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Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Exploring the Great Sword's Base

By
Vincent Lau

This is a guide for Chapter 5 of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, exploring the Great Sword’s Base in the Cadensia Region.

Where to go at the Great Sword’s Base

(1 of 2) The area around the great sword is quite magical.

The area around the great sword is quite magical. (left), You’ll also be exploring the innards of the great sword too. (right)

Upon entering the Cadensia Region, you’ll begin at Sturc Gully Gate, towards the far south. Head north-east to discover the Headwater Camp, where you can rest up if needed. Either way, proceed north towards Bannis Path, which is a short passageway that connects to the next location. A bit further and you’ll trigger a brief cutscene, plus the introductory video for this area.

Once you’re back in control, continue north-east towards the next story marker, which is just after you reach the N’ohm Wetlands. Our heroes will receive a welcome party. Afterwards, Monica will temporarily join your party, as you follow Shania to a secret entrance. Basically, just keep going south-east for a while, then head north towards the base of the great sword. Also, as far as we can tell, you don’t actually need to wait for Shania to catch up with you.

When you arrive at the Swordface and get close enough to the massive sword itself, a cutscene will trigger, revealing the hidden entrance. In your own time, go through to reach the Great Sword Passage, then follow Shania/the linear passageway all the way north. Eventually, you’ll reach Fuller Elevator Landing, where you ascend further up the great sword.

Locations

Landmarks at the Great Sword’s Base

(1 of 2) Bannis Path leads to the N’ohm Wetlands.

Bannis Path leads to the N’ohm Wetlands. (left), The Swordface is the base of the Mechonis Sword. (right)

Name Description
Sturc Gully Gate Southern entrance of the region.
Bannis Path North from Headwater Camp.
The Swordface North-east side of N’ohm Wetlands.
Fuller Elevator Landing North end of the Great Sword Passage. Entrance to the Great Sword’s Hilt.

Rest Spots at the Great Sword’s Base

Name Description
Headwater Camp North-east from Sturc Gully Gate.

Containers at the Great Sword’s Base

(1 of 2) This container is overlooking the wetlands from the north-west.

This container is overlooking the wetlands from the north-west. (left), You can’t reach these containers for a very long time. (right)

Container # Map Marker Location
1 Map Marker North of Sturc Gully Gate. Accessible by climbing up the wall from the north.
2 Map Marker East side of N’ohm Wetlands.
3 Map Marker On a knoll south-west from the Swordface.
4 Map Marker North-west corner of N’ohm Wetlands. Accessible by climbing up wall from the north-east.
5 and 6 Map Marker Halfway along the Great Sword Passage, behind a locked door. Need Secret Storage Key from Dock No. 3, accessible during Chapter 7.

Soldier Husks at the Great Sword’s Base

(1 of 2) This poor soldier is lying north-east from Bannis Path.

This poor soldier is lying north-east from Bannis Path. (left), A whole bunch of soldiers can be found east from Sundappled Floria. (right)

Soldier Husk # Map Marker Location
1 Map Marker North-east from Bannis Path.
2 Map Marker Near the center of N’ohm Wetlands; east from Sundappled Floria.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    27 July 2022
  • Last Updated
    12 May 2023
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Welcome to our guide for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - the eagerly anticipated third entry in the Xenoblade series by Monolith Soft on the Nintendo Switch. This guide is a work-in-progress and currently contains the following:

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