XDefiant has a lot of weapons for players to use in combat, one of them being the classic M4A1 assault rifle.

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The base setup is average at best, but with a few attachments, it can be made into a powerful AR, great for any mode. So, it’s important to know what to equip to maximize your chances of winning.

In this guide, we’ll break down the best XDefiant M4A1 loadout you can use in XDefiant.

The best XDefiant M4A1 loadout to swiftly eliminate your enemies

Best XDefiant M4A1 loadout
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Here’s the best XDefiant M4A1 build:

  • Barrel: Chrome-lined 
  • Front Rail: Leather Wrapped
  • Optics: Reflex
  • Rear Grip: Lightweight Grip
  • Stock: Padded

Starting off the Chrome-lined Barrel is selected as it offers great firepower in short as well mid-range with high accuracy.

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Next up, we have the Leather Wrapped Front Rail which greatly improves the ADS walking speed by 15% and the ADS stability by 10%. This makes it really useful in all types of encounters when in ADS mode.

For the optics, it is flexible based on playstyle, but the Reflex sight seems to be the more useful one as it provides a clear sight picture.

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The XDefiant M4A1 has a lot of recoil in the game so to mitigate that we went with the Lightweight Grip to improve the recoil recovery by 25%. It also sight improves the ADS walking speed too.

Finally, the Padded Stock is highly recommended as it provides the best accuracy possible. To expand, it not only improves the recoil recovery by 15% but also improves the ADS stability and flinch control by 10% and 55 respectively. 

Here’s the recommended class setup for the M4A1:

  • Secondary Weapon: M9
  • Device: Frag Grenade or Sticky Grenade

That’s everything you need to know about the best XDefiant M4A1 loadout.

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