Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* classes can be daunting due to the sheer variety and the time it takes to master new weapon skills. While every class in this RPG can be effective, some stand out more than others. If you're happy with your starting class, that's perfectly okay, as it's one of the game's most versatile options.

Our *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* Classes Guide

Below, we highlight the five best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* and explain why they're worth your time.

Drifter

Although the game encourages you to move on from the Drifter class after reaching rank 10, it remains one of the most versatile and useful classes throughout the entire game. Similar to Shulk from the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, the Drifter provides a wide range of debuff and offensive arts, including skills that can stagger and topple enemies, as well as a health regeneration skill that can be a lifesaver. With access to both assault rifles for ranged attacks and knives for melee combat, Drifters are adaptable in any combat scenario. Moreover, Drifter boasts the highest number of skill slots in the game, making it an excellent choice to return to after experimenting with other classes.

Full Metal Jaguar

Full Metal Jaguar, Elma's class, is a high-risk, high-reward option. It boosts your critical hit rate when your HP drops below 50%, and a skill actively reduces your HP during attacks to keep you in that sweet spot. The Ghost Factory skill aids your allies by helping them evade attacks, while Electric Surge allows you to deal ether damage, a rarity among melee classes. Even the basic skill, Shadowstrike, is potent, making Full Metal Jaguar a formidable choice.

Duelist

The Duelist excels at close-range combat but is also proficient with ranged attacks, using a longsword and an assault rifle. Their skills are diverse and powerful, including Last Stand, which uses your TP to boost the party’s TP, making it easier to execute heavy attacks. Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect capabilities, and True Stream Edge recovers TP at higher morale levels. Blossom Dance stands out as one of the best skills, staggering enemies, setting them up for toppling, and ignoring resistances, making it invaluable in combat.

Mastermind

If you enjoy controlling enemy behavior rather than dealing direct damage, the Mastermind class is for you. While its arts may not be as powerful as those of the Duelist, they are effective in managing tough battles. Masterminds can remove enemy buffs and reduce debuff resistance with specific attacks. Additionally, they boost TP and can inflict the virus effect, requiring more strategic attention but rewarding with effective battle control.

Galactic Knight

Often thought to be primarily for Skell users, the Galactic Knight class offers much more. It can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal significant specialized damage. Galactic Knights can also reduce their own cooldowns through melee combos and have Skell-specific abilities that restore appendage HP and boost combat power without any prerequisites. This class is versatile and powerful both in and out of a Skell.