How to get one of Xenoblade Chronicles X‘s pets depends on which point you’re at in the sci-fi RPG. The number of available pets quickly goes from none, to one, to rather a lot once you complete the necessary quests, though if you’re hoping for some furry companions to make BLADE life feel a bit more homely, it won’t happen right away.
Our Xenoblade Chronicles X pets guide explains how to get a pet, what kind of pets you can get, and what role they play in the game.
How to get a pet in Xenoblade Chronicles X
Xenoblade Chronicles X gives you a chance to adopt several pets, but only after completing an initial affinity mission. That mission is Nine Lives, and it unlocks after you complete the Chapter 5 story quest Ma-Non Maneuvers. You don’t have to be at the quest’s recommended level of 21 to start, but seeing as there’s a strong Grex and a unique boss at the end of all this, it’s a good idea to be as close to level 21 as you can before tackling it.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Nine Lives missionÂ
Once you meet the requirements, put Gwin in your party. Head to Barista Court in the commercial district, and speak with Matthias. It seems like Matthias is there at any time of day, so you don’t have to fuss with changing time at a field camp for this one. Matthias’ cat is missing, and it’s now your job to find out where she might be. His first clue leads you to the Industrial District, but when that doesn’t pan out, Matthias takes off to one of Primordia’s beaches instead.
That’s a dangerous thing to do for someone with no combat experience. Follow the quest marker to Cliffside Beach, and defeat the level 20 Grex there. Aisha, Matthias’ cat, behaves in a most catlike manner and runs off again, despite his entreaties. Your next step is acquiring three clumps of Kiran Catnip nearby. Xenoblade Chronicles X marks these with an orange quest icon, so they’re impossible to miss.
Return to Matthias to set a trap for Aisha, only for a unique monster to turn up instead. It’s called Greedy Forfex, but apart from having a unique name, the only thing that sets it apart from other crab-like Forfex enemies is that it has more health. Defeat the Forfex, and return to New L.A.
Once the quest ends, you get your own Abyssinian Cat pet and can take on other, non-affinity side quests to collect more pets from the mission board. In our experience, these are standard, low-difficulty quests that require you to find a missing pet or other item.
What are Pets for in Xenoblade Chronicles X?
Xenoblade Chronicles X treats pets as decoration items. You can interact with the BLADE terminal in the barracks to place your pet. However, having at least one pet is also a requirement for unlocking Heart-to-Heart events for these characters:
Heart-to-heart Events That Require a Cat
- Elma, Petting Zoo
- Celica, Cat in the Cradle
- Frye, Man’s Best Friend
- L, Kitty Chow
- Phog, Animal Lover
- Mia, Animal Shelter
- Murderess, Manservant
Heart-to-heart Events That Require a Dog
- Lin, Old Dogs and New Tricks
- Lao, Every Dog Has Its Day
- Alexa, Strike Launcher
- Boze, Garbled Guardians
- Doug, Facts and Feelings
- Gwin, Canine Conversation
- Hope, Culture Shock
- H.B., A Kindly Man
Meanwhile, while you’re exploring Primordia after Chapter 6, make sure to hop in your skell and activate FN Site 110.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch.
Published: Mar 28, 2025 04:45 pm