Top Characters to Include in Your Xenoblade Chronicles X Party

Choosing the best party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be a daunting task. With over a dozen characters to unlock and classes that often seem similar, understanding how to form the perfect team is crucial for success. Our guide to the best party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X* will help you pick the top five allies to enhance your gameplay experience.

Elma

Elma is your first recruit, but don't let that fool you into thinking she's the weakest. As a Full Metal Jaguar, one of the best classes in *Xenoblade X*, Elma's AI excels in nearly every scenario. Her standout skills include Ghostwalker, which creates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which boosts the party's evasion. Prioritize leveling these up. She also boasts a range of strong, position-based attacks. While there may be some downtime as she positions herself, Full Metal Jaguar is designed as a hybrid tank, support, and offense class. With self-buffs that enhance her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP for her powerful skills, Elma is an invaluable asset, especially since she's mandatory for most story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's premier supporter, even surpassing other support-focused heroes like Hope. She excels at healing, removing debuffs, and boosting evasion, which is particularly useful if Elma isn't using Ghost Factory. Irina is also a steady source of TP for the party, thanks to skills like Energy Source and Last Stand, which generate TP at the cost of her own. While not suited for solo combat or taking down Tyrants, Irina's role is clear: support your team. Ensure she's paired with at least one, ideally two, strong attackers to prevent prolonged battles.

Nagi

If you're not playing as a Duelist, Nagi is an essential addition to your team. As one of the few characters in this class in *Xenoblade X*, he's a self-sufficient damage dealer capable of handling enemies at close and long range, and he even has area-of-effect abilities. His signature move, Blossom Dance, is exceptionally powerful, ignoring enemy resistances and capable of defeating even the toughest foes quickly. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, pair him with a supporter like Irina or use Mastermind skills to debuff enemies.

Mia

Despite being a Psycorruptor, Mia embodies the versatility of a Drifter. She can debuff enemies, reduce their resistance to debuffs, and unleash powerful attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, the latter of which can cause blackout. Most of her attacks are enhanced by active auras, and she can even topple enemies. However, Mia lacks the ability to defend herself or heal, so she must be teamed with members who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. serves as a superior replacement for Lin when you need enhanced defense. His Shield Trooper+ class does everything Lin's can, but better. H.B. is highly effective at drawing enemy attention, making him invaluable if you're playing an aggressive class or have members like Elma or Nagi in your party. He can also generate TP with his taunt attack, increase debuff resistance, boost ranged attack power, topple enemies, inflict debuffs, and create a strong shield. If you're struggling to survive outside the main storyline, H.B. is a must-have. Complete his affinity mission to recruit this top-tier defender.