Hephaestus, the Absconder (Japanese: 逐電のバルカン, Chikuden no Barukan) is a Tyrant in Xenoblade Chronicles X. It is a member of the Duoguill family. It can be found at level 25 at East Gate Plain in Primordia during the night. Defeating it is required to complete the eponymous Basic Mission Hephaestus, the Absconder. It also must be defeated for Squad Mission No.15.
Stats
Arts
| Art | Attribute | Category | Hits | Range | Effect | Appendage | Homing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Electric | Melee | 1 | Single | - | - | - |
| Collider | Electric | Ranged | 1 | Circle around caster | - | - | - |
| Lightning Spear | Electric | Melee | 2 | Single | Stun, Stagger | Tentacle | - |
| Thunder Flash | Electric | Ranged | 4 | Multiple | Shock | Tentacle | - |
| Thunder Spike | - | Status | - | Self | Calm, Ranged Spike (Electric) | Tentacle | - |
Drops
| Part | Item | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tail | Duoguill Broth | Material | Common |
| Tentacle | Blue Electrical Tentacle | Material | Rare |
| Tentacle, Face, Tail | Fine Duoguill Fishmeal | Material | Common |
| Body | Pristine Spicule | Material | Common |
| Body | Small Dorsal Fin | Material | Common |
| Body | Duoguill A | Holofigure | Intergalactic |
Trivia
The Tyrant's name in English is Hephaestus, the name of the Greek god of fire, volcanoes, metalworking, and blacksmiths. Its Japanese name can be anglicized as Vulcan, the Roman counterpart of this god.
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