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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionhas several introductory quests that can be tricky to complete. Considering the complexity of quests likeThe Probe-Fessional,it is understandable if players feel a little bit lost.
But they shouldn’t worry, since this guide has all the information needed to complete The Probe-Fessional mission and an introductory tutorial onhow to operate ProbesinXenoblade Chronicles X.
Xenoblade Chronicles X How To Start The Probe-Fessional
To trigger this mission in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, players will have to talk toKirstywho is locatedat the BLADE Concourse, in the Administrative District of New Los Angeles. Once players talk to her, they can accept an introductory quest that will teach them about how to deployProbes.
This quest is also important for players to learn how to activate Probes in different locations, how to link them, the different types of Probes they can find, and most importantly,how to increase survey ratesinXenoblade Chronicles X.
Once players have accepted the mission, they will need to do the following to complete Step 1:
Players should start withFN Site 112, which is a little bit east of NLA. Approach the designated area, press (A) and hold to install the probe. Then, they should look North and direct their attention toFN Site 114, repeat the same, install the probe and now proceed to swap the probes for a Mining Probe G1. Players need to access the Segment Map to complete this step.
To access thesegment mappress (Y) then (R) x2 to jump to theFrontierNav menu. There, select the Probe nodes highlighted in the map (once installed they will appear as hexagonal icons) then press (A) toSwap Data Probe.Now, in the new menu, select the ‘Mining Probe G1.’
Players can useMining Probesto increase the amount ofMiraniummined in the node. Several Mining Probes of the same type (G1, G2, etc.) can be linked to increase efficiency, which is displayed in a percentage value. Each linked probe increases efficiency up to 80%, but players should also keep in mind that Miranium storage has a limit capacity. For that, attach a Storage Probe to the chain of nodes toincrease the capacity limit.
Go Back To Kirsty To Start Step II Of The Probe-Fessional
With these three objectives accomplished, players should teleport back to the BLADE Concourse and talk to Kristy again, both dialogue options will earn players a few affinity boost points, so depending on which one they pick, they will gain affinity with either Lin or Elma.
Now the next objective will be to install a new probe (in this case, a Research Probe G1) in the new node called FN Site 117, located in Primordia. Players can teleport back to Primodia’s FN Site 116, and run north from there (near the first spot you need to goto complete the Welcome Back Conner Mission) to reach the zone. Be careful with hostile indigenous above level 13, since the area is plagued with them.
Now, once in the designated area, interact with the node as players did with the previous ones, and then open the FrontierNav Menu once more to swap the probe to aResearch Probe G1.
A final step requires players to explore a designated location to survey the zone and mark it for BLADE’s Pathdinders Division. Open the map and look for a marked location called Rocky Cavern, which is a little bit North of where players activated the FN Site 117 probe.
Travel across the plains, then avoid creatures above the party’s level (there are a lot of aggressive level 28 and 30+ creatures around, so try to go during the day which is safer), once near the designated area, players will see a small pond with some rocks. Direct the camera to the rock wall overlooking the pond to find a small gap in the rock:the cave’s entrance.
Enter and explore a bit further to complete the objective, but don’t attempt to explore all the way in, since there are Lvl. 38 Indigenous that can wipe the entire party in a second if going unprepared (so much for a Level 3 Basic Mission).
Players can useResearch Probesto increase the amount ofCreditsgenerated through the FrontierNav system each time the player discovers aSightseeing Spot. The more Research Probes linked in the chain will augment the revenue generated. Research Probes effects will be amplified if players installBooster ProbesorDuplicator Probesin the chain.
How To Complete The Probe-Fessional In Xenoblade Chronicles X
Now, having accomplished these two steps, the mission will be finally complete, and players will have learned about Node Synergies, and how different Probes deliver certain resources, Information, and other bonuses while active.
To complete The Probe-Fessional, players should return to Kirsty to receive their rewards: 4,000 Credits, 100 Exp, Mining Probe G2, Research Probe G2, and Storage Probe.
How to Find Research Probes In Xenoblade Chronicles X
Research Probes can be found in several ways throughout the adventure. The most common way to get more is as a reward from missions, such as The Probe-Fessional. But players can also obtain more Probes in the following ways:
