XDefiant meta: Best guns and factions

Thanks to constant updates, the XDefiant meta is always changing.

Ubisoft's shooter contains an extensive gun list possessing all kinds of characteristics to suit all styles of play. As with all shooter games, some weaponry stands out from the crowd thanks to their superior performance which is why mastering the meta is essential for those looking to top the scoreboard regularly. 

In this guide, find everything about the current XDefiant meta including the strongest Factions to use and which loadouts are proving the most popular.

XDefiant meta

With Season 1 moving into view, this is the current XDefiant meta dominating matches: 

Weapons

• ACR
• MP7
• TAC-50
• AK-47

Factions and abilities

• Libertad - BioVida Boost
• Cleaners - Incinerator Drone

Equipment

• Frag Grenade
• Sticky Grenade

With a wealth of weaponry on offer alongside classes containing all kinds of different abilities, it can be tricky to determine which is the very best on the battlefield. So far, the ACR, MP7, and TAC-50 are excellent options for close-quarters, mid-range, and long-distance fights on all maps and game modes making them the most versatile weapons in all of XDefiant. 

Of course, this can all change with a single update so we'll keep updating this guide so you have the intel on the meta as it evolves.

Alongside weapons, picking a strong Faction is important. The healing abilities of the Libertad has seen it skyrocket into the meta alongside the Cleaners which utilize fire to their advantage. There are no bad Factions in XDefiant. If a team selects Phantoms, then a couple of DedSec members is the perfect counter to stop them making an impact. 

Selecting equipment is also straightforward with Frag Grenades and Sticky Grenades being the two best options. It's extremely tricky to hide from a perfectly cooked Frag while the Sticky deals lots of explosive damage within a small radius, making it ideal for clearing out objectives.

That's all there is to know about the early XDefiant meta so far. Be sure to bookmark this page as we'll be updating it regularly as the meta changes throughout the year one roadmap. For more, check out the best AK-47 loadout along with whether the game features SBMM.