Top Classes to Choose in Xenoblade Chronicles X

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be daunting with the array of options available and the time required to master new weapon skills. However, any class can be effective in this RPG, with some standing out more than others. If you stick with the class you start with, that's perfectly okay, as it's one of the game's most versatile options.

Recommended Classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition*

Our guide to *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* highlights the top five classes, explaining why they are worth your time and attention.

Drifter

Although the game encourages you to move on from the Drifter class at rank 10, it remains an exceptionally versatile and valuable choice throughout your journey. Comparable to Shulk from the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, Drifter offers a wide array of debuff and offensive arts, including skills for staggering, toppling, and even health regeneration, reducing your dependency on less reliable party members for healing.

With access to both assault rifles for potent ranged attacks and knives for effective melee combat, Drifters are equipped for any combat scenario. Moreover, with the highest number of skill slots in the game, Drifter allows for extensive customization, making it a wise choice to return to even after experimenting with other classes.

Full Metal Jaguar

Elma's class, Full Metal Jaguar, is a high-risk, high-reward option. It thrives when your HP drops below 50%, boosting your critical hit rate. A unique skill even ensures you maintain low HP by reducing your health during attacks. Alongside this, skills like Ghost Factory allow allies to evade attacks, and Electric Surge enables ether damage, a rarity among melee classes. Even its basic skill, Shadowstrike, packs a punch.

Duelist

Duelists are self-sufficient warriors adept in close combat yet capable with ranged attacks. Utilizing a longsword and an assault rifle, they offer an enhanced version of the Drifter's weaponry. Key skills like Last Stand use your TP to boost the party's TP, ensuring powerful attacks are ready when needed. Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect capabilities, and True Stream Edge recovers TP at higher morale levels. Blossom Dance is a standout skill, staggering enemies and ignoring resistances, making it invaluable against most foes.

Mastermind

For those who prefer manipulating enemy behavior over direct damage, Mastermind is an excellent choice. While its damage output may not match that of a Duelist, Mastermind excels in making tough battles more manageable. It can strip enemy buffs, reduce debuff resistance, and inflict the virus effect, all while boosting TP. This class requires careful attention to battle dynamics but pays off by simplifying complex encounters.

Galactic Knight

Often considered ideal for Skell users, the Galactic Knight class offers substantial benefits beyond just Skell combat. It can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deliver specialized heavy damage. Moreover, it can reduce its own cooldowns through melee combos. For Skell users, it provides appendage HP restoration and direct boosts to combat power, making it a versatile choice both in and out of your giant fighting robots.