The best XDefiant loadouts and class setups

Now is the time to jump into a trial run of Ubisoft’s XDefiant, though that doesn’t mean you should be left with a shoddy loadout. From ARs to SMGs, to a single Sniper Rifle, here is a list of the best weapons to use in XDefiant during the current early access period.

Ubisoft is hosting a server test session for XDefiant that started on April 19 and ends on April 21 at 1 PM ET. Any PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S user will have access to the playtest, and participants can earn free rewards that carry over to the official release. During the server test session, players will have access to every weapon and attachment, so you don’t need to worry about leveling up before using any of the title’s best loadouts. With that in mind, let’s jump right into which weapons to use while you still have a chance during the test.

Best XDefiant loadouts and class setups for server test session ACR 6.8 Screenshot by Destructoid The ACR is a versatile AR with no earth-shattering stats but is well-balanced across the board. You won’t have to worry about recoil control, as the ACR is an accurate laser beam from most ranges. This is the perfect starter weapon and a good introductory choice for anyone trying out XDefiant for the first time. Our loadout focuses on improving the weapon’s mobility, as ADS times felt a tad slow during the server test session.

MP7 Screenshot by Destructoid Fire and forget. If you are an aggressive player, this is the loadout for you. The MP7 doesn’t offer much accuracy, but the SMG makes up for that in terms of mobility, firepower, and reload speed. While using this loadout, enemies will be miserable trying to fight while you slide around and make life difficult for them. I wouldn’t recommend trying to use this loadout for any mid-range gunfights, but it’s perfect for anything within 10 meters.

MP5A2 Screenshot by Destructoid If you are an SMG fan but don’t want to run and gun aimlessly, the MP5A2 is perfect for you. The easy-to-use SMG has reliable time-to-kill speeds, accuracy, and mobility. Our loadout focuses on maximizing the weapon’s maneuverability without losing its signature firepower and accuracy, which sets it apart from other SMGs.

AK-47 Screenshot by Destructoid After getting a feel for how guns feel in XDefiant, we recommend giving the AK-47 a try, as it’s a high-skill, high-reward weapon. The AR isn’t as accurate as the ACR 6.8, but if you can land your shots with the AK-47, it shreds effortlessly through opponents. With no official stats posted, it’s hard to tell for sure, but this AR has one of the fastest TTK times in XDefiant.

TAC-50 Screenshot by Destructoid You can’t forget about sniping. It remains to be seen how much of an impact sniper rifles will have on XDefiant’s meta, but the TAC-50 feels like the best of the bunch. This weapon hits like a truck but still has the mobility not to feel too heavy while running around during a match. Our loadout focuses on ADS speed and movement speed, so you aren’t a sitting duck.

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