Non-playable heroes are a significant part of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Once unlocked, they can be freely switched in and out of your party to suit your needs and help bolster your six core protagonists as a seventh team member. Each hero introduces a new class complete with unique moves, buffs, and specials that can be equipped to any of your fighters once unlocked.

Some hero classes are straightforward fighter/healer/defender types, while others are hybrids, combining roles like healer and fighter for greater flexibility. These heroes are essential to your success, especially in battles against powerful bosses and legendary foes.

How To Unlock Access To Hero Classes

When you recruit a hero, one of your protagonists will be assigned as that hero’s Class Inheritor. For instance, Noah inherits Ethel’s Flash Fencer class and can use it immediately.

For other characters, access to a hero’s class requires having that hero in your squad during battles. Progress can be tracked in the Characters > Class menu screen, where icons fill up as characters earn access. Once unlocked, classes become available for ranking and equipping.

Nopon Coins, found in golden containers, can be used to rank up classes quickly without relying on class points (CP) earned in battle.

All Heroes and Classes

Ethel – Attacker – Flash Fencer

• How to Unlock: Ethel unlocks early in Chapter 3 as part of the main campaign. Although she leaves your party temporarily, she can be recruited again later in the story by having Cammuravi in your group and heading to Colony Omega.
• Class Details: A nimble attacker specializing in positioning and buff arts for maximum damage.

Artificer Valdi – Healer – War Medic

• How to Unlock: Unlocked during Chapter 3 of the main storyline.
• Class Details: Provides significant healing capabilities with AOE heals, making it invaluable in challenging battles.

Dutiful Zeon – Defender – Guardian Commander

• How to Unlock: Liberate Colony 30 and complete the “Where the Heart Is” quest at Colony 9.
• Class Details: A defensive class with high durability and counterattack abilities.

Inscrutable Teach – Healer – Thaumaturge

• How to Unlock: Liberate Colony Gamma and complete the “Going Beyond Power” quest in Alfeto Valley.
• Class Details: A hybrid healer/fighter with talent arts that protect teammates.

Peerless Riku & Manana – Attacker – Yumsmith

• How to Unlock: Complete the “A Nopon’s Counsel” quest in Chapter 3.
• Class Details: A versatile class combining offensive and AOE support arts.

Ashenpelt Gray – Attacker – Full Metal Jaguar

• How to Unlock: Find the “?” quest marker in the Aetia Region near the Kamos Outpost landmark.
• Class Details: A stylish class focusing on powerful, successive ranged attacks.

Dawnhero Isurd – Healer – Strategos

• How to Unlock: Liberate Colony Lambda in Chapter 4 and complete the related quest in Isurd’s office.
• Class Details: A healer that weakens enemies with debuffs.

Ghostbow Juniper – Attacker – Stalker

• How to Unlock: Unlocked during the events leading to Colony Tau’s liberation.
• Class Details: Excels at managing aggro with bleed-inducing attacks.

Undying Blade Ashera – Defender – Lone Exile

• How to Unlock: Find the “Wrath of Ashera” quest near Colony 11.
• Class Details: A defensive class with counterattacks that draw enemy aggro.

Craftmaiden Alexandria – Attacker – Incursor

• How to Unlock: Liberate Colony Iota and complete the “Her Reasons” quest.
• Class Details: A critical-hit-focused attacker that deals increasing damage with successive hits.

City’s Bulwark Monica – Defender – Lost Vanguard

• How to Unlock: Complete the “Vandham’s Heir” hero quest in the City area.
• Class Details: A defender that specializes in counterattacks and protective fields.

Proudbanner Fiona – Healer – Signifier

• How to Unlock: Complete the “Transparent Dreams” quest in the Candensia Region.
• Class Details: A healer with a unique focus on random buffs and supportive arts.

Defiant Triton – Attacker – Soulhacker

• How to Unlock: Complete the Colony 15 liberation quest, starting from Hargan Point Camp.
• Class Details: A class that learns arts and skills from defeated unique monsters.

Wrathfist Ghondor – Attacker – Martial Artist

• How to Unlock: Unlocked during Chapter 5 of the main story.
• Class Details: An attacking class with fast arts recharge and powerful combos.

Glorysong Miyabi – Healer – Troubadour

• How to Unlock: Complete “Side Story: Mio” in Chapter 6.
• Class Details: A healer that accelerates arts recharge for faster combos.

Smoldering Cammuravi – Attacker – Seraph

• How to Unlock: Complete the “A Twist of Fate” quest at Colony Omega.
• Class Details: A self-sacrificing attacker that becomes stronger with successive hits.

No.7 Segiri – Attacker – Machine Assassin

• How to Unlock: Complete a series of quests starting with “Imminent Illusions” in Chapter 4.
• Class Details: A debuff-heavy attacker with traversal skill bonuses.

Nia, Queen of Agnus – Healer – Lifesage

• How to Unlock: Find a golden “?” quest marker in The Hall of the Serene after completing the game.
• Class Details: The ultimate healer class with powerful, defense-ignoring attacks.

Melia, Queen of Keves – Attacker – Royal Summoner

• How to Unlock: Complete the quest from the golden “?” marker at Keves Castle after finishing the game.
• Class Details: A summoner class with elemental arts and massive damage potential.

This guide outlines every hero and class in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, ensuring you’re ready to optimize your party and conquer Aionios!