Best SMGs in XDefiant: Every Submachine Gun ranked

SMGs are perfect for close-quarters fights and XDefaint has top-tier choices to pick from. So, here are the best SMGs in XDefiant during its Preseason period.

With XDefiant finally in players’ hands, the race is on to find the best guns in the game. As the early meta starts to take shape, Assault Rifles and Snipers are proving effective at long-range, but close-range is all about SMGs.

With this in mind, here are the best SMGs in XDefiant, including a ranked list of every single one.

All XDefiant SMGs ranked

There are four different SMGs to choose from in XDefiant at launch, but the devs have announced that more weapons will be added with the Season 1 update. Here’s a ranked list of every SMG from best to worst to show how the meta is looking:

1. MP7
2. P90
3. Vector .45
4. MP5A2

Best XDefiant SMGs

4. MP5A2

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The MP5A2 is the first SMG you unlock in XDefiant, and although it’s a solid place to start it does get outshined by its rivals. That being said, it has the best range in the class, helping it go toe-to-toe with Assault Rifles in situations where other guns would be unable to cope.

However, when it comes to close-range, the area that this category specializes in, I found it to be the weakest of the launch offerings.

3. Vector .45

Although it’s in the bottom half of our list, in the right hands the Vector .45 is easily one of the best SMGs in XDefiant. It has a blistering fire rate that melts through enemies, and it can clear objectives in the blink of an eye before the other team can react.

The drawback is that its wild recoil makes it very difficult to use, even when the target is only a short distance away. It’s definitely the most high-risk option on this list, but if you can keep it under control, the payoff is extraordinary.

2. P90

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The P90 has everything you could possibly want from an XDefiant SMG; a solid fire rate, decent range for its class, and crucially, a huge magazine. While other close-range options had me reloading after every couple of kills, with this in my loadout I managed to wipe multiple targets without breaking a sweat.

Although it narrowly misses out on the top spot, the P90 is easily one of the best guns in the entire game, especially once it’s leveled up and you have access to some of the best attachments.

1. MP7

The MP7 is the best SMG in XDefiant, as it combines the very best attributes of every other weapon in the category. Its damage is only bettered by the Vector, but it’s far more accurate and still has plenty of mobility, making it feel light and snappy to use.

It’s no surprise, then, that it’s quickly become the close-range weapon of choice in XDefiant. If you manage to flank around the enemy team and catch them unaware, there’s nothing better in the game to quickly send them back to their spawn.

Those were the best SMGs in XDefiant, we’ll be sure to refresh this page after each major update with any changes to the meta. For more, you can check out our other guides:

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