XDefiantprovides players with several factions when they start the game. Each of these factions has access to different abilities, passives, and an ultimate. While any faction can use any of the game’s weapons and devices, these activated abilities and passives change which weapons work, depending on the faction that a player chooses to use.
Among the game’s factions, theCleanersdominate when it comes to rushing down their enemies and creating area denial on the map. When it comes to game modes such as Escort, they can cut off hallways and force opponents off the payload. If they cannot push that payload, they cannot win. Here are the best loadouts to use when playing this faction inXDefiant.
4Best LMG Loadout For Cleaners
For Holding The Line
An LMG packs a lot of firepower and ammunition, making it easy to mow down opponents on the battlefield. However, it has a very long reload time, making itsomething that new players will want to get used to. With anRPK-74, players will be able to hold down a chosen location to rack up points. This weapon will be even better if players use attachments that enhance the Firepower, Accuracy, and Ammo stats.
This Loadout works well with theIncinerator Drone, which can leave a trail of fire to prevent enemies from rushing — and dooming those that try to brave forward.The best sidearm for this loadout is the93R. It will get a boost from the Cleaner passive,Incendiary Rounds,to make it the ideal close range option when enemies try to get in close. Finally, theEMP Grenadewill allow the player to disable enemy devices and abilities for an even more effective shut down strategy.
3Best Shotgun Loadout For Cleaners
For Protecting The Point
The Cleaners' passive sacrifices range for damage, meaning that close-range weapons are better suited for those that want the most from this faction. This makes the Cleaners the perfect faction for players that want to bring a shotgun with them, or who specialize in this type of weapon. The specific Shotgun that a player should use depends on their skill level. For players that are not so good at headshots, theDouble Barrelwill hit the hardest and finish off countless wounded targets. Gamers that can get consistent headshots will want theAA-12for its fully automatic fire rate, which can wipe out multiple enemies in an instant. Both of these gunscan be unlockedusing the game’s default shotgun.
Players will want attachments that bring up their Firepower to make sure their enemies will not be getting back up. The best ability to use will be theFirebomb, as it can scorch the ground where enemies want to be while also inflicting damage to nearby ones. Players will want to bring theD50pistol for anything that is not within 10 meters of them. Finally,Proximity Mineswill allow them to leave a trap for enemies circling around them.
2Best Assault Rifle Loadout For Cleaners
For All Situations
Assault rifles are very versatile, and provide players with the ability to play at both mid-range and close range. This makes them feel like they are never at a disadvantage. The best Assault Rifle to put in the hands of a Cleaner is theM16A4,because of its higher base Firepower. Players will want to favor closer damage as opposed to long-range damage, due to their passive. Relying on accurate shots from a distance is not something this faction should be used for.
Using a combination ofSticky Bombswill be the first option players turn to for dealing with longer-ranged targets while sticking to moving in closer. Players will also want to bring anIncinerator Droneto ignite a corridor when they run into an enemy. Should a player run out of ammo or need to reload while an enemy is closing in, the93Rwill make short work at short distances. This is also agreat weapon choice for Medicswho want to stay close to their allies.
1Best SMG Loadout For Cleaners
For Rushing In
The Cleaners are a damage-focused and aggressive class, and so is the submachine gun (SMG) weapon. The added damage from this faction’s passive makes this already deadly weapon even scarier. AFirebombused at the location where opponents want to be can drop enemies as fast as a crack-shot AA-12 user. For this loadout, players will also want attachments focused on Mobility and Firepower. These will allow them to rush to where they want to be as quickly as possible.
Players will want to get their hands on anMP7as soon as they can. This weapon offers higher base values in Mobility and Ammo, which will increase the Cleaners' odds of success in their next combat exchange. Players should bring anEMP Grenadewith them to deal with anyPhantoms that are readyto be rushed down. Once an SMG runs dry on ammo, the93Ris a great option if they get all their bullets to connect, as it will outperform any other side arm.
