Zig

Zig
Species	Zig
Category	Mechanoids
Location	Oblivia, Sylvalum, Cauldros
Level range	21 - 74

Zigs are floating enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles X under the Mechanoid classification. These automated turrets can notice and attack their enemies from long range, ruining the days of anyone trying to sneak into Ganglion-occupied areas.

Description

These autonomous Ganglion cannons can detect enemies with astounding efficiency. Dense armor gives them a sweeping advantage in head-to-head shootouts, while the weapons affixed to either arm can be customized for all forms of warfare, including anti-personnel, anti-surface, and anti-air.

In one past conflict, hundreds of such units were deployed on the deck of a space carrier as a form of extra firepower. The operation was ultimately written off as a failure, however, due to the massive costs incurred.

Additional Notes

During Chapter 5, the Ma-non Ship was damaged by three Zigs in Oblivia firing massive lasers at it, forcing it to hide itself. Elma's team helped destroy the three Targeter Zigs, which allowed humanity and the Ma-non to form an alliance.

In combat

Zigs tend to have few attacks, although the extent of their attacks typically depend on their variation and their model. Many, however, do have a Flame Launcher or Flame Cannon that deals thermal damage and can Topple flying Skells.

While their attacks are few, Zigs make themselves known because of their long visual and auditory range. They are typically the first enemy to notice the player, and this typically leads to a Flinch. It can be a good idea to equip some Aural Cloaking and Visual Cloaking to avoid combat with Zigs, since they can see and hear farther than almost any other enemy in the game. Additionally, the Aura Shadowrunner can be used outside combat to avoid detection.

Attribute resistances

Attribute	Resistance
Physical	​30%
Beam	​-25%
Ether	​10%
Thermal	​10%
Electric	​-25%
Gravity	​-50%

Variations

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Enemy List

Normal Enemies

Name	Location	Min. Level	Max. Level
Assault Barrager Zig	Sylvalum	31	40
Assault Gunner Zig	Sylvalum	41	50
Assault Launcher Zig	Sylvalum	51	60
Auto Gunner Zig	Cauldros	41	50
Enhanced Barrager Zig	Sylvalum	31	40
Enhanced Gunner Zig	Cauldros	41	50
Enhanced Launcher Zig	Sylvalum	51	60
Howitzer Barrager Zig	Cauldros	31	40
Howitzer Gunner Zig	Sylvalum	41	50
Howitzer Launcher Zig	Sylvalum	51	60
Mortar Gunner Zig	Cauldros	41	50
Mortar Launcher Zig	Oblivia	51	60
Mortar Sniper Zig	Cauldros	21	30
Palace Barrager Zig	Cauldros	31	40
Revolver Barrager Zig	Cauldros	31	40
Revolver Gunner Zig	Oblivia	41	50
Strike Barrager Zig	Oblivia	31	40
Strike Gunner Zig	Cauldros	41	50
Strike Launcher Zig	Cauldros	51	60
Vulcan Barrager Zig	Sylvalum	31	40
Vulcan Gunner Zig	Sylvalum	41	50
Vulcan Launcher Zig	Sylvalum	51	60

Tyrants

Name	Location	Min. Level	Max. Level
Damaged Zig	Sylvalum	35	35
Enhanced Attack Range Zig	Cauldros	37	37
Enhanced Search Zig	Cauldros	48	48
Enhanced Support Zig	Cauldros	37	37
Experimental Compact Zig	Cauldros	20	20
Experimental Second-Gen Zig	Cauldros	58	58
Frontline Surveillance Zig	Sylvalum Waters	74	74
Unlimited Output Zig	Cauldros	43	43

Mission-specific enemies

Name	Location	Min. Level	Max. Level

Bosses

Name	Location	Min. Level	Max. Level

Other Enemies

Name	Location	Min. Level	Max. Level
Targeter Zig (part 1)	Oblivia	16	16
Targeter Zig (part 2)	Oblivia	16	16
Targeter Zig (part 3)	Oblivia	16	16

In other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Zig	—
Japanese	ジグ
French	Zig
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