Xiphias

Xiphias are floating Piscinoid enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles X that are native to Mira. They are rather similar to Aetrygon, although these creatures are more organic in form.

Description
''These mollusks are best described as sea slugs that evolution saw fit to give them a fish-like morphology. Their horns (actually vestigial shells) are used to subdue prey in conjunction with glowing dorsal bumps--a biological version of naval mines that can be ejected at will. Like mechanical mines, they are triggered by the slightest amount of tactile contact.''

''As the wings of young specimens are too small for flight, they attach themselves to rocks on the sea floor and ingest algae for sustenance. Only when they develop a horn and wings after a year or so do they they finally take to the sky. And despite being frail, they exhibit exceptional regenerative abilities. Even if both wings are lost, they can eventually be repaired, given enough time.''

Extra details
Xiphias are actually distant cousins of the Lepyx, according to the Lepyxes' bio; they have similar horns and ether attacks. Although lepyxes live on the land, both xiphias and lepyx lay eggs in the sea.

In combat
Xiphias attack with mainly Ether-based attacks. They use their horn appendage to Jam their opponents and inflict HP Recovery Down on them. These horns can be destroyed, but destroying them will make them Enraged, boosting their evasion as well as melee and ranged accuracies.

Like the Aetrygon, these enemies use a powerful physical Horn Charge to rapidly zoom past anyone fighting them.

In general, Xiphias take 25% more damage from Ether and Gravity attacks, and take 50% more damage from Electric attacks.

On foot, Xiphias can be targeted in the horn and the tail. While in a Skell, it can only be targeted in the horn.

Variations
Xiphias come in two variations depending on their color.


 * Blue Xiphias are usually mainly blue throughout. These are found in the overworlds in Primordia and Noctilum, and they drop Sapphire Horns from their horn appendage.
 * Pink Xiphias appear in caves, and are generally colored white with pink wings. These are found in caves, specifically the Behemoth's Shadows in Sylvalum, and they drop Emerald Horns from their horn appendage.

In general, all Xiphias drop these items:
 * Xiphias Mine Egg from the tail.
 * Fresh Fish Meat from the main body.
 * Rotten Meat from the main body.