Boreas/Gameplay

Boreas
Driver	any
Gender	Male
Type	Humanoid
Weapon	Bitball

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

Boreas is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Stats

General stats

Element	Wind
Weapon class	Bitball
Default weapon	Primitive Ball
Cooldown time	12.50s
Aux Core Slots	1
Merc Group name	Voracious Vanguard
Base strength	5

Stat modifiers

Physical defense	+20%
Ether defense	+30%
Maximum HP	+15%
Strength	+0%
Ether	+0%
Dexterity	+0%
Agility	+0%

Affinity modifiers

Base affinity	400
Affinity gain	+5%
Affinity loss	-5%

Favorite items

Categories	Staple Foods
	Cosmetics
Items	Massive Mushroom Pie
	Frozen Odifa

Base rarity

Group 1	0.25%
Group 2	2.13%
Group 3	2.13%
Group 4	0.56%
Group 5	1.19%
Pity Blade	Groups 1 and 5

Skills

Specials

Special	Lv.	Effect	Type	Dmg (Lv1)	Dmg (Max)	Hit mod	Critical mod	Description
Open Wide!		Absorbs 60-100% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Physical	300	528	+0%	+0%	Cover your whole body with wind ether and charge.
Snack On This!		Restores 10-20% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.	Ether	400	580	+0%	+0%	Chew a Bitball and shoot out balls of energy.
Gobble 'em Up!		When landing a hit, restores 30-50% of damage dealt to the whole party.	Ether	550	748	+0%	+25%	Shoot out a laser while in the air and eradicate your enemies.
Gobble Gobble!		When landing a hit, restores 50% of damage dealt to the whole party.	Ether	500 (+500)		+100%	+20%	Jump after a spinning attack to fire a hail of bullets.

Blade Arts

Name	Probability	Recharge	Description
Accuracy Up	75%	20s	Increases accuracy.
Recharge Boost	50%	45s	Boosts Arts recharge from auto-attack.

Battle Skills

Name	Effect
Look Out!	Increases evasion rate by 15-45% when Affinity is at max.
Tasty Snack	Heals party for 40-60% HP when defeating an enemy.
Twang!	Adds 30-50% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.

Field Skills

Name	Description
Nopon Wisdom	Knowledge related to Nopon. Decode writing, speak Nopon, etc.
Salvaging Mastery	Knowledge related to salvaging.
Fleet of Foot	Move faster than the eye can see. Skill exclusive to Boreas.

Affinity Chart

		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Key affinity condition		(unlocked)	Go to Goldmouth Warehouse in Argentum and fill the food stash with cooked food. Revealed after Rex enters Argentum	Go to Goldmouth Warehouse in Argentum and fill the food stash with desserts. Revealed after Rex enters Argentum	Go to Goldmouth Warehouse in Argentum and fill the food stash with plant-based food. Revealed after Rex enters Argentum	Go to Goldmouth Warehouse in Argentum and fill the food stash with interesting drinks. Revealed after Rex enters Argentum
Reward text			That's the pantry stuffed!	I got the goods... The sweet, sweet goods...	Yum! I got a load of super-nutritious, wholesome grub!	I think I collected a pretty intriguing selection of drinks there. Gulp!
Reward			Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x300	Truth x500
Open Wide!	Effect	Absorbs 60% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 70% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 80% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 90% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 100% of critical damage dealt as HP.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use staple foods. (x1)	Use staple foods. (x4)	Use staple foods. (x4)	Use staple foods. (x5)
	Reward text		For little Nopon I suggest a Juicy Samod!	For the pretty Blade, I recommend Poached Fruit Samod!	For the Blade who suits spectacles, I recommend Fried Octomayo!	Must be some more staple foods for me to try...
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Snack On This!	Effect	Restores 10% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.	Restores 12% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.	Restores 15% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.	Restores 17% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.	Restores 20% HP of damage dealt when a Special connects.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use seafood. (x1)	Use seafood. (x4)	Use seafood. (x4)	Use seafood. (x5)
	Reward text		Dromarch really should try the Dried Sunfish!	That weird guy who thinks he's a king should try some Aromalocaris Sauté!	I recommend Fish and Herb Broth for an adventurous girl's tastebuds!	My hunt for the ultimate seafood never ends...
	Reward		Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
Gobble 'em Up!	Effect	When landing a hit, restores 30% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 35% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 40% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 45% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 50% of damage dealt to the whole party.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use sweets. (x1)	Use sweets. (x4)	Use sweets. (x4)	Use sweets. (x5)
	Reward text		Nia looks like she'd be into Cream Orange Paratha...	A budding baker ought to try a Neon Grape Flan...	A Sno-Bake Cheesecake for the ladies!	Must search for the ultimate desserts...
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Tasty Snack	Effect	Heals party for 40% HP when defeating an enemy.	Heals party for 45% HP when defeating an enemy.	Heals party for 50% HP when defeating an enemy.	Heals party for 55% HP when defeating an enemy.	Heals party for 60% HP when defeating an enemy.
	Condition	Use drinks. (x1)	Use drinks. (x1)	Use drinks. (x4)	Use drinks. (x4)	Use drinks. (x5)
	Reward text	My journey of food discovery is only just beginning!	For Pyra, recommend Jenerossi Tea!	A certain serious but oh-so-cool girl would suit Black Roast Coffee, I think.	I'd recommend Indoline Tea for someone who loves their brew.	Gotta find the best drinks...
	Reward	Truth x100	Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
Look Out!	Effect	Increases evasion rate by 15% when Affinity is at max.	Increases evasion rate by 23% when Affinity is at max.	Increases evasion rate by 30% when Affinity is at max.	Increases evasion rate by 38% when Affinity is at max.	Increases evasion rate by 45% when Affinity is at max.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use vegetables. (x1)	Use vegetables. (x4)	Use vegetables. (x4)	Use vegetables. (x5)
	Reward text		For the master fencer, I recommend Vinaigrette Ice Cabbage!	For the sister things, I recommend Steamed Veg Stralu!	Stuffed Meaty Carrot for Birdbrain...	Must find tasty Vegetables!
	Reward		Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
Twang!	Effect	Adds 30% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.	Adds 35% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.	Adds 40% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.	Adds 45% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.	Adds 50% chance of Knockback when attacked by an enemy.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use meat. (x1)	Use meat. (x4)	Use meat. (x4)	Use meat. (x5)
	Reward text		For Rex, I recommend Pan-Fried Tartari!	I suggest an Estral Steak for the hot-blooded guy!	For the one wanting to be strongest, I suggest Char-Grilled Grumbird!	Must search for the greatest meat...
	Reward		Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Nopon Wisdom	Effect	Knowledge related to Nopon. Decode writing, speak Nopon, etc.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Speak to a Nopon. (x50)		Go to Rumbletum Canteen in Argentum and complete the quest "Hero of the Nopon". Revealed After Rex enters Argentum After having access to Nia, Tora, Mòrag, and Zeke
	Reward text			For all the good it's done me, I think I understand the Nopon mind now.		I feel like I'm about to go on a whole new culinary journey!
	Reward			Truth x800		Truth x800
Salvaging Mastery	Effect	Knowledge related to salvaging.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Speak to Boreas at the inn in Gormott to view the Heart-to-Heart "Boreas the Gourmand". Revealed after chapter 2 begins		Increase Trust. (x3,800)
	Reward text		Far as I'm concerned, if it tastes good, it's food.		Cloud Sea's full of tasty stuff!
	Reward		Truth x200		Truth x500
Fleet of Foot	Effect	Move faster than the eye can see. Skill exclusive to Boreas.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Increase Trust. (x1,300)		Increase Trust. (x9,800)
	Reward text			I learned something new! Want me to show you?		You may refer to me as the Marquis of Mach Speed!
	Reward			Truth x300		Truth x800

Dialogue

Main article: Boreas/Gameplay (XC2)/Dialogue

Gallery

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  Boreas's Affinity Chart