Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members Revealed

Choosing the best party members for *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can be a daunting task. With over a dozen unlockable characters and various classes that might seem similar, understanding how to form the optimal team can feel overwhelming. Our guide to the best party members in *Xenoblade Chronicles X* highlights five key allies and what makes them stand out, helping you navigate this complex RPG with ease.

Elma

Elma, the first party member you can recruit, is far from the weakest. As a Full Metal Jaguar, one of *Xenoblade X*'s premier classes, Elma's AI excels in nearly every combat scenario. Her standout skills include Ghostwalker, which deploys a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which enhances party evasion. Prioritize leveling these skills for maximum benefit. Additionally, Elma boasts a range of powerful position-based attacks.

While she may experience downtime as she repositions, Elma's versatility as a hybrid tank, support, and offensive unit is unmatched. With an array of self-buffs that boost her critical hit rate and the ability to instantly gain 1,000 TP, Elma is a crucial asset, especially since she's required for most story missions.

Irina

Irina stands out as the game's top supporter, surpassing even other dedicated support characters like Hope. She excels at healing, removing debuffs, and boosting party evasion, making her invaluable if Elma's Ghost Factory is unavailable. Irina also generates TP for the party at the expense of her own, thanks to skills like Energy Source and Last Stand.

Although not suited for solo combat or tackling Tyrants, Irina's role is to support powerful attackers, ensuring fights are swift and efficient. Ensure she's paired with at least one, ideally two, strong attackers to maximize her effectiveness.

Nagi

For those not choosing the Duelist class, Nagi is an essential addition to your team. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he delivers high damage and is self-sufficient in battle. Duelists excel at both close and ranged combat and possess area-of-effect capabilities. Nagi's signature move, Blossom Dance, is particularly potent, ignoring enemy resistances and capable of defeating tough foes in one or two hits.

To fully leverage Nagi's potential, pair him with a supporter or someone who can debuff enemies. Irina is an excellent choice, or if your team is full, use Mastermind skills to debuff foes.

Mia

Despite being a Psycorruptor, Mia embodies the versatility of a Drifter. She excels in multiple roles, applying debuffs, reducing debuff resistance, and dealing significant damage with attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, which can also cause blackout. Her attacks gain power when an aura is active, and she can even topple enemies.

Mia's main weaknesses are her inability to defend herself or heal, so ensure she's teamed with members who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an excellent substitute for Lin, offering superior defense and versatility. As a Shield Trooper+, he excels in everything Lin does, but better. H.B. efficiently draws enemy attention, making him invaluable for players using aggressive classes or those with teammates like Elma or Nagi. He can also generate TP with his taunt attack.

Beyond defense, H.B. increases debuff resistance, boosts ranged attack power, topples enemies, inflicts debuffs, and generates a strong shield. If you're struggling to survive outside the main storyline, H.B. is a must-have. Complete his affinity mission to recruit him and bolster your team's resilience.