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- 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:
| Character | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| De Rosa | Unlocked by default |
| Kersey | Get 50 Kills with Firebomb |
| Green | Get 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
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:
| Character | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Singa | Unlocked by default |
| Rhino | Get 25 kills with Blitz Shield |
| Gorgon | Block 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
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:
| Character | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Iselda | Unlocked by default |
| Beto | Heal 5,000 to allies with BioVida Boost |
| Seleste | Heal 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
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:
| Character | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Malee | Unlocked by default |
| Samir | Get 100 kills while using Digital Ghillie Suit |
| Rafa | Get 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
How to unlock all DedSec characters
DedSec is the last available 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:
| Character | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Sebastian | Unlocked by default after you unlock DedSec. Alternatively, you can buy the DedSec bundle from the store. |
| Jing | Get 100 kills using a DedSec Faction character. Alternatively, you can buy the DedSec bundle from the store. |
| Gia | Get 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
