How to Change Your Character Appearance in Xenoblade Chronicles X

In Xenoblade Chronicles X, the extensive character customization feature allows players to design their character before embarking on the journey in the vast world of Mira. However, if you find yourself unsatisfied with your initial choices, don’t worry—there’s a way to modify your character’s appearance later in the game! It requires some effort, but the reward is worthwhile.

Can You Change Your Character’s Appearance in Xenoblade Chronicles X?

If you’re feeling fatigued with your character design in Xenoblade Chronicles X, there’s hope. Your character’s look can indeed be altered, but you’ll need to progress through a significant portion of the storyline first. Playthrough a few chapters, and you’ll soon be able to change your aesthetics!

Unlocking Yardley’s Hideaway for Character Customization

To initiate changes to your character’s appearance, you’ll need to unlock Yardley’s Hideaway by completing two key Normal Missions:

• Yardley’s Scheme (available after Chapter 3)
• House of Cards (available after Chapter 5)

Completing Yardley’s Scheme Mission

The Yardley’s Scheme mission becomes accessible after you complete Chapter 3: Builders of a Legacy. Once you’ve done this, head to the Outfitters Test Hangar in the Industrial District of New Los Angeles and speak with Yardley.

After discussing his concerns regarding the cost of Skell parts, Yardley will request the following items:

• 4 L-002 Space Analyzers
  A common spawn found throughout Primordia.
• 1 California Sunset
  A rare collectible found in cave systems around Primordia, such as the Rock Cavern near Silent Mire.

Return to Yardley with these items to successfully complete the mission and edge closer to customizing your character’s look.

Completing the House of Cards Mission

After clearing Chapter 5: Ma-non Maneuvers, find the Mission Control Terminal located near the entrance to the BLADE Barracks to accept the House of Cards mission.

Yardley has misplaced his keycard and is offering a handsome reward of 100,000 Credits (approximately 93,000 EUR). However, the main gain here is the ability to customize your character. To get started, track down his keycard.

From the Mission Control Terminal, turn around and proceed towards the entrance of the BLADE Barracks, then take a right at the first corner. Continue until you spot an elevator labeled C-01, where you can either descend or make a daring leap onto the road below.

Once down, head north until you encounter an NPC named Wang. Proceed past him into the Hangar, then turn right to discover a white crate hiding the keycard. Look for its glowing orange hue—it’s a collectible!

To return the keycard, fast travel to Barista Court in the Commercial District. Yardley is waiting in an alley during the afternoon, so you may need to adjust the game clock if it’s not the right time. After returning the keycard, the mission will continue with instructions to meet Yardley at the lowest level of New LA.

Jump into the water below from the Restricted Hangar, swim to the southeast where you’ll find another white crate. Climb over it and adjust the time to late night to trigger a new NPC to appear for conversation.

Changing Your Character’s Appearance

Upon speaking with the mysterious NPC at night, you’ll gain access to a machine that allows for character customization. From this moment onward, you can fast-travel to Yardley’s Hideout anytime you wish to alter your character’s appearance. You can change almost everything about your visual traits, except your name, giving you the freedom to redesign your character as you see fit.

However, there is a limitation: you can only use the machine during nighttime, specifically between midnight and 5 a.m. Utilize the Change Time feature if necessary to access this customization option.

Character Appearance Customization Options

Here’s a comprehensive list of features you can change using the machine:

• Gender
• Body
  • Skin Color
  • Freckles
  • Cheeks
  • Scars
  • Moles
• Hair
  • Hairstyle
  • Special Styles
  • Root Color
  • Tip Color
• Eyes
  • Pupil Types
  • Pupil Colors
• Makeup
  • Eyeshadow
  • Lips
  • Facepaint
• Voice

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I unlock Yardley’s Hideaway?

Yardley’s Hideaway becomes available after completing two missions: Yardley’s Scheme after Chapter 3 and House of Cards after Chapter 5.

Can I change my character’s gender in Xenoblade Chronicles X?

Yes, you can change your character’s gender using the customization machine at Yardley’s Hideaway.

What time can I use the appearance machine in Xenoblade Chronicles X?

The appearance machine can only be used at night, specifically between midnight and 5 a.m. Adjust the game time as needed.

Is there a cost associated with changing my appearance?

No in-game currency is required to change your appearance at the machine, but it does require you to complete specific missions first.