Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members 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. To help you build a formidable team, we've compiled a guide on the top five party members you should consider, along with what makes them stand out in *Xenoblade Chronicles X*.

Elma

Elma is likely the first character you'll recruit, but don't let that fool you—she's far from weak. As a Full Metal Jaguar, one of the premier classes in *Xenoblade X*, Elma excels in nearly every scenario thanks to her AI's adept use of her abilities. Key skills like Ghostwalker, which deploys a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which enhances the party's evasion, should be prioritized for leveling. While she has potent positional attacks, her need to reposition occasionally can lead to downtime. However, Elma's versatility as a hybrid tank, support, and damage dealer, coupled with her self-buffing capabilities and rapid TP accumulation, makes her an invaluable asset, especially in story missions where her presence is required.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's top supporter, surpassing even dedicated support specialists like Hope. Her ability to heal, remove debuffs, and boost evasion (particularly useful when Elma's Ghost Factory isn't available) makes her a cornerstone of any party. Irina also generates TP for the team at the expense of her own, thanks to skills like Energy Source and Last Stand. While she won't be leading the charge in battles or taking down Tyrants single-handedly, pairing her with one or two strong attackers ensures efficient and swift victories.

Nagi

If the Duelist class isn't your playstyle, Nagi is an excellent addition to your team. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he offers substantial damage output and self-sufficiency. His versatility allows him to engage enemies at both close and long ranges, and his area-of-effect abilities like Blossom Dance are particularly potent, capable of bypassing enemy resistances and swiftly defeating tough foes. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, team him up 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's a jack-of-all-trades who excels at debuffing, dealing significant damage with skills like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, and even toppling enemies. Her attacks gain additional power under an active aura, making her a dynamic combatant. However, Mia lacks self-defense and healing capabilities, so it's crucial to pair her with party members who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. is an enhanced version of Lin, offering superior defense with his Shield Trooper+ class. Beyond just defending, H.B. efficiently draws enemy attention, generates TP with his taunt attack, boosts debuff resistance, enhances ranged attack power, and can topple and debuff enemies while generating a strong shield. If survival outside the main storyline is a challenge, completing H.B.'s affinity mission and adding him to your party is a smart move.