Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter game, XDefiant, gives players a variety of weapons to pick from. There are six main weapon categories available, each with several gun options for the players to use in battle, with each of these types of weaponry being best suited to a specific playstyle.

Among all the classes of weapons available in XDefiant, the Assault Rifles are undeniably better than the rest. One such strong assault rifle is the AK-47, which is likewise regarded as one of the best weapons in the game, falling just shy of the ACR in terms of potency. However, with the proper loadout and attachments, the AK-47 may outperform most other guns in the game.

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XDefiant: Best Sniper Loadouts

From early-game builds to attachments that provide fast quick scoping potential, here are the best Sniper Rifle loadouts in XDefiant!

Best XDefiant Early Game AK-47 Build

The best attachments to use with an AK-47 early game are as follows:

• Barrel: Recon
• Front Rail: Superlight
• Optics: Reflex
• Magazine: Quick Mag
• Stock: Padded

This loadout is intended for players who are still in the early stages of the game or are yet to level up their AK-47 due to the slow leveling up system. All the attachments recommended for this loadout will be obtainable in the early levels, allowing players to fully utilize this weapon.

With a 600 Rpm Rate of Fire, this build is one of the most balanced out there and can perform well in a long-range or close-range firefight. Each bullet in this AK-47 can do 22 damage up to 26 meters, 20 damage up to 38 meters, and 18 damage up to 300 meters.

The combination of the Recon Barrel and Superlight front rail reduces the ADS Reduction speed to 255 milliseconds, which is 45 milliseconds quicker, while the Padded Stock boosts ADS Stability by 1%.

With the Quick Mag, the magazine size rises from 30 to 35, and the reload speed increases by 0.3 seconds, allowing players to spray longer and change magazines more quickly during a duel. However, this loadout keeps the Recoil Control and Hipfire Spread at their basic levels and brings no improvement in these metrics.

Best XDefiant Close Range AK-47 Build

The best attachments for a close-range AK47 build are:

• Barrel: Lightweight
• Front Rail: Pistol
• Optics: Reflex
• Rear Grip: Heavy Grip
• Stock: Removed

Next, we have a build designed for close-range gunfights, with one of the best attachment combinations for the AK-47. This build focuses on improving the gun's mobility, weapon handling, and overall accuracy, which is perfect for giving factions like Echelon and Libertad an advantage in close-quarters combat.

Although the attachments lack firepower, the rifle performs brilliantly in close-to-mid-range gunfights. Furthermore, players that use advanced movement techniques in XDefiant, such as bunny hopping, jump shooting, or slide cancel, might benefit from this build's strong weapon handling figures.

The Lightweight Barrel, Pistol Front Rail, and Removed Stock significantly increases the AK-47’s Sprint Out Time by 60 milliseconds and the ADS Speed Reduction by 45 milliseconds. Along with the movement speed being faster by 0.1 milliseconds, these buffs will provide the players with a smooth transition from Sprint to ADS switch during the gunfight.

Furthermore, the Hipfire Spread has been reduced by one degree, allowing players to land more precise shots with Hipfire in close combat. The sole drawback of this build is its limited damage range, which is 22 damage up to 23 meters, 20 damage up to 34 meters, and 18 damage up to 300 meters. However, because this build is designed for close-range and mid-range gunfights, the quick sprint-to-fire and movement speed will easily compensate for the reduced damage range during a fight.

Best XDefiant Long Range AK-47 Build

The best attachments for AK-47s for long-range gunfights are:

• Muzzle: Barrel Extender
• Barrel: Rapid Fire
• Front Rail: Leather Wrapped
• Rear Grip: Leather-Wrapped
• Stock: Lightweight

Finally, we have a build that is perfect for players looking for the best attachments to use with the AK-47 to win long-range gunfights. However, if utilized appropriately, this loadout may excel in mid-range combat, as well. The attachments used in this build are primarily designed to improve the gun's accuracy and overall firepower. However, this comes at the expense of worse weapon handling stats and more difficult recoil control.

The Barrel Extender Muzzle increases the weapon's damage and range greatly, which is the main condition for a long-range gun build. This AK-47 is capable of doing 22 damage up to 29 meters (a three meter increase), 20 damage up to 43 meters (a five meter increase), and 18 damage up to 300 meters. This boost in range makes this build ideal for the Cleaners faction, whose passive ability, Incendiary Rounds, complements the range of damage by dealing the finishing blow on enemies even if the players have lost a gunfight.

Furthermore, the Rapid Fire Barrel boosts the Rate of Fire from 600 to 630 RPM, and the ADS Movement Speed gets 0.5 milliseconds quicker. However, the increased range and mobility have an impact on the AK-47's Sprint Out Time and ADS Speed Reduction, which have gone up by 60 milliseconds each. However, given that this version is best utilized for long-range gunfights, any tiny decrease in these metrics will be insignificant in a gunfight.

XDefiant

Platform(s)

PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

May 21, 2024

Developer(s)

Ubisoft San Francisco

Publisher(s)

Ubisoft

Genre(s)

FPS