Best XDefiant 686 Magnum build: Class loadouts for recoil & damage

The 686 Magnum is one of the best secondary weapons in XDefiant and, with the right build and loadout, this powerful pistol can even be run as a main weapon.

Players have a lot of choices when it comes to pistols in XDefiant, and the 686 Magnum is one of the best options, boasting both a ton of stopping power and a decent fire rate.

With one headshot or just a few body shots, the weapon can take down any enemy and is a formidable piece of equipment when players unlock every attachment it has to offer. This potential for a quick takedown makes it one of the best weapons in XDefiant, across all of the game’s Factions.

Of course, you’ll need the best 686 Magnum loadout for XDefiant, so here’s a rundown of three builds that work well with the iconic hand cannon.

Best 686 Magnum build XDefiant – Recommended loadout

These are the best attachments to make the 686 Magnum lethal both up close and at medium range:

• Muzzle: Muzzle Booster
• Optics: Reflex
• Rear Grip: Quick Draw

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The best loadout for the Magnum makes it as easy as possible to draw it and spam bullets into an enemy after running out of ammo with your primary weapon. For this, the Muzzle Booster is great, increasing the gun’s rate of fire, while Quick Draw makes it easier to use this weapon while running around.

Finally, the Reflex optic is a fine attachment to run with this build, though an optic is not required to get full use of the Magnum. With these attachments, it’s worth being mindful that this build isn’t the most accurate, as it is geared toward spamming an entire magazine quickly during close fights, rather than precision shooting.

Best 686 Magnum loadout for low recoil

Here are the attachments you’ll want to use on the 686 Magnum to lower its recoil as much as possible:

• Muzzle: Compensator
• Optics: Reflex
• Rear Grip: Lightweight Grip

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For this Magnum loadout, players will want to add attachments that increase the gun’s recoil recovery and increase recoil control. The best attachment for recoil control on the weapon by far is the Compensator, which should tamper down its vicious kicks after each shot.

The Lightweight Grip also directly aids in recoil recovery, while the Reflex optic provides players a better reticle to aim with as the Magnum’s iron sights aren’t ideal for precision aiming.

Best 686 Magnum loadout for high damage

• Muzzle: Muzzle Booster
• Optics: Reflex
• Rear Grip: Fabric Grip

This loadout makes the 686 Magnum a monster up close and quick to equip after you run out of ammo in your primary weapon. The Muzzle Booster increases the gun’s rate of fire, which should help players empty their clip into enemies faster.

The Fabric Grip is crucial to this build since it improves aiming stability, making it far easier to line up and land those high-damage headshots. Similarly, the Reflex sight is a top-tier optic that makes landing shots easier, especially when trying to stretch out the 686 Magnum’s effective range.

How to unlock 686 Magnum in XDefiant

To unlock the 686 Magnum in XDefiant, players will need to get 5 Quick-Swap kills. Quick-Swap kills are when players damage enemies with their primary weapon, and finish them off with their secondary.

That’s all for the best 686 Magnum builds in XDefiant. However, there are plenty of other great secondary weapons besides this pistol, like D50 and M1911. If it’s a primary weapon you want instead, try out the ACR 6.8, AK-47, or M4A1.