Flesh Eater

Flesh Eaters are a type of Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna ~ The Golden Country. They are the result of taking a Blade and infusing it with human cells with the intent of creating a stronger being, a practice that originated in Judicium.

Appearance
Flesh Eaters are identified by the red "stains" on their Core Crystal. Some have only slight red spots, while others turn red in their entirety. Becoming a Flesh Eater may also provide the Blade with an alternate appearance, which they can change back and forth at will. As a result, it is fairly easy for a Flesh Eater to disguise themselves as not being a Blade.

Characteristics
The purpose of creating a Flesh Eater is to unlock unique and intense powers beyond those of a regular Blade. However, most cases do not succeed in this, leaving the Blade with no benefits and only disadvantages. For example, Minoth loses his immortality upon becoming a Flesh Eater, and begins to age (though very slowly).

As they are part human, Flesh Eaters do not require a Driver, and do not revert to their Core Crystal when their original Driver dies. They also gain the ability to become Drivers themselves (it is unclear whether they all can, or whether they also require the specific aptitude). As a Blade, they may resonate with any Driver they choose, or fight independently.

Notable Flesh Eaters

 * Cole
 * Akhos
 * Patroka
 * Jin
 * Nia