Best Marksman Rifles in XDefiant: Ranked list

Marksman Rifles in XDefiant can serve as a nice long-range substitute if you’re not keen on Sniper Rifles. There are only two in the pool right now, but here is the tier ranking for which one is best. 

Marksman Rifles are a blend of Sniper and Assault Rifle in XDefiant, and the weapon class lets you do a little bit of everything instead of focusing on one type of playstyle. 

They’re not the strongest weapons available, but they can be a good pick for players who want a long-range option outside of the available Sniper Rifles. So, here are the Marksman Rifles in XDefiant ranked. 

All XDefiant Marksman Rifles ranked

XDefiant only has two Marksman Rifles, but we can probably expect more to arrive in future updates. Here is a ranked list of the currently available Marksman Rifles: 

1. MK 20 SSR
2. SVD

Best XDefiant Marksman Rifles

2. SVD

The SVD is pretty much on par with the MK 20 SSR, but with the right attachments, it can become a brutal mid-range weapon. 

It largely falls short because of its slower rate of fire and significantly slower reload speed compared to the MK 20 SSR. While both guns need attachments for an optimal loadout, the SVD struggles to perform a little more than the MK 20 without them.

1. MK 20 SSR

The MK 20 SSR is unlocked immediately when you download the game, so it’s the first Marksman Rifle you get to try out. 

The MK 20 is a strong pick to control sightlines, especially while playing objective modes like Escort. On its own, it’s not amazing, but with the right attachments you can knock your enemies down in about one or two hits. Compared to the SVD, it just blends AR and Sniper strengths a little better.

It’s also been called the cousin of the ACR 6.8, which is currently one of the strongest weapons in the game. Be sure to give both a try in the limited-time ranked mode, and keep an eye on this page for more weapon rankings as they are added to the game.