Xenosaga Episode I Walkthrough
Encephalon: Shion and chaos
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The searchlights
There was a lot that happened during those cut scenes, so I hope you didn’t miss it. You at least caught the little girl’s name, right? Anyway, when you again have control, you’ll be Ziggy, MOMO, and Jr.
Before moving, equip your most current weapons and Skills, spend any Battle SystemBattle reward spent on Tech Attacks or character statistics. you intend to use, and save.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head right. You can fight the patrols for their experience and points, or avoid them by staying close to the bottom edge and moving outside the searchlights. |
| 2 | Follow the lower edge to the chest and collect 1x Character AccessorySword -20 (Reduce slash dmg by 20%) (). |
| 3 | Destroy the marked debris around the searchlight area for:
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| 4 | Leave through the far lower-right exit. |
Shion, chaos, and the angry piano
You’ll watch a bunch more cut scenes. OK. Who decided that loud angry piano music was a good idea? On the bright side, Allen isn’t participating in battles with you. It’s a quandary, isn’t it? Half the time I’m thinking, “Why the heck isn’t he HELPING?!?” But the other half of the time, I’m just as glad to not have to look at him. Freakin’ weeny.
Anyway, make sure you’re up to the task of hurting Gnosis and head to the playground.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Behind the slide, destroy the pole for 1x ItemTarget: 1, +50% Max Frame Hit Points (FHP) (). |
| 2 | Destroy the similar pole on the other side for 1x ItemTarget: 1, Physical Defense Up (). |
| 3 | Head forward and enter the building. There’s a save point immediately to the right. |
| 4 | Destroy the animal statues along the walkway for:
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| 5 | One of the statues hides a Enemy980 HP; Gnosis type. Weak to Spirit. Rewards: 480 XP; 24 T.Pts; 2 E.Pts; 6 S.Pts. Drops: Med Kit S; rare Tech Upgrade A. Strategy: It can heal its allies, so focus on the Bugbear first. Spell Ray and Lunar Seal exploit its Spirit weakness. instead of an item. Oops, that’s an enemy, lol. |
| 6 | Continue past the fallen bunny statue. Examine it for a laugh, then enter the next screen. |
City streets and PM Card E
Head down and left and fight the Enemy980 HP; Gnosis type. Weak to Spirit. Rewards: 480 XP; 24 T.Pts; 2 E.Pts; 6 S.Pts. Drops: Med Kit S; rare Tech Upgrade A. Strategy: It can heal its allies, so focus on the Bugbear first. Spell Ray and Lunar Seal exploit its Spirit weakness. and Kobolds. I found this to be a great time to learn about the EtherShion: One-use-per-battle slash attack against all enemies, earned from both Robot Arms. power. Set both EtherShion: One-use-per-battle slash attack against all enemies, earned from both Robot Arms. and EtherShion: Adds one Boost level to one ally. in Shion’s Ether menu. Have Shion use EtherShion: Adds one Boost level to one ally. on herself during her first turn, then use Battle SystemBattle resource used to insert an eligible character's turn into the order. to insert her next turn immediately before the golden Battle SystemEvent Slot bonus that multiplies Tech, Ether, and Skill Points from enemies defeated on that turn. Battle SystemTurn-based slot that cycles through blank, Critical Rate Up, Boost Gauge Up, and Points Up states.. Finish enemies with EtherShion: One-use-per-battle slash attack against all enemies, earned from both Robot Arms. there and the points really add up.
You can use this time to level up chaos, too. When he hits level 20, he gets Tech Attackchaos: Spirit Ether Tech Attack against all enemies., which damages all enemies.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Work your way toward the bottom-right corner while fighting Bugbears and Kobolds. |
| 2 | Open the chest there for 1x Key ItemOpens from Key Items for three Lv 10 chaos XenoCards; found in the Encephalon Miltia city-street chest. (). |
| 3 | If you come across a human standing in the street, it’s really a Enemy300 HP; Gnosis type. Weak to HP recovery. Rewards: 380 XP; 16 T.Pts; 20 E.Pts; 8 S.Pts. Drops: Neuro Stim; rare Cure-All. Strategy: It disguises itself as a human and can Confuse the party. Damage it with Medica or recovery items instead of ordinary attacks. in disguise. Damage it with EtherShion: Low HP recovery for one ally or enemy. or recovery items, and be ready for it to Confuse your party. |
| 4 | Go to the far upper-left, destroy the block, and climb down the revealed manhole. |
Segment Address 5 and Double Buster
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head forward and around the corner. On the next screen, press the nearby button. |
| 2 | Go down the next flight of stairs. You can save before passing under the overpass. |
| 3 | Fight the Troll. It has 1,200 HP, so use upgraded Tech Attacks or exploit its Spirit weakness with Tech AttackShion: Beam Ether Tech Attack against one enemy. or Tech Attackchaos: Spirit Ether Tech Attack against one enemy.. |
| 4 | Find SidequestSegment Address 5 is opened with Decoder 5.. |
| 5 | You picked up Key ItemItem required to open Segment Address No. 5 in the LocationThe Kukai Foundation flagship and recurring hub. hangar armory. Right? Right?!? |
| 6 | Use Key ItemItem required to open Segment Address No. 5, collect the Character AccessoryW Special: with 6 AP, Square, Circle, Circle or Triangle, Circle, Circle executes two Fast-slot Tech Attacks., and mark it . You can also open Segment 5 in the full tracker. |
Equip Character AccessoryW Special: with 6 AP, Square, Circle, Circle or Triangle, Circle, Circle executes two Fast-slot Tech Attacks. on Shion or extract its W Special Skill. With 6 AP, either Square, Circle, Circle or Triangle, Circle, Circle lets her connect with two circle-button Tech Attacks in one turn. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s worth it. My level 22 Shion can do over 1,200 points of damage in ONE turn.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | On your way back, press the button at the top of the stairs to unlock the other gate. |
| 2 | Just above the rightmost doorway is a hidden passage leading to a sign. |
| 3 | Destroy the sign to reveal a chest containing 1x A.G.W.S. AccessoryClears most A.G.W.S. status abnormalities when the pilot Guards. (), because, hey, why wouldn’t you find A.G.W.S. paraphernalia in KOS-MOS’ dream world? ;) |
| 4 | Save, then return to the street and climb down the other manhole. |
A very good place to level up
I keep a bunch of ItemTarget: All, HP & EP full recovery and Ether-restoring items on hand so I can run through this last area at least three or four times. The experience, Battle SystemBattle reward spent to extract Skills from equipment., Battle SystemBattle reward spent to evolve or transfer Ether abilities., and Battle SystemBattle reward spent on Tech Attacks or character statistics. really add up, and I like to have level 25 characters when I leave here.
While doing this walkthrough, I got Shion up to level 26 before heading on. chaos was at level 25. That is a comfortable target, not a requirement.
The other manhole
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | When you reach the bottom, you’ll see enemies swarming below you. You can ignore them for now. |
| 2 | Cross the bridge toward the bottom of the screen and destroy the box for 5x ItemTarget: 1, EP recovery/Mid (+20 EP) (). This also opens a passage leading left and back up to the first sewer route. |
| 3 | Go back across the bridge, head right, then down. Defeat the enemies and press the button they were guarding. |
| 4 | Cross the bridge leading down, head right, fight the Enemy / Boss-like Enemy560 HP; Gnosis type. Weak to Pierce. Rewards: 380 XP; 13 T.Pts; 10 E.Pts; 4 S.Pts. Drops: Escape Pack; no rare item. Strategy: Use Pierce attacks and focus it down before the accompanying Gremlin can Counter-Boost. and Gremlin group, then continue up. |
| 5 | The next encounter is a pair of Larva Dolls. QUICKLY use your healing items or EtherShion: Low HP recovery for one ally or enemy. to damage them. |
| 6 | Go down the stairs to the left and head up the lower path. The perspective changes to Jr. when you leave this section. |
Continue with Encephalon: Jr. and Tiamat.