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.
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Main Area/Secret Area
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Where to Find:
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How to Unlock:
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Agniratha
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Main Area
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Seven Sage Cloister
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You’re looking for a platform that overlooks Agniratha. It can be accessed through a locked door in the Data Center
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Players must:
-Complete all quests in Agniratha
-Find the Cloister Key in the Capital Control Terminal
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Bionis’ Leg
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Main Area
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Believer’s Paradise
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Located in the upper level of Bionis’ Leg east of the Zax Guidepost
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Accessible during the second part of the “With Even More Gratitude” quest
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Observation Platform
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Located in the upper level of Bionis’ Leg near the cliff at Daksha Shrine
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Defeat high level monsters
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Eryth Sea
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Main Area
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Faras Cave
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Inside of a cave in Eryth Sea south of Hovering Reef 9
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No special requirements
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Ether Mine
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Main Area
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Glowmoss Lake
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Found on the bottom floor of the Ether Mine
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Defeat enemies
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Fallen Arm
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Main Area
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Distant Fingertip
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Found on top of Digit 2 on Fallen Arm, climb the wall near the end of Digit 2
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Players will go here during the “For My Loved One” quest
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Makna Forest
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Main Area
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Divine Sanctuary
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Follow the path south of Waypoint Beacon
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No special requirements
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King Agni’s Tomb
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Located near the pod landing site, southwest of Valak Pass
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Complete Lupa’s quests
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Seahorse Islet
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Tiny island near the waterfall of Great Makna Falls
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Players will go here during the “Challenge of the Sage” quest
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Sparkling Pool
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Climb the large tree at the Eks Watering Hole
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No special requirements
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Mechonis Field
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Main Area
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Great Battle Scar
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Located on the edge of Mechonis, it’s a giant drop off
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No special requirements
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Machina Refuge
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Located on the fourth floor of Mechonis Field. To reach it, make your way across the last platform of the Great Battle Scar
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Defeat five Machina
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Satorl Marsh
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Main Area
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Shining Pond
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Follow the path in Dark Swamp which leads towards Satorl Marsh
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Players will go here during the “Mementos of a Lost Son” quest
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Sword Valley
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Main Area
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Monado Wound
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Located west of the Ether Storage area, won’t be hard to find
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No special requirements
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Tephra Cave
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Main Area
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Bafalgar Tomb
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Found on the first floor of Villa Lake, will be a blocked area until you meet the requirements
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Complete the “Mechonis Core” quest
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Heavenly Window
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Found on the third floor of Tephra Cave
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Complete the “Mechonis Core” quest
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Valak Mountain
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Main Area
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Befalgar Pedestal
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Located in the upper region of Valak Mountain
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Players will go here during the “Valak Mountain Research” quest
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Three Sage Summit
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Head to Zokhed Pass and then go west, follow the second incline towards the waterfall. Melt some ice then continue west along the path
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Players will go here during the “Final Giants’ Ruins” quest
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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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