Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can feel daunting due to the vast array of options and the time it takes to master new weapon skills. However, rest assured that any class can be effective in this RPG, though some stand out as particularly valuable. If you find yourself attached to the starting class, that's perfectly acceptable as it's among the most versatile in the game.

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Drifter

*Xenoblade Chronicles X* encourages you to move beyond the Drifter class once you reach rank 10, but this starting class remains exceptionally versatile and useful throughout the game. For fans of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, Drifter can be likened to Shulk, though with a smaller skill set. It offers a range of debuff and offensive arts, including abilities that stagger and topple enemies, as well as one that regenerates health, reducing your dependence on potentially unreliable party healers.

Drifters wield assault rifles for effective ranged combat and knives for potent melee attacks, ensuring flexibility in combat scenarios. Moreover, Drifter boasts the highest number of skill slots of any class, making it an excellent choice for customization even after experimenting with other classes.

Full Metal Jaguar

Elma's class, Full Metal Jaguar, is a high-risk, high-reward option. It boosts critical hit rates when your HP falls below 50%, and a skill like Ghost Factory even reduces your health upon attacking, ensuring you're always in that critical zone. Additionally, Electric Surge allows for ether damage, uncommon among melee classes, while the basic skill, Shadowstrike, remains powerful.

Duelist

The Duelist class excels in close-range combat but is also adept at handling ranged attacks. Utilizing a longsword and an assault rifle, Duelists have access to a broad spectrum of skills. Last Stand, for instance, converts your TP to boost the party's TP, facilitating powerful attacks from teammates. Soul of the Samurai adds area-of-effect capabilities to basic attacks, while True Stream Edge recovers TP at high morale levels. Blossom Dance, arguably one of the best skills, staggers and topples enemies while ignoring their resistances.

Mastermind

Mastermind is perfect for players who enjoy controlling enemy behavior rather than focusing solely on damage output. While its arts may not hit as hard as those of the Duelist, they simplify battles against tough opponents. Masterminds can remove enemy buffs, reduce debuff resistance, and even inflict the virus effect. This class requires strategic attention to the battle dynamics but is incredibly rewarding.

Galactic Knight

Often associated with Skell users, Galactic Knight offers more than just Skell-specific advantages. It allows for debuff removal and ally healing, alongside dealing significant specialized damage. Galactic Knights can reduce their own cooldowns through melee combos, and their Skell abilities enhance appendage HP and combat power without any prerequisites, making them a versatile choice both in and out of Skells.