Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members Revealed

Choosing the optimal party members for *Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition* can be daunting with so many characters and overlapping classes to consider. Our guide will help you navigate these choices, highlighting the top five party members and their unique strengths to enhance your gameplay experience.

Elma

Elma is not just the first recruit you'll encounter; she's also one of the strongest. Her class, Full Metal Jaguar, is incredibly versatile, excelling in tanking, support, and offense. Her AI's proficiency with this class is unmatched. Key skills like Ghostwalker, which creates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which enhances party evasion, should be prioritized for leveling up. Although she has some downtime due to positioning for attacks, her self-buffs and ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP make her an invaluable asset, especially since she's required for most story missions.

Irina

As the game's premier supporter, Irina outshines even other support specialists like Hope. She can heal, remove debuffs, and increase evasion, making her a crucial member if Elma's Ghost Factory isn't available. Irina also boosts the party's TP with skills like Energy Source and Last Stand, albeit at the expense of her own. She may not be a frontline fighter, but paired with strong attackers, she keeps the team in fighting shape and battles swift.

Nagi

For those not interested in playing as a Duelist, Nagi is an essential addition. As one of the few Duelists in the game, he brings significant damage output and self-sufficiency to the table. His area-of-effect ability, Blossom Dance, is particularly potent, bypassing enemy resistances to deliver devastating blows. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, pair him with a supporter like Irina or use Mastermind skills to weaken foes.

Mia

Mia, a Psycorruptor with Drifter-like versatility, excels at multiple roles. She can debuff enemies, reduce their debuff resistance, and unleash powerful attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, which can cause blackout. Her attacks are amplified when an aura is active, and she can even topple enemies. However, her lack of self-defense and healing means she should be teamed with members who can cover these weaknesses.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an upgraded version of Lin, offering enhanced defense with his Shield Trooper+ class. He's excellent at drawing enemy attention, making him ideal for parties with aggressive members like Elma or Nagi. Beyond defense, H.B. can generate TP, increase debuff resistance, boost ranged attack power, topple enemies, and apply debuffs. His robust shield generation makes him a top choice for surviving outside the main storyline, making his recruitment through his affinity mission a priority.