Aegaeon/Gameplay (XC2)

Aegaeon
Driver	Mòrag
Gender	Male
Type	Humanoid
Weapon	Chroma Katana

This article is about Aegaeon's gameplay in this specific game. For information on the character in general, see Aegaeon.

Aegaeon is one of Mòrag's Blades in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, entrusted to her by Niall. Awakening him is completely optional.

Stats

General stats

Element	Water
Weapon class	Chroma Katana
Default weapon	Nameless Katana
Cooldown time	20.00s
Aux Core Slots	2
Merc Group name	Hecatonics
Base strength	0

Stat modifiers

Physical defense	+25%
Ether defense	+25%
Maximum HP	+0%
Strength	+0%
Ether	+0%
Dexterity	+0%
Agility	+15%

Affinity modifiers

Base affinity	400
Affinity gain	±0%
Affinity loss	-10%

Favorite items

Categories	Desserts
	Art
Items	Fondant Rice Cake
	Montecoran Doll

Skills

Specials

Level	Name	Description
	Water Moon	Gather ether in the Chroma Katana and release it as you draw the blade.
	Breaking Wave	Use a flying kick to dissolve the enemy's composure then tear them up.
	Midnight Mist	Perform a series of quick draw slashes the moment you engage the enemy.
	Sea God's Tidal Wave	Sharpen senses and unleash a series of fierce strikes.

Blade Arts

Name	Probability	Recharge	Description
Accuracy Up	75%	15s	Increases accuracy.
Nullify Reaction	75%	45s	Nullifies one reaction.

Battle Skills

Name	Effect
Enlightenment	Improves evasion by 20-60% when HP is 30-30% or lower.
Like Water	Improves evasion by 20-60% while moving.
Serene Heart	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 10-18 seconds.

Field Skills

Name	Description
Water Mastery	The power of a Water Blade.
Ancient Wisdom	Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc.
Leaping	The power to jump. Used to reach high places.

Affinity Chart

		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Key affinity condition		(unlocked)	Increase Trust. (x100)	Increase Trust. (x1,300)	Increase Trust. (x3,800)	Increase Trust. (x9,800)
Reward text			I feel like I understand you a little better now.	I see only good things ahead for our partnership.	You may just become the greatest partner I could hope for.	I could not ask for a greater partner than you.
Reward			Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Water Moon	Effect	Adds a 60% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack.	Adds a 70% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack.	Adds a 80% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack.	Adds a 90% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack.	Adds a 100% chance of dealing a guard-annulling attack.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x5)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x7)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x10)	Perform a Blade Combo finisher. (x3)
	Reward text		My techniques are not without merit, would you not agree?	I will test this new power in our next enemy encounter.	My skills have become sharper. I look forward to having the chance to demonstrate them.	Did you see my torrent of water? I thought it was quite splendid.
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Breaking Wave	Effect	Increases critical damage by 25%.	Increases critical damage by 40%.	Increases critical damage by 55%.	Increases critical damage by 70%.	Increases critical damage by 85%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Defeat a Fresh Rodonya in Tantal. (x6) Revealed after the party reaches Tantal	Use Breaking Wave. (x8)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x10)	Use Breaking Wave. (x10)
	Reward text		There is no greater form of training than real combat. I feel my strength has grown.	Repetition is an important aspect of any training regimen.	Your techniques give me inspiration. Perhaps next I will demonstrate some of my own.	I feel I may have mastered this particular technique.
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Midnight Mist	Effect	Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 60%.	Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 70%.	Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 80%.	Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 90%.	Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 100%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x5)	Use Midnight Mist. (x6)	Defeat a Heidl Taos at the Cliffs of Morytha. (x4) Revealed after the party sets foot on the Cliffs of Morytha	Defeat Machine-Gun Julio at the Cliffs of Morytha. (x1) Revealed after the party sets foot on the Cliffs of Morytha
	Reward text		Your remarkable technique spurs me to better my own. You will see what I mean in our next battle.	The more I exercise this technique, the stronger it becomes. I look forward to testing it out in our next battle!	I am not fond of these Heidl Taos. But I feel I am growing better at fighting them.	This was a fearsome enemy indeed. But we were the stronger in the end!
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Serene Heart	Effect	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 10 seconds.	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 12 seconds.	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 14 seconds.	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 16 seconds.	After achieving max Affinity in combat, evade enemy attacks for 18 seconds.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Raise Affinity in combat. (x2)	Raise the Dev Level of Mor Ardain. Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	In the audience chamber in Mor Ardain, view the Heart-to-Heart "At the Seat of Power". Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	Raise Affinity in combat. (x7)
	Reward text		The bond we share gives me strength. Let us keep working together as a team.	Do you think the city will flourish and become more lively from now on?	Working for the good of Alrest... I will do all that I can to make that vision a reality.	Leave the support to me.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Like Water	Effect	Improves evasion by 20% while moving.	Improves evasion by 30% while moving.	Improves evasion by 40% while moving.	Improves evasion by 50% while moving.	Improves evasion by 60% while moving.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Evade an attack. (x5)	Evade an attack. (x7)	Evade an attack. (x9)	Evade an attack. (x10)
	Reward text		You are quite nimble.	When dodging attacks, footwork is of the utmost importance.	Your dodging skills seem quite sufficient. I feel safe in the knowledge you will be out of harm's way.	Your speed frankly astounds me.
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Enlightenment	Effect	Improves evasion by 20% when HP is 30% or lower.	Improves evasion by 30% when HP is 30% or lower.	Improves evasion by 40% when HP is 30% or lower.	Improves evasion by 50% when HP is 30% or lower.	Improves evasion by 60% when HP is 30% or lower.
	Condition	Block an attack. (x2)	Block an attack. (x5)	Block an attack. (x7)	Block an attack. (x9)	Block an attack. (x10)
	Reward text	I seem to have gained new strength.	Blocking too can be an important skill.	If an attack is too difficult to dodge, blocking can be the wisest choice.	Blocking and evading...both skills are indispensable to a seasoned warrior.	You can trust me to guard your back.
	Reward	Bravery x100	Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Water Mastery	Effect	The power of a Water Blade.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Defeat a Moist Upa at Spirit Crucible Elpys. (x5) Revealed after the party enters Spirit Crucible Elpys.		Defeat a Bagoan Sovereign in the Land of Morytha. (x5) Revealed after chapter 8 begins
	Reward text		Has my talent with water increased?		My water powers are growing stronger. I feel confident in my ability to handle most water-related tasks.
	Reward		Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Ancient Wisdom	Effect	Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc.
	Condition	Collect Insect items from the Collectibles list. (x5)	Acquire Insect items from the Collectibles list. (x25)		Acquire Insect items from the Collectibles list. (x30)
	Reward text	Insects are fascinating, wouldn't you agree? I wonder what kind of habitat this one's from...	Insects are like a window into the dim and distant past...		I'm becoming quite the scholar... I hope this will benefit you all.
	Reward	Bravery x100	Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Leaping	Effect	The power to jump. Used to reach high places.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use Aegaeon's favorite pouch item from the Staple Foods category. (x4)		Use Aegaeon's favorite pouch item from the Art category. (x2)
	Reward text		Fondant Rice Cakes have the most exquisite texture. I feel like eating such tasty food boosts my strength, as well!		I find myself collecting these Montecoran Dolls without even meaning to. Do you collect anything?
	Reward		Bravery x300		Bravery x800

Dialogue

Main article: Aegaeon/Gameplay (XC2)/Dialogue

Gallery

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  Aegaeon's Affinity Chart