Everything You Can Permanently Miss While Completing Xenoblade X

Since Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is such a large game, it comes packed with a lot of content. The planet Mira offers countless sights and activities. However, given that many quests have multiple endings based on your choices, you might be concerned about whether there’s any content you could permanently miss out on.

The short answer is yes; while most stuff isn’t permanently missable, there are a few items and missions that would require starting a new playthrough if you overlook them. Below, you’ll find a complete list of what can be missed, along with the best ways to ensure you don’t lose access.

Missable Content Overview

Given the extensive variety of content in Xenoblade Chronicles X, we’ll categorize each major type of missable content. This should help you pinpoint what you might miss and focus on it. Let’s dive in.

Companion Content

In terms of companions, there’s only one character, Lao, whose content is missable. All heart-to-hearts and affinity missions related to other characters will always be accessible, regardless of your progress.

Since Lao’s role in the party changes as you move through the game, there will come a time when you can no longer interact with him, meaning you’ll miss out on any related content. His two Affinity Missions, however, are necessary for story progression, so you’ll unlock his Signature Arts for your character.

Do keep in mind that his heart-to-hearts are permanently missable, so it’s crucial to max out his affinity early. Lao will leave your party after Chapter Nine, and he won’t return, so make sure you engage with him fully before that point.

Items

When it comes to items like Skell gear, weapons, and armor for your characters, there’s very little that you can permanently miss. However, if you’re a completionist aiming to own every single item, there are some key pieces to keep an eye on.

Here’s a list of missable items and how to obtain them:

Aside from these items, all other assets are available throughout the game, ensuring you don’t miss out on them.

Mutually Exclusive Quests

While they’re not numerous, a few missions are either unlocked based on specific choices or are mutually exclusive, requiring a second playthrough for full completion. Here’s a breakdown:

For City Saviors, only the initial quest affects your Survey Rate. A Painful Lesson provides only credits and EXP, so missing it doesn’t result in any permanent losses. In the case of Definian Downfall, your choice influences the following mission, but the rewards are similar, with Fortune and Glory offering slightly more credits and experience. Both lead to the same subsequent quests, so you’ll unlock those no matter your decision.

Aside from these scenarios, every other quest is available throughout the game, and you may need to complete certain missions before advancing plot points, particularly involving Lao’s Affinity Missions and the Manhunt Affinity Mission concerning Ryyz and Dagahn.

Online Content

With the Wii U’s online services no longer operational, a lot of content from the original game became unavailable, including Squad Missions and additional Reward Tickets. However, this has been addressed in the Definitive Edition. Reward Tickets are now known as Material Tickets and are provided daily, regardless of whether you play online.

This change ensures that rare items obtained from online missions and Global Nemeses will still be accessible after the eventual shutdown of online services in the Definitive Edition through the Material Market, which remains available offline.

However, once online features are turned off, obtaining some materials will be slower, and there’s a possibility that the Global Nemeses can no longer be faced.

Does Missable Content Affect Your Survey Rate?

Fortunately, no! Most missable content does not affect the Survey Rate, including events related to Lao or mutually exclusive quests. The sole exception is Lao’s hangout spot. While every hangout contributes to the Survey Rate, Lao’s can be missed. However, if overlooked, it will automatically complete after Chapter 11, once you learn of Lao’s fate, since he will no longer be available.

Other than that, nothing else that can be missed will impact your Survey Rate. So you can progress through the game without stress about losing out on 100% Survey Rate.