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For those who have not completed games in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, this page contains spoilers regarding the plot. Discretion is advised. |
Zanza is the final boss of Xenoblade Chronicles. He must be defeated three times to win the battle. He can summon two Zanza Guardians and can perform Chain Attacks with them.
First Form[]
Arts[]
| Art | Attribute | Multiplier | Hits | Range | Effect | Knockback | Blowdown/Daze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summon Guardians ※ | Status | - | - | Self | Physical Protect Summons Guardians |
- | - |
| Monado Left | Ether | 1.5 - 1.75 | 2 | Single | Topple (on second hit) | - | - |
| Monado Right | Physical | 1.25 - 1.5 | 2 | Single | Daze | - | No/Yes |
| Monado Cross VIII | Talent (Physical) | 3.0 -3.25 | 1 | Frontal Arc | - | Yes (2) | - |
| Monado Recover | Status | 19.8 - 20 | - | Circle around caster | Recovery (himself and guardians) | - | - |
| Monado Fear | Status | - | - | Circle around caster | Strength Down Ether Down |
- | - |
| Monado Brave | Status | - | - | Circle around caster | Strength Up Ether Up |
- | - |
※ Zanza will always start with this art, and will summon two Zanza Guardians during the battle.
Resistances[]
| Break | 100% ‡ | Lock-On | 0% | Physical Def. ▼ | 70% | Agility ▼ | 70% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topple | 100% ※ | Bind | 100% | Ether Def. ▼ | 70% | Aura Seal | 100% |
| Daze | 100% | Paralysis | 100% | Strength ▼ | 70% | Arts Seal | 100% |
| Sleep | 100% | Slow | 70% | Ether ▼ | 70% | Death | 100% |
※ Except under certain conditions
‡ No resistance during a Chain Attack
Second Form[]
After Zanza's first form is defeated, he transforms into his second form. This part of the battle ends when his HP falls below 20%.
- Caution: Zanza's auto-attacks are ether-based. Therefore, his ether auto-attacks cannot be dodged. However, they can be blocked if the battle members are over-leveled.
Arts[]
| Art | Attribute | Multiplier | Hits | Range | Effect | Knockback | Blowdown/Daze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Reconstruct (right) | Status | - | - | Self | Physical Protect Crazed Background turns gold |
- | - |
| World Reconstruct (left) ※ | Status | - | - | Self | Physical Protect Summons 2 Guardians Background turns blue |
- | - |
| Monado Combo | Physical | 2.25 - 2.5 | 2 | Frontal Arc | - | Yes (1) | - |
| Bionis Buster | Physical | 2.75 - 3.0 | 1 | Single | Daze | - | No/Yes |
| Mechonis Buster | Physical | 2.25 - 2.5 | 1 | Frontal Arc | Topple | - | - |
| Black Hole | Ether | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1 | Circle around caster | Pierce Talent Drain |
- | - |
| Titan Bazooka VIII | Talent (Ether) | 4.25 - 4.5 | 1 | Frontal Line | - | Yes (2) | - |
| Monado Shooter IX | Talent (Ether) | 0.5 - 0.55 | 6 | Circle around caster | Bind | - | - |
※ Zanza will summon two Zanza Guardians during the battle.
Resistances[]
| Break | 100% ‡ | Lock-On | 0% | Physical Def. ▼ | 70% | Agility ▼ | 70% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topple | 100% ※ | Bind | 100% | Ether Def. ▼ | 70% | Aura Seal | 100% |
| Daze | 100% | Paralysis | 100% | Strength ▼ | 70% | Arts Seal | 100% |
| Sleep | 100% | Slow | 70% | Ether ▼ | 70% | Death | 100% |
※ Except under certain conditions
‡ No resistance during a Chain Attack
Third Form[]
After a short cutscene, Shulk receives the Monado III and begins the final part of the battle. The battle ends when Zanza's HP is reduced to zero.
Arts[]
| Art | Attribute | Multiplier | Hits | Range | Effect | Knockback | Blowdown/Daze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Reconstruct (right) | Status | - | - | Self | Crazed Background turns gold |
- | - |
| World Reconstruct (left) ※ | Status | - | - | Self | Physical Protect Summons 2 Guardians Background turns blue |
- | - |
| Monado Combo | Physical | 2.0 - 2.25 | 2 | Frontal Arc | - | Yes (1) | - |
| Bionis Buster | Physical | 2.5 - 2.75 | 1 | Single | - | - | No/Yes |
| Mechonis Buster | Physical | 2.0 - 2.25 | 1 | Frontal Arc | - | Yes (1) | - |
| Black Hole | Ether | 1.5 - 1.65 | 1 | Circle around caster | Buffs Removal | - | - |
| Titan Bazooka VIII | Talent (Ether) | 4.0 - 4.25 | 1 | Frontal Line | - | Yes (2) | - |
| Monado Shooter IX | Talent (Ether) | 0.5 - 0.55 | 6 | Circle around caster | Bind | - | - |
※ Zanza will summon two Zanza Guardians during the battle.
Resistances[]
| Break | 100% ‡ | Lock-On | 0% | Physical Def. ▼ | 70% | Agility ▼ | 70% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topple | 100% ※ | Bind | 100% | Ether Def. ▼ | 70% | Aura Seal | 100% |
| Daze | 100% | Paralysis | 100% | Strength ▼ | 70% | Arts Seal | 100% |
| Sleep | 100% | Slow | 70% | Ether ▼ | 70% | Death | 100% |
※ Except under certain conditions
‡ No resistance during a Chain Attack
Notes[]
- The third form of Zanza and the guardians uses the same arts and have the same immunities as in the second form. However the art characteristics differ.
- Since Zanza's level is hidden (and shown as "???" in the game), Zanza's enemy target window frame will always appear at "Danger" level (which is coloured in red), regardless of the party's level. However the "Danger" level penalties will not apply if the party's levels are close to or higher than Zanza's actual level.
- The guardians can use Monado Eater to remove important buffs from targets.
- For the second and third form, Zanza's auto attacks are ether-based.
- Many of Zanza's attacks, when a vision is seen, can be avoided by running away as far as possible.
- Shulk can use his Monado III when fighting against the third form. The Monado III has a critical hit rate of 75% and is the strongest Monado in the game.
- Once the second form of Zanza is beaten, Shulk will lose whatever Replica Monado he is currently using and it will be replaced by the Monado III.
- For Zanza's first two forms, a burst affinity must be successfully completed in order for visions to occur.
Gallery[]
Zanza's second form in Xenoblade Chronicles
Zanza's second form in the Definitive Edition