Greetings, Ouroboros! Are you ready to embark on a journey to find one of the most reliable and steadfast Defenders in all of Aionios? Unlocking the Lost Vanguard hero class and recruiting the brave Monica to your party is a fantastic way to bolster your team's defense and provide some serious aggro control. It's a classic tank class that will make a world of difference in tough battles, so let's get you on the right path!
Step 1: The First Whisper of the Lost Vanguard
So, you're ready to add Monica to your team? Excellent! The very first step is to ensure you've progressed far enough in the main story. You must be in Chapter 5 or later to even begin this quest. Have you reached the City yet? If so, you're on the right track!
The key to unlocking most Hero Quests in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is to gather Information. You won't just stumble upon these quests. Instead, you'll need to listen to the whispers and rumors of the world. So, where do you start?
Head to the City. This bustling metropolis is a hub of activity and information.
Keep your eyes peeled for yellow question marks ("?") on your minimap. These indicate points of interest where you can overhear conversations and gain valuable Information.
Seek out the specific Information: You are looking for a dialogue bubble with a yellow background that begins with "I joined the Lost Numbers in the hopes of becoming as fine a man as Guernica." This is your cue!
Once you've found and listened to this piece of Information, a new topic will be available to discuss at a rest spot. This is the crucial next part of the process.
Step 2: Unlocking the Quest - "Vandham's Heir"
Now that you have the key piece of information, it's time to act on it!
Find a Rest Spot. Any rest spot will do.
Discuss the new topic: At the rest spot, you'll see a new dialogue option appear under "Discuss". Choose the topic you just uncovered. The party will have a conversation about it, and this will formally unlock the Hero Quest: "Vandham's Heir."
Congratulations! You've now officially started the journey to recruit Monica. Now, let's dive into the steps of the quest itself.
Step 3: Following the Trail of "Vandham's Heir"
The quest will now guide you with a series of markers on your map. This is where the real adventure begins!
Sub-heading 3.1: The First Search
The quest will direct you to a specific area to begin your search. Follow the quest marker on your map. You'll be tasked with collecting a few specific items.
These items are marked on your map, making them relatively easy to find.
You'll be venturing to the Fornis region. Be prepared for some exploration and a few enemy encounters along the way.
Keep an eye out for any side quests in the area. Sometimes, doing other quests in the vicinity can help trigger or progress quests more smoothly.
Sub-heading 3.2: Reaching the Remembrance Stones
After gathering the necessary items, the next quest marker will lead you to the Remembrance Stones.
Follow the path indicated on your map.
You will encounter a cutscene and a battle here. Be ready for a fight!
The battle is not overly difficult if you are at a suitable level for the area.
Sub-heading 3.3: The Confrontation
After the events at the Remembrance Stones, you will be led to a confrontation. This is a pivotal moment in the quest.
Follow the final quest marker.
You will be reunited with Monica, and a key storyline moment will unfold.
Upon the completion of this segment and the subsequent cutscenes, Monica will officially join your party as a Hero!
Step 4: Mastering the Lost Vanguard Class
Now that you have Monica and the Lost Vanguard class, it's time to put it to use!
The Lost Vanguard is a Defender class that excels at drawing enemy attention and soaking up damage.
Primary Role: Defender.
Weapon: Defense Mace.
Key Skills:
Come an' Get Me!: A fantastic art that deals damage while also drawing aggro.
Never Again!: A passive skill that gives a chance to absorb attacks meant for allies. This is incredibly useful in battles with large area-of-effect attacks.
Remember that each character in your party can learn every class. To master a class, they need to gain Class Points (CP) by fighting enemies. To earn CP efficiently, fight enemies that are close to your character's current level. If the enemies are too low-level, you will earn very little CP.
10 Related FAQ Subheadings
How to find the quest "Vandham's Heir" if it doesn't appear?
If the information bubble isn't appearing for you in the City, try progressing the main story further or completing more side quests in the City. Sometimes, specific quests or conversations need to be completed first. It's a known issue that some guides can be inaccurate about the exact prerequisites, so keep progressing and exploring.
How to get the Lost Vanguard class to rank 20?
To rank up the Lost Vanguard class beyond Rank 10, you need to complete Monica's Ascension Quest, which becomes available later in the game. This quest is called "Promise to the Future" and is typically unlocked after you have completed Side Story: Sena and have Eunie at Lost Vanguard Rank 10.
How to efficiently level up the Lost Vanguard class?
To level up the class efficiently, fight enemies that are roughly your character's level or slightly higher. This is the most effective way to gain Class Points (CP). You can also use CP-boosting food items from rest spots to speed up the process.
How to unlock Monica's Ascension Quest "Promise to the Future"?
To unlock "Promise to the Future", you need to have Monica in your party and meet the quest requirements, which include completing the City sub-quest "Romero and Joulietta" and having Eunie at Rank 10 in the Lost Vanguard class. Then, with Monica as your current Hero, a question mark will appear in the City.
How to use the Lost Vanguard class effectively in battle?
Focus on using arts that draw aggro, like "Come an' Get Me!" and arts that provide defensive buffs. Position your character at the front of the party to take the brunt of the attacks, allowing your attackers and healers to operate safely.
How to find the specific NPC who gives the "Guernica" info?
The NPC you need to overhear is typically located around the War Room area in the City. Look for the dialogue bubble with the yellow background.
How to make it rain in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for quests?
For some quests, you might need specific weather. You can influence the weather by using a Nopon named Splishsplash, who is located northeast of Colony 9. For a fee, he can change the weather for you.
How to check the class progression for my characters?
You can check a character's class progression by going to the "Characters" menu, selecting "Class," and then highlighting the desired class. You'll see a meter that fills up as they gain CP.
How to know which characters are best for the Lost Vanguard class?
While anyone can learn the class, the best characters for Defender roles are typically Lanz and Sena due to their innate stats and roles. However, you can make any character a great Defender with the right accessories and gems.
How to get more items needed for the Lost Vanguard quest?
The items for the "Vandham's Heir" quest are marked on your map. For general item farming, you can check the collectopaedia card for the region and gather materials from the glowing blue collectibles on the map.
