Like any true open-world RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles is filled with tons of different secret areas that players can visit to earn special rewards, complete side quests, and more. As you might expect, since these areas are fairly lucrative, they can also be tough to find. So, in this guide, we are going to explain where to find all of the secret area locations in Xenoblade Chronicles.
Where to Find All the Secret Area Locations in Xenoblade Chronicles
There are a total of 18 secret area locations in Xenoblade Chronicles that are hidden within the 11 main areas. Some locations will only have one secret area while others will have multiple. In the table below, we’ve detailed all of the secret area locations, including which main area they can be found in and some brief tips on where to find and how to unlock them.
Main Area/Secret Area
Where to Find:
How to Unlock:
Agniratha
Main Area
Seven Sage Cloister
You’re looking for a platform that overlooks Agniratha. It can be accessed through a locked door in the Data Center
Players must:
-Complete all quests in Agniratha
-Find the Cloister Key in the Capital Control Terminal
Bionis’ Leg
Main Area
Believer’s Paradise
Located in the upper level of Bionis’ Leg east of the Zax Guidepost
Accessible during the second part of the “With Even More Gratitude” quest
Observation Platform
Located in the upper level of Bionis’ Leg near the cliff at Daksha Shrine
Defeat high level monsters
Eryth Sea
Main Area
Faras Cave
Inside of a cave in Eryth Sea south of Hovering Reef 9
No special requirements
Ether Mine
Main Area
Glowmoss Lake
Found on the bottom floor of the Ether Mine
Defeat enemies
Fallen Arm
Main Area
Distant Fingertip
Found on top of Digit 2 on Fallen Arm, climb the wall near the end of Digit 2
Players will go here during the “For My Loved One” quest
Makna Forest
Main Area
Divine Sanctuary
Follow the path south of Waypoint Beacon
No special requirements
King Agni’s Tomb
Located near the pod landing site, southwest of Valak Pass
Complete Lupa’s quests
Seahorse Islet
Tiny island near the waterfall of Great Makna Falls
Players will go here during the “Challenge of the Sage” quest
Sparkling Pool
Climb the large tree at the Eks Watering Hole
No special requirements
Mechonis Field
Main Area
Great Battle Scar
Located on the edge of Mechonis, it’s a giant drop off
No special requirements
Machina Refuge
Located on the fourth floor of Mechonis Field. To reach it, make your way across the last platform of the Great Battle Scar
Defeat five Machina
Satorl Marsh
Main Area
Shining Pond
Follow the path in Dark Swamp which leads towards Satorl Marsh
Players will go here during the “Mementos of a Lost Son” quest
Sword Valley
Main Area
Monado Wound
Located west of the Ether Storage area, won’t be hard to find
No special requirements
Tephra Cave
Main Area
Bafalgar Tomb
Found on the first floor of Villa Lake, will be a blocked area until you meet the requirements
Complete the “Mechonis Core” quest
Heavenly Window
Found on the third floor of Tephra Cave
Complete the “Mechonis Core” quest
Valak Mountain
Main Area
Befalgar Pedestal
Located in the upper region of Valak Mountain
Players will go here during the “Valak Mountain Research” quest
Three Sage Summit
Head to Zokhed Pass and then go west, follow the second incline towards the waterfall. Melt some ice then continue west along the path
Players will go here during the “Final Giants’ Ruins” quest
As you can see, there are a lot of secret area locations in Xenoblade Chronicles that players can find. It’s also worth noting that the list above is in alphabetical order and doesn’t reflect the order that you’ll come across the secret areas in the game. However, you should have enough info here to get a good idea of what you need to do to find each location.
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