Top Xenoblade Chronicles X Party Members Revealed

Choosing the best party members for *Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition* can feel daunting with the game's expansive roster of characters and seemingly similar classes. Our guide aims to simplify this process by highlighting the top five party members and explaining what makes them stand out.

Elma

Elma, one of the earliest party members you can recruit, is far from weak. Her class, Full Metal Jaguar, is among the best in *Xenoblade X*, and her AI excels at utilizing it effectively. Key skills like Ghostwalker, which creates a decoy, and Ghost Factory, which enhances party evasion, should be prioritized for leveling. Elma also possesses strong position-based attacks, though these may lead to brief periods of downtime as she positions herself. As a hybrid tank, support, and offensive character, she brings a wealth of self-buffs, including critical hit boosts and a quick way to gain 1,000 TP for her powerful abilities. Her indispensability in most story missions makes her a vital asset to any team.

Irina

Irina stands out as the premier supporter in the game. Her abilities extend beyond mere healing; she can remove debuffs and boost party evasion, filling gaps left by Elma's Ghost Factory. Irina's Energy Source and Last Stand skills provide a steady flow of TP to the party at the expense of her own reserves. While she won't be taking down enemies single-handedly, her role is crucial in supporting more offensive party members, ensuring fights don't drag on unnecessarily.

Nagi

Nagi is a must-have if you're not playing as a Duelist yourself. As one of the few Duelists in *Xenoblade X*, he's not only a powerful damage dealer but also self-sufficient in combat. His area-of-effect ability, Blossom Dance, is particularly potent, capable of ignoring enemy resistances and swiftly defeating tough adversaries. To maximize Nagi's effectiveness, pair him with a supporter like Irina or use Mastermind skills to debuff enemies, allowing him to shine even brighter.

Mia

Mia, a Psycorruptor with the versatility of a Drifter, is a jack-of-all-trades. She can debuff enemies, reduce their resistance to debuffs, and deal significant damage with attacks like Beam Barrage and Myopic Screen, the latter of which can also cause blackout. Her attacks are enhanced by active auras, and she can even topple foes. However, Mia lacks the ability to defend herself or heal, so it's essential to include a party member who can cover these roles.

H.B.

H.B. serves as an excellent substitute for Lin, offering superior defensive capabilities. As a Shield Trooper+, he excels at drawing enemy attention, making him a valuable addition for teams with aggressive members like Elma or Nagi. Beyond his defensive prowess, H.B. can generate TP, boost debuff resistance, increase ranged attack power, topple enemies, inflict debuffs, and create a robust shield. If you're finding survival challenging outside the main storyline, completing H.B.'s affinity mission to recruit him is highly recommended.