Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be a daunting task, given the variety and the time it takes to master new weapon skills. While any class can be effective in this RPG, some stand out for their utility and versatility. If you find yourself attached to the starting class, don't worry—it's one of the most adaptable in the game.

Recommended Classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition*

Our guide highlights the top five classes in the game and explains why they're worth your time.

Drifter

*Xenoblade Chronicles X* encourages players to move beyond the Drifter class after reaching rank 10, but Drifter remains a versatile and valuable choice throughout the entire game. Similar to Shulk from the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, Drifter offers a range of debuff and offensive arts, including abilities that can stagger, topple, and even regenerate health, reducing your dependence on less reliable party healers.

Equipped with assault rifles for ranged combat and knives for melee, Drifter is adaptable to any combat scenario. Its unique advantage is the highest number of skill slots among all classes, allowing for extensive customization. Even if you experiment with other classes, returning to Drifter to tailor it to your playstyle is highly recommended.

Full Metal Jaguar

Full Metal Jaguar, Elma’s class, is thrilling yet challenging. It thrives on maintaining low HP to enhance power, offering a critical hit rate boost when HP falls below 50%. A skill like Ghost Factory helps allies dodge attacks, while Electric Surge delivers ether damage, a rarity among melee classes. Even the basic skill, Shadowstrike, packs a punch, making Full Metal Jaguar a high-risk, high-reward option.

Duelist

Duelist is a versatile attacker adept at both close and ranged combat, wielding a longsword and an assault rifle. This class comes with a suite of powerful skills, including Last Stand, which boosts party TP using your own, ensuring your team can unleash heavy attacks when needed.

Soul of the Samurai adds area-of-effect capabilities to basic attacks, while True Stream Edge recovers TP at higher morale levels. However, Blossom Dance stands out, staggering and setting up enemies for toppling while ignoring their resistances, making it a game-changer in battles.

Mastermind

If controlling enemy behavior appeals more than dealing direct damage, Mastermind is the class for you. While its damage output may not match Duelist's, Mastermind excels at making tough fights manageable by removing enemy buffs and reducing debuff resistance. Skills that boost TP and inflict virus effects further enhance its control capabilities, requiring careful attention to battle dynamics but rewarding players with strategic advantages.

Galactic Knight

Though often associated with Skell users, Galactic Knight offers substantial benefits beyond piloting giant robots. It can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal significant specialized damage. Additionally, Galactic Knights can reduce their own cooldowns through melee combos. When using Skells, this class enhances appendage HP and increases combat power directly, making it a versatile choice for all play styles.