Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can feel daunting, given the variety and the time required to master new weapon skills. However, every class can be effective, with some standing out more than others. If you stick with your starting class, that's perfectly fine, as it offers great versatility throughout the game.
Our Top 5 Recommended Classes in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
Drifter
In *Xenoblade Chronicles X*, the game encourages you to switch from the Drifter class at rank 10, but this starting class remains exceptionally versatile and useful throughout. If you're familiar with the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, think of Drifter as a Shulk-like class, but with a more focused skill set. Drifters have access to a range of debuff and offensive arts, including skills that can stagger and topple enemies, and even one that regenerates health, reducing your dependency on potentially unreliable party healers.
Drifters wield assault rifles for potent ranged attacks and knives for strong melee combat, making them adaptable to any combat scenario. Moreover, Drifter boasts the highest number of skill slots of any class, allowing for extensive customization. Even if you experiment with other classes to master new skills, returning to Drifter to tailor it to your playstyle is highly recommended.
Full Metal Jaguar
Elma's class, Full Metal Jaguar, is for those who thrive on risk. It enhances your critical hit rate when your HP falls below 50 percent, and one skill keeps you at that low HP level by reducing your health during attacks. The Ghost Factory skill helps your allies dodge incoming attacks, while Electric Surge inflicts ether damage, uncommon for melee classes. Even the basic skill, Shadowstrike, is notably powerful.
Duelist
The Duelist excels in close-quarters combat but is also adept at ranged attacks, using a longsword and an assault rifle. This class has access to a variety of useful skills, such as Last Stand, which boosts party TP using your own, helping set up heavy attacks. Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect damage, and True Stream Edge recovers TP when morale is high. However, Blossom Dance stands out as one of the game's best skills, capable of staggering enemies, setting them up for toppling, and bypassing their resistances.
Mastermind
Mastermind is perfect for players who prefer manipulating enemy behavior over dealing massive damage. Though its arts may not match the Duelist's in strength, they simplify tough battles by removing enemy buffs and reducing debuff resistance at level seven. Mastermind also boosts TP and can inflict the virus effect, requiring more attention to battle dynamics but rewarding strategic play.
Galactic Knight
While Galactic Knight is often seen as a class for Skell users due to its Skell-specific bonuses, it offers much beyond that. Galactic Knights can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal heavy specialized damage. They can also reduce their own cooldowns through melee combos. For Skell users, the class enhances appendage HP and boosts combat power without any conditions, making it versatile both in and out of Skells.
