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How to Start the Data Miner Mission
To begin the Data Miner mission in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, speak with Gigio in Rustpool Banks in Noctilum. This quest becomes available when you reach the area, and the recommended level for this mission is 16.
Data Miner Walkthrough
Retrieve the weapon-test data from Gigio’s Skell.
Obtain the weapon-test data from the Skell in Noctilum’s Rust Lake
Travel to Rust Lake on the western side of Noctilum. A Level 13 Jocular Saltat and Level 13 Raging Simius will jump down when you approach the objective. Defeat them then investigate the Skell Wreckage.
Talk to Gigio
Travel to Noctilum’s Whale’s Nostril, which is northeast of Rust Lake. To reach this area, travel through the Sapphire Carpet heading south, where you’ll find the Whale’s Nostril, a cave. When you approach Gigio, the Level 16 Devil Mephite will appear. Take it out then speak with Gigio.
After speaking with Gigio the Data Miner mission will end.
Completion Rewards
As a reward for completing the Data Miner mission, you’ll receive the following:
- Experience x130
- Reward Money x7,000
- Adhesive Bandage
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