Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

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

Recommended Classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition*

Our guide highlights the top five classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* and explains why they're worth your time.

Drifter

Although *Xenoblade Chronicles X* encourages you to move beyond the Drifter class once you reach rank 10, it remains a highly versatile and useful choice throughout the game. For fans of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, Drifter can be seen as a version of Shulk with a more limited skill set. This class offers a range of debuff and offensive arts, including abilities that can stagger, topple, and even regenerate your health, reducing your dependency on less reliable party healers.

Equipped with assault rifles for ranged attacks and knives for melee, Drifter ensures you're prepared for any combat situation. Its unique advantage lies in having the highest number of skill slots among all classes, making it an excellent base to return to after experimenting with others, allowing for extensive customization.

Full Metal Jaguar

Elma's class, Full Metal Jaguar, is for those willing to take risks for great rewards. This class boosts critical hit rates when your HP drops below 50 percent, and one skill actively reduces your health during attacks to keep you in that critical zone. Ghost Factory helps allies dodge attacks, while Electric Surge allows you to deal ether damage, uncommon among melee classes. Even its basic skill, Shadowstrike, packs a punch, making Full Metal Jaguar a thrilling choice.

Duelist

The Duelist excels as a self-sufficient attacker, adept in both close and ranged combat, using a longsword and an assault rifle akin to an enhanced version of the Drifter's setup. With access to a broad spectrum of skills, Duelists can use Last Stand to boost the party's TP, facilitating powerful attacks from teammates. Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect capabilities, and True Stream Edge recovers TP at high morale levels. Blossom Dance, however, is a standout skill, capable of staggering and toppling enemies while ignoring their resistances, making it invaluable in combat.

Mastermind

For players who prefer to manipulate enemy behavior rather than focus solely on dealing damage, Mastermind is an ideal choice. While its direct damage may not match that of the Duelist, its ability to remove enemy buffs and reduce debuff resistance at level seven makes tough fights more manageable. Mastermind also boosts TP and can inflict the virus effect, demanding more strategic engagement in battles but rewarding with greater control over the outcome.

Galactic Knight

Often thought to be exclusively for Skell users, the Galactic Knight offers much more. Beyond its Skell-specific bonuses, it can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal significant specialized damage. Galactic Knights can also shorten their cooldowns with melee combos, and their Skell abilities enhance appendage HP and combat power without conditions. This makes Galactic Knight a versatile class, beneficial both in and out of Skell.