Top Party Members for Xenoblade Chronicles X Revealed

Choosing the best party members for *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can feel daunting with the game's extensive roster of characters and seemingly similar classes. However, understanding the unique strengths of each character can significantly enhance your gameplay. Below, we highlight the top five party members to consider and what makes them stand out.

Elma

Elma, your initial recruit, is far from the weakest link. As a Full Metal Jaguar, one of the best classes in *Xenoblade X*, her AI excels in almost every combat scenario. Her essential skills include Ghostwalker, which generates a decoy to distract enemies, and Ghost Factory, which enhances party evasion. Prioritize leveling these skills. While her position-based attacks may result in some downtime as she repositions, Elma's hybrid role as a tank, support, and offensive unit is invaluable. With a range of self-buffs that boost her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP for her powerful skills, Elma is crucial, especially for story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's premier supporter. She not only heals and removes debuffs but also boosts party evasion, making her indispensable if Elma's Ghost Factory isn't available. Irina also generates TP for the party through skills like Energy Source and Last Stand, though at the cost of her own TP. While she won't be taking down Tyrants solo, pairing her with one or two strong attackers ensures your team can swiftly overcome challenges.

Nagi

If you're not playing as a Duelist, Nagi is a must-have. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he delivers exceptional damage and is self-sufficient in combat. His area-of-effect ability, Blossom Dance, is particularly potent, ignoring enemy resistances and capable of defeating tough foes quickly. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, team him with a supporter like Irina or use Mastermind skills to debuff enemies.

Mia

Mia, classified as a Psycorruptor, embodies the versatility of a Drifter. She excels in debuffing, reducing enemy debuff resistance, and dealing heavy damage with attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, which can also cause blackout. Her attacks gain additional power when an aura is active, and she can even topple enemies. However, Mia lacks defensive and healing capabilities, so ensure she's paired with characters who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. is an enhanced version of Lin, making him an excellent substitute when you need robust defense. With his Shield Trooper+ class, H.B. not only defends better but also efficiently draws enemy attention, which is crucial if you're playing aggressively or have offensive characters like Elma or Nagi in your party. He can generate TP with his taunt attack, increase debuff resistance, boost ranged attack power, topple enemies, and create a sturdy shield. For those struggling with survival outside the main storyline, recruiting H.B. by completing his affinity mission is highly recommended.