Perceval/Gameplay

Perceval
Driver	any
Gender	Male
Type	Humanoid
Weapon	Chroma Katana

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

Perceval is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Stats

General stats

Element	Dark
Weapon class	Chroma Katana
Default weapon	Nameless Katana
Cooldown time	20.00s
Aux Core Slots	1
Merc Group name	Banners of Flame
Base strength	5

Stat modifiers

Physical defense	+20%
Ether defense	+30%
Maximum HP	+0%
Strength	+0%
Ether	+0%
Dexterity	+0%
Agility	+10%

Affinity modifiers

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

Favorite items

Categories	Drinks
	Art
Items	Vinaigrette Ice Cabbage
	Scarlet Shamisen

Base rarity

Group 1	1.5%
Group 2	0.25%
Group 3	0.5%
Group 4	1%
Group 5	1.75%
Pity Blade	Group 2

Skills

Specials

Special	Lv.	Effect	Type	Dmg (Lv1)	Dmg (Max)	Hit mod	Critical mod	Description
Dark Serpent		Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 60-100%.	Ether	300	480	+0%	+0%	Attack by spraying out dark ether.
Blade Vortex		Increases damage dealt to enemies targeting user by 60-100%.	Physical	400	580	+0%	+0%	At the moment of movement, perform quick draw cuts at visible speed.
Grim Moon		Adds 1-3% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Physical	500	748	+0%	+25%	Adopt a quick draw pose, then in an instant slash all enemies in range.
Demon Quadrant		Adds 3% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Physical	500 (+500)		+100%	+50%	Mow down the enemy with 3 strikes, then finish with an almighty slice.

Blade Arts

Name	Probability	Recharge	Description
Critical Up	75%	10s	Increases critical hit rate.

Battle Skills

Name	Effect
Brandish	1-5% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).
Eater of Men	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 90-150% (max: 300-300%).
Soulsucker	Restores 45-75% HP each time an enemy is defeated.

Field Skills

Name	Description
Dark Mastery	The power of a Dark Blade.
Leaping	The power to jump. Used to reach high places.
Assassination	Judge and punish those who do evil. Skill exclusive to Perceval.

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			Show me your strength.	You have quite some skills.	I am proud to have you as my Driver.	Your path is my path.
Reward			Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Dark Serpent	Effect	Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 60%.	Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 70%.	Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 80%.	Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 90%.	Increases aggro drawn from Specials by 100%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use Perceval's favorite pouch items. (Drinks category) (x4)	Go to Nharil Central Plaza in Mor Ardain and complete the quest "Failure and Success". Revealed After completing Vandham's Last Wish. After the party arrives in Mor Ardain After having access to Nia, Tora, and Mòrag	Perform a Blade Combo. (x10)	Perform a Blade Combo finisher. (x3)
	Reward text		Mm, this is delicious. Are you not having any? You'll never be strong without a healthy diet.	As long as there is evil in the world, it is my calling to pass judgment.	Be consumed by the darkness.	Behold my power.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Blade Vortex	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)	Defeat a Zeld Rodonya in Mor Ardain. (x5) Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	Use Blade Vortex. (x9)	Defeat Evileye Mambor at the Cliffs of Morytha. (x1) Revealed after the party sets foot on the Cliffs of Morytha
	Reward text		An impressive feat. I see you have not neglected your training.	I show no mercy to evildoers. Their blood will wet my blade.	New power has awakened within me. I will unleash it in our next battle.	I know only victory.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Grim Moon	Effect	Adds 1% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Adds 1.5% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Adds 2% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Adds 2.5% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).	Adds 3% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques).
	Condition	(unlocked)	Defeat a Water Hiln in Uraya. (x5) Revealed after the party winds up in Uraya	Use Grim Moon. (x6)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x10)	In a place with wall art in Tantal, view the Heart-to-Heart "Poetic License". Revealed After completing Failure and Success. After the party reaches Tantal
	Reward text		If you stand in my path, I will strike you down.	My training has brought me strength.	Your skills are almost as impressive as my own.	I hope you will support me in my quest to strike down the wicked.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Eater of Men	Effect	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 90% (max: 300%).	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 105% (max: 300%).	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 120% (max: 300%).	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 135% (max: 300%).	Increases damage dealt for each enemy incapacitated by 150% (max: 300%).
	Condition	(unlocked)	Finish an enemy. (x10)	Finish an enemy. (x20)	Finish an enemy. (x30)	Finish an enemy. (x40)
	Reward text		With each foe I destroy, my power grows.	Follow my lead. The path to victory is clear!	Just one more step until I reach new heights...	There is no foe I cannot strike down.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Soulsucker	Effect	Restores 45% HP each time an enemy is defeated.	Restores 53% HP each time an enemy is defeated.	Restores 60% HP each time an enemy is defeated.	Restores 68% HP each time an enemy is defeated.	Restores 75% HP each time an enemy is defeated.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Collect an HP Potion. (x10)	Collect an HP Potion. (x15)	Collect an HP Potion. (x20)	Collect an HP Potion. (x30)
	Reward text		The important thing is to keep up one's efforts consistently.	All that training was worthwhile.	So, the time has come to unleash my strength.	Leave it to me. I will not disappoint.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Brandish	Effect	1% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).	2% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).	3% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).	4% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).	5% chance of felling a humanoid on attack (fails on bosses/uniques).
	Condition	Finish an enemy. (x5)	Defeat Igna enemies in Uraya. (Excludes unique monsters.) (x6) Revealed after the party winds up in Uraya	Defeat Igna enemies in Uraya. (Excludes unique monsters.) (x6) Revealed after the party winds up in Uraya	Defeat Tirkin enemies in Tantal. (Excludes unique monsters.) (x4) Revealed after the party reaches Tantal	Defeat an Indoline Loyalist at the World Tree. (x5) Revealed after the party enters the World Tree
	Reward text	I have attained new mastery. But that is barely worth mentioning.	These Ignas are wily foes. We must keep our wits about us.	So, we meet again. I have come far since last we did battle... But I suppose you can no longer hear my words.	Thank you for your help in my training. Your sacrifice served a greater purpose.	This one was a formidable foe... A worthy sacrifice for my training.
	Reward	Justice x100	Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Dark Mastery	Effect	The power of a Dark Blade.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Defeat a Fabel Bufa in Mor Ardain. (x4) Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain		Defeat a Phoebus Sovereign at the World Tree. (x5) Revealed after the party enters the World Tree
	Reward text			I feel a darkness within me... Is my power growing stronger?		I feel the blackness engulfing me... My power is always at the ready.
	Reward			Justice x300		Justice x800
Leaping	Effect	The power to jump. Used to reach high places.
	Condition	Use Perceval's favorite pouch items. (Drinks category) (x2)		Use Perceval's favorite pouch item from the Instruments category. (x2)		Use Perceval's favorite pouch items. (Art category) (x2)
	Reward text	You have discerning taste.		This Scarlet Shamisen produces such fine tones... It feels as though just listening to it sharpens my senses.		What a remarkable sight... There's something to be said for aesthetic value.
	Reward	Justice x100		Justice x300		Justice x800
Assassination	Effect	Judge and punish those who do evil. Skill exclusive to Perceval.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Head to Nopon Pioneers' Spring in Mor Ardain. Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	Head to the Lost Capital Judicium in Temperantia. Revealed after the party sets foot on Temperantia
	Reward text			Even I need rest sometimes.	These Secret Areas are most intriguing. Perhaps there is value in taking the time to explore our surroundings.
	Reward			Justice x300	Justice x500

Dialogue

Main article: Perceval/Gameplay (XC2)/Dialogue

Gallery

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  Perceval's Affinity Chart