Specials Lv 1 Plus is an Aux Core or a Skill RAM/Upgrade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna ~ The Golden Country. It increases the damage dealt by Level 1 Specials by up to 70%.
The Skill RAM/Upgrade variants can be used to customize Poppi α, Poppi QT and Poppi QTπ as an Aux Core equivalent.
Stats
| Aux Core | Rarity | Effect | Sell Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrefined | Refined | |||
| Specials Lv 1 Plus I | 
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 20%. | 350 G | 400 G |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus II |
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 30%. | 900 G | 1,000 G |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus III | 
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 40%. | 1,400 G | 1,550 G |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus IV |
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 50%. | 1,750 G | 1,950 G |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus V | 
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 60%. | 1,900 G | 2,100 G |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus VI |
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Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 70%. | 2,400 G | 2,650 G |
| Skill RAM | Effect | Energy Required |
Ether Crystals | Technical Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create | Crystallize | ||||
| Specials Lv 1 Plus I | Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 20%. | 25 | 150 | 90 | --- |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus II | Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 30%. | 50 | 500 | 200 | --- |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus III | Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 40%. | 75 | 900 | 330 | Nimble Nopon Get Girls |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus IV | Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 50%. | 100 | 1,400 | 490 | Artificial Blade Report |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus V | Increases Lv 1 Special damage by 60%. | 125 | 3,600 | 900 | Hypertech Made Easy |
Refinement Recipes
| Aux Core | Requirement | Materials | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specials Lv 1 Plus I | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x3 |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus II | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x6 |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus III | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x9 |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus IV | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x12 |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus V | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x15 |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus VI | Category | Any Vegetable Collectibles | x18 |
Sources
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the Aux Core is always obtained in its unrefined state, and must be refined within an Ether Furnace at an Aux Core Stall before becoming usable.
Treasure Troves
- Treasure Chest in the middle of Lake Varna, in the Kingdom of Uraya. (1 Core)
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grambl Tirkin | Quest | Gormott Province | 14 | 14.0% |
| Jumbri Aligo | Salvaging | Gormott Province | 16 - 20 | 14.0% |
| Shadow Scout | Normal | Gormott Province | 14 - 16 | 14.0% |
| Shield Tirkin | Normal | Gormott Province | 12 - 17 | 14.0% |
Treasure Troves
- Treasure Chest behind boxes on the lower platform of Port Anangham, in the Empire of Mor Ardain. (1 Core)
Merc Mission Rewards
- Catch a Crook (DLC, 1 Core)
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acenia Flier | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 34 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Avys Quadwing | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 28 - 34 | 12.6% |
| Biban Flamii | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 35 | 12.6% |
| Buma Hiln | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 35 | 12.6% |
| Fayl Symbol | Normal | Empire of Mor Ardain | 34 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Flow Bunnit | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 35 | 12.6% |
| Gegl Quadwing | Quest | Leftherian Archipelago | 35 | 12.6% |
| Glorious Totem | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 34 | 12.6% |
| Jaim Krabble | Salvaging | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Mayn Eluca | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 34 | 12.6% |
| Telgoo Rapchor | Normal | Empire of Mor Ardain | 28 - 30 | 12.6% |
| Thieving Waldemar | Quest | Empire of Mor Ardain | 35 | 12.6% |
Challenge Battle Mode (DLC)
| Challenge Name | Difficulty | Chest 1 | Chest 2 | Chest 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewitching Dance |  |
--- | 0.82% | 0.74% |
| Grazing Flock |  |
--- | 1.10% | 1.04% |
| Pest Control |  |
--- | 0.50% | 0.46% |
| Think of the Soldiers |  |
--- | 1.68% | 1.64% |
| Titan Battleship Assault | Special Battle | --- | 1.47% | 1.40% |
Merc Mission Rewards
- Mining Machine (1 Core)
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gareid Egg | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 44 - 46 | 11.2% |
| Glox Krabble | Normal | Temperantia | 42 - 46 | 11.2% |
| Moist Upa | Normal | Spirit Crucible Elpys | 43 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Nossi Lysaat | Normal | Spirit Crucible Elpys | 43 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Slasher Buffon | Unique | Empire of Mor Ardain | 40 | 11.2% |
| Stonic Urchon | Normal, Summon | Leftherian Archipelago | 40 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Tannia Nest | Normal | Temperantia | 44 - 48 | 11.2% |
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Igna | Normal | Temperantia | 48 - 52 | 9.8% |
| Bledku Lexos | Salvaging | Temperantia | 46 - 50 | 9.8% |
| Clabor Rodonya | Normal | Cliffs of Morytha | 48 - 50 | 9.8% |
| Enraged Gogol | Quest | Kingdom of Tantal | 51 | 9.8% |
| Odolera Ropl | Normal | Temperantia | 47 - 49 | 9.8% |
| Offended Gogol | Quest | Kingdom of Tantal | 53 | 9.8% |
| Roiba Igna | Quest | Temperantia | 52 | 9.8% |
| Sinon Scorpox | Normal | Cliffs of Morytha | 47 - 49 | 9.8% |
| Talent Runner | Normal | Temperantia | 50 - 52 | 9.8% |
| Trilut Grebel | Normal | Cliffs of Morytha | 47 - 49 | 9.8% |
Quest Rewards
- A Helping Hand (1 Core)
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artifice Colossus | Normal | First Low Orbit Station | 67 - 69 | 8.4% |
| Brionac Seàirdeant | Normal | Empire of Mor Ardain | 58 - 63 | 8.4% |
| Crafty Zofka | Quest (DLC) | Temperantia | 68 | 8.4% |
| Mk. VII Arek | Unique | World Tree | 114 | 8.4% |
| Stopper Sovereign | Quest (DLC) | Land of Morytha | 96 | 8.4% |
Challenge Battle Mode (DLC)
| Challenge Name | Difficulty | Chest 1 | Chest 2 | Chest 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack of the Aspar | Special Battle | 1.14% | 0.56% | --- |
| Call the Exterminators | Special Battle | 1.71% | 0.92% | --- |
| Darkening Skies |  |
1.09% | 0.54% | --- |
| Dread Contagion |  |
1.48% | 0.76% | --- |
| Elma: Redux | |
0.81% | 0.37% | --- |
| Otherworldly Fighter | |
0.81% | 0.37% | --- |
| Panic at the Seaside | |
0.51% | 0.22% | --- |
| Poisoned Paradise | |
1.71% | 0.92% | --- |
| Sacred Wood | |
1.71% | 0.90% | --- |
| Serious Showdown |  |
0.51% | 0.22% | --- |
| Temperantian Standoff | |
0.49% | 0.22% | --- |
| This Year's Heropon | |
0.81% | 0.36% | --- |
| Tiger! Tiger! IRL | |
0.51% | 0.22% | --- |
| Torna's Finest | |
1.48% | 0.76% | --- |
Challenge Battle Mode (DLC)
| Challenge Name | Difficulty | Chest 1 | Chest 2 | Chest 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Imp. Armored Div. |  |
0.83% | 0.33% | --- |
| Attack of the Aspar | Special Battle | --- | 0.56% | 0.66% |
| Call the Exterminators | Special Battle | --- | 0.92% | 1.19% |
| Chickenheart Challenge | |
2.35% | 1.08% | --- |
| Cloud King's Revenge | |
0.48% | 0.18% | --- |
| Darkening Skies | |
--- | 0.54% | 0.66% |
| Dino Drama |  |
1.20% | 0.48% | --- |
| Dread Contagion | |
--- | 0.76% | 0.95% |
| Elma: Redux | |
--- | 0.37% | 0.43% |
| Fiercest Faction | |
0.48% | 0.18% | --- |
| Humanoid Alliance | |
0.47% | 0.18% | --- |
| Mk. VIII | |
2.25% | 1.08% | --- |
| Otherworldly Fighter | |
--- | 0.37% | 0.43% |
| Panic at the Seaside | |
--- | 0.22% | 0.24% |
| Poisoned Paradise | |
--- | 0.92% | 1.19% |
| Reinventing the Gogol | |
0.84% | 0.33% | --- |
| Sacred Wood | |
--- | 0.90% | 1.19% |
| Serious Showdown | |
--- | 0.22% | 0.24% |
| Temperantian Standoff | |
--- | 0.22% | 0.25% |
| This Year's Heropon | |
--- | 0.36% | 0.43% |
| Tiger! Tiger! IRL | |
--- | 0.22% | 0.24% |
| Torna's Finest | |
--- | 0.76% | 0.93% |
Torna ~ The Golden Country
In Torna ~ The Golden Country, the Aux Core is always obtained in its refined state.
Treasure Troves
- Green Barrel on the northwestern corner of Sachsum Gardens's area, in the Kingdom of Torna. (2 Cores)
- Only obtainable once. Does not respawn in New Game+.
Quest Rewards
- Passing the Torch (2 Cores)
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle | Story | Kingdom of Torna | 32 - 34 | 12.6% |
Dropped by
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interceptor Grace | Unique | Kingdom of Torna | 40 | 11.2% |
| Psit Egg | Normal | Kingdom of Torna | 43 - 45 | 11.2% |
Skill RAM / Upgrade
Poppiswap
The Skill RAM or Upgrade variant can be crafted through Poppiswap's "Create/Crystallize" menu using Ether Crystals obtained from Tiger! Tiger! or from crystallizing other Poppi Parts. Create costs and required Technical Manuals are present in the Stats section.
Tiger! Tiger!
| Skill RAM | Stage | Treasure Size |
Treasure Rate (per Trove) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 – 7 | Chapter 8+ | |||
| Specials Lv 1 Plus I | Stage 1 | Small | 1.20% | --- |
| Stage 1 | Large | 4.00% | --- | |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus III | Stage 1 | Small | 0.80% | --- |
| Stage 1 | Large | 2.33% | 4.00% | |
| Specials Lv 1 Plus V | Stage 1 | Large | --- | 0.80% |
