Top Characters for Your Team in Xenoblade Chronicles X

Choosing the best party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be a daunting task. With over a dozen unlockable characters and classes that may seem similar, it's crucial to understand how each character can enhance your gameplay experience. Our guide highlights the top five party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X* and what makes them stand out.

Elma

Elma, the first party member you can recruit, is far from weak. Her Full Metal Jaguar class is one of the best in *Xenoblade X*, and her AI uses it effectively in various scenarios. Key skills like Ghostwalker, which creates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which boosts party evasion, should be prioritized for leveling. While Elma's position-based attacks may lead to downtime as she repositions, her class is designed as a hybrid, excelling in tanking, support, and offense. With self-buffs that enhance her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP, Elma is an invaluable asset, especially since she's required for most story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's premier supporter. Even compared to other support specialists like Hope, Irina excels at healing, removing debuffs, and boosting evasion, making her a vital addition if Elma's Ghost Factory is unavailable. Skills like Energy Source and Last Stand enhance party TP at the expense of her own, making her a continuous TP generator. Although Irina won't win fights single-handedly or take down Tyrants, she's essential for speeding up battles, especially when paired with one or two strong attackers.

Nagi

If you're not playing as a Duelist, adding Nagi to your team is a wise choice. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he's a self-sufficient damage dealer capable of handling enemies at close and long range, with access to area-of-effect abilities. His signature move, Blossom Dance, is exceptionally powerful, ignoring enemy resistances and potentially defeating tough foes in one or two hits. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, pair 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 multiple roles, capable of inflicting debuffs and reducing debuff resistance, while her Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen attacks deliver significant damage, with the latter potentially causing blackout. Mia's attacks are enhanced by active auras, and she can even topple enemies. However, she lacks self-defense and healing capabilities, so she should be teamed with characters who can provide these essential functions.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an enhanced version of Lin, offering superior defense. With his Shield Trooper+ class, he not only attracts enemy attention more effectively but also generates TP through his taunt attack. H.B. can increase debuff resistance, boost ranged attack power, topple enemies, and inflict debuffs while generating a robust shield. As one of the game's top defenders, H.B. is crucial for survival outside the main storyline, making it essential to complete his affinity mission and recruit him.