Social Two Sides of the Same Aegis: The Pyra & Mythra Social thread

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

It is odd. Min Min's color alts were revealed the day of her reveal. We got Steve and friends the day of his reveal. Sephiroth's alts hours after his reveal. But Pyra and Mythra's haven't had theirs revealed after over 24 hours. i'm starting to suspect she may actually be an alt costume for Pyra & Mythra. If she was just a simple color alt like the one you did, I don't think it would cause too much concern. To anyone that hasn't played Xenoblade 2 would remain ignorant to the color alts significance.

Just watch as he spills his spaghetti when he tries not to explain what the alt color represents, in the presentation.

 

[Perkilator]

So what do you think the girls' Classic Mode will be? Here's my take:

Two Blades Awakened (fights characters with different types of blades)
Round 1: on Great Plateau Tower (Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Round 2: on Garreg Mach Monastery (Still, Move Forward!)
Round 3: (free-for-all) on Northern Cave (Those Who Stand Against Our Path - Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Round 4: on Reset Bomb Forest (Battle!! (Torna Ver.))
Round 5: Pyra/Mythra on Gramps' Back (Counterattack)
Round 6: on Battlefield Gaur Plain (You Will Know Our Names)
Final Round: Ganon (After Despair and Hope)

 

[Giga Kaiju]

Passing by from Geno and Doom Slayer's following to leave my congratulations.

Ever since Rex's case a couple of years ago, I had a feeling that something would be done to represent XB2 somehow. Either with a special case returning Rex or...this reveal. And I'm glad to have XB fans getting a chance in such a cool way. Pyra and Mythra look fantastic and fun to play. I'm glad that transforming characters are back in the table as I always liked that mechanic for Zelda and Sheik but it makes even more sense here as they're both so intricate to each other.

Can't wait for the proper showcase to see what can they exactly do, the music and the Mii costumes that might come with them as part of XB or else.

Rejoice, Pyra/Mythra fans!

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[Kotor]

So what do you think the girls' Classic Mode will be? Here's my take:

Two Blades Awakened (fights characters with different types of blades)
Round 1: on Great Plateau Tower (Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Round 2: on Garreg Mach Monastery (Still, Move Forward!)
Round 3: (free-for-all) on Northern Cave (Those Who Stand Against Our Path - Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Round 4: on Reset Bomb Forest (Battle!! (Torna Ver.))
Round 5: Pyra/Mythra on Gramps' Back (Counterattack)
Round 6: on Battlefield Gaur Plain (You Will Know Our Names)
Final Round: Ganon (After Despair and Hope)

The DLC Classic Modes don't really include the other DLC fighters. The Smash team has got to assume a player only purchased that individual fighter. A Pyra/Mythra mirror match is possible though, but their Classic Mode wouldn't include Byleth and Sephiroth.

 

[Perkilator]

The DLC Classic Modes don't really include the other DLC fighters. The Smash team has got to assume a player only purchased that individual fighter. A Pyra/Mythra mirror match is possible though, but their Classic Mode wouldn't include Byleth and Sephiroth.

I know, I just did this for fun.

 

[Blabacon]

Popping in from the pythracord to say hello. I love XC2 and look forward to playing the girls in smash!

What is this pythracord you speak of? sounds interesting.

(I'm assuming it's a discord for Pyra and Mythra.)

 

[3D Dillon]

I think I've seen about everything in Ultimate after knowing such a cute girl like Pyra/Mythra is being playable.

 

[zferolie]

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Rex is cheering on his girlfriends/swords

 

[I.D.]

References I managed to spot:

Spoiler: References

1. Pyra and Mythra's official figure poses

2. World Tree

3. Handling a man's turtle!

4. Mythra meets Jin and Lora

A bit of a stretch, but the fact she's using Chroma Dust (Torna move) while fighting Sephiroth (self-explanatory) and Simon (whip) make me think this is referencing her first appearance in Torna

5. Xenoblade 2's box art

Rex and Pyra looking at the World Tree with Uraya deciding to photobomb

6. Malos and Akhos

Sacred Arrow + The colors make it really obvious that they are referencing their boss fight.

7. Amalthus

The blue skin and white hair make it really obvious. Inkling is less obvious but he's most likely referencing Amalthus' tentacle armor.

8. The big X logo

Barely a reference but still, the big X logo of the series, formed by the swords clashing.

Needless to say, if you spotted any others, please share them.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

So, how long will it be until we see people draw Pyra having tea parties with and ?

 

[meleebrawler]

So, how long will it be until we see people draw Pyra having tea parties with and ?

Everyone knows Byleth is the true tea aficionado know.

On another note I just saw Mythra using the same forward smash as Pyra, so I suppose I'll change my theory that Foresight and Smash Flare are always on and are just passive effects.

 

[okamifire]

I've never played any of the Xenoblade games (though I may have to now!) but Pyra and Mythra look great! Love the character design and mechanics presented so far. And they're pretty darn cute.

 

[Perkilator]

Someone on Twitter made some alts for Pyra/Mythra:

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EDIT: Oh, I never realized that was you, Hinata !

 

[Teeb147]

Everyone knows Byleth is the true tea aficionado know.

On another note I just saw Mythra using the same forward smash as Pyra, so I suppose I'll change my theory that Foresight and Smash Flare are always on and are just passive effects.

The foresight dodge is waaay too good, so there's no way it always works for dodges. There has to be something to gaining it. Dunno what tho xD

 

[zferolie]

Question for those who finished that game. I still have to(a bad thread creator i am), but i am pretty sure i am close. Climing the tree.

I got stuck farming for KOS-MOS, and it burned me out. Has KOS-MOS been increased in terms of drop rate? Also, i never did any of the dlc, can i do that battle stuff now or is that a new game plus thing?

Also, game explain also did theirnown analysis, talking about moveset amd references.

And here are a few more fanarts.

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[I.D.]

Question for those who finished that game. I still have to(a bad thread creator i am), but i am pretty sure i am close. Climing the tree.

I got stuck farming for KOS-MOS, and it burned me out. Has KOS-MOS been increased in terms of drop rate? Also, i never did any of the dlc, can i do that battle stuff now or is that a new game plus thing?

Also, game explain also did theirnown analysis, talking about moveset amd references.

And here are a few more fanarts.

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Don't bother with getting Kosmos until the postgame. Think of her as an optional superweapon because that's basically what she is. Farming legendary cores from superbosses is really easy with the right setup, you can get her in 2-3 hours (4 if you are really unlucky).

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By battle stuff you mean challenge mode? That's also postgame stuff. Don't worry about it. Just relax and enjoy the ending of this fantastic game.

 

[zferolie]

Don't bother with getting Kosmos until the postgame. Think of her as an optional superweapon because that's basically what she is. Farming legendary cores from superbosses is really easy with the right setup, you can get her in 2-3 hours (4 if you are really unlucky).

By battle stuff you mean challenge mode? That's also postgame stuff. Don't worry about it. Just relax and enjoy the ending of this fantastic game.

But when should i go abut doing new game plus? I REALLY want T-ELOS lol.

Also, did they make it easier to swap drivers and blades?

 

[Teeb147]

It's going to be a bit of a long wait. Watching gameexplain's video and it just makes me wanna play them.

I reallyy wanna play as Pyra :D
(I know i'll also like Mythra too, but yeah I'm drawn to our fire sword lady)


ps this should be my ten thousanth post, yay :D

 

[I.D.]

But when should i go abut doing new game plus? I REALLY want T-ELOS lol.

Also, did they make it easier to swap drivers and blades?

By post-game I mean anything that happens after beating the final boss. And you don't need new game plus to get T-elos, you just have to beat the final boss.

When should you go about doing new game plus?
My recommendations:
Get all your party members to level 99.
Unlock all blades you can unlock before new game plus.
Finish the little ardun quest in Torigoth (assuming you haven't accidentally killed him yet) and once he turns into a unique monster, defeat him at least once.
Even after unlocking all blades, get 99 legendary cores to unlock the new blades as soon as you want in new game+.
Some people say to complete all affinity chart on your blades before doing new game+ but that takes really long, you will be putting it off for too long. You can just do that later.

With swapping driver and blades I assume you mean bonding blades to other drivers. In new game+ you can exchange additional experience points for overdrive protocols. Once you get to superboss territory you will have more experience points than you know what to do with.

 

[Neverx]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

 

[okamifire]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

I'm one of those people that, while not on any of my personal Most Wanted lists, am always glad when 1st Party Nintendo characters make it in. Smash has always been a Nintendo game and while it's cool to see fighters from popular games like Dragon Quest and Minecraft, I think in general 1st Party just feels better.

(I'm going to say that Banjo has that 1st Party feel since they started off on Nintendo and of no fault of Banjo's ended up somewhere else, hah.)

I got Banjo so that's all I could ask for, it's a great feeling to get your Most Wanted in! I also haven't played Xenoblade Chronicles 1 or 2, but Pyra and Mythra seem really freakin' cool and they make me want to play the series.

 

[zferolie]

By post-game I mean anything that happens after beating the final boss. And you don't need new game plus to get T-elos, you just have to beat the final boss.

When should you go about doing new game plus?
My recommendations:
Get all your party members to level 99.
Unlock all blades you can unlock before new game plus.
Finish the little ardun quest in Torigoth (assuming you haven't accidentally killed him yet) and once he turns into a unique monster, defeat him at least once.
Even after unlocking all blades, get 99 legendary cores to unlock the new blades as soon as you want in new game+.
Some people say to complete all affinity chart on your blades before doing new game+ but that takes really long, you will be putting it off for too long. You can just do that later.

With swapping driver and blades I assume you mean bonding blades to other drivers. In new game+ you can exchange additional experience points for overdrive protocols. Once you get to superboss territory you will have more experience points than you know what to do with.

Ah i thought T-ELOS was one of the new game plus blades. That shes just a post game blade makes me very happy. Who were the new game plus ones again?

And thanks for that quick guide. This weekend i may work on this game, getting to post game at least and working towards T-ELOS. And im pretty sure i never killed that monster we were raising.

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

Im still slightly in shock haha. I just want them now!

Also guys, not sure if you saw, but mew2king started playing xenoblade chronicles 2 because of this reveal

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[I.D.]

Ah i thought T-ELOS was one of the new game plus blades. That shes just a post game blade makes me very happy. Who were the new game plus ones again?

They are the members of Torna except Jin and Malos: Sever, Akhos, Obrona, Patroka, Perdido, Mikhail and Cressidus.

 

[BlazGreen]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

After being so hyped by the Sephiroth reveal I was convinced the next one wouldn't be as good. Lets just say I'm glad to be wrong!

 

[Teeb147]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

I do feel like it really hasn't fully clicked. I was a bit in shock when it happened, and now I'm not sure xD

Sakurai really rocked the boat, or at least did something I didn't expect and am really happy about. The presentation can't come soon enough.

 

[zferolie]

They are the members of Torna except Jin and Malos: Sever, Akhos, Obrona, Patroka, Perdido, Mikhail and Cressidus.

Ah right them

 

[Starlight Liger]

I'm so glad that Monolith Soft is getting the respect they deserve by having Pyra and Mythra be involved in Smash Bros.

There were just too many signs pointing to their inclusion.

 

[Blabacon]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

I've gotta agree. I wasn't expecting a XC2 rep, even though I was hoping for one very badly.
Sakurai has made my week.

 

[GolisoPower]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

I have woken up and remembered, "Holy crap, the Aegis girls are in Smash" for the past few days now.

 

[meleebrawler]

The foresight dodge is waaay too good, so there's no way it always works for dodges. There has to be something to gaining it. Dunno what tho xD

Bat within doesn't always work, you need good timing. And degrading dodges from overuse is already a check against this.

 

[Teeb147]

Bat within doesn't always work, you need good timing. And degrading dodges from overuse is already a check against this.

It'd still be overpowered. In competitive play being able to slow down an opponent that long just from dodging would be way too good.

Even if Mythra doesn't have any quick ko options, which we don't know, it'd still let you have free damage. And who knows maybe you even have time to charge a smash a bit or combo and change to pyra and ko.

 

[Vector Victor]

Never played the game but both characters look very good playstyle wise. Although, I may prefer using Mythra more than Pyra. I like Mythra's presentation, attitude and voice direction.

 

[zferolie]

I always enjoy the art of new characters being effectes or using smash items

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[GolisoPower]

I wonder if Mythra's Photon Edge is a much-better version of Sephiroth's Octaslash? I mean, she seems to be warping everywhere as she's using it. Should make it harder to be hit while using it.

 

[Teeb147]

I wonder if Mythra's Photon Edge is a much-better version of Sephiroth's Octaslash? I mean, she seems to be warping everywhere as she's using it. Should make it harder to be hit while using it.

It does seem really good. Depends how much down time there is after though.

 

[Warchamp7]

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Mythra icon will come once they release, since I'll need to have it ripped from the game files

They're also in the banner rotation

 

[meleebrawler]

I wonder if Mythra's Photon Edge is a much-better version of Sephiroth's Octaslash? I mean, she seems to be warping everywhere as she's using it. Should make it harder to be hit while using it.

It looks more like Quick Draw, you need to actually hit the initial dash for any of the followups to happen. And jumping all over the place can actually make you more likely to take random hits.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Anyone still in disbelief? I cannot believe my most wanted characters finally got in.

The day after I briefly thought it might be a dream. Then again, I barely had sleep...

 

[Teeb147]

Changed my main already :D

It's too bad there probably won't be a dual icon. Or maybe there can be at some point.

 

[Brother AJ]

I also wanted to stop by and say I was happy for you all! They weren't my first choice, but I can't deny that they look fun to play! I'm mostly just sad I haven't gotten a chance to play XB2 yet. I'm trying to get into XB on the Wii first, but the length has been a bit daunting to me. I intend to finish it eventually though!

I have to say that I really enjoy their trailer after having watched it a few times. They do a really great job with characterization and humor imho. The differences in personality between Pyra and Mythra are very apparent.

My favorite part of the trailer personally was Mythra's introduction. Slicing the remote bomb in half and then that great quote:

"Oh hey, were these guys planning on winning? Gee, I feel kind of bad now."

The delivery is just so great... Very uncaring, confident, and badass at the same time!