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MP5A2 screen in XDefiant.
Screenshot by The Escapist.

Best MP5A2 Loadout in XDefiant

Baby's first SMG.

Much like the M4A1, the MP5A2 is the first unlock in its weapon class, and it’s fantastic for fast-paced loadouts in XDefiant. This guide will outline which kind of attachments you want to build with and the stats they provide.

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XDefiant: Best MP5A2 Loadout

MP5A2 stats in XDefiant.
Screenshot by The Escapist.

Attachments like the Lightweight Barrel and the Heavy Grip Rear Grip are the best for the MP5A2. However, it takes five pieces to make aĀ fullĀ build for any weapon, and it’s all about balancing the scale. The main priority for the MP5 is to maintain speed without throwing the recoil too far out of whack. You can find all five attachments for the MP5A2 in XDefiant below.

  • Barrel: Lightweight
  • Front Rail: Superlight
  • Rear Grip: Heavy Grip
  • Stock: Folded
  • Magazine: Quick Mag

This loadoutĀ is builtĀ for speed with a submachine gun, as three of the attachments listed are mainly for mobility and ADS speed. Those three include the Lightweight barrel, the Superlight front rail, and the Folded stock.Ā XDefiantĀ is a fast game by default, and mostĀ of the submachine gun users are going toĀ be flying around corners.Ā It’sĀ importantĀ to be able to ADS as fast asĀ you canĀ if you want to win the most gunfights. Of course, general mobility is alsoĀ incredibly importantĀ and will help you dash around the map. But withĀ crossplayĀ in the mix, mobility isĀ key.

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The other two attachments are the Quick Mag and the Heavy Grip. With three speed attachments, we need at least one recoil control piece on the MP5A2. Otherwise, the weapon is going to be useless anywhere aside from close range. Then we just add the Quick Mag to ensure that reloads aren’t a death sentence. It’s always hard choosing where to balance a loadout, but the magazine attachments are cheap and effective.

And that’s all there is to building the MP5A2 in XDefiant. Now get ready to run the map at every corner.

XDefiant is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.


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Dan Wenerowicz
Dan Wenerowicz is a Staff Writer at The Escapist, where he helps lead the team's guides coverage of FPS and action games such as Call of Duty, Elden Ring, Diablo 4, and Black Myth: Wukong. He has a Bachelor's in Writing and has worked as a video game journalist for four years, having written and edited for such prominent outlets as Prima Games, Screen Rant, Sportskeeda, GINX TV, and Gfinity. His work has been read by millions of people, and his expertise has helped them better understand and complete video games.