Shulk Weapons

Discover the best weapons for Shulk in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Learn about the Monado Abyss, Replica Monado, and Monado Rudra, their stats, and how to get them.

Hey there! Let's talk about the best weapons Shulk can get his hands on in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. These swords are crucial for taking down tough enemies, and knowing which ones to aim for will make a huge difference. We'll cover the top three, their stats, and how to snag them.

• Monado Abyss — A powerful replica with high damage, defense, and critical rate, featuring three gem slots.
• Replica Monado — Very similar to the Monado Abyss, offering comparable stats and three gem slots.
• Monado Rudra — Boasts the highest consistent auto-attack damage among the top weapons, with three gem slots but a lower critical rate.

Keep in mind that all weapon damages listed are based on Shulk being at level 99. As you get closer to that level, the differences between some of these weapons might become less pronounced, especially when it comes to max auto-attack damage.

Monado Abyss

First up is the Monado Abyss. You'll get this awesome weapon as a reward for completing the Replica Monado 3 quest. When Shulk is level 99, this sword has an auto-attack damage range of 831-999. It's one of the best because it offers a solid 25 points in both Physical and Ether Defence, plus a 5% Block Rate. What really makes it shine is its 15% Critical Rate, the highest among these top-tier weapons. Plus, it comes with three gem slots, making it super customizable. It's a really well-balanced sword that hits hard without leaving you too vulnerable.

Here's a look at Shulk wielding the Monado Abyss:

Replica Monado

Next, we have the Replica Monado. You'll be given this weapon as you progress through the main story. Just like the Monado Abyss, it has an auto-attack damage range of 831-999 at level 99. Its defensive stats are also identical, with 25 points of Physical and Ether Defence, and a 5% Block Rate. The main difference between this and the Monado Abyss is the Critical Rate, which is 10% for the Replica Monado compared to the Abyss's 15%. However, it also features three gem slots, which is a big plus and arguably makes it better than some other Replica Monados that only have two.

Monado Rudra

Finally, let's talk about the Monado Rudra. This one is a reward for finishing the Replica Monado 2 quest. At level 99, its auto-attacks are seriously strong, hitting between 970-999. This means it offers more consistent high damage than both the Replica Monado and the Monado Abyss. It shares the same 25 points of Ether and Physical Defence and 5% Block Rate as the others. Like the top two, it also has three gem slots. The trade-off here is its Critical Rate, which is only 5%. So, you'll need to decide if you prefer the higher chance of landing critical hits with the Abyss, or the more reliable, higher base damage of the Rudra.