Assault rifles and LMGs are essential weapons for dominating XDefiant. The assault rifle hits the sweet spot between firepower, magazine size, and mobility, while LMGs sacrifice mobility for beefy magazines and respectable range.
3 BEST Weapons in XDefiant
Unfortunately, LMGs and assault rifles in XDefiant are not created equal. You'll need to think carefully about which one to equip to avoid your opponent getting the upper hand simply because you picked the weaker weapon. This list will help put things into perspective.
There are currently five assault rifles and only three LMGs in XDefiant. The two weapon categories are similar enough that it's fair to rank them against each other, though the pros and cons of bringing a heavier or lighter weapon into battle are important to keep in mind.
The ACR 6.8 is without a doubt the weapon you’ll see most often in XDefiant right now. The biggest advantage of this assault rifle is that there’s no range where the ACR isn’t lethal. Its long-range potential is greater than anything on this list that isn’t an LMG, so you can expect to get more than a few headshots from players who know how to use this weapon. Invest some levels into the ACR and you can use it to charge a point or lay down suppressive fire from a distance.
