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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Drifter Class Guide

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Drifter is a Class in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (XCX) that uses Knives and Assault Rifles as Standard Arms. Learn more about the Drifter Class and if they're good, the weapons they use, unlockable Arts and Skills, and more in this guide!

Drifter Class Guide

Class Overview

Class Standard Arms Skill Slots
Drifter Class Drifter ・Knives
・Assault Rifles
5
Stat Bonus N/A

Class Specializations

Current Specializations
Drifter ClassDrifter Striker ClassStriker
Commando ClassCommando
Enforcer ClassEnforcer

Compatible Characters

Cross Cross

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Is the Drifter Class Good?

Unique and Flexible For All Players

Class Tier Rating
Drifter Class Drifter SExcellent

This class is the playable character's default class at the start of the game. Unique to Cross, this is a very balanced class that provides the most flexible Arts for the player to use and can be used all the way to endgame, granted the player unlocks the other classes too.
Best Classes Tier List

Drifter Arts

Rank Art Weapon Description
1 Flame GrenadeFlame Grenade Assault Rifle Deals thermal damage + Inflicts Blaze + VS. Toppled Targets: boosts damage
1 Assault HammerAssault Hammer Assault Rifle Deals physical damage, Inflicts Topple
2 Chrome ArmorChrome Armor Knife Grants Physical Res. Up
4 Slit EdgeSlit Edge Knife Deals weapon damage, Boosts damage from side
6 InfuriateInfuriate Assault Rifle Inflicts Taunt
8 RecuperateRecuperate Knife Boosts Evasion, Heals HP over time

List of All Arts and Effects

Drifter Skills

This Class has no unlockable Skills

List of All Skills

Xenoblade Chronicles X Related Guides

Classes

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List of All Classes

Tier 1 Class
Drifter IconDrifter
Tier 2 Classes
Striker IconStriker Commando IconCommando Enforcer IconEnforcer
Tier 3 Classes
Samurai GunnerSamurai Gunner Shield Trooper IconShield Trooper Winged Viper IconWinged Viper
Partisan Eagle IconPartisan Eagle PsycorruptorPsycorruptor Blast Fencer IconBlast Fencer
Tier 4 Classes
Duelist IconDuelist Bastion Warrior IconBastion Warrior Full Metal JaguarFull Metal Jaguar
Astral CrusaderAstral Crusader Mastermind IconMastermind Galactic Knight IconGalactic Knight

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