How to Get the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Lucky Core Crystal: Kasandra Guide
Learn how to find and obtain the Lucky Core Crystal in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to awaken the Rare Blade Kasandra starting in Chapter 4.
Quick answer
- Reach Chapter 4 and purchase the 'Greedy Monster' info from the Cade Gate informant in Alba Cavanich.
- Retrieve the gate key at low tide in Mor Ardain to access the Chansagh Wastes.
- Salvage at the Chansagh Wastes salvage point until the monster Gluttonous Marrin spawns.
- Defeat Gluttonous Marrin to guarantee the Lucky Core Crystal drop, which awakens Kasandra.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 How to get Rare Blade Kasandra Lucky Core Crystal
Watch this gameplay guide to see the exact route to the gate key, the Chansagh Wastes salvage point, and the battle with Gluttonous Marrin.
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Getting the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Lucky Core Crystal
The Lucky Core Crystal is a unique, guaranteed Core Crystal in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 that always awakens the Rare Blade Kasandra. Unlike standard Core Crystals that rely on random probability, this special crystal is tied to a specific open-world sequence that players can initiate starting in Chapter 4.
Kasandra is a Dark-attribute Tank Blade who provides a maximum HP modifier to her Driver. She is highly valued for both combat defense and her useful Field Skills, which include Nopon Wisdom, Agronomy, One Lucky Gal, and Calamity.
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Lucky Core Crystal
To obtain the Lucky Core Crystal, you must follow a precise sequence of steps involving an informant, a hidden key, and a salvage point in the Empire of Mor Ardain.
1. Purchase the Informant Info
Once you reach Chapter 4, travel to Alba Cavanich in the Empire of Mor Ardain. Head to Cade Gate and locate the local informant NPC. Look through their inventory and purchase the news article titled "Greedy Monster". This purchase is a mandatory trigger; the target monster will not spawn via salvaging without this information.
2. Retrieve the Gate Key
To access the specific salvaging point required for this quest, you need to unlock a locked gate in Mor Ardain:
- Wait for low tide in Mor Ardain.
- Head down the nearby stairs and ledges to locate a lower, secret area.
- Search this area to find the gate key.
- Return to the locked gate and use the key to unlock the path leading to the Chansagh Wastes.
3. Spawn and Defeat Gluttonous Marrin
With the gate open, head into the Chansagh Wastes and locate the salvage point.
- Interact with the salvage point using Normal, Silver, or Gold Cylinders.
- Continue salvaging until the unique monster Gluttonous Marrin spawns onto the platform.
- Engage and defeat Gluttonous Marrin in combat.
Once defeated, the monster is guaranteed to drop the Lucky Core Crystal.
4. Awaken Kasandra
After obtaining the Lucky Core Crystal from the monster's drops, open your menu, select a Driver, and bind the crystal. Because this is a set, non-random crystal, it will immediately awaken the Rare Blade Kasandra.
Kasandra's Blade Profile and Skills
Once awakened, Kasandra serves as an exceptional defensive asset. Below is an overview of her attributes and skills:
| Attribute / Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Element | Dark |
| Role | Tank |
| Stat Modifier | Max HP Modifier |
| Field Skills | Nopon Wisdom, Agronomy, One Lucky Gal |
| Battle Skill | Calamity |
Her One Lucky Gal and Calamity skills play heavily into her thematic design around luck and misfortune, making her a unique utility option for mid-to-late game setups.