Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members Revealed

Choosing the best party members for *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can seem daunting with the game's vast array of unlockable characters and seemingly similar classes. To help you navigate this complex system, our guide outlines the top five party members and why they stand out in your team.

Elma

Elma is an early recruit in *Xenoblade Chronicles X*, but don't let that fool you into thinking she's weak. Her class, Full Metal Jaguar, is among the game's best, and her AI excels at utilizing it. Key skills like Ghostwalker, which creates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which enhances the party's evasion, are crucial and should be prioritized for leveling. While her position-based attacks may require some downtime for positioning, Elma's hybrid role as tank, support, and offensive player is invaluable. With self-buffs that boost her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP, she's a vital asset, especially since she's mandatory for many story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's premier supporter. Even with other support specialists like Hope, Irina's ability to heal, remove debuffs, and boost evasion is unmatched. Her skills, Energy Source and Last Stand, increase the party's TP at the cost of her own, making her a constant TP source if managed well. While not designed for solo combat or taking down Tyrants, Irina's support is crucial. Pair her with one or two strong attackers to prevent prolonged battles.

Nagi

For players not interested in being a Duelist, Nagi is an excellent addition. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he's a self-sufficient damage dealer effective at both close and long range. His area-of-effect ability, Blossom Dance, is particularly potent, ignoring enemy resistances and capable of defeating even the toughest foes in one or two hits. To maximize Nagi's potential, pair him with a supporter like Irina or use Mastermind skills to debuff enemies.

Mia

Mia, a Psycorruptor with the versatility of a Drifter, excels in multiple roles. She can inflict debuffs, reduce debuff resistance, and deal significant damage with attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, the latter potentially causing blackout. Her abilities are further enhanced by active auras, and she can even topple enemies. However, Mia lacks in self-defense and healing, so it's essential to include party members who can cover these weaknesses.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an enhanced version of Lin, offering superior defensive capabilities under his Shield Trooper+ class. He's adept at drawing enemy attention, which is crucial for more aggressive party compositions or when paired with characters like Elma or Nagi. Beyond defense, H.B. can generate TP with his taunt, increase debuff resistance, boost ranged attack power, topple enemies, inflict debuffs, and create a robust shield. If survival outside the main storyline is a challenge, completing H.B.'s affinity mission to recruit him is highly recommended.