Specials Lv 2 Plus (Japanese: 必殺技Lv2強化, Hissatsuwaza Lv2 Kyōka) 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 2 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 2 Plus I | 
|
Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 20%. | 350 G | 450 G |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus II |
|
Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 30%. | 900 G | 1,150 G |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus III | 
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Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 40%. | 1,400 G | 1,800 G |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus IV |
|
Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 50%. | 1,750 G | 2,300 G |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus V | 
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Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 60%. | 1,900 G | 2,450 G |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus VI |
|
Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 70%. | 2,400 G | 3,100 G |
| Skill RAM | Effect | Energy Required |
Ether Crystals | Technical Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create | Crystallize | ||||
| Specials Lv 2 Plus I | Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 20%. | 25 | 150 | 90 | --- |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus II | Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 30%. | 50 | 500 | 200 | --- |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus III | Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 40%. | 75 | 900 | 330 | Artificial Blade Report |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus IV | Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 50%. | 100 | 1,400 | 490 | Ether R&D Revolution |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus V | Increases Lv 2 Special damage by 60%. | 125 | 3,600 | 900 | Hypertech Made Easy |
Refinement Recipes[]
| Aux Core | Requirement | Materials | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specials Lv 2 Plus I | Rarity | Any Common Collectibles | x4 |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus II | Rarity | Any Common Collectibles | x8 |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus III | Rarity | Any Rare Collectibles | x3 |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus IV | Rarity | Any Rare Collectibles | x6 |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus V | Rarity | Any Legendary Collectibles | x2 |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus VI | Rarity | Any Legendary Collectibles | x3 |
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 on top of the lowest elevated platform in the middle of Melnath's Shoulder, in the Gormott Province. Can be reached by jumping down from the nearby platform, the one connected to the southern cliff by a large tree branch. (1 Core)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Krabble | Normal | Kingdom of Uraya | 18 - 22 | 14.0% |
| Flanck Lysaat | Normal | Kingdom of Uraya | 18 - 23 | 14.0% |
| Rebra Flamii | Normal | Kingdom of Uraya | 18 - 24 | 14.0% |
| Young Ardun | Quest | Gormott Province | 20 | 14.0% |
Quest Rewards[]
- Judicium's Legacy (1 Core)
Merc Mission Rewards[]
- Guard the Field (DLC, 1 Core)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aybam Medooz | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Exacting Vorden | Quest | Kingdom of Uraya | 36 | 12.6% |
| Genni Pagul | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 35 | 12.6% |
| Jealous Gogol | Quest (DLC) | Leftherian Archipelago | 43 | 12.6% |
| Levma Bunnit | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Pugli Grady | Normal | Kingdom of Uraya | 34 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Sandl Runner | Normal | Gormott Province | 31 - 36 | 12.6% |
| Selmo Grady | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 33 | 12.6% |
| Sloam Runner | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 33 | 12.6% |
| Speed Runner | Normal | Empire of Mor Ardain | 27 - 29 | 12.6% |
| Uluran Grady | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 31 - 33 | 12.6% |
| Yurem Puffot | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 32 - 36 | 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[]
- Dream of Rice (1 Core)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avarr Driver | Quest | Kingdom of Uraya | 46 | 11.2% |
| Brutton Parisax | Summon | Spirit Crucible Elpys | 41 - 43 | 11.2% |
| Climactic Honnold | Unique | Leftherian Archipelago | 45 | 11.2% |
| Damodan Crustip | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 40 - 44 | 11.2% |
| Dedicated Conroy | Unique | Kingdom of Tantal | 51 | 11.2% |
| Gamen Grebel | Normal | Spirit Crucible Elpys | 43 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Haldood Tirkin | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 41 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Tiquil Rodonya | Normal | Leftherian Archipelago | 41 - 45 | 11.2% |
| Tirkin King | Quest | Argentum Trade Guild | 45 | 11.2% |
Quest Rewards[]
- Precious Yearnings (Blade Quest, 1 Core)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziggan Garlus | Normal | Kingdom of Tantal | 50 - 55 | 9.8% |
Quest Rewards[]
- The Driver in Ice (1 Core)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Egg | Normal | Kingdom of Uraya | 62 - 64 | 8.4% |
| Impassable Edgar | Unique | Kingdom of Tantal | 60 | 8.4% |
| Liberion Emblem | Normal | Empire of Mor Ardain | 60 - 62 | 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 northern side of Aletta: Militia Garrison, in the Kingdom of Torna. (2 Cores)
- Only obtainable once. Does not respawn in New Game Plus.
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbs Armu | Normal | Kingdom of Torna | 18 - 24 | 14.0% |
Treasure Troves[]
- Green Barrel on a small corner to the northeast of the Median Gate, in the Kingdom of Torna. (2 Cores)
- Only obtainable once. Does not respawn in New Game Plus.
Quest Rewards[]
- Helping the Helper (1 Core)
- Sweetest Tidings (2 Cores)
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle | Story | Kingdom of Torna | 32 - 34 | 12.6% |
| Myrrhes Crustip | Normal | Gormott | 31 - 36 | 12.6% |
Dropped by[]
| Name | Spawn | Area | Level | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erratic Goliante | Unique | Gormott | 45 | 11.2% |
| Gray Buloofo | Normal | Gormott | 41 - 43 | 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 2 Plus I | Stage 2 | Small | 1.50% | --- |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus III | Stage 2 | Small | 1.00% | --- |
| Stage 2 | Large | --- | 4.40% | |
| Specials Lv 2 Plus V | Stage 2 | Large | --- | 0.80% |