Top Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be daunting given the variety and the time required to master new weapon skills. While almost any class can be effective in this RPG, some stand out for their utility and versatility. If you're comfortable with the class you start with, that's perfectly okay, as it's one of the most adaptable in the game.

Top 5 Classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition*

Drifter

Although the game encourages you to move on from the Drifter class after reaching rank 10, it's a starting class that retains its versatility and effectiveness throughout the entire game. For fans of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, think of Drifter as a Shulk-like class but with a more limited skill set. Drifter provides access to a range of debuff and offensive arts, including abilities that can stagger, topple, and even regenerate health, reducing your dependency on party members for healing.

With assault rifles for ranged combat and knives for melee, Drifter is versatile in battle. 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

Full Metal Jaguar, Elma's class, is a high-risk, high-reward option. It boosts your critical hit rate when your HP drops below 50%, and one skill ensures your HP stays low during combat. The Ghost Factory skill allows allies to evade 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 thrilling choice for those who thrive on the edge.

Duelist

The Duelist excels in close-range combat but is also adept at handling ranged attacks. Armed with a longsword and an assault rifle, it's like an enhanced version of the Drifter's arsenal. The Duelist's skills, such as Last Stand, which converts your TP into party TP, and Soul of the Samurai, which adds area-of-effect to basic attacks, are incredibly useful. True Stream Edge recovers TP when morale is high, and Blossom Dance, one of the game's best skills, staggers and topples enemies while ignoring their resistances.

Mastermind

For players who prefer manipulating enemy behavior over dealing direct damage, Mastermind is an ideal choice. While its arts may not be as powerful as those of the Duelist, they make battles against tough opponents more manageable. Mastermind can strip enemy buffs, reduce debuff resistance, boost TP, and even apply a virus effect. This class requires keen attention to battle dynamics but is well worth the effort for its strategic depth.

Galactic Knight

While commonly associated with Skell users, the Galactic Knight offers substantial benefits outside of giant fighting robots. They can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal significant specialized damage. Galactic Knights can also reduce their own cooldowns with melee combos and boast Skell-specific abilities that restore appendage HP and boost combat power without any prerequisites.