There are quite a few Assault Rifles to choose from inXDefiant, and a few of them have quickly emerged as some of the best weapons in the game.
Due to how versatile Assault Rifles can be with their solid damage output and decent range, these weapons can be deadly in almost any situation.
You’ll want these Assault Rifles in your hands, so here is a rundown of the best ones currently inXDefiant.
Best XDefiant Assault Rifles
The ACR 6.8 takes the top spot on this list thanks to itslow recoil and good damage. This is the case across any first-person shooter, and XDefiant is no different.
When using the right attachments, this is amplified even further, and the gun becomes near-perfect. The ACR 6.8 is great up close, from a distance, and everywhere in between.
All you need to do isget 10 Longshot Killswith an Assault Rifle to get this bad boy in your inventory.
Check out ourbest XDefiant ACR 6.8 loadout build here.
The second entry on this list is the LVOA-C, because of its incredible fire rate and versatility. The gun does have some crazy recoil due to its fire rate, but once a few attachments are unlocked, this gun becomes a solid choice on most maps.
The gun hassolid damage at medium to close rangeand can melt multiple enemies in a row with stabilizing attachments and an increased magazine size.
Players can unlock this weapon by teaching Tier 20 on theSeason 1 Battle Pass.
Check out ourbest XDefiant LVOA-C loadout build here.
Another staple of almost any first-person shooter, the AK-47 hassome of the best damageout of any Assault Rifle, though this does come withless mobility and a lower rate of firethan other options. However, that damage output more than makes up for it.
Put the proper attachments on it to make the AK-47 a total monster on the battlefield. All you need to do to unlock it is deal 4,000 damage with any Assault Rifle.
Check out ourbest XDefiant AK-47 loadout build here.
If you’re looking for other options in different weapon types, you can also check out ourbest SMGsandbest Sniper Riflesto use in the game – or, stick with us to read up on thecurrent meta.
Shane Black was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Call of Duty, Apex Legends, XDefiant, Destiny, Fortnite, and first-person shooter content. He also has bylines at IGN, Dualshockers, and Gamepur.
