All XDefiant Factions and their abilities, explained

Here's everything you need to know about all Factions in XDefiant.

All XDefiant Factions and their abilities, explained

XDefiant factions

Ubisoft’s latest original title, XDefiant, is a free-to-play FPS arena shooter. XDefiant introduces different factions and takes inspiration from other games that Ubisoft owns, like Far Cry, Splinter Cell, and The Division. Currently, the game is in its beta phase after multiple alpha tests. The beta started on April 13th and will run until April 23rd.

The closed beta has allowed players from all over the world to get a taste of XDefiant’s gameplay, and the factions play a crucial role in the game. Each faction has its own set of abilities, including one passive ability, two active abilities, and an ultra (ultimate attack). Players can only bring one of the two active abilities to a fight. These abilities make each faction adept at a certain role. However, they can change their abilities, factions, and weapon loadouts quickly during a match.

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XDefiant factions and their abilities

XDefiant factions

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The factions in XDefiant function similarly to classes, but they do not restrict loadout usage. The factions range from the revolutionaries of Far Cry 6 to the hardy Cleaners from The Division 2. Players who are familiar with Ubisoft’s franchises will recognize some of the characters in the game.

Libertad Faction

Libertad faction XDefiant

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  • The Libertad’s are the most healing-focused class in XDefiant, hailing from Far Cry 6.
  • Their active abilities, BioVida Boost and El Remedio, heal both the player and nearby allies for a limited time.
  • The passive trait, Espiritu de Libertad, slowly heals the player and nearby allies over time.
  • The ultra-ability, Medico Supremo, provides a large health and healing boost for a limited time through the use of the Médico backpack.
  • BioVida Boost provides a temporary health boost of 20 points.
  • El Remedio is a health kit that drops on the floor for group healing and boosts the player’s health to 200 while providing super regeneration for a short period.
  • Members of the Libertad and their teammates regenerate health faster due to the Regenerative Health passive trait.

Phantoms Faction

Phantoms faction XDefiant

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  • Phantoms are the Future Soldiers from Ghost Recon Phantoms.
  • They are the closest offering to a tank in XDefiant.
  • They excel at battlefield control using shields and barriers to defend a location and their allies.
  • Their active abilities are Blitz Shield and Mag Barrier.
  • Their passive trait is Hardened, which increases their base health to 120.
  • Their ultra-ability is Aegis, which creates a 360-degree plasma shield that protects the player from all angles and provides them with an electro-scatter gun.
  • Mag Barrier is an electromagnetic barrier that blocks incoming enemy fire and grenades.
  • Blitz Shield is a bulletproof shield that protects players from incoming damage and is equipped with an electro-scatter gun.
  • Hardened is a passive ability that increases health due to tailored gene therapies.

Cleaners Faction

Cleaners faction XDefiant

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  • Cleaners are from The Division’s universe and are the Pyro Technicians in XDefiant.
  • Active Abilities: Firebomb, Incinerator Drone.
  • Passive Trait: Incendiary Rounds.
  • Ultra Ability: The Purifier.
  • Their active abilities deal aerial and burn damage, making them ideal for aggressive players.
  • Their passive trait increases fire damage but reduces bullet range.
  • Their ultra-ability brings out a flamethrower, which makes enemies think twice before attacking you.
  • Incinerator Drone (Ability): A napalm-delivering drone burns everything in its flight path.
  • Firebomb (Ability): Detonate a Molotov cocktail, causing explosive damage and igniting the area.
  • Incendiary Rounds (Passive): Incendiary ammo inflicts extra burn damage but decreases weapon range.
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Echelon Faction

Echelon faction XDefiant

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  • Echelon faction is all about stealth and getting the drop on enemies.
  • Their active abilities include the Digital Ghillie Suit and Intel Suit.
  • The Digital Ghillie Suit makes the player nearly invisible but movement and aiming reduce the effect.
  • The Intel Suit shares the location of nearby enemies with your team.
  • The passive trait, Low Profile, makes the agent hidden from enemy minimaps.
  • Their ultra-ability, Sonar Goggles, reveals enemies and equips the player with Sam Fisher’s Five-Seven pistol.

DedSec Faction

DedSec faction XDefiant

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  • DedSec is the Cyber Attackers faction from Watch Dogs 2, arriving in Season 1.
  • Their abilities involve hacking and taking control of enemy gadgets, as well as deploying a Spiderbot to stun enemies.
  • Hijack is an ability that allows them to turn enemy-deployed abilities into friendly ones.
  • Fabricator is a passive trait that 3D prints abilities to get them faster.
  • Lockout is their ultra-ability that disables enemies’ HUD, minimap, and abilities in the affected area.

XDefiant has come a long way from its pre-alpha closed test days in 2021. The current closed beta has allowed players to try the game on multiple platforms due to the use of crossplay. The game’s factions are a key feature that players need to understand before diving in. If players want to get access to the beta they need to sign up on Ubisoft’s website and hope for the best as only chosen few will get in.

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