XDefiant Guide: Essential Links to Gun Builds, Tips & Strategies

If you’re in search of optimal strategies and top-tier weapons to excel in Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter, **XDefiant**, you’ve arrived at the right destination. This guide is crafted to provide invaluable insights for both newcomers and seasoned players alike.

XDefiant character with AK-47 — Image credit: Ubisoft

Essential Guides

Ranking of every faction
Optimal meta loadouts for all game modes
Audio settings for an immersive experience
Top modes for weapon leveling
Map rankings
Best optics for all ranges
Effective counter tactics for the Incinerator Drone
Recommended keyboard and mouse settings
Essential PC settings
Is SBMM present in XDefiant?
Availability of private matches in XDefiant

Weapons Guides

Top Guns & Devices

To succeed in XDefiant, having the right weapons and devices is crucial. Below, we offer a comprehensive breakdown and ranking of every available firearm.

Tier list of the best XDefiant weapons:
- Leading assault rifles
- Premier SMGs
- Top-tier sniper rifles
  - Best quickscoping setups
- Outstanding marksman rifles
- Recommended handguns
- Best LMGs
Best devices in XDefiant

Optimal Weapon Builds

Our experienced team has meticulously tested various setups to present you with the most effective meta configurations.

Best loadouts for popular weapons:
- 686 Magnum
- 93R
- AA-12
- ACR 6.8
- AK-47
- D50
- Double-barrel shotgun
- L115 sniper
- LVOA-C
- M16A4
- M1911
- M249
- M44
- M4A1
- M60
- M870
- M9
- MDR
- MK 20 SSR
- MP5A2
- MP7
- P90
- RPK-74
- SVD
- TAC-50
- Vector

General Guides

Adding friends and sending invites
Obtaining free skins
Unlocking every weapon
Quick leveling strategies
Resolving Bravo-04 error
Fixing Delta-01 error
Resolving Foxtrot-01 error code
Max level and prestige insights
XDefiant career statistics: kills, wins, playtime
Overview of challenges and rewards
Understanding factions and their abilities
Insights into ranked mode, matchmaking, and meta
Checking server status and maintenance updates
Guide to slide canceling
System requirements for XDefiant
Twitch Drops guide for exclusive rewards

Meet Our XDefiant Specialists

Our dedicated team of FPS enthusiasts is well-versed in the ins and outs of XDefiant’s current meta and strategies. Whether you seek advice on weapon choices or gameplay tactics, we have the expertise to enhance your gaming experience.

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