Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be daunting due to the variety and time required to master new weapon skills. However, any class can be effective, though some stand out more than others. If you're happy with the starting class, that's perfectly okay, as it's one of the most versatile options available.

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Drifter

Xenoblade Chronicles X encourages players to move away from the Drifter class once they reach rank 10, but it remains one of the most versatile and useful classes throughout the game. For fans of the original Xenoblade Chronicles, Drifter is akin to Shulk, but with a more limited skill set. This class offers a range of debuff and offensive arts, including skills that stagger and topple enemies, as well as a health regeneration ability, ensuring you're not dependent on your party's healers.

Drifter wields assault rifles for potent ranged damage and knives for strong melee attacks, making it adaptable to various combat scenarios. Moreover, Drifter boasts the highest number of skill slots of any class, allowing for extensive customization. Even after experimenting with other classes, returning to Drifter is recommended for its flexibility.

Full Metal Jaguar

Full Metal Jaguar, Elma's class, is a high-risk, high-reward option. It enhances critical hit rates when HP falls below 50%, and one skill ensures you stay below this threshold by reducing your health during attacks. Ghost Factory allows allies to evade attacks, while Electric Surge delivers ether damage, a rarity among melee classes. Even the basic skill, Shadowstrike, packs a punch.

Duelist

Duelist is a versatile attacker excelling in close-quarters combat, yet capable with ranged attacks. Armed with a longsword and an assault rifle, it's like an enhanced version of Drifter's setup. Duelists have access to a diverse skill set, including Last Stand, which boosts party TP using your own TP, crucial for setting up powerful attacks.

Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect capabilities, while True Stream Edge recovers TP when morale is high. However, Blossom Dance stands out, staggering enemies and ignoring their resistances, making it invaluable against most foes.

Mastermind

For those who prefer manipulating enemy behavior over direct damage, Mastermind is ideal. While its arts aren't as potent as Duelist's, they simplify battles against tough opponents. Mastermind can strip enemy buffs and, at level seven, reduce debuff resistance upon hitting enemies. It also boosts TP and can inflict the virus effect, requiring careful attention to battle dynamics but rewarding strategic play.

Galactic Knight

While often associated with Skell users, Galactic Knight offers benefits beyond piloting giant robots. It can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal specialized damage. Galactic Knights can also reduce their cooldowns with melee combos. For Skell pilots, the class enhances appendage HP and combat power directly, without stringent conditions.