Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members Revealed

Choosing the optimal party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can feel daunting due to the game's extensive roster and complex class system. To help you navigate this, our guide highlights the top five party members and explains why they excel.

Elma

Elma, the first recruit you encounter, is far from the weakest. As a Full Metal Jaguar, one of *Xenoblade X*'s premier classes, Elma's AI excels in utilizing this versatile class effectively across various scenarios. Her standout skills include Ghostwalker, which generates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, enhancing the party's evasion. Prioritize leveling these skills. Additionally, Elma boasts a range of powerful, position-dependent attacks. Although she may experience downtime while positioning, her hybrid role as a tank, support, and offensive unit compensates for this. With numerous self-buffs that boost her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP for powerful skills, Elma is indispensable, especially for story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's top supporter, even surpassing other support specialists like Hope. She excels at healing, removing debuffs, and boosting evasion, making her a vital asset if Elma's Ghost Factory is unavailable. Irina also generates TP for the party, albeit at the cost of her own, through skills like Energy Source and Last Stand. While not suited for solo combat or tackling Tyrants, Irina's role is to enhance the party's performance. Ensure she's paired with one or two strong attackers to prevent prolonged battles.

Nagi

For those not opting to play as a Duelist, Nagi is an essential addition to your team. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he excels in both close and ranged combat, providing high damage output and self-sufficiency. His signature move, Blossom Dance, is not only powerful but also bypasses enemy resistances, capable of defeating formidable foes swiftly. To maximize Nagi's potential, 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 can debuff enemies, reduce their resistance to debuffs, and unleash potent attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, the latter potentially causing blackout. Mia's effectiveness increases with active auras, and she can even topple enemies. However, she lacks self-defense and healing capabilities, necessitating a party member who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an enhanced substitute for Lin, offering superior defensive capabilities. As a Shield Trooper+, he not only attracts enemy attention more effectively but also generates TP with his taunt attack. Beyond defense, H.B. boosts debuff resistance, increases ranged attack power, can topple enemies, apply debuffs, and create a robust shield. If you're struggling with survival outside the main storyline, completing H.B.'s affinity mission and recruiting him will significantly bolster your party's resilience.