Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has a deep and complex combat system, allowing you to equip each character in your party with devastating Arts that can place your opponent in various states via Combos. Furthermore, the ability to cast Buffs and Debuffs while increasing their potency with things such as Accessories and Gems adds a layer of customizability that enables creativity and experimentation.
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But at the center of this expansive combat system is the game's Chain Attack mechanic, which allows you to freeze the enemy in place and strategize several attacks in a devastating sequence, which can turn the tide of battle and clinch your victory, and deal remarkable amounts of damage. Chain Attacks are crucial for defeating any boss or Unique Monster, but they can easily be wasted or poorly implemented, which we will try to help prevent from happening.
Before we get into how to use Chain Attacks, we must briefly cover a few essential details. While you will access the ability to use Chain Attacks relatively early on in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and it's part of the main quest, you will not have it for a significant chunk of hours, meaning you may not be able to access them yet. To avoid confusion, you can see the requirements for Chain Attacks below!
If you are not yet in Chapter 2 or haven't cleared the 'Riku and Manana' Standard Quest in the Fornis Region, you must do those before accessing Chain Attacks. If you meet those prerequisites, you can move onward with the guide!
Chain Attacks are a game changer in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They can help you seal the deal or get your feet back underneath you in harrowing situations, making it a crucial system and mechanic to thoroughly
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