AP (XC1)

AP, short for Art Points, are a mechanic in Xenoblade Chronicles and Future Connected. They are used to level up s and improve them by making them stronger, increasing their accuracy, decreasing their cooldown or extending their effect duration.

AP can be obtained in multiple different ways, usually together with and :
 * By defeaing enemies. The amount of AP gained can be boosted by equipping gems.
 * During battles with 's Yoink! if he has unlocked the AP for All!.
 * By discovering new s, s or Secret Areas.

Unspent AP are carried over in together with all arts at their current level.