Division Points, also known as DP, are an important mechanic in Xenoblade Chronicles X. They are earned by performing various BLADE-related activities, such as completing Missions, defeating Enemies, planting Data Probes, or gathering Collectibles. When enough DP are earned, Cross's BLADE Level will increase.
The amount of DP earned is greater when the activity is related to Cross's current Division. For example, Pathfinders are responsible for planting Data Probes, and will earn more DP than other divisions do for that activity.
When playing online, Division Points were also used to determine the daily global ranking of each division, with all players in a division contributing to their division's score. This mechanic was discontinued with the shutdown of online services.
It takes 141,500 DP to reach BLADE Lv.10. However, the game does not show cumulative DP totals; instead it shows the amount of DP earned since reaching the current level and the amount needed to reach the next level.
In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Division Points have been removed.
DP needed to raise BLADE Level[]
| BLADE Lv. | DP needed | DP total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 0 |
| 2 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| 4 | 5,000 | 9,000 |
| 5 | 7,500 | 16,500 |
| 6 | 10,000 | 26,500 |
| 7 | 15,000 | 41,500 |
| 8 | 20,000 | 61,500 |
| 9 | 30,000 | 91,500 |
| 10 | 50,000 | 141,500 |
Activities which boost DP[]
The following table shows which divisions earn bonus DP for a particular activity.
| Activity |  Pathfinders |
 Interceptors |
 Harriers |
 Reclaimers |
 Curators |
 Prospectors |
 Outfitters |
 Mediators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting data probes | Yes | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | – |
| Discovering locations | Yes | – | – | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Defeating enemies | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | – | – | – |
| Completing missions | – | Yes | – | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Defeating tyrants | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Opening treasure boxes | – | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | – |
| Obtaining collectibles | – | – | – | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Mining precious resources | – | – | – | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Leveling up AMs | – | – | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Earning R&D points | – | – | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Training scouted BLADEs | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Yes |