty tricky to get through. As I play more and more, I learned how to play and enjoyed it. It takes a lot of time to understand the mechanics and the gameplay itself.

[Vinny]

I’ll be honest, I completely underestimated this game. I wasn’t too sure about it since you “auto battle” but can still choose arts to use, but man it can get hard. You definitely can’t just lay your switch down and watch the fight, you gotta really pick and choose and think about what to do lol. It’s starting to grow on me

[kitkat]

so many systems i love these games but also oh my god. i'm glad i never turned on the casual mode because i absolutely need to engage with a teams designs and come to terms with them to better understand the game as a whole. the bosses in the game got me so frickin mad, until the ether mine i really got it together there. learning the level penalty stuff and also learning to chill with shulk is important. if you're feeling like you have to rush with shulk then maybe the level is off.