Xenoblade Chronicles 3: How To Raise Class Rank Beyond Level 10
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a constantly expanding, emotionally thrilling experience with seemingly endless progression, systems, mechanics, and lovable characters at every twist and turn. While some would have been content with reaching Rank 10 with all twenty-five of the game's Classes, many will be pleased to learn that it doesn't entirely end there.
As you progress through the game, you will meet and fight alongside countless Heroes and will have to complete their Hero Quest to obtain their Class and have them join your party. However, that's just one type of Hero Quest, as you can also take on Ascension Quests, which are a different type of Hero Quest that will extend the Level Cap for its corresponding Hero's Class.
We placed all of the story-related spoilers at the tail end of this guide to help you avoid spoilers. So, if you have yet to finish Xenoblade Chronicles 3, we recommend not scrolling too far. Use the icons to select the Class you're looking for to avoid being spoiled!
Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Swordfighter | Zephyr | Medic Gunner | Tactician | Heavy Guard |
Ogre | Yumsmith | War Medic | Guardian | FMJ |
Strategos | Thaumaturge | Incursor | Stalker | Lone Exile |
Vanguard | Signifer | Soulhacker | Martial Artist | Troubador |
Assassin | Seraph | Flash Fencer | Lifesage | Summoner |
Ascension Quests Overview
Ascension Quests in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are special Hero Quests that allow you to break past the original boundaries set in place for Class Ranks, raising the Level Cap from Level 10 to Level 20. This will enable you to make that Class much stronger than before while also learning new Skills and Arts.
Some Ascension Quests are tied to the main storyline, while others will require you to do several side quests for Colonies before they become active. However, we recommend seeking these out as these buffed-up Classes can significantly impact end and post-game content, making it much more manageable.
Furthermore, much like the standard Class Ranks, you can use Silver Nopon Coins to power level a class. Jumping straight from Class Rank 10 to Class Rank 20 will cost 45 Silver Nopon Coins, while each increment will have varying degrees of cost, depending on your current Class Rank. You can find the enhancement rate for each Rank below!
Silver Nopon Coin Exchange Rate
| Rank | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rank 10 > 11 | x3 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 11 > 12 | x4 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 12 > 13 | x4 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 13 > 14 | x4 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 14 > 15 | x4 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 15 > 16 | x5 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 16 > 17 | x5 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 17 > 18 | x5 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 18 > 19 | x5 Silver Nopon Coins |
| Rank 19 > 20 | x6 Silver Nopon Coins |
Swordfighter Ascension Quest
Due to the Swordfighter Class initially belonging to Noah, you will need to complete his Hero Quest to unlock the ability to increase its Rank from 10 to 20. Luckily for you, you will simply do this by progressing through the game's story. The bad news, however, is that it won't be until you reach Chapter 7, which can be pushing well over a hundred hours, depending on how you play. Nonetheless, here are the prerequisites needed for the Swordfighter Ascension Quest:
Requirements
- Reach Chapter 7
- Receive Hero Quest – Side Story: Noah
- Complete Side Story: Noah
Once you have finished the Hero Quest – Side Story: Noah, your Swordfighter Class will be Ascended, allowing you to level it all the way up to Class Rank 20. While it comes much later in the game than we'd like it to, the wait is worth it, and we recommend getting your Swordfighter Class to Class Rank 20 as quickly as possible. Additionally, the table below has everything else you may need to know about Side Story: Noah!
| Side Story: Noah | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Noah |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Noah |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 7 |
| Optional | No |
| Recommended Level | Level 60 |
| EXP | 6,400 EXP |
| Gold | 5,720 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Swordfighter |
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Zephyr Ascension Quest
Mio is in a similar boat as Nioh in that her Hero Quest comes naturally as part of the game's main story and doesn't happen until you reach the Sixth Chapter. As you know, Mio's default Class is Zephyr, which is what her Ascension Quest will unlock the ability to level it beyond Class Rank 10 and up to Class Rank 20. Though, like Nioh's, you might be waiting for a pretty long time until you can take this quest on.
Requirements
- Reach Chapter 6
- Receive Hero Quest – Side Story: Mio
- Complete Side Story: Mio
Meeting the requirements above will grant you the ability to increase the Zephyr's Class Rank to Level 20. While Side Story: Mio comes after one of the most emotionally devastating Chapters in the game, this will hopefully give you the breather you need and deserve. The full details of Side Story: Mio are located below!
| Side Story: Mio | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Mio |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Mio |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 6 |
| Optional | No |
| Recommended Level | Level 50 |
| EXP | 3,920 EXP |
| Gold | 3,680 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Zephyr |
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Medic Gunner Ascension Quest
Getting the Medic Gunner Ascension Quest is slightly different than the others and centers around Eunie's Hero Quest. While this is the earliest Ascension Quest you can pick up, it's not available until you're relatively deep into Chapter 5. Additionally, unlike the others, this Ascension Quest is not tied to the main story, having you take on a side quest to obtain it instead.
How To Start Side Story: Eunie
To begin Side Story: Eunie, you must reach the City in Chapter 5 and progress to the Standard Quest titled Castle Access. Once here, proceed through the quest as you normally would until you are asked to obtain a large sum of Ether Cylinders for your voyage to the Castle. At this point, there should be several 'Investigations' you can carry out within the City. Next, listen in on each conversation until you come across someone discussing Fortune Clovers.
After gathering this information, head to the City Camp and Discuss the Fortune Clovers request with Riku and Manana in your party to begin Side Story: Eunie. For this Hero Quest, it's recommended you be at least Level 45 before attempting to tackle it. You can find more information on Side Story: Eunie below!
| Side Story: Eunie | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Eunie |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Eunie |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 5 |
| Optional | Yes |
| Recommended Level | Level 45 |
| EXP | 3,850 EXP |
| Gold | 3,820 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Medic Gunner |
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Tactician Ascension Quest
Ascending the Tactician Class more or less follows the same rules as Eunie's but won't become available to you until a bit later in Chapter 6. Also, like Eunie's, Side Story: Taion is an optional Hero Quest that we urge you to seek out as increasing Class Ranks will allow your party to grow stronger and learn more Arts and Skills. Here's how to start this Hero Quest:
How To Start Side Story: Taion
You can begin Side Story: Taion in Chapter 6 by investigating people's conversations in front of the Death's Door Resting Spot at the Ascension Grounds in the Agnus Castle until you receive information about 'The Sea.' Once you gather this info, head to Camp Inlet and use the 'Discuss' option to go over the details, which will set you on the right path. After this, head over to Colony Lamda and gather even more information, but this time for 'Isurd's Request.' After gathering this, pour over the details at a Resting Spot.
You may have to complete a series of side quests for Colony Lamda before 'The Sea' and 'Isurd's Request' become available to investigate. If you do, it's currently unclear which ones you need or the specific requirements. If nothing is appearing for you in front of the Death's Door Rest Spot, head over to Colony Lamda and start tackling any available quests!
After Discussing The Sea and Isurd's Request, you are more or less just following waypoints and fighting whatever comes your way. For this Ascension Quest, you should be at least Level 54 but should be a little higher if you're playing on more challenging difficulties. Nonetheless, that's how to start Side Story: Taion. For more information on it, please check the table out below!
| Side Story: Taion | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Taion |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Taion |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 6 |
| Optional | Yes |
| Recommended Level | Level 54 |
| EXP | 4,450 EXP |
| Gold | 4,270 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Tactician |
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Heavy Guard Ascension Quest
Being the default Heavy Guard Class, you will have to seek out Lanz's Ascension Quest to boost its Class Rank from 10 to 20. Like Taion and Eunie, Side Story: Lanz is an optional Hero Quest but can be tackled as early as Chapter 5 if you meet the requirements. While optional, we recommend doing every Ascension Quest to strengthen your party and get more backstory on these excellent characters.
How To Start Side Story: Lanz
Thankfully, Lanz's Ascension Quest is one of the easiest to start and requires you to go to the Elevator Landing area at the Great Sword's Base and investigate a conversation happening there, giving you information on 'Curious About Training.'
If you are not getting the prompt to investigate a conversation at the Great Sword's Base, you may have to progress a bit further into Chapter 5 and tackle some side quests for the City before it appears. Though, it shouldn't take much for it to become active, as it was there relatively early in Chapter 5 on our end.
Next, travel to the City Camp and Discuss the topic to begin Side Story: Lanz. You will then have to go to the Training Ground in the City, and the rest simply following waypoints and fight baddies. Additionally, you can look at the table below for more information on the Ascension Quest!
| Side Story: Lanz | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Lanz |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Lanz |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 5 |
| Optional | Yes |
| Recommended Level | Level 46 |
| EXP | 4,150 EXP |
| Gold | 4,040 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Heavy Guard |
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Ogre Ascension Quest
Another straightforward Ascension Quest belongs to the kind and ultra-strong Sena, whose Hero Quest allows you to Ascend the Ogre Class. However, despite being one of the game's simplest to start, you will be waiting for a long time before that happens, as Side Story: Sena won't be available until you reach Chapter 7. And, like the others covered this far, we cannot recommend doing these enough due to their ability to further flesh out your party members and make them stronger.
How To Start Side Story: Sena
Once you reach Chapter 7 in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, more investigations will pop up in several Colonies. For Side Story: Sena, head to the City and gather information for 'Ghondor's Grumbling,' then Discuss it at the City Camp to being the Ascension Quest. Your first step after Discussing the topic will be going to Swordmarch's Material Storage Warehouse. From there, like the others, you are basically following markers, watching cutscenes, and fighting enemies to Ascend the Ogre Class. For more information on the Hero Quest, follow the table presented below!
| Side Story: Sena | |
|---|---|
| Hero | Sena |
| Hero Quest | Side Story: Sena |
| Earliest Chapter | Chapter 7 |
| Optional | Yes |
| Recommended Level | Level 53 |
| EXP | 4,900 EXP |
| Gold | 4,600 Gold |
| SP | 15 SP |
| Class Ascension | Ogre |
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Yumsmith Ascension Quest
The dynamic Nopon duo, Riki and Manana, have their own Ascension Quest as well, allowing you to jack up the Yumsmith Class Rank from 10 to 20 as early as Chapter 6. However, as expected with Nopons, this isn't as easy to begin as you'd think and requires a few steps before you can get the ball rolling. First things first, let's cover the prerequisites:
Requirements
- Have the Yumsmith Class at Rank 10 with Sena
- Obtain the Recipe for Cerise-Caprice Acqua Pazza
- Acquired by ordering Acqua Pazza à la City from the Michiba Canteen
How To Start Culinary Repertoire
After the requirements laid out above are met, head to Camp Inlet with Riku and Manana in your party, and look for a '?' on your mini-map and in the area. Head to the '?' to begin the Culinary Repertoire Ascension Quest. Let the cutscene play out, and then go to Daedal Isle, specifically the Fifth Pillar Remnant Landmark, to fight off some encroaching Crustips.
Then prepare the Cerise-Caprice Acqua Pazza Meal you learned from the Michiba Canteen. From here, you will follow waypoints and fight enemies much like the others to complete this Hero Quest and Ascend the Yumsmith Class. For more information on the devious Nopon Hero Quest, look no further than the chart below!
Culinary Repertoire Heroes Riku and Manana Hero Quest Culinary Repertoire Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 52 EXP 3,320 EXP Gold 3,230 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Yumsmith Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
War Medic Ascension Quest
Ascending the War Medic Class is one of the more involved Ascension Quests in the game, centering around Valdi's goal to build the "Greatest Levnis the world has ever seen!" While his Hero Quest I'm a Mechanic can be started in Chapter 5, you may not have all the requirements met until sometime later. So, let's go over all of that first!
Requirements
- Complete Phase 4 and 5 of Repapa's Collection Request and the following side quests:
- Big Friendly Friend
- Missing Parts
- The True Culprit
- Have the War Medic Class at Rank 10 with Lanz
- Reach Chapter 6
- Complete the following Colony 9 and Zeon-related quests:
- Lean Times in Colony 9
- Forgotten Supplies
- A Difficult Transition
- For Colony 9
- Have the Guardian Commander Class at Rank 10 with Noah
- Complete the 'Lovebirds' side quest, which becomes available after the following:
- Gain access to the Boundary and Erythia Sea Region
- Go to the City and investigate a conversation for "Gray's Autonomy."
- Discuss the topic, then follow the markers.
- Have the Full Metal Jaguar Class at Rank 10 with Eunie
- Complete 'New Developments' side quest, which becomes available after the following:
- Investigate and discuss the 'Colony Lambda Defenses' in Colony Lambda
- Speak with Varen in Colony Lambda
- Head to Old Way Camp and follow the markers
- Have the Strategos Class at Rank 10 with Taion
- Reach Chapter 6
- Complete the following lessons in Colony Gamma
- Tutors: Sena and Eunie – Live Combat Training
- Tutor: Taion – Theoretical Knowledge
- Tutor: Off-Seer – A Lesson In Off-Seeing
- Tutor: Mio – Extracurricular Lesson
- Have the Thaumaturge Class at Rank 10 with Mio
- Complete the following quests:
- Harvest Day
- Finite Time
- Enemies and Allies
- The Ouroboros Experiment
- Have the Incursor Class at Rank 10 with Taion
- Complete the following quests:
- Off-Seeing Customs
- The Harvest
- The Hunter
- Tau-Tirkin Alliance
- Lost Friends
- Cultural Exchange
- Korresia Finds Her Calling
- Learning From Lambda
- Have the Stalker Class at Rank 10 with Noah
- Complete these Colony 11 sub-quests:
- A Warrior's Pride
- Rules of the Hunt
- Indomitable
- The Three Ravens
- Complete this quest:
- Side Story: Noah
- Have the Lone Exile Class at Rank 10 with Eunie
- Complete this City sub-quests:
- Romero and Joulietta
- Complete Side Story: Sena
- Have the Lost Vanguard Class at Rank 10 with Eunie
- Complete the following Colony Mu sub-quests:
- Unease
- To Face Forward
- Have the Signifer Class at Rank 10 with Lanz
- Reach Chapter 6
- Have the Soulhacker Class at Rank 10 with Lanz
- Complete Side Story: Noah
- Have the Martial Artist Class at Rank 10 with Sena
- Reach Chapter 6
- Complete Side Story: Mio
- Have the Troubador Class at Rank 10 with Mio
- Complete the following quests:
- Prison Refurbishment
- Prison Spring Clean
- Shut-In
- Contrary Emotions
- Acknowledged Feelings
- Have the Machine Assassin Class at Rank 10 with Sena
- Reach Chapter 6
- Complete A Twist of Fate to have Cammuravi join your party
- Have the Seraph Class at Rank 10 with Taion
- Have the Flash Fencer Class at Rank 10 with Noah
- Reach Chapter 6
- Complete A Twist of Fate to have Cammuravi join your party
- Have the Seraph Class at Rank 10 with Taion
- Have the Flash Fencer Class at Rank 10 with Noah
- Reach the post-game
- Have the Lifesage Class at Rank 10 with Mio
- Saffronia Tree located at Rae-Bel Tableland in the Fornis Region
- Tower Camp Rest Spot located at the Maktha Wildwood in the Pentelas Region
- Agnus Castle
- Founder's Memorial located in the City
- Reach the post-game
- Have all available Heroes unlocked
- Have the Royal Summoner Class at Rank 10 with Noah
- Friction With Agnus
- Colony 9's Backup
- The City Pep Talk
How To Start A Deep-Seated Scar
If you have all of the prerequisites met, it's time to begin A Deep-Seated Scar. After finishing Side Story: Noah in Chapter 7, head to Kana Battlefield with Ashera as your selected Hero to begin the Ascension Quest. You will have to fight your way back into Colony 11 and will more or less be following markers and fighting enemies the entire time, so it's straightforward once you start it. You know about the table by now, right?
A Deep-Seated Scar Hero Ashera Hero Quest A Deep-Seated Scar Earliest Chapter Chapter 7 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 63 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Lone Exile Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Lost Vanguard Ascension Quest
Monica's Ascension Quest may be one of the murkiest in the game at the moment regarding the exact prerequisites, but we have enough information to try and lend a helping hand to have you Ascend the Lost Vanguard Class. You cannot start this Hero Quest until Chapter 7, but you may need to tackle a few other things, which we will cover below.
Requirements
If you have Romera and Julietta completed along with Side Story: Sena, you may have to complete more sub-quests for the City to begin Promise to the Future. If the quest is not appearing for you, just start taking on and completing City quests until it does!
How To Start Promise To The Future
With the above requirements checked, you can head to the City with Monica as your current Hero. From here, head towards the '?' on your mini-map to begin the Promise to the Future Ascension Quest. Next, you will go to the City Canteen, follow markers, and fight off some baddies to complete the mission. *Resists urge to point you to the table below that has even more information on the Hero Quest*
Promise to the Future Hero Monica Hero Quest Promise to the Future Earliest Chapter Chapter 7 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 59 EXP 4,780 EXP Gold 4,330 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Lost Vanguard Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Signifer Ascension Quest
The Signifer Ascension Quest belongs to the one and only Fiona and her Hero Quest, 'A Farewell Reset,' which can be started in Chapter 6. Like every other one listed here, you will need to take care of a bit of housekeeping before starting it, and we covered that below.
Requirements
How To Start A Farewell Reset
After taking care of the prerequisites, you can start A Farewell Reset by traveling to Colony Mu with Fiona as your Hero. Once there, head towards the '?' on your mini-map to begin the Ascension Quest. After the cutscene plays, you will have to go to Erythia Relay Base, where you will have to fight some enemies before following markers and fighting more enemies until the quest is completed. Please check the table if you want more information.
A Farewell Reset Hero Fiona Hero Quest A Farewell Reset Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 56 EXP 5,360 EXP Gold 4,720 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Signifer Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Soulhacker Ascension Quest
Triton's Ascension Quest is a little bit of a shakeup, making the Soulhacker Class one of the easiest to Ascend. However, you will have to wait until Chapter 6 before doing so. Nonetheless, we'll dive straight into the prerequisites of the My Memories Ascension Quest below!
Requirements
How To Start My Memories
Once you have started Chapter 6, set Triton as your active Hero. From here, simply rest at a Camp and have Manana serve the group 'Manana's Battle Soup,' which will then give you information on 'Manana's Cooking.' Discuss that at the Camp to finally begin the My Memories Ascension Quest. To complete this quest, you will have to travel to Colony Gamma, Colony Lambda, and the Hovering Reefs. Also, check the table below for more information…
My Memories Hero Triton Hero Quest My Memories Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 60 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Soulhacker Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Martial Artist Ascension Quest
Another late Ascension Quest belongs to Ghondor and her Martial Artists Class, which can be Ascended in Chapter 7. Before you can take on her Hero Quest, you will need to do a few things first, which is expected by now.
Requirements
You may have to complete some sub-quests for Agnus Castle before this quest becomes available. If you meet the above prerequisites and you're not getting it to show, tackle some of the missions for Agnus Castle until it does!
How To Start Knowing Your Family
After you have met the above requirements, head to Agnus Castle with Ghondor as your selected Hero. Next, make your way to the '?' on your mini-map to learn about a large monster in the Fornis Region, which will begin the Knowing Your Family Ascension Quest. You will now follow markers, battle enemies, and collect materials to complete the quest. Can I ask you to look at the table for more information below?
Knowing Your Family Hero Ghondor Hero Quest Knowing Your Family Earliest Chapter Chapter 7 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 61 EXP 5,360 EXP Gold 4,720 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Martial Artist Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Troubador Ascension Quest
Like Triton's Ascension Quest, Miyabi's is also straightforward and one of the easiest to start and complete in the game. Though, you will have to reach Chapter 6 before doing so. To start the Happiness Ascension Quest for the Troubador Class, you will have to meet a few minor requirements, which we will cover below.
Requirements
How To Start Happiness
With the above requirements met, head to the City with Miyabi as your selected Hero. Next, go to the '?' at the City Canteen to begin the Happiness Ascension Quest. After this, you will have to investigate a few conversations to gain info on a 'Cooking Contest.' Discuss this at the Camp and then proceed by following the markers and objectives. Now, let's go over this awesome table below…
Happiness Hero Miyabi Hero Quest Happiness Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 64 EXP 4,340 EXP Gold 4,000 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Troubador Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Machine Assassin Ascension Quest
The Machine Assassin Class belongs to Segiri, whose Ascension Quest can be started in Chapter 7. Like the vast majority of other Ascension Quests, Invisible Bond involves several prerequisites before you can begin it. So, let's get into them.
Requirements
How To Start Invisible Bond
After completing the above requirements, head to the Prison with Segiri as your Hero. Once here, speak with No.6 to begin the Invisible Bond Ascension Quest. You will then have to go to Colony Lambda, which will have you follow a series of markers before making you go to Colony 4. Once here, you will follow even more markers and fight enemies to complete the Hero Quest. The table below obviously has more information.
Invisible Bond Hero Segiri Hero Quest Invisible Bond Earliest Chapter Chapter 7 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 68 EXP 6,700 EXP Gold 5,900 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Machine Assassin Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Seraph Ascension Quest
The Seraph Class belongs to the legendary Cammuravi, whose Ascension Quest can be started in Chapter 6. While this is undoubtedly an Ascension Quest, it's drastically different than the others and has no quest name, map indicators, or even a slight hint at what you're supposed to do to Ascend the Seraph Class. Before we get into what to do, let's cover the requirements.
Requirements
Cammuravi's Ascension Quest Walkthrough
After you have completed 'A Twist of Fate' and Cammuravi has joined your party, you will then have to have Taion reach Level 10 with his Seraph Class. Next, travel to Colony Omega and make your way up to the door icon leading to the Colonies Lab. Once inside, look for a Cradle that you can interact with that can age Soldiers to their Tenth Term.
When interacting with the Cradle, Ethel will state that she'd like to undergo the maturation progress, which will then prompt a choice. Accepting her request will mature her and grant you the Ascended versions of both the Seraph and Flash Fencer Classes.
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Flash Fencer Ascension Quest
To get the Ascended version of Ethel's Flash Fencer Class, you will have to do the same steps we outlined for Cammuravi's Hero Quest. But, for your convenience, we copied the information below for you to follow!
Requirements
Ethel's Ascension Quest Walkthrough
After you have completed 'A Twist of Fate' and Cammuravi has joined your party, you will then have to have Taion reach Level 10 with his Seraph Class. Next, travel to Colony Omega and make your way up to the door icon leading to the Colonies Lab. Once inside, look for a Cradle that you can interact with that can age Soldiers to their Tenth Term.
When interacting with the Cradle, Ethel will state that she'd like to undergo the maturation progress, which will then prompt a choice. Accepting her request will mature her and grant you the Ascended versions of both the Seraph and Flash Fencer Classes.
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Lifesage Ascension Quest
Nia is one of two post-game Heroes that can join your team, and her Ascension Quest can be tackled more or less the moment she joins your team. You just have to meet one requirement beforehand.
Requirements
Here's how to unlock Nia as a Hero in Xenoblade Chronicles 3!
How To Start Grasping My Future
Once you meet the above requirements, you can begin Grasping My Future by visiting the four areas Nia asks you to take her to see. They are as follows:
You can take Nia to see all four of these locations before Mio is Rank 10 as the Lifesage Class. However, you will not be able to complete the next step until she is Rank 10.
After showing Nia the four locations above, she will then ask you to take her to the highest place in Aionios, the Cavity, which is the final task for this Ascension Quest. Take Nia to the Cavity, watch the cutscene and receive the Ascended Lifesage Class!
Grasping My Future Hero Nia Hero Quest Grasping My Future Earliest Chapter Post-Game Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 70 EXP 6,560 EXP Gold 5,470 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Lifesage Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Royal Summoner Ascension Quest
Melia is another of the post-game Heroes that can join your party, with her Ascension Quest requiring a bit more legwork than what we saw with Nia's. So, without dilly-dallying too much, here's what's needed to begin From Atop Her Throne.
Requirements
Here's how to unlock Melia as a Hero in Xenoblade Chronicles 3!
How To Start From Atop Her Throne
With the above requirements met, it's time to begin the From Atop Her Throne Ascension Quest. To do this, select Melia as your Hero and head to the Keves Throne Room in the Keves Castle. Once here, watch the cutscene and then do the following three subquests:
After completing these three subquests, head back to the Keves Throne Room in the Keves Castle with Melia still selected as your Hero. Once there, you can now access the room beyond the Keves Throne Room, which will complete the quest and grant you the Ascended Royal Summoner Class!
From Atop Her Throne Hero Melia Hero Quest From Atop Her Throne Earliest Chapter Post-Game Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 80 EXP 11,380 EXP Gold 8,340 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Royal Summoner Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
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How To Start I'm A Mechanic
Once the above requirements are met, choose Valdi as your Hero to have him join your party and head to Colony 30. When here, speak with Isurd, head to the designated area in Cotte Falls, and battle the enemies there. After that, talk to Isurd once more, head back to Colony 30, speak with Yuzet and then go to Colony 4 to finally talk to Solon. Yeah, there's a lot of dialogue here.
After doing all that, you will have to follow another waypoint, battle some enemies, and return to Colony 30 one last time to complete I'm a Mechanic and Ascend the War Medic Class. But, if you need a bit more information on this Ascension Quest, you can refer to the table below!
I'm a Mechanic Hero Valdi Hero Quest I'm a Mechanic Earliest Chapter Chapter 5 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 42 EXP 3,080 EXP Gold 3,050 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Ward Medic Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Guardian Commander Ascension Quest
If you thought Valdi's Ascension Quest was a drag, we have bad news for you as Zeon's 'Reasons to Evolve' Ascension Quest is one of the most convoluted and monotonous ones in the game. While it can be started in Chapter 5, you would have needed to be on the ball for completing Colony 9 quests, which is a bit unlikely considering how much stuff goes on between then. So, here are the requirements necessary to begin Reasons to Evolve:
Requirements
How To Start Reasons To Evolve
After tackling all of the required quests above, with 'For Colony 9' being the most brutally mind-numbing quests in the game, it's time to get the ball rolling. Your first step will be to speak with Kite in Colony 9 with Zeon as your selected Hero. From here, you will have to investigate four conversations around Colony 9 to gather information on 'The Fields,' then Discuss the topic at the Colony 9 Canteen. After Discussing the topic, speak with Kite once more and head to Colony Tai.
Once at Colony Tai, you will have to speak with Juniper. After that, you will be asked to gather resources and will then have to plant Spongy Spuds. This process will take quite some time to complete, but you can speed up the process by paying Splishsplash 10,000 Gold to make it rain to help the Spongy Spuds grow faster. Splishsplash is a Nopon found in Colony Tai and is marked for you on your map. Again, this entire questline is just as monotonous as the steps leading to it, so expect to be here for the long haul. For more information regarding Reasons to Evolve, check out the table below!
Reasons to Evolve Hero Zeon Hero Quest Reasons to Evolve Earliest Chapter Chapter 5 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 49 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Guardian Commander Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Full Metal Jaguar Ascension Quest
Payback for Treason is Gray's Ascension Quest and is one of the more straightforward in the game and can be started as early as Chapter 5. But, before we get into starting it, there are a few requirements you need to take care of first before you can Ascend the Full Metal Jaguar Class.
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How To Start Payback For Treason
With the above prerequisites met, you can jump straight into Payback for Treason by heading towards the '?' icon found just west of the Memorial Hall in the City. After doing this, you will have to go to Daedal Isle, follow more markers, and fight more enemies. From here, you are more or less doing the same until the Ascension Quest is finished. If you want more information, turn to the table below!
Payback for Treason Hero Gray Hero Quest Payback For Treason Earliest Chapter Chapter 5 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 50 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 EXP SP 10 SP Class Ascension Full Metal Jaguar Strategos Ascension Quest
The Strategos Class can be Ascended by completing Isurd's Hero Quest titled 'Effervescent Heart,' which can be started as early as Chapter 6. However, before beginning this quest, you will first need to take care of a few prerequisites, which we will cover below.
Requirements
How To Start Effervescent Heart
If you meet the requirements posted above, you can begin Effervescent Heart by heading to Colony Lambda with Isurd as your selected Hero. Once there, head to the '?' icon marked on your mini-map to begin the Ascension Quest. You will eventually travel to the City where you will have to investigate conversations about 'Natural Spas.' After that, you are following markers and are trying to get Isurd the relaxation he deserves. For more information on this Ascension Quest, you know where to look!
Effervescent Heart Hero Isurd Hero Quest Effervescent Heart Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 59 EXP 3,850 EXP Gold 3,820 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Strategos Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Thaumaturge Ascension Quest
Next is Teach's Ascension Quest for the Thaumaturge, which can be tackled in Chapter 6. The good news is that you can do this relatively early on in Chapter 6, but the bad news is that there are several prerequisites that you must take care of first before starting Shadow of Enmity. You can find the requirements below.
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How To Start Shadow of Enmity
After completing the fourth lesson in Colony Gamma 'Extracurricular Lesson,' you can finally begin Teach's Hero Quest by heading to Colony Gamma with him as your selected Hero. Once there, head towards the '?' on your mini-map to begin Shadow of Enmity. After this, you will have to travel to Everblight Plain. Then the rest is simply following markers and fighting enemies. For more info, the table below has you covered!
Shadow of Enmity Hero Teach Hero Quest Shadow of Enmity Earliest Chapter Chapter 6 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 54 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Thaumaturge Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Incursor Ascension Quest
Alexandria's Ascension Quest for the Incursor Class can be taken on in Chapter 5, making it one of the earliest available in the game. However, you must first meet a handful of requirements before you can take them on, which we will outline below.
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How To Start Inescapable Past
With the requirements met, you can finally take on the Inescapable Past Ascension Quest. In order to do this, you will need to select Alexandria as your Hero and then travel to Colony Iota. Once there, head towards the '?' on your mini-map to begin her Hero Quest. You will have to travel to Colony 30 after the first series of cutscenes play. Then the rest is basically following markers and fighting whatever comes your way. The table below has the rest of the information you need!
Inescapable Past Hero Alexandria Hero Quest Inescapable Past Earliest Chapter Chapter 5 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 57 EXP 4,900 EXP Gold 4,600 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Incursor Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Stalker Ascension Quest
Time to focus on how to get the Stalker Class Ascended, which requires a bit more effort than you would assume for a quest that can be tackled as early as Chapter 5. Despite Juniper being one of the game's earliest Heroes, you will have to do MANY quests for their Colony before accessing their Ascension Quest. So, to make things easier, we'll lay all of them out for you below.
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How To Start Survivors
After completing Learning From Lambda, head to Colony Tau with Juniper as your selected Hero. When there, head towards the '?' on your mini-map to begin the Survivors Ascension Quest. From here, you are essentially following markers and fighting enemies, which will all be marked on your map and quest log. If you need more information on the Hero Quest, you can find it below!
Survivors Hero Juniper Hero Quest Survivors Earliest Chapter Chapter 5 Optional Yes Recommended Level Level 48 EXP 3,920 EXP Gold 3,680 Gold SP 10 SP Class Ascension Stalker Back To Class Ascension Quest Quicklinks
Lone Exile Ascension Quest
A Deep-Seated Scar is Ashera's Ascension Quest that can be started in Chapter 7 if you take care of a few requirements beforehand. Doing this Hero Quest will allow you to Ascend the Lone Exile Class, so without further ado, let's go over the prerequisites.
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