Head Shot (Japanese: ヘッドスナイプ, Heddo Sunaipu, Head Snipe) is one of Sharla's physical arts in Xenoblade Chronicles. It guarantees a Critical Hit and has a 15% chance to cause Instant Death to a Dazed enemy.
In Future Connected, Kino has an identical version of this art called Noggin Shot.
Stats[]
| Art Level | AP Cost | Power | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 3.00 | 120.0 sec |
| 2 | 420 | 3.17 | 110.4 sec |
| 3 | 840 | 3.34 | 100.8 sec |
| 4 | 1,680 | 3.51 | 91.2 sec |
| 5 | 3,360 | 3.68 | 81.6 sec |
| 6 | 5,040 | 3.85 | 72.0 sec |
| 7 | 7,560 | 4.02 | 62.4 sec |
| 8 | 10,920 | 4.19 | 52.8 sec |
| 9 | 15,120 | 4.36 | 43.2 sec |
| 10 | 20,160 | 4.53 | 33.6 sec |
| 11 (DE) | 23,520 | 4.70 | 24.0 sec |
| 12 (DE) | 27,300 | 4.87 | 14.4 sec |
Miscellaneous Info[]
- Damage is calculated based on the weapon's attack and Sharla's strength.
- Unique Monsters and Bosses are immune to this art's Instant Death effect.
- Enemies will not drop a chest if killed by Instant Death.
Art book sources[]
Intermediate[]
Intermediate art books are only available from shops.
The Head Shot intermediate art books cost 14,700 G.
- Hidden Village Shop 1 This item is no longer offered for sale following the events at the Meyneth Shrine.
- Colony 6 Shop 5
Advanced[]
Advanced art books are only available from enemy drops.
Enemies marked QE are Quest-Exclusive and do not respawn.
Unique Monsters
| Enemy | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Firework Geldesia (QE) | Tephra Cave | 9.5 % |
| Armoured Rockwell | Bionis' Leg | 2.3 % |
Other enemies
| Enemy | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fascia Bunniv | Tephra Cave | 8.8 % |
| Offensive/BRAVE | Agniratha | 3.6 % |
| Cratere Nebula | Prison Island | 3.6 % |
| Polkan Telethia | Colony 6 | 2.3 % |
| Dorsiar Lizard | Tephra Cave | 2.1 % |
| Jelly Selua | Bionis' Interior | 0.7 % |
Master[]
Master art books are exclusive to Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and are purchasable from the Nopon Archsage for 20,000 Noponstones after the story of Future Connected has been completed.
Future Connected[]
The advanced art book for Noggin Shot is obtainable from the Arts Manual Shop at the price of one Arts Coin. Master art books are not available within Future Connected.