All classes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The Xenoblade Chronicles series is known for having multiple different classes that characters can play. In the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct, we were shown that party members will be able to swap classes pretty fluidly throughout the game. We also learned of several new classes coming to the series' third entry. Here are all of the classes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

All playable classes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

As you connect with other characters in the game, you will unlock the ability to switch to that character's class on the fly. You will also eventually run into some characters, known as Heroes, who have their own unique classes. These classes are also able to be learned and applied in battle. Below are all of the Classes and Hero Classes that can be accessed.

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Attackers

Attackers excel at putting out massive amounts of damage. They will fill the typical DPS role that is present in many RPGs.

Classes

• Swordfighter - A well-balanced class that will put out high damage relatively quickly.
• Ogre - Employs the use of strength to inflict massive amounts of damage on foes.

Hero Classes

• Incursor - An attacker who focuses on landing critical hits to deal high amounts of damage.
• Yumsmith - Uses debuffs and exploits an enemy's weak points.
• Full Metal Jaguar - Attacks in a wide area of effect using guns and drones.
• Stalker - Excels at sniping foes with arrows from the safety of stealth.
• Flash Fencer - A nimble attacker that can buff their own attack power.
• Stalker - Puts out lower damage to be able to reduce aggro and stay away from danger.
• Soulhacker - A unique attacker that learns Arts and skills from unique enemies that you defeat.
• Martial Artist - A fast attacker with a focus on managing cooldowns for massive potential.
• Seraph - An attacker that focuses on self-harming Arts to put out more damage.
• Machine Assassin - Applies debuffs to foes before taking the fight to them.
• Royal Summoner - A heavy-hitting attacker with a focus on elemental Arts.

Defenders

Defenders block enemy attacks and draw their attention away from others. These classes fill the classic Tank role.

Classes

• Zephyr - Focuses on evading attacks and countering the enemy's strikes.
• Heavy Guard - Defend allies and draw enemy aggro while wielding massive weapons.

Hero Classes

• Guardian Commander - A sword and shield user who can turn the tables of a fight.
• Lone Exile - A deadly defender who aims to draw foes in before striking them down.
• Lost Vanguard - Counters enemy attacks and places protective fields for allies to use.

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Healers

Healers make sure the team's health is always in top shape. These classes are vital to ensuring the Tanks and DPS classes are able to stay alive long enough to do their jobs.

Classes

• Medic Gunner - Attempts to heal and buff the team while staying out of danger.
• Tactician - Works to disrupt enemies while supporting the team.

Hero Classes

• War Medic - Utilizing a large gun, this class heals and applies buffs to the team.
• Thaumaturge - A hybrid of both healer and fighter that can adapt to a variety of situations.
• Strategos - Focuses on healing allies while applying debuffs to enemies.
• Signifier - Heals the team but also provides a wide range of random buffs to the team.
• Troubadour - A healer that can speed up the recharge rate of her and the team's cooldowns.
• Lifesage - The strongest healer, able to heal the entire party at once.

The sheer number of playable classes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is astounding, and it will be interesting to see what kind of team compositions can be put together when certain classes are applied to different characters.

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