Xenoblade Chronicles/Prologue

In the beginning of the game, you'll be treated to your first combat controlling Dunban with the Monado while Dickson and Mumkhar supports you.

The best advice is to use to enchant their weapons first followed by a Monado powerful attack.

On new game plus, Dickson will be in its highest experience with the current sword from your first playthrough. It will take at least a month so do what you can on your first playthrough to make Dunban special.