Best LMGs in XDefiant – Full tier list

LMGs are deadly in XDefiant Season 1, as they have a high rate of fire and excellent damage range making them the best choice of weapon on open maps. While the category struggles a bit in terms of recoil and mobility, you can easily correct that with the right attachments.

While these guns share the advantage of having large magazines, their efficiency and damage output differ. So, here’s a ranked list of all the LMGs currently available in the game.

All XDefiant LMGs ranked

1. M249
2. M60
3. RPK-74

XDefiant’s Season 1 brought new weapons like the LVOA-C and the L115 Sniper Rifle, but it did not add any LMG to the current roster.

All three weapons currently in the game have their own strengths and weaknesses, but the M249 outperforms the others on this list.

While the others may not match up to the M249 in terms of performance, they are also a viable choice of gun, and with the right loadout, can help you obliterate the enemy with ease.

Rankings explained

3. RPK-74

The RPK-74 is the worst LMG in the current meta. Despite having better mobility than the others, it has high recoil which affects its accuracy.

With the right attachments, you can correct the recoil and the accuracy issue that the weapon has, turning it into a slow-firing Assault Rifle. However, the ones that are currently available in the game outperform the RPK-74 to a certain degree.

2. M60

The M60 is a strong weapon, but it has a high reload time and you’ll move slowly while wielding it. The only thing that does not let it become the top contender on this list is its recoil and accuracy. Even with a good loadout, it’ll take you a considerable amount of skill to accurately land shots with it.

With attachments like the Fast Mag, you can cut down on the reload time, but mobility remains an issue when running this gun.

Best LMG in XDefiant

The M249 is currently the best LMG in the game. With the right loadout, you will be able to beam your enemies at mid to close range, making it a good weapon to use against Snipers.

Overall, this weapon will offer you good results with the right build. While you don’t need to pair the gun with any particular Faction to get the most out of it, Phantoms are a great choice thanks to their Mag Barrier, which allows you to hold down spots and unload the huge clip while being protected.

With the best LMG at your disposal, make sure you head into a match armed with the best Devices and sidearms like the Sawed-Off Shotgun and D50.