XDefiant: How to Unlock AA-12 Weapon

For a lot of players, there isn’t an in between when it comes to liking shotguns. You either love them or hate them. Shotguns in XDefiant are no different in this regard. They are devastating from close range, but at the same time extremely weak when the opponent is far away.

The AA-12 is one of the three shotguns that you can use in XDefiant. When compared to the other shotguns in this game, the AA-12 manages to stand out as it is the only full-auto shotgun. It does have lower damage, but the fire rate more than makes up for it.

In the right hands, the AA-12 can be extremely destructive. Before you can use the gun though, you must first unlock it. In this article, we will be looking at how you can unlock the AA-12 shotgun in XDefiant.

How to Unlock AA-12 Weapon

To unlock the AA-12 shotgun, you will need to get 15 kills with shotguns from point-blank range. Point-blank in XDefiant is defined as a range of 5 meters or less. Even though there isn’t an exact way to measure 5 meters in game, you can basically think of it as being right in front of someone.

Consider checking out our ULTIMATE guide to unlocking every weapon in XDefiant!

How to Complete the Challenge

Most of the challenges in XDefiant can be done across multiple games, and this challenge is no different in that regard. The total amount of kills is also fairly low, especially with shotguns. Most of your engagements will be very short-range by default.

You can choose to use the M870 or the Double Barrel shotguns. For most people, the M870 is the ideal choice as it is unlocked by default. Other than that, the M870 will also one-shot people from close range, making the challenge much easier.

Your overall loadout can also help you complete the challenge much quicker. The challenge requires you to get extremely close to your opponents. You can use something like the Flashbang Device to stun enemies and close the distance between you and them. If you haven’t unlocked it yet, you can check out our guide on how to unlock the Flashbang Grenade Device.

All weapons in XDefiant can be upgraded by simply playing them. Each weapon has its own progression system, and leveling up the weapon will let you unlock attachments for it. Unlock all the weapons in the game and fine that works best for you.