Top Party Members for Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Unveiled

Choosing top Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition party members can feel daunting. With over a dozen characters and similar classes, the RPG’s mechanics aren’t immediately clear.

This Xenoblade Chronicles X guide highlights the five best party members and their standout strengths.

Elma

Elma, your first recruit, is far from weak. Her Full Metal Jaguar class excels in most scenarios, with AI that maximizes its potential. Key skills like Ghostwalker, creating a decoy, and Ghost Factory, boosting team evasion, should be prioritized. She also delivers powerful positional attacks.

Though she may pause to reposition, Full Metal Jaguar blends tank, support, and offense roles, not pure DPS. With self-buffs enhancing critical hits and instant 1,000 TP for stronger skills, Elma is invaluable, especially as she’s required for most story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game’s top supporter, surpassing others like Hope. She heals, removes debuffs, and boosts team evasion when Elma’s Ghost Factory isn’t active. Skills like Energy Source and Last Stand generate TP for the party at her own expense.

Irina won’t win fights alone or defeat Tyrants, but that’s not her role. Pair her with one or two strong attackers to prevent prolonged battles.

Nagi

If you’re not playing Duelist, recruit Nagi. A rare Duelist in Xenoblade X, he’s a high-damage, self-sufficient fighter effective at close and long range. His Blossom Dance skill, ignoring enemy resistances, can fell tough foes in one or two strikes.

Nagi shines with a supporter or debuffer like Irina. If your team is full, use Mastermind skills to weaken enemies for him.

Mia

Mia, a Psycorruptor with Drifter-like versatility, excels in multiple roles. She applies debuffs, reduces debuff resistance, and deals heavy damage with Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, which may cause blackout. Her attacks strengthen with an active aura, and she can topple foes but needs defensive or healing support.

H.B.

H.B. is a superior alternative to Lin for added defense. As a Shield Trooper+, he outperforms her, drawing enemy attention effectively, especially with aggressive teammates like Elma or Nagi. His taunt generates TP, enhancing his defensive role.

H.B. boosts debuff resistance, enhances ranged attacks, topples enemies, applies debuffs, and creates a strong shield. A top-tier defender, he’s essential for survival outside the main story—complete his affinity mission to recruit him.