Awakening (XC1)

Awakening is an enemy aura in Xenoblade Chronicles. It raises the enemy's level, which boosts its stats and may grant an advantage in power compared to the party's levels. Killing an enemy with an Awakening aura does not grant extra rewards (e.g. EXP); the rewards are based on the enemy's normal level.

The amount of levels gained is random and depends on the enemy's initial level. However, if an enemy is in the "winged" family, Awakening's effect is reduced by 1 level.