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Hraesvelg (Japanese: フレスベルグ, Furesuberugu, Fresberg) is a Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition[1]. Hraesvelg uses a Japanese sword-like weapon and has a unique form of flight. It was developed by Grenada Galactic Group and its weapons can not be altered, leaving it with set weapons.[2] Its flight form allows a perspective in the cockpit.[3]
The level 60 upgrade of this Skell is the Hraesvelg Lord.
Description
Hraesvelg is a custom Light Frame based Skell model boasting high Potential and Evasion along with a unique set of Arts. However, it suffers from meager offensive stats, limited customization, and a low Fuel capacity offset by its low GP usage.
Liesel joins with the level 20 variant, GD0920, after completing New Skell on the Block. The level 30 Hraesvelg frame can be purchased for 248,000 Credits and the level 50 frame costs 1,980,000 Credits after the quest as well.
Its equipment cannot be changed but can be Augmented.
After Thinking Makes It So, Hraesvelg will have two wing blades attached to its lower legs and will be able to transform into a jet plane. By pressing B while flying, Hraesvelg will transform and enter cruise mode. In cruise mode, Hraesvelg will always be moving forwards with flight stick controls. It cannot target enemies and will no longer be able to boost but can now do an aileron roll for additional speed by pressing A. In addition, Hraesvelg will gain two new complementary arts: Wing Blade and Hunter's Blow.[1]
Weapons and Arts
Hraesvelg is one of the few Skells that cannot be altered, leaving it with set weapons. Unlike other Skells, It technically uses the same weapons two weapons for sidearms just in different forms. In Gun-Mode, Hraesvelg wields pistols and in Blade-Mode those pistols emit an energy blade that it uses as push daggers. It comes with Light SK-SPD armor. It is also equipped with a set of two shoulder weapons, two arm weapons, a single spare weapon, and a single back weapon with corresponding battle arts. It later receives an additional spare weapon and back weapon giving it a full palette of arts.
Gravity Slash
Gravity Slash (English dub: /ˈɡrævəti slæʃ/) (100 Fuel) Deals gravity damage + FROM THE FRONT: boosts damage. It is associated with the G-Slash back weapons. After a short delay, Hraesvelg sends a blade of energy toward its target dealing gravity damage to any enemy it makes contact with making it a capable tool for clearing multiple enemies.
Boost Attack
Boost Attack (English dub: /buːst əˈtæk/) (80 Fuel) Deals physical damage. It is associated with the Boost shoulder weapons. A powerful physical art that causes Hraesvelg to dash toward the enemy before unleashing 3 strikes on its target.
Claw Whip
Claw Whip (English dub: /klɔː wɪp/) (50 Fuel) Deals beam damage + Inflicts Debuff Res Down. It is associated with the Claw-Whip spare weapons. Strikes 3 times in quick succession with a beam whip.
Hypernova
Hyper Nova (English dub: /ˌhaɪpəˈnəʊvə/) (100 Fuel) Deals gravity damage + Inflicts Slow Arts. It is associated with the H-Nova shoulder weapons. Launches a large orb towards it target that explodes on impact damaging enemies in a large area around the target for impressive amounts of damage.
Gun Form
Gun Form (English dub: /ɡʌn fɔːm/) (50 Fuel) Deals physical damage + Inflicts Taunt. It is associated with the Gunform arm weapons. Hraesvelg fires bullets in a cone it front of itself. Despite firing many bullets, the art only hits enemies once. Can hit multiple enemies in front of Hraesvelg.
Build Arm
Build Arm (English dub: /bɪld ɑːm/) (30 Fuel) Grants Melee Attack Up + Grants Critical Chance Up + Grants Evasion Up. It is associated with the Build arm weapons.
The following arts are unlocked after the completion of Liesel's Affinity Mission, Thinking Makes It So.
Wing Blade
Wing Blade (English dub: /wɪŋ bleɪd/) (50 Fuel) Deals physical damage + Inflicts Stagger + WHEN TARGETED: boosts damage. It is associated with the W-Blade spare weapons. It hits all enemies in a small area around the point of impact.
Hunter's Blow
Hunter's Blow (English dub: /ˈhʌntəz bləʊ/) (200 Fuel) Deals gravity damage + Inflicts Topple + Grants total evasion. It is associated with the Hunter back weapons. Unique among Skells, this Art causes Hraesvelg to transform into its vehicle mode during the animation. Despite appearances, this Art only hits a single target.
Overdrive
Hraesvelg is equipped with the JINRAI Overdrive, which grants the following effects:
- Accuracy & Evasion Up
- Critical Chance Up
- Cooldown Boost
Notes
- The Hraesvelg appeared in Xenoblade X: The Secret File and was described as the Black Knight's Skell. Its right arm and weapon were also described as Wrothian developed technology.
- While other Skells transform into vehicles for faster land speed, Hraesvelg will hover akin to other Skells over water. This also gives it a gradual descent while falling and maintains much more of its forward velocity while in the air.
- Cruise Mode can be activated whenever a Hraesvelg is not physically touching the ground.
- The animation for entering and exiting a Hraesvelg is also used by the Ares Skells.
Etymology
Hraesvelg or Fresberg are simplified alternate names for Hræsvelgr, a jötunn in Norse mythology and portrayed as the eagle-shaped originator of the wind.
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