Best XDefiant controller settings: Aim assist, sensitivity, more

James Busby
XDefiant characters standing next to one another

Having the best XDefiant controller settings can give you an edge over your foes, so here are all the changes you should make to boost your chances of victory.

Finding the best XDefiant controller settings is crucial for any XDefiant player aiming to secure more kills and boost their Kill/Death Ratio.

Naturally, figuring out which controller settings to alter in the game can be a bit challenging, particularly given the sheer number of options available. So, make sure to utilize these settings before jumping into your next match.

Best XDefiant controller settings

XDefiant character firing a rifle
Having the best XDefiant controller settings can boost your kill potential.

The best XDefiant controller settings can be found below. However, you’ll want to play around with these options, especially the sensitivity settings.

After all, you may find them too slow or fast, and will largely depend on your experience with other FPS games. 

  • Button Layout: Default
  • Stick Layout: Default
  • Aim Assist: Standard
  • Aim Assist Strength Adjustment: 0
  • Aim Assist Follow Adjustment: 0
  • Aim Response Curve Type: Standard
  • Controller Aim Look Sensitivity Factor: 0.90x
  • Controller Aim Scope Look Sensitivity Factor: 0.80x
  • Invert Horizontal Axis: No
  • Invert Vertical Axis: No
  • Horizontal Sensitivity: 60
  • Vertical Sensitivity: 60
  • Acceleration Speed Multiplier: 1.00x
  • Dead Zone – Left Stick: 10
  • Dead Zone – Right Stick: 10
  • Controller Vibration: On

Best XDefiant gameplay settings

XDefiant character shrugging.
The best XDefiant gameplay settings focus on boosting your FOV.

The best XDefiant gameplay settings drastically increase your FOV, which enables you to see more on the screen.

Having Auto-Reload can also keep your weapons topped up with ammo as soon as the magazine is depleted — an area that can save you in those 2v2 scenarios. Meanwhile, having Auto-Grab Ledge off removes any unwanted movement impairments.

  • Field of View: 120
  • ADS Field of View: Consistent
  • ADS Behavior: Hold
  • ADS Sensitivity Transition (Low Zoom): Instant
  • Melee During ADS: No
  • Aiming Interrupts Reload: Yes
  • Crouch Behavior: Toggle
  • Auto Sprint: No
  • Sprint Interrupt Reload: No
  • Auto-Reload Weapon: Yes
  • Auto-Switch Weapon: Yes
  • Auto-Grab Ledge: No

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