When you start playing XDefiant, your initial weapon will be the M4A1. Some players might think this gun isn’t as good as others and stop using it after a few matches. However, the M4A1 is actually one of the top Assault Rifles in the game, and it can be very powerful with the right attachments. Check out our XDefiant M4A1 Guide on how to set it up, all the available camos, and how to unlock them in the game.
Best M4A1 loadout in XDefiant
The M4A1 is a top weapon in the game because it’s very versatile and can be easily customized due to its well-balanced stats. It’s available right from the start in XDefiant, so you can immediately begin upgrading it and unlocking the best attachments to make it even more powerful.
| Attachment Type | Attachment | Stats | Unlock Level |
| Muzzle | Break | +7.0% Horizontal Recoil Control -5.0% Short Range -5.0% Medium Range |
Level 23 |
| Barrel | Recon | 24m Minimap Visibility Range 0.5s Minimap Visibility Duration +5.0% ADS Speed -2.5% Movement Speed |
Level 3 |
| Front Rail | Superlight | +10.0% ADS Speed +2.5% Movement Speed -10.0% Recoil Recovery |
Level 4 |
| Optics | Reflex | +1 Sight Picture | Level 2 |
| Magazine | Quick Mag | +5 Magazine Size +15.0% Reload Speed |
Level 11 |
| Rear Grip | Quick Draw | +10.0% Sprint-Shoot Time +10.0% ADS Speed -15.0% ADS Stability |
Level 35 |
| Stock | Padded | +15.0% Recoil Recovery +10.0 ADS Stability +5.0% ADS Flinch Control |
Level 7 |
The Muzzle Brake makes your shots more accurate by reducing sideways kick, while the Recon Barrel lets you aim down sights faster, which is crucial for the fast-paced action in XDefiant. The Superlight Grip and Quick Draw Grip enhance this effect. The Padded Stock balances out the stability and recoil issues, and the Quick Mag speeds up reloading.
Unlock All Skins M4A1 in XDefiant
| Skin | How to Unlock |
| Eruption | Complete Battle Pass level 1. |
| Morganite | Watch any XDefiant stream for 1 hour. |
| Violet | Watch any XDefiant stream for 1 hour and 30 minutes. |
| Bronze (Mastery) | Reach weapon level 50. |
| Silver (Mastery) | Reach weapon level 75. |
| Gold (Mastery) | Reach weapon level 100. |
You can unlock base skins for the M4A1 by earning Twitch Drop rewards. To do this, watch any XDefiant stream and connect your Ubisoft and Twitch accounts. Reaching weapon level 100 will take some time, so consider using Weapon XP Boosters to maximize your kills and progress faster. This way, you’ll get the skins and attachments needed to make the M4A1 powerful and visually appealing.
Check out our additional XDEFIANT guides below to level up your game:
This concludes our XDefiant M4A1 Guide. If you have anything to add to this guide, feel free to use the comments section below.
