Caro

Caro (Japanese: ノックス, Nokkusu) are hostile quadrupedal creatures in Xenoblade Chronicles X. They are similar to Grexes but have large thorns and fangs. They are primarily found in Sylvalum and Cauldros.

Description[]

"Omnivores that consume almost anything, even decaying meat that other animals wouldn't dare touch. The caro's sense of smell is extremely honed, allowing even well-concealed prey to be sniffed out. They are also persistent hunters that tirelessly pursue their quarry."

"Caro are monogamous, maintaining small familial herds, where mature offspring help their parents raise newborns. To this end, any bones left over from successful hunts are carried back to their den as emergency rations for times when food grows scarce."

Characteristics[]

Much like grexes, caro have a wolf-like form. Their backs are covered in helmet-like ornate plating that has two spike-like projections from each side. Their helmeted heads have many sharp teeth sticking out from their upper jaw. Their tails end in lantern-like lights.

Like grexes, caro can usually be seen roaming around, hunting with a pack, digging, eating, or sleeping. Some Marnuck use caro as guard dogs.

Color Variants[]

Normal caro fall into two color variants:

A red bodied form armored with a Shiny Copper Caro Plate.
A blue-bodied form armored with a Shiny Silver Caro Plate.
A tan-bodied form armored with a Shiny Black Caro Plate.

Tainted Caro are infected Caro considered in a separate subcategory.

List of Caro[]

Name	Variant	Type	Location	Time	Weather	Level
Andrei, the Cunning	Tan	Tyrant	Sylvalum	Anytime	All	40
Arch Caro	Tan	Normal	Cauldros	Anytime	All	41 – 50
Deadland Caro	Red	Normal	Cauldros	Anytime	All	51 – 60
Kringe, the Hunting Arrow	Red	Tyrant	Cauldros	Anytime	All	40
Lava Caro	Red	Normal	Cauldros	Anytime	All	31 - 40
Legion Caro	Tan	Normal	Cauldros	Anytime (except late night)	All	31 – 40
Little Caro	Tan	Normal	Sylvalum	Anytime	All	31 – 40
Lost Caro	Tan	Normal	Cauldros	Anytime	All	51 – 70
Prisoner Caro	Blue	Normal	Sylvalum	Anytime	All	41 – 50
Sand Caro	Blue	Normal	Sylvalum	Anytime	All	31 – 40
Servant Caro	Red	Normal	Sylvalum	Anytime	All	41 – 50
Spaniel, the Obedient	Blue	Tyrant	Cauldros	Anytime (Except Late Night)	All	40
Storm Caro	Red	Normal	Sylvalum	Nighttime	All	41 – 50
Mold Caro	Red	Normal	Cauldros	Hope Springs Eternal	All
Rotund Caro	Blue	Normal	Sylvalum	Soldier of the Harriers	All
Stout Caro	Tan	Normal	Sylvalum	Soldier of the Harriers	All

Etymology[]

Caro may be derived from the Latin word "carō", meaning meat or flesh.

The Japanese name "Nokkusu" may be derived from the Latin word "noxius", meaning harmful.

Trivia[]

Despite their name, Tainted Caro are not treated as Caro for Squad Tasks.