Xenoblade Chronicles X – Foggy Dilemma Affinity Mission

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How to Start the Foggy Dilemma Affinity Mission

In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, affinity and main story missions are unique in that you can only undertake one at a time. If you begin an affinity mission, you won’t be able to start a main story mission, and vice versa. Furthermore, you can only have one affinity or story mission active at any given time.

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The Foggy Dilemma affinity mission in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition becomes available after completing Chapter 4. The mission can be found in NLA’s Residential District. The recommended level for this mission is 14 and the required level is 13. To begin this mission, you must accept “Backup Request” basic mission. The primary destination is Oblivia.

Foggy Dilemma Walkthrough

Some of the data probes in Oblivia seem to be malfunctioning. Look into it with the Prospector, Phog.

Investigate the data probe at Oblivia’s Twin Arches

Investigate the data probe at Oblivia's Twin Arches

Travel to FN Site 302, which is on the far western side of Oblivia. Once there, head just south of the probe to find a sparking data probe.

Investigate the data probe on Oblivia’s Aaroy Plain

Investigate the data probe on Oblivia's Aaroy Plain

Travel east to FN Site 309. Interact with the data probe lying on the ground to trigger a cutscene.

Investigate the data probe on Oblivia's Aaroy Plain

Investigate the data probe at Oblivia’s Twin Arches

Travel west to FN Site 302 and interact with the first probe you inspected.

Regroup and investigate the data probe on Oblivia’s Aaroy Plain

Regroup and investigate the data probe on Oblivia's Aaroy Plain

Travel southeast to the objective in Aaroy Plain. Approach the giant machine to trigger a cutscene.

Regroup and investigate the data probe on Oblivia's Aaroy Plain

Afterward, defeat the Level 12 Marnuck Analysts and Crafters and Level 14 Qmoeva Divider. Be aware of the Level 65 unique enemy in this area that Lin can pull with her taunt skill. After you defeat the enemies, the Foggy Dilemma mission will end.

Completion Rewards

As a reward for completing the Foggy Dilemma affinity mission, you’ll receive the following:

  • Experience x190
  • Reward Money x11,000

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