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How to Change Attack Target in Battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Target your foes wisely.

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You’ll spend the bulk of your time fighting enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and knowing how to change your attack targets in battle is important to your success. In this guide, we’ll go over how exactly you can do that.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the latest open-world JRPG from Monolith Soft and Nintendo, and it’s probably even bigger than you might’ve expected. The battle system is satisfyingly complex as always, and while it might seem simple on the surface, the skill ceiling can be surprisingly high.

Changing Attack Targets in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

One of the key combat mechanics you’ll need to learn in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is how to change your attack targets in battle. It sounds simple, but changing targets at the right time can spell the difference between success and failure in combat.

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To do this, all you have to do press the L or R buttons to cycle between different targets if you’re facing off against multiple enemies. Whoever you decide to focus on, your party will then direct their attacks towards them during their turns. This can be helpful in boss battles where you’re forced to deal with adds first, and it’s often recommended that you take down those pesky minions first to give yourself an easier time.

That’s all you need to know about how to change attack targets in battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game, including the details on all heroes and their classes, how to level up fast, or how to clean clothes and what that does.

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Zhiqing Wan

Zhiqing is the Reviews Editor for Twinfinite, and a History graduate from Singapore. She's been in the games media industry for nine years, trawling through showfloors, conferences, and spending a ridiculous amount of time making in-depth spreadsheets for min-max-y RPGs. When she's not singing the praises of Amazon's Kindle as the greatest technological invention of the past two decades, you can probably find her in a FromSoft rabbit hole.

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