Keen Eye (XC2)

Keen Eye
Description	The power to see things clearly. Used to notice small changes, etc.
Category	Rare
Common Blades	No

This article is about the base game field skill. For the Torna field skill, see Keen Eye (TTGC).

Keen Eye is a Field Skill in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Overview

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Affinity Chart

Poppi QTπ

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	(unlocked)	—
II	—
III	Use Poppi QTπ's favorite pouch items. (Textiles category) (x2)	Masterpon...Poppi treasure this forever.
IV	—
V	Use Poppi QTπ's favorite pouch item from the Cosmetics category. (x2)	Poppi appreciate reward for hard work. Is very wonderful present.

Brighid

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	(unlocked)	—
II	Use Brighid's favorite pouch items. (Desserts category) (x4)	This is delicious... I must note it in my journal.
III	—
IV	Discover a landmark. (Previous instances count toward total.) (x140)	Another new memory...
V	—

Agate

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	(unlocked)	—
II	—
III	Collect stuff. (x7)	If we watch closely, our chances might improve.
IV	—
V	In higher terrain of the World Tree, view the Heart-to-Heart "Impassioned Thoughts". Revealed after the party enters the World Tree	The World Tree is full of mysteries...

Gorg

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	Collect owner bonuses. (x1)	I've gained new powers! Niiice.
II	—
III	Collect owner bonuses. (x3)	I am not blind, you know.
IV	—
V	Collect owner bonuses. (x5)	It's important to make fair, objective judgments.

Adenine

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	(unlocked)	—
II	—
III	Gather literature. (Currently held items count toward required total.) (x20)	Can't neglect my book studies.
IV	—
V	Gather literature. (Currently held items count toward required total.) (x30)	They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Sometimes I need to see the things I'm reading about first-hand.

Akhos

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	(unlocked)	—
II	Use Akhos's favorite pouch items. (Staple Foods category) (x4)	Ah... An enchanting bouquet...
III	—
IV	Use Akhos's favorite pouch items. (Staple Foods category) (x6)	Ah, it's heartening to know that there is still something left to discover in this world.
V	—

Shulk

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	—
II	—
III	Succeed in a button challenge during a battle. (x40)	Perfect timing there!
IV	Help an incapacitated ally. (x20)	Let's stay on our toes next time.
V	Swap Blades during battle. (x100)	I know how to wait my turn.

Elma

Level	Requirements	Reward text
I	Reconnoiter Alrest with Elma. Head to Masrah Spring in Gormott. (Req. Tora & Nia & Mòrag & Zeke) Revealed after chapter 2 begins	Gormott looks so much like Noctilum... I wish I could explore it methodically.
II	Reconnoiter Alrest with Elma. Head to the Ruins of Fountain Park in Uraya. (Req. Pyra & Zeke & Pandoria) Revealed After increasing Elma's Keen Eye to level 1. After the party winds up in Uraya	I've developed a soft spot for this land. Let's not leave yet, OK?
III	Reconnoiter Alrest with Elma. Head to the Ancient Wall in Temperantia. (Req. Mòrag & Brighid) Revealed After increasing Elma's Keen Eye to level 2. After the party sets foot on Temperantia	Even though the technology in Alrest isn't very advanced, Blades' power can wreak such destruction... It's sobering.
IV	Reconnoiter Alrest with Elma. Head to the Vault of Heroes in Spirit Crucible Elpys. (Req. Nia & Mythra) Revealed After increasing Elma's Keen Eye to level 3. After the party discusses the strength-sapping properties of Spirit Crucible Elpys shortly after entering it	A solemn and mystical place... I especially liked that single shaft of light. I wonder where it came from...
V	Reconnoiter Alrest with Elma. Head to 7th Perim. Skyport in the World Tree. (Req. Mythra & Shulk & KOS-MOS) Revealed After increasing Elma's Keen Eye to level 4. After the party enters the World Tree	I've never seen a place like it in my life. Alrest hides many unplumbed mysteries still - I hope we can explore together!

In other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Keen Eye	—
Japanese	観察眼
French	Œil vif
German	Beobachtungsgabe
Spanish	Vista de lince
Italian	Sguardo penetrante
Chinese (simplified)	观察眼
Chinese (traditional)	觀察眼
Korean	관찰안