Best modes to upgrade weapons in XDefiant

Leveling up

Since the game's launch, XDefiant players have agreed that increasing weapon ranks takes far too long. Activating Weapon XP Boosters earned from the Battle Pass, Ubisoft Connect Rewards, and Store Packs is the quickest way to level up.

Another big help was the Double XP weekend that Ubisoft hosted a few days after release. However, events like this won't air very often, leaving many wondering how they could speed up the arguably grueling leveling process.

There are a few modes that can increase the pace, especially for XDefiant players who can achieve many kills in a match.

What is the best mode for upgrading weapons in XDefiant?

The only way to upgrade weapons, even with XP boosters, is through kills and assists. Most modes in XDefiant require users to engage in objectives that can distract from eliminating enemies.

As such, Hot Shot is the ideal mode for players trying to level up their weapons fastergiven that it has no objectives aside from dispatching enemy players.

The mode pits two teams against each other as both try to earn the most points within a set amount of time. Points are rewarded each time a player eliminates an enemy and collects a bounty – the user who holds the most bounties at once is labeled “Hot Shot”.

Again, since the goal is to rack up as many kills as possible, Hot Shot is the best mode for weapon leveling.

There are also arguments to defend XDefiant's Escort Mode offers good chances to quickly upgrade weapons.

Escort's sole objective requires players to move a payload from one end of the map to the other, meaning everyone in the match will have their attention focused on the same general location. This creates a lot of engagement between teams, opening up more opportunities for easy wins.

To learn more about XDefiant's wide variety of weapons, be sure to check out the recommended loadouts for weapons like the 93R Handgun, ACR 6.8, and RPK-74.