The exceptional cast of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition features four new characters that players can recruit during their gaming experience. These fresh faces from the original game bring unique skills that can help fortify your team in facing various challenges. Each additional member contributes distinctive strengths essential for your party’s success.
The upgraded version of Xenoblade Chronicles X brings several enhancements in graphics, gameplay, and systems through the Definitive Edition. A notable change is the introduction of an active party system, which allows players to switch between party members freely at any moment. While this might seem like a minor adjustment, it greatly enhances the ability to experiment with different characters, encouraging players to try out the four newcomers.
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How To Recruit Liesel
Reach The Right Level Requirement For A Quest
One of the first new recruits you can add is Liesel, who I brought onto my team early in the adventure. To recruit Liesel, you must reach Level 25, so be sure to progress far enough in the main storyline. Exploring the regions of Mira can quickly help you gain the necessary experience to meet Liesel’s requirements.
A simple way to level up and reach the character recruitment requirements is by improving the Survey Rate of a specific area. Completing missions associated with map Segments will consistently award you with Credits and Experience, allowing for rapid leveling.
You can recruit Liesel after finishing the “New Skell on the Block” quest. This is an Affinity Quest, a special type of mission tied to character recruitment or relationship building with existing party members. These missions typically include full cutscenes, dialogue, and other features that set them apart from other aspects of gameplay in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Bringing Liesel onto your team also grants access to a new Skell — a type of mech used for battles in the game. Skells are typically challenging to obtain, so prioritizing this recruitment mission can help you acquire a powerful weapon early in your journey.
How To Recruit NeilNail
Travel To The Right Location At The Right Time
Another new character you can recruit early on is NeilNail, but first, you need to complete Chapter 5 of the story. Additionally, you must be at least Level 21 to pursue this character.
Once you’ve satisfied these conditions, visit BLADE Tower in New Los Angeles and search for an Affinity Quest. You should find one named “The Qlurian Archaeologist” in the BLADE Concourse area. Using the Definitive Edition‘s updated user interface will help you navigate and locate the quest with ease.
The Affinity Mission is located near the BLADE Barracks, just below areas like the Armory Alley and the Restricted Hangar Entrance in BLADE Tower.
Complete the “The Qlurian Archaeologist” mission to recruit NeilNail and add them to your party. While you don’t need anyone specific in your party for this mission, be aware that Celica cannot be in your group during this quest, adding a slight restriction.
How To Recruit Ga Jirag & Alexa
Complete Story Chapters And Another Affinity Quest
The final two characters you can recruit are Ga Jirag and Alexa, who join your party later than NeilNail or Liesel. The following table summarizes how to recruit both, along with any necessary restrictions or requirements:
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Party Member |
How To Recruit |
Requirements/Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
|
Ga Jirag |
Finish Chapter 6 of the story. |
N/A |
|
Alexa |
Complete the “Fitting In” Affinity Quest, located in the New Los Angeles Industrial District. |
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As indicated, recruiting Alexa involves more complex requirements compared to Ga Jirag. These new characters represent significant additions to the Xenoblade Chronicles X experience, but players risk missing them if the prerequisites aren’t met. Successfully recruiting either character can provide valuable assets for your team.
In addition to these new recruits, there are still numerous other characters throughout the game that can enhance your party. Once you’ve figured out how to bring the newcomers from Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition into your squad, you may want to explore ways to add even more characters to complete your roster before concluding your adventure.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- Developer(s)
- Monolith Soft
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- ESRB
- Teen // Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
