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As one works through the massive adventure that isXenoblade Chronicles 3,they will unlock several Heroes and brand-new classes as the story unfolds. Undoubtedly, one of the game’s most mysterious and exciting characters is Gray, AKA Ashenpelt Gray. His calm and stoic demeanor hides one of the most well-developed Hero backstories in the game, and he is worth unlocking as soon as possible. Thankfully, he can be unlocked as early as Chapter 3 inXenoblade Chronicles 3.
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Gray is one of the best attackers in the game and is an easy contender for being a permanent member of the team. Gray’s class is the dual gun-wieldingFull Metal Jaguar;it has a large area of attack that can hit multiple enemies at once from a distance.
Unlocking Gray’s Hero Quest
Before trying to unlock Gray and participating in his Hero Quest, players will first need to unlockthe Wall Climbing Skilland have the party at aroundlevels 25-28.Luckily, there are lots of ways tolevel up fast inXenoblade Chronicles 3.
The wall climbing mechanic allows the party to traverse up cliffs using the purple vines. This helps open up even more ofXenoblade 3’s already massive world, giving access to new unique monsters and Hero quests like Gray’s.
To get the wall climbing ability, players must progress through Chapter 3, andcomplete Valdi’s Hero QuestcalledThe Kind Right Hand. Completing his quest will give the party the wall traversal ability, which likethe sand running ability inXenoblade 3, allows the party to reach previously unreachable locations.
A Gray Matter Hero Quest
The Gray Matter quest can be reached by climbing the cliffs to reachMurmur Rise in Aetia Region. The nearest Fast Travel location to the cliffs is the Kamos Guidepost.
As mentioned, Gray is one of the best fighters in the game, and his long-range abilities complement the rest of the party well. He also has one of the best story arcs inXenoblade Chronicles 3.
