Tales of Xillia 2
Tales of Xillia 2

Kitty Dispatch

Utilize the Kitty Dispatch system in Tales of Xillia 2 to send feline friends gathering rare items and Gald. Unlock more dispatch slots by finding more cats.

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Kitty Dispatch

Kitty Dispatch is a fantastic system in Tales of Xillia 2 that allows you to send out the various feline friends you've collected across Elympios and Rieze Maxia to gather valuable items. This passive activity is an excellent way to acquire rare materials, Gald, and even unique accessories without actively grinding. The more cats you find, the more dispatch slots you unlock, increasing your potential hauls!

Unlocking Kitty Dispatch

You'll gain access to the Kitty Dispatch system relatively early in the game. After a certain point in the main story, you'll meet a character who introduces you to the concept. From then on, you can access Kitty Dispatch at any save point or by using a P.A.L.L.A.D.I.N. Unit (Portable All-purpose Ludger's Life-support and Dispatch Interface Network).

Finding Cats

The core of Kitty Dispatch is, naturally, finding cats! There are 100 cats scattered throughout the world, often hidden in obscure corners, behind objects, or in less-traveled paths. Each cat you find adds to your collection and unlocks a new dispatch slot, up to a maximum of 12 slots (after finding all 100 cats, you'll have 12 slots available for dispatch). Look for small, glowing cat icons on your mini-map when you are in an area with a hidden cat. Interacting with these icons will add the cat to your roster.

Here are some general tips for finding cats:

  • Thorough Exploration: Always check every nook and cranny of a new area. Cats love to hide!
  • Revisit Areas: Some cats only appear after certain story events or after completing specific character episodes.
  • Listen Carefully: Cats often make a faint meowing sound when you are nearby, even if they're out of sight.
  • Use Guides: If you're struggling to find the last few, consult an online guide or a comprehensive walkthrough for specific locations.

Dispatching Your Feline Friends

Once you have cats, you can send them on missions. Here's how to effectively manage your Kitty Dispatch:

1. Select a Destination

When you access the Kitty Dispatch menu, you'll see a list of available locations. These locations correspond to areas you've visited in the game. Each location has a displayed "Danger Level" and a list of potential items your cats can bring back. Higher danger levels generally yield rarer and more valuable items, but also have a higher chance of your cats returning empty-handed.

  • Early Game: Start with lower danger areas like Trigleph or Drelin to gather basic materials and Gald.
  • Mid to Late Game: As your cat collection grows, send them to more challenging areas like Xagut Floodmeadow or Featherfall Ridge for rarer monster materials and elemental ores.

2. Choose Your Cats

You can assign one cat per dispatch slot to a chosen location. Each cat has a "Luck" stat, which influences their success rate. While you can't directly improve a cat's Luck, having more cats available for dispatch increases your chances of successful returns across multiple missions.

Strategy: It's often beneficial to send multiple cats to the same high-danger location if you're aiming for a specific rare item. This increases the overall probability of at least one cat succeeding.

3. Set the Duration

You can choose how long your cats will be dispatched for: 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours (real-world time). Longer durations generally offer a higher chance of success and potentially more items, but also mean a longer wait.

  • Short Durations (30 min): Good for quick checks and when you're actively playing and want frequent returns.
  • Medium Durations (1 hour): A balanced option for consistent item flow.
  • Long Durations (2 hours): Ideal for when you're taking a break from the game or focusing on a long dungeon, ensuring a substantial haul upon your return.

4. Collecting Rewards

After the chosen duration, your cats will return. You'll receive a notification. Re-access the Kitty Dispatch menu to see what they've brought back. They might return with:

  • Materials: Common and rare monster drops, ores, plants, and other crafting components.
  • Food Ingredients: Essential for cooking beneficial meals.
  • Gald: A steady source of income, especially from successful high-danger dispatches.
  • Accessories: Occasionally, cats can bring back unique accessories with useful stat boosts or effects.
  • Empty-Handed: Sometimes, even with high luck, cats might return without anything. This is normal, especially in high-danger zones.

Maximizing Your Kitty Dispatch

  • Prioritize Cat Collection: The more cats you have, the more simultaneous dispatches you can run, leading to a greater overall yield. Make finding all 100 cats a side objective.
  • Target Specific Items: If you need a particular material for crafting or a specific accessory, check which locations offer it and focus your dispatches there.
  • Balance Risk and Reward: Don't be afraid to send cats to high-danger areas, but also keep some slots dedicated to lower-risk, consistent Gald or common material farming.
  • Check Frequently: Even if you set a 2-hour dispatch, check back when you remember. You can always re-dispatch them immediately after they return.
  • Utilize P.A.L.L.A.D.I.N.: The P.A.L.L.A.D.I.N. Unit allows you to manage Kitty Dispatch from anywhere, making it convenient to send out cats even in the middle of a dungeon.

By effectively utilizing Kitty Dispatch, you'll find yourself well-stocked with resources, reducing the need for repetitive grinding and allowing you to focus more on the captivating story and combat of Tales of Xillia 2.