Top 15+ Beginner Tips to Dominate in XDefiant!

Today, I wanted to share some of the best tips that I have for beginner players in XDefiant to help you accelerate the process of learning and improving at the game. Some of these tips are very specific to XDefiant and others are just a recap of many of the important fundamentals of any FPS game. What are some of your best tips for a beginner player in XDefiant?

0:00 Intro
0:18 Understanding Character Abilities
1:41 Key Passives you MUST Know About
3:02 EMP Grenades
3:25 Slower TTK
3:40 Take Time to Dial in Settings
4:12 Left Stick Aiming (for controller players)
4:56 Teamplay is Key to Winning Fights
6:02 How Important are Headshots?
6:39 Movement in Gunfights
7:34 The Best Attachment in the Game
7:53 Don't Forget FPS Fundamentals
8:20 The Mini Map is Vital
9:24 How to Learn Spawns Fast
11:30 Get in the Action!
12:39 The Most Important Mindset to Improve
14:53 Wrap Up

[bscoggs]

Wish they had kill cams in the game. I like to watch them early on in a game cycle to learn from them

[CallMeMonti]

Tips for the homies, running with your secondary to objectives is crazy fast, especially with the M9. I use the RPK, so this is a must for me.

[CallMeMonti]

They need to add pinging into this game, even if it's just to people in your party. You can't have a team based game with no way to communicate with teammates.

[vanguardanon]

It’s so refreshing to be absolutely smashed on by another player and know it’s not due to an algorithm which decided your date, the players were matched against based on connection are simply better

[BornofIron]

Tip for the homies below. So you'd think the Echelon faction (Splinter Cell) is all about suppressors and running around solo. No, the passive, Low Profile, means any and all actions that would normally ping you on the radar are completely negated.
This means suppressors (except if you want to reduce your noise) are absolutely pointless. Go for another muzzle attachment.
Also the MP5A2 beginner class has the full-on suppressor which reduces your effective range drastically. The light suppressor does not have a damage range issue.The mag, light weight, and all the other goodies are fine, but that suppressor totally neuters your gun. Make a custom build and slap a red dot asap. I performed so much better because I had more range and a better sight picture vs being reliant on useless attachments (for Echelon).

Also to piggy back Ace, emp will stop those Phantoms very, very nicely. Fisher would be cackling over destroying mag walls and shield. A defenseless Phantom is a dead Phantom.

[OverKilL]

If you have trouble tracking enemies, try to switch to some color-blind mode (don't know which one), every enemy then shows up in bright yellow instead of red which sometimes goes well with the background

[Kevin-Schmevin]

My favorite thing about XDefiant is when I play for several hours, hundreds of kills, to see that the gun I used the entire time is still at level 1.

[randiddy]

This game is a blast from the past. My buddies and I haven’t had this much fun in lobbies since BO3 lol the no skill based changes everything

[dannyhogs]

OG COD player here having a blast on XDEFIANT! Thanks for the tips Ace!

[youngflyness]

I hate the way people play cod. Xdefiant is refreshing and I’m genuinely having fun playing hot shot

[kr]

If you are struggling at the game just keep pushing. It is OK to not be good at every game you play. Get used to the movement, the guns, etc and you will get better eventually. Do not give up or blame the game for you being bad at the beginning.

[zincinator]

12:39 I still remember when I first heard Ace give the mindset advice back in the BO3 days. I stopped blaming everything else for my problems. Smiled and laughed at situations that would've previously made me mad. Genuinely looked at how I can learn from my mistakes. It improved me as a gamer, but also as a person. I applied it to my education, sports, and relationships. I feel like that kind of mindset has slipped away from me recently and hopefully I can pick it back up. Thanks Ace!

[Bdog]

The red dots are virtually invisible as they blend into the background.

[bioinfused]

Thanks for the tip on the EMP grenade, I hadn't even looked at that.

[stephanecharette]

I'm a COD player myself and just tried Xdefiant tonight for the first time, and dear oh dear, your tips are all excellent X. You da man. I always learn something ❤

[Lftbehind]

One thing people often forget is this isn’t cod. It plays similar but it has its own identity and style. It’s more akin to an objective based hero shooter like overwatch, but with the class customization of standard arcade shooters. It’s a nice mix that imo blends the gameplay elements very well. It’s also has satisfying gunplay and team dynamics

[simonkammeyer]

The sonar pluse is Mad op. Like low budget wallhacks.

[fallingfloors]

I appreciate this type of video its not someone just saying get good its someone actually giving you helpful tips.

[alheretic]

Very detailed and well put! TY that was awesome

[nathanfranck]

The last bit of advice "focus on the things you can control" is also good general life advice!