Aura (XC1)

Auras are a buff-related mechanic in Xenoblade Chronicles. They are beneficial effects that linger for a set duration, and often package together multiple buffs (and sometimes debuffs). Auras are evident by a glowing particle effect of a specific colour that surrounds the user.

Only one aura may be in effect at a time; if a second is activated, it replaces the first. Auras are cancelled if the user is d, though some auras render the user immune to daze. The Aura Seal debuff blocks any new auras from being activated, and it tends to be paired with the "aura clear" debuff that also erases any existing auras.

Playable character aura arts are invariably orange in colour, with the exception of those that are talent arts. They are active immediately when used, with the activation animation not counting against its total duration. Conversely, enemy auras only activate at a certain point in the activation animation.

The Definitive Edition adds a buff icon to make more clear when an aura is active. This icon is listed in the files of the original, but the image itself is missing.

By party members
In addition, has an Elemental Burst aura that is not tied to an art, but to the status of her talent gauge.

By enemies
See the pages on specific auras used by enemies:
 * Awakening
 * Crazed
 * Invincible
 * Soul Read
 * Super Heal