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Contents hide How to unlock all Cleaners characters How to unlock all Phantoms characters How to unlock all Libertad characters How to unlock all Echelon characters How to unlock all DedSec characters ✓ At a glance
  • Each Faction starts with one character unlocked by default. You need to complete in-game challenges to unlock others.
  • You need to complete a Major Challenge to earn 700,000 XP to unlock the DedSec Faction. Alternatively, you can use XCoins to buy them from the store.

XDefiant allows you to unlock additional characters in each Faction, which lets you change your character’s appearance. This doesn’t come with any other benefits besides the cosmetic aspect. While access to new characters lets you change your look, you will first need to complete a faction challenge to unlock them.

How to unlock all Cleaners characters

Players will recognize the Cleaners Faction from The Division. They use fiery abilities which make them a menace in close quarters. Currently, there are three characters in this Faction, De Rosa, Kersey, and Green. Here’s how to get them:

CharacterHow to unlockDe RosaUnlocked by defaultKerseyGet 50 Kills with FirebombGreenGet 50 kills with Incinerator Drone

De Rosa is the default Cleaners character. Captured by VideoGamer

You’ll need Firebomb kills to unlock Kersey. Captured by VideoGamer

Green needs Incendiary Drone kills to unlock. Captured by VideoGamer

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How to unlock all Phantoms characters

The Phantoms are a Faction from Ghost Recon games. This Faction uses shields to protect their team, while also having a passive that grants them a higher health pool. There are three current Phantoms characters – Singa, Rhino, and Gorgon. Here’s how to unlock them:

CharacterHow to unlockSingaUnlocked by defaultRhinoGet 25 kills with Blitz ShieldGorgonBlock 10,000 damage with Mag Barrier

Singa is the default Phantoms character. Captured by VideoGamer

You need to get kills with Blitz Shield to get Rhino. Captured by VideoGamer

Successfully blocking damage will help you unlock Gorgon. Captured by VideoGamer

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How to unlock all Libertad characters

The feisty Libertad Faction hails from Far Cry 6. They are the main healers in XDefiant, where their characters can use their abilities to support and revitalize their team. There are three Libertad characters to unlock, called Iselda, Beto, and Seleste. Here’s how to do it:

CharacterHow to unlockIseldaUnlocked by defaultBetoHeal 5,000 to allies with BioVida BoostSelesteHeal 5,000 to allies with El Remedio

You will unlock Iselda by default for Libertad. Captured by VideoGamer

Healing your allies will get you closer to unlocking Beto. Captured by VideoGamer

It will take a lot of healing with El Remedio to unlock Seleste. Captured by VideoGamer

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How to unlock all Echelon characters

The Echelon Faction are sneaky spies from Splinter Cell. Their abilities revolve around stealth and detection, perfectly serving as both scouts and snipers for the team. Currently, there are three Echelon characters in XDefiant, Malee, Samir, and Rafa. This is how you can unlock them:

CharacterHow to unlockMaleeUnlocked by defaultSamirGet 100 kills while using Digital Ghillie SuitRafaGet 50 Intel Suit spot assists

Malee is the default Echelon character. Captured by VideoGamer

You need to get kills while invisible to unlock Samir. Captured by VideoGamer

Playing recon for you team will help you unlock Rafa. Captured by VideoGamer

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How to unlock all DedSec characters

DedSec is a faction coming from Watch Dogs. Unlike the others, DedSec needs to be unlocked first, either by completing a major challenge (earn 700,000 XP) or by buying them for 1,000 XCoins. They excel at disruption tactics, with abilities that sow confusion and chaos in enemy ranks. There are also three characters to unlock, namely Sebastian, Jing, and Gia. Here’s how to get each of them:

CharacterHow to unlockSebastianUnlocked by default after you unlock DedSec. Alternatively, you can buy the DedSec bundle from the store.JingGet 100 kills using a DedSec Faction character. Alternatively, you can buy the DedSec bundle from the store.GiaGet 50 Spiderbot kills or 50 Shock assists. Alternatively, you can buy the DedSec bundle from the store.

Sebastian is the first available DedSec character after you unlock the Faction. Captured by VideoGamer

Scoring kills with other DedSec members will allow you to unlock Jing. Gia is the first available DedSec character after you unlock the Faction. Captured by VideoGamer

You’ll need to master the use of Spiderbots to unlock Gia. Gia is the first available DedSec character after you unlock the Faction. Captured by VideoGamer

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About the Author

Miljan Truc

Miljan has been into gaming since the days of Sega Mega Drive and Amiga. During his gaming career, he has raided at a high level, coached other players, and written about games since 2016.

XDefiant

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): First-Person Shooter, Multiplayer, Shooter

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