Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Classes Ranked

Choosing the best classes in *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be daunting, given the wide array of options and the time required to master new weapon skills. While almost any class can be effective in this RPG, certain ones stand out as more advantageous. However, sticking with your initial class is perfectly viable, as it's among the game's most versatile options.

Our Top 5 *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* Classes

Drifter

*Xenoblade Chronicles X* encourages you to move on from the Drifter class at rank 10, yet it remains exceptionally versatile and useful throughout the entire game. Fans of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles* might see Drifter as a Shulk equivalent, though with a more limited skill set. This class offers a range of debuff and offensive arts, including abilities to stagger and topple enemies, as well as one that regenerates health, reducing your dependency on party members for timely heals.

Drifter wields assault rifles for potent ranged attacks and knives for fierce melee strikes, ensuring you're prepared for any combat scenario. What sets Drifter apart is its unmatched number of skill slots, allowing for extensive customization. Even if you explore other classes to master new skills, returning to Drifter for its versatility and customization potential is highly recommended.

Full Metal Jaguar

Elma's class, Full Metal Jaguar, thrives on risk and reward. Its power is amplified when your HP dips below 50%, and one skill ensures you're consistently at this critical threshold by reducing your health upon attacking. The Ghost Factory skill allows your allies to evade incoming attacks, while Electric Surge delivers ether damage—a rarity among melee classes. Even the class's basic skill, Shadowstrike, packs a punch, making Full Metal Jaguar a thrilling choice for those who enjoy playing on the edge.

Duelist

The Duelist excels as a self-sufficient attacker, adept in close-range combat while also managing ranged engagements effectively. Utilizing a longsword and an assault rifle, Duelists access a broad spectrum of useful skills. Last Stand, for instance, converts your TP to increase the party's TP, ensuring your teammates can unleash their most powerful attacks when needed.

Soul of the Samurai enhances basic attacks with area-of-effect capabilities, and True Stream Edge recovers TP when your morale level exceeds one. However, Blossom Dance stands out as one of the game's best skills, staggering and setting up enemies for toppling while ignoring their resistances—a crucial advantage against most foes.

Mastermind

For those who prefer manipulating enemy behavior over direct damage, Mastermind is an ideal choice. Although its arts may not match the Duelist's in strength, they simplify prolonged battles against tough adversaries. Mastermind can strip enemy buffs and, at level seven, learn a skill that lowers enemy debuff resistance upon landing an attack. Additionally, it offers abilities to boost TP and a capstone art that inflicts the virus effect. This class demands more strategic attention during battles, but the payoff is significant.

Galactic Knight

While often linked with Skell users, Galactic Knight provides substantial benefits beyond piloting giant robots. They can remove debuffs, heal allies, and deal significant, specialized damage. Galactic Knights can also reduce their own cooldowns by executing melee combos. Their Skell-specific abilities further enhance appendage HP restoration and increase combat power without any prerequisites, making them a versatile and powerful class both in and out of Skells.