The AK-47 is an iconic assault rifle in nearly every popular first-person shooter game on the market. In XDefiant, it’s one of the higher firepower assault rifles, lacking just behind the M16A4 in firepower but excelling in the accuracy department. Using our best AK-47 XDefiant loadout, you can get optimize this weapon to be a bit more well-rounded overall.
Best AK-47 XDefiant loadout
- Muzzle: Muzzle Booster
- Barrel: Recon
- Front Rail: Pistol
- Rear Grip: Quick Draw
- Stock: Folded
Weapon Stats
Using the weapon attachments listed above, here are the stats you’ll be looking at on the AK-47:
- Damage: 22/20/18
- Rate of Fire: 600 RPM
- Sprint out Time: 300ms
- ADS Time Reduction: 300ms
- Aim Stability: 18%
- Magazine: 30
- Reload Time: 2133ms
How to Unlock the AK-47 in XDefiant
To unlock the AK-47 in XDefiant, you need to deal 1000 damage with assault rifles. You can complete this challenge with any weapon, but most likely, you’ll need to use the M4A1 to finish it because that will be the only assault rifle unlocked for you at level one. After completing the challenge, the AK-47 will unlock automatically.
Best AK-47 Alternatives in XDefiant
A good alternative to the AK-47 is the M4A1 or the ACR 6.8. The M4A1 boasts less firepower, but a little more mobility and accuracy, whereas the AK-47 boasts higher firepower but lacks in the mobility department.
For more on XDefiant, be sure to check out these other guides:
All Weapons in XDefiant | Best XDefiant ACR 6.8 loadout | Best XDefiant M4A1 loadout