Best XDefiant Vector build: Class loadouts for damage & low recoil

XDefiant’s Vector is a quick and powerful SMG in the game. Here is our recommended Vector build and other class loadouts for high damage and low recoil.

To really make the most of using this weapon, you will want a loadout that emphasizes its strengths in short-range situations by using the right attachments for it. In our weapon tier list, we have the Vector sitting in A-tier.

So, let’s deep dive the different options for the Vector in XDefiant so you can run the best possible version of the gun.

Best Vector build in XDefiant – Recommended loadout

The best loadout available for the Vector makes use of the following attachments:

• Muzzle: Barrel Extender
• Barrel: Chrome-Lined Barrel
• Magazine: Quick Mag
• Rear Grip: Quick Draw Grip
• Stock: Precision Stock

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For starters, the Barrel Extender and the Chrome-Lined Barrel are going to give the Vector just a touch more range. Not a lot, but enough to just give you a couple more meters of effectiveness which can be a huge help in a bind.

The Quick Mag will give you faster reloading speed, which is incredibly helpful in these close-quarters fights. This thing shreds through ammo, so you’ll want to be reloading as fast as possible. The Quick Draw Grip will allow you to go from sprinting to aiming faster while improving your movement speed while aiming down the sight.

Finally, the Precision Stock helps immensely with recoil, essentially making the Vector a laser-focused weapon that rarely misses a shot. This is handy since each clip doesn’t come with much ammo in it.

For a secondary weapon, we recommend the 686 Magnum to give you a boost when you need to use a sidearm. Its powerful shots continue to lead the charge in the XDefiant meta, especially when combined with the Muzzle Booster and Quick Draw Grip.

In terms of Devices to bring with you, the Frag Grenade is the best bet, as it can clear out rooms and objectives, softening up what enemies are left for you to move in and clean up.

Best Vector loadout for recoil

• Muzzle: Barrel Extender
• Barrel: Stabilizing
• Front Rail: Tactical Grip
• Rear Grip: Heavy Grip
• Stock: Padded Stock

This loadout begins with the Barrel Extender and the Stabilizing Barrel that will each increase the firepoewr of the Vector, while also giving it better horizontal and vertical recoil.

The Tactical Grip is here to further help with the recoil of the weapon, while the Heavy Grip will help with your recoil control, as well as ADS flinching.

Finally, the Padded Stock is designed to provide recoil recovery, ADS stability, and more ADS flinching.

Best Vector build for damage

• Muzzle: Barrel Extender
• Barrel: Chrome Lined
• Front Rail: Tactical Grip
• Rear Grip: Quick Draw Grip
• Stock: Collapsed Stock

The Barrel Extender is a key part of this loadout as well, in addition to the Tactical Grip to boost your recoil and firepower.

The Chrome Lined Barrel is going to give the weapon more range, which it is lacking in its base form.

The Quick Draw Grip will help you draw your weapon faster and allows you to move faster while you are aiming down your sights.

Finally, the Collapsed Stock can give you a good boost to your movement speed to keep you moving around the battlefield.

Best Faction to use with the Vector

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In terms of Factions, you will want to look at Echelon, which comes with a ton of stealth abilities. These will work great to get you in close with your enemies and mow them down with the Vector.

How to unlock the Vector in XDefiant

In order to unlock the Vector, you will need to deal 10,000 damage with SMG’s. This can be done with any SMG that you have available for use.

The Vector is just one of the many weapons in XDefiant, so be sure to learn more about the MP7, the M4A1, and the ACR 6.8.