- "All SMGs excel at close-range battles, but if you want something more flexible, the MP5A2 is best-in-class for medium-range effectiveness."
— In-game Description
The MP5A2 is a submachine gun in XDefiant.
Overview[]
The MP5A2 is a fast firing, short range with high hip-fire accuracy. The MP5A2 is capable of dealing high amounts of damage in a close range environment. The weapon can function at longer ranges, but the damage falloff is high and the accuracy is low. The MP5A2 is unlocked by default
Attachments[]
| Attachments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | |||||
 Light Suppressor Level 8 |
 Muzzle Booster Level 14 |
 Barrel Extender Level 19 |
 Muzzle Brake Level 23 |
 Compensator Level 27 |
 Suppressor Level 35 |
| Barrel | |||||
 Recon Barrel Level 3 |
 Stabilizing Barrel Level 9 |
 Chrome-Lined Barrel Level 21 |
 Heavy Barrel Level 24 |
 Stealth Barrel Level 28 |
 Lightweight Barrel Level 36 |
 Rapid Fire Barrel Level 39 | |||||
| Front Rail | |||||
 Superlight Grip Level 4 |
 Angled Grip Level 10 |
 Vertical Grip Level 15 |
 Tactical Grip Level 20 |
 Small Vertical Grip Level 26 |
 PEQ-15 Laser Level 31 |
 Hand Stop Level 33 |
 Leather-Wrapped Foregrip Level 37 |
 Pistol Grip Level 41 | |||
| Optics | |||||
 Reflex Sight Level 2 |
 Holographic Sight Level 6 |
 3.0x Scope Level 12 | |||
| Magazine | |||||
 Quick Mag Level 11 |
 Bonus Mags Level 18 |
 Extended Mag Level 29 |
 Fast Mag Level 40 | ||
| Rear Grip | |||||
 Heavy Grip Level 5 |
 Fabric Grip Level 13 |
 Leather-Wrapped Grip Level 17 |
 Grip Tape Level 22 |
 Lightweight Grip Level 30 |
 Quick Draw Grip Level 34 |
| Stock | |||||
 Padded Stock Level 7 |
 Precision Stock Level 16 |
 Folded Stock Level 25 |
 Reinforced Stock Level 32 |
 Lightweight Stock Level 38 |
 Removed Stock Level 42 |
Skins[]
| Weapon Skins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | Description | Unlocked | ||
  Base
|
- | Default | ||
  Amber
|
Bedazzle everyone on the battlefield with this metalized coating that brightens your darkest hour. | Season 1 Battle Pass Tier 8 | ||
  Anarchy
|
Maintain weapon mobility as you subvert authority with this punk-rock take on the classic SMG. |  800
| ||
 Cognition
|
Exotic electronics tune this SMG for near-future firefights. | Season 2 Battle Pass Tier 15 | ||
 Deep Red
|
[unknown] | XDefiant Crimson Pack 2 | ||
 Eruption
|
Earth and fire mix in this molten gun-stock pattern. | Friend Referral Program Tier 5 | ||
 Killer Instincts
|
Your claws are out for this fight. Fangs, too. | 800
| ||
  LUX
|
Nothing makes a fashion statement like a stiletto-heel gunstock. | 1,000
| ||
 Morganite
|
Go from gunmetal drab to fab with this gemstone-inspired disruption pattern. | Preseason Battle Pass Tier 15 | ||
 Motorfest
|
A turbo-charged treatment that tunes your SMG for offensive driving. | 800
| ||
 Punch
|
An eye-popping treatment that adds visual impact to your weapon's lethal punch. | [unknown] | ||
 Raptor
|
The night owl strikes before you even know it's there. | 800
| ||
 Shamrock
|
Invoking luck, growth, and cold hard cash, this weapon skin is the envy of every enemy. | Play in the Server Test Session | ||
 Shinobi
|
A medium-range striker catlike warriors. | Shinobi Bundle | ||
 TechX
|
Clean lines and a matte finish add sophistication to this SMG. | Closed Beta Rewards Track Tier 10 | ||
 Violet
|
The deep-purple power color here might intimidate foes more than your marksmanship. | Stream code activation | ||
  Bronze
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 100. | Weapon Level 100 | ||
 Silver
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 150. | Weapon Level 150 | ||
 Gold
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 200. | Weapon Level 200 | ||
 Titanium Violet
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 300 | Weapon Level 300 | ||
 Titanium Azure
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 350 | Weapon Level 350 | ||
 Titanium Prisma
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 400 | Weapon Level 400 | ||
 Pyroclastic
|
Unlocked at Weapon Level 500 | Weapon Level 500 AND Weapon Level 400 with: 2 Assault Rifles 4 Submachine Guns 3 Shotguns 3 Light Machine Guns 2 Marksman Rifles 2 Sniper Rifles 5 Secondary Weapons | ||
Patch Notes[]
July 17th, 2024 Patch
- MP5A2 medium-range damage increased from 13 to 14. Its headshot-damage multiplier increased from 1.35x to 1.4x.
- The MP5A2's short range increased from 16m to 18m. Its medium range increased from 25m to 27m.
Trivia[]
- The HUD icon for the MP5A2 is lacking the iron sights.
- "RESTRICTED LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOVERNMENT USE ONLY" is marked on the magazine.
- "9mm Parabellum" is written on the left side of the magazine well, with "WARNING REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL" and "MODEL 9MM" are written on the right side.
- Prior to an unknown update, "S/N 9238752 - P" was written in white text underneath the picatinny rail.
- "B7" in yellow marking is written on the right side of the receiver.
- The
LUX skin can be found in a display cabinet in the Practice Zone.
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