Best M4A1 Loadouts in XDefiant

Ubisoft's XDefiant offers fast-paced action, blending a simple yet fluid arena shooter experience with many of Ubisoft's other IPs. While players may spend most of their time switching between different Factions to find the best one, optimizing their loadout is another important factor. This is especially true when it comes to weapon options like the M4A1.

The M4A1 is on the lower end of the meta when compared to other Assault Rifles like the ACR 6.8 and the AK-47. Though it boasts a decently high fire rate and a fast ADS time, the M4A1 suffers in terms of sheer firepower. However, with the right builds, players can turn the M4A1 into a viable weapon. Here are the best loadouts for the M4A1 in XDefiant!

Best Early Game M4A1 Loadout

Best M4A1 Loadout For Low-Level Players

Screenshot showcasing the best M4A1 early game loadout in XDefiant

M4A1 Attachments:

Light Suppressor (Muzzle)
Recon Barrel (Barrel)
Superlight Grip (Front Rail)
Reflex Sight (Optic)
Quick Mag (Magazine)

Struggling to level up your weapon fast in XDefiant? Then this M4A1 loadout is for you. The build above utilizes attachments obtained at levels 1 through 11, making it an optimal build to use while grinding the game for better attachments. Though not necessarily anything special, this build does provide a nice buff to ADS speed, improving the ADS speed reduction down from 267 milliseconds to 227 milliseconds. This build also provides a stealth aspect to it as well, reducing the player's visibility on the map considerably when firing their weapons.

Another benefit this build provides is its increased reload speed, which is brought down to 1.9 seconds as opposed to the standard 2.2 seconds. 5 Rounds have also been added to each magazine, which can come in handy for providing an additional few shots to take down opponents. While this build does do little to improve the weapon's low overall TTK, players can pair this with the Cleaner Faction for an added damage buff. For the Secondary, any option will do.

Most Versatile M4A1 Loadout

Versatile M4A1 Loadout For Most Combat Scenarios

Screenshot showcasing the best all-round M4A1 loadout in XDefiant

M4A1 Attachments:

Muzzle Booster (Muzzle)
Chrome-Lined Barrel (Barrel)
Superlight Grip (Front Rail)
Reflex Sight (Optic)
Extended Mag (Magazine)

This alternative build for the M4A1 excels at making it a much more viable weapon to use for most combat scenarios. The first and most important attachment players will want to equip for this build is the Muzzle Booster, which increases the rate of fire from 725 RPM to 745 RPM. This boosts the overall TTK of the M4A1 and works especially well when combined with the Chrome-Lined Barrel to enhance the damage range. Although this build will not outgun weapons like the MP7 at close range, it has the edge at medium and long ranges.

Another great benefit of this build is the increased magazine size of 15 rounds, which complements the weapon's faster fire rate. This allows players to have some bullets left over after gunning down an opponent, ready for the next fight if the situation arises. While ADS speed has been slightly reduced, the Superlight Grip has been introduced to keeping ADS speed close to baseline levels. Similarly, both horizontal and vertical recoil control have taken a hit, but the weapon is still relatively easy to control when firing across ranges. For a good secondary option, any weapon will do, with many players' favorite secondary option being the 93R.

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Best Close-Range M4A1 Loadout

High TTK M4A1 Loadout For Close-Range Gunfights

M4A1 Attachments:

Muzzle Booster (Muzzle)
Rapid Fire Barrel (Barrel)
Pistol Grip (Front Rail)
Extended Mag (Magazine)
Quick Draw Grip (Rear Grip)

This final XDefiant M4A1 build will generally be the most favored for game modes like Domination, Occupy, and Hot Shot. The attachments listed above aim to drastically boost the overall TTK of the M4A1, as the base weapon is considerably weak compared to the ACR 6.8 and the excellent AK-47. The standout attachments for this build are the Muzzle Booster and the Rapid Fire Barrel, which provide a 7.5% increase in fire rate, boosting the M4A1's DPS. Though recoil control is impacted pretty heavily, the weapon is relatively easy to control up close, which is where this build truly shines.

Another standout attachment is the Pistol Grip. While most players may opt for the Superlight Grip for its boost in ADS speed, the M4A1 already sports a fairly high ADS speed by default, and it has already been further improved with the Quick Draw Grip. Opting for the Pistol Grip, on the other hand, provides a 10% boost in sprint-to-shoot time, allowing players to fire much faster when sprinting around corners and other areas where they may run into enemies. Of course, to counter the high fire rate, the Extended Mag is also advised, which will prevent players from running an optic. However, the iron sights are pretty neat to use up close, so the exclusion of an optic isn't a huge downside. For a good secondary option, close-range Pistols like the 93R are an ideal choice.

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