Slit Edge (Japanese: スリットエッジ, Suritto Ejji) is one of Shulk's physical arts in Xenoblade Chronicles and Future Connected. When used from the side it inflicts Phys Def Down, reducing the enemy's Physical Defence by 50%.
Stats[]
| Level | AP Cost | Power | Debuff Duration | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 0.60 | 5.0 sec | 10.0 sec |
| 2 | 220 | 0.76 | 5.5 sec | 9.8 sec |
| 3 | 440 | 0.92 | 6.0 sec | 9.6 sec |
| 4 | 880 | 1.08 | 6.5 sec | 9.4 sec |
| 5 | 1,760 | 1.24 | 7.0 sec | 9.2 sec |
| 6 | 2,640 | 1.40 | 7.5 sec | 9.0 sec |
| 7 | 3,960 | 1.56 | 8.0 sec | 8.8 sec |
| 8 | 5,720 | 1.72 | 8.5 sec | 8.6 sec |
| 9 | 7,920 | 1.88 | 9.0 sec | 8.4 sec |
| 10 | 10,560 | 2.04 | 9.5 sec | 8.2 sec |
| 11 (DE) | 12,230 | 2.20 | 10.0 sec | 8.0 sec |
| 12 (DE) | 14,300 | 2.36 | 10.5 sec | 7.8 sec |
Miscellaneous Info[]
- If Slit Edge is used from the enemy's side, the Party Gauge is filled by 20% and volatile aggro is generated. The aggro parameter is 8, so a Level 50 Shulk would generate 512 volatile aggro.
Art book sources[]
Intermediate[]
Intermediate art books are only available from shops.
The Slit Edge intermediate art book costs 3200 G.
- The Ether Light Shop in Colony 9.
- Colony 6 Shop 1 north of Reconstruction HQ in Colony 6.
- The Drainage Control Room Shop in the Ether Mine.
Advanced[]
Advanced art books are only available from enemy drops.
For any enemies listed with a 0% drop rate, the item can only be obtained using Yoink!.
Enemies marked as QE are Quest-Exclusive and do not respawn.
Unique Monsters
| Enemy | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Despotic Arsene | Satorl Marsh | 8.1 % |
| Indomitable Daulton | Satorl Marsh | 5.0 % |
Other enemies
| Enemy | Area | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Magnis Ardun | Bionis' Leg | 5.0 % |
| Panasowa Arachno | Tephra Cave | 4.7 % |
| Sonicia Gogol | Tephra Cave | 4.7 % |
| Caura Balgas | Prison Island | 1.9 % |
| M37/EAGER | Agniratha | 1.9 % |
| Telethia Galdo (QE) | Alcamoth | 0.0 % |
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 Slit Edge is obtainable from the Arts Manual Shop at the price of one Arts Coin. Master art books are not available within Future Connected.
In Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed[]
Slit Edge is one of Shulk's arts in Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. It is also one of Shulk's arts as a Hero in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Stats[]
| Upgraded? | Power Multiplier | Recharge | AP Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
200% | 26 seconds | N/A |
 |
260% | 23 seconds | 20 AP |
|
340% | 19 seconds | 30 AP |
Fusion Arts[]
| Art | Fusion Art | Effects | Power Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monado Rage | Rage Edge | AOE/Target Lock | 270-375% |
| Monado Armor | Edge Armor | AOE/Armor Veil | 0% |
| Monado Purge | Purge Edge | Purge buffs for all | 315-450% |
Trivia[]
- Slit Edge in Future Redeemed takes heavy inspiration from Dunban's Gale Slash in Xenoblade Chronicles, with both arts capable of inflicting Bleed and both having identical animations.