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Yzana Plains

By
Jarrod Garripoli

Information on the Yzana Plains location of the Aetia Region.

The Yzana Plains section of the Aetia Region

The Yzana Plains is the second location you will come upon when you start the game, and it is the home of Colony 9, which is the home of Noah, Eunie, and Lanz. It is also where you will first encounter Elite and Unique Enemies, so you will want to be a little careful when exploring the surrounding areas. Despite being one of the bigger areas in the Aetia Region, there’s not much to do there, especially at the beginning of the game, where you’re locked out from exploring some of the more dangerous areas. Note that once you complete Chapter 1, you will locked out of most of the Yzana Plains, but will be allowed to return there later on in the game.

Collectables

These are all of the Collectables that have been found in the Yzana Plains section of the map.

Collectable Value Rarity Notes
"Black Kiwi" iconBlack Kiwi 30 G Rare
"Blue Chain" iconBlue Chain 24 G Rare
"Buloofo Fossil" iconBuloofo Fossil 27 G Rare
"Chewy Radish" iconChewy Radish 16 G Common South of Colony 9
"Clusterelle" iconClusterelle 19 G Common South of Colony 9
"Cracker Nut" iconCracker Nut 36 G Legendary South of Colony 9
"Crimson Moonbloom" iconCrimson Moonbloom 12 G Common
"Dark Grape" iconDark Grape 21 G Rare
"Fragrant Grass" iconFragrant Grass 25 G Rare South of Colony 9
"Ink Mollusk" iconInk Mollusk 19 G Common Found in/near water
"Lacquerwood" iconLacquerwood 26 G Rare
"Milky Soy" iconMilky Soy 24 G Rare
"Orbshell" iconOrbshell 12 G Common Found in/near water
Panda Pansy 25 G Rare Found in/near water
"Paste Bean" iconPaste Bean 29 G Rare South of Colony 9
"Plate Pothos" iconPlate Pothos 20 G Common South of Colony 9
"Ponio Fossil" iconPonio Fossil 14G Common
"Popper Pumpkin" iconPopper Pumpkin 17 G Common South of Colony 9
"Prickle Spice" iconPrickle Spice 13 G Common
"Purple-Ring Pine" iconPurple-Ring Pine 11 G Common South of Colony 9
"Razzle Basil" iconRazzle Basil 15 G Common South of Colony 9
Snow Conch 23 G Rare Found in/near water
"Splendorshell" iconSplendorshell 37 G Legendary Found in/near water
"Stoicite" iconStoicite 30 G Rare
"Suite Pea" iconSuite Pea 21 G Rare South of Colony 9
"Wand Burdock" iconWand Burdock 15 G Common South of Colony 9

(1 of 2) The one part of the river is a bit too dangerous at the beginning of the game

The one part of the river is a bit too dangerous at the beginning of the game (left), as there are quite a number of high level enemies occupying it (right)

Normal Enemies

This is a list of all of the normal enemies that can be found here. Note that Lucky Enemies always has a random chance to replace one of the normal enemies. Elite and Unique Enemies are static.

Enemy Enemy Type Level Notes
Brute Rhogul Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~24
Exxuno Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~22
Glaw Camill Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~5-6
Grave Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 5 Part of Farewell Melody quest
Kran Crustip Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~5 Will aggro
Light Flier Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~3
Light Skeeter Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~2 Will aggro
Little Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~3-4
Masrah Piranhax Aquatic_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~50
Morg Krabble Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~2-3
Opulent Flamii Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~3-4
Princess Brog Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~24
Ranule Amoney Aquatic_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~49-51
Selurine Skeeter Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~20-21
Sky Rhogul Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~6-7 Will aggro
Wood Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png ~4 Will aggro

Elite Enemies

This is a list of all Elite Enemies in the area. They are designated with a blue flair on the side of their name. They are usually just stronger versions of the normal enemies, with more health and higher attack and defense. Elite enemies reward you with a 250% Exp Bonus, 300% CP Bonus, and 350% Gold Bonus.

Enemy Enemy Type Level Notes
Andaris Crustip Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 52
Brute Rhogul Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 23
Exxuno Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 22
Kran Crustip Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 4
Masrah Piranhax Aquatic_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 50
Opulent Flamii Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 4
Selurine Skeeter Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 20-21
Sky Rhogul Aerial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 7
Wood Bunnit Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 4

(1 of 2) Elite Enemies will start appearing more often now

Elite Enemies will start appearing more often now (left), as well as Unique Enemies, both of which are stronger than normal ones (right)

Unique Enemies

This is a list of all Unique Enemies in the area. They are designated with a yellow flair on the side of their name, and their name is different than the normal enemies. Defeating a Unique Enemy will cause it to leave behind a tombstone that allows you to fast travel to it, as well as refight that Unique Enemy.

Enemy Enemy Type Level Notes
Sycophantic Lilith Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 5
Repulsive Deepus Aquatic_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 24
Well-Plated Zelinkas Terrestial_Life_Enemies_Icons_Map_Xenoblade_3.png 53

Landmarks

The following table will list all of the Landmarks to be found in the Yzana Plains. Note that these will usually give you a small amount of EXP, with some also giving you extra rewards. Landmarks are useful in establishing fast travel points.

Landmark Description Map EXP Gain
Colony 9 Rear Gate Northern region of Colony 9 Map Marker +20 EXP
Colony 9 Assembly Square Central Colony 9 Map Marker +20 EXP
Colony 9 Front Gate South region of Colony 9 Map Marker +20 EXP
Shark’s Jaw Cape Found up a slope in the central region of Yzana Plains Map Marker +20 EXP
Skyview Falls West region of Yzana Plains, west of the Flamii Watering Hole Map Marker +20 EXP
Alfeto Valley Mouth Found at a canyon south, between Yzana Plains and Alfeto Valley Map Marker +20 EXP

Containers

The following table is a list of all the Containers located in Yzana Plains.

Location Map Reward
On a cliff north of Colony 9. Map Marker Chrome Scarf (Rare), Gemstone x2.
On a cliff west of Colony 9. Map Marker Nopon Coin (Silver) x2
Central Colony 9 - Use the eastern ladder inside to climb to the top, then jump over and head to the west side to locate this Container. Map Marker Nopon Coin (Silver) x2
Central Colony 9 - After the way on to the top deck is open, find the railing here and jump over to reach the Container. Map Marker "Tirkin Notebook" iconTirkin Notebook, Gemstone
Southern region of Colony 9 Map Marker Nopon Coin (Silver) x2
All the way in an alcove northeast of Colony 9 - swim across the lake to reach it. Map Marker Chipped Ether Crystal, Ether Crystal, Gemstone, Leather Gloves
Sonata Saddleback Map Marker Gemstone
Overlooking Sonata Saddleback - head south and swim to the right branch of the river to find an opening into a tunnel. Take the left tunnel to a cliff edge overlooking Sonata Saddleback. Map Marker Coming Soon!
At the end of Svinne Cavity - accessed via an opening to the tunnel in the river. Watch out for the high levelled enemies! Map Marker Coming Soon!
Skyview Falls - Guarded by an Elite Lv 5 Kran Crustip Map Marker Nopon Coin (Silver) x2
On a floating rock west of Shark’s Jaw Cape - To reach this Container, you will need to climb the cliff to the east and leap over the gap to the ledge with the Container Map Marker Harvest Necklace, Seafoam Soap, Gemstone

Soldier Husks

The following table is a list of all the Soldier Husks you will find in the Yzana Plains.

Location Reward
North of Colony 9 +20 Colony 9 Colony 9.png Affinity Points
Skyview Falls +100 Colony 9 Colony 9.png Affinity Points
West of Sharkjaw Cape - underneath the rocks near the river +20 Colony 9 Colony 9.png Affinity Points

(1 of 2) Yzana Plains will also introduce Skirmishes

Yzana Plains will also introduce Skirmishes (left), although you can only side with the Keves Forces for now (right)

Skirmishes

The following table will list all of the Skirmishes that can be found in this area. Skirmishes are battles between two parties and you will usually be able to pick one of the sides, with your alignment offering different rewards.

Skirmish Map Rewards Notes
Lv 4 Keves Squad vs Lv 4 Wood Bunnit Map Marker +50 Affinity with Colony 9.png Colony 9 Can only side with Keves Squad
Lv 4 Keves Squad vs Lv 5 Kran Crustip Map Marker +50 Affinity with Colony 9.png Colony 9 Can only side with Keves Squad
Lv 4 Keves Squad vs Lv 5 Sky Rhogul Map Marker +50 Affinity with Colony 9.png Colony 9 Can only side with Keves Squad; Part of Friendly Support quest
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    27 July 2022
  • Last Updated
    12 May 2023
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