Best M44 loadouts in XDefiant: 3 class builds for low recoil and damage

❘ Updated: 2024-05-28T21:43:35

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XDefiant only has two snipers for you to choose from, and the M44 is arguably the easiest to master thanks to its more straightforward loadout.

The sniper rifle is great at picking off enemies from a distance and has mobility for players who want to get in close and potentially quick scope during engagements.

To take advantage of the powerful long-ranged weapon, follow along for the best loadout for XDefiant‘s M44.

Recommended XDefiant M44 loadout

Here are the following attachments you will want to throw on your M44 to make it as good as it can be:

Muzzle: Barrel Extender
Barrel: Heavy Barrel
Optic: Variable Zoom
Rear Grip: Quick Draw
Stock: Lightweight Stock

This gun can be used similarly to the bolt action sniper rifles from past Call of Duty games. You can hunker down on long sightlines or weave in and out of the action thanks to its incredible mobility.

The only drawback to the weapon is its reliance on headshots for one-shot kills. However, the Barrel Extender and Heavy Barrel attachments should help in this regard, adding more firepower to the already powerful weapon.

Optic choices for this loadout are up to personal preference. I found the Variable Zoom optic the easiest to use. To increase the gun’s mobility and decrease the time to shoot, Quick Draw and Lightweight Stock are in the mix to help you ADS faster after sprinting.

Best M44 loadout for low recoil

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Stabilizing Barrel
Optic: Sniper Scope
Rear Grip: Lightweight Grip
Stock: Padded Stock

You can make this sniper quite sturdy in terms of recoil as well. Adding the Compensator and Stabilizing Barrel helps tone down the weapon’s vertical and horizontal kick while Lightweight Grip and Padded Stock improve the M44’s recoil recovery.

This build does not help at all for quick scoping, so be prepared to sit back and scope in when running this loadout.

Best M44 loadout for high damage

Muzzle: Barrel Extender
Barrel: Heavy Barrel
Optic: Sniper Scope
Rear Grip: Lightweight Grip
Stock: Lightweight Stock

To make the M44 hit the hardest, you should add the Battle Extender and Heavy Barrel to your build. The other attachments do not impact the gun’s damage or firepower, so slap Lightweight Grip and Lightweight Stock on the sniper so you can still maneuver around the map quickly.

How to unlock the M44 in XDefiant

You can unlock XDefiant’s M44 by simply downloading the game, as it is the class’s default weapon.

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