XDefiant Libertad Class Has Sufficient Counters, No Weapon Balance Changes From Test to Launch Per Devs

For those who played the latest XDefiant server test, did you feel the Libertad class was overpowered or just right? What about the class’ ultimate ability? If you think the class is a little bit annoying with their health boosts and whatnot, you’re going to have to wait before seeing a balance pass.

Speaking to former Call of Duty pro player and now XDefiant dev Patty “ACHES” Price, we asked whether the dev team is looking to balance or have a proper counter for the Libertad class and ulti.

Patrick “Aches” Price: We kind of see that the Libertad does have sufficient counters, some that, you know, maybe players haven’t experienced yet..headshots being a massive, a massive one.

Another big thing is. Some of the other abilities and Ultras themselves being great counters, and so we haven’t seen enough data yet that that Suggests that the Libertad ultimate is unfair So that’s another thing that you know We want to get more data on and kind of be able to judge from there.

In addition to that, Aches also confirmed that there won’t be any weapon balance changes from the server test to the launch period on May 21.

MP1st: Will we see any balance changes for weapons from the test session test session to launch?

Price: No. So from the test session we just recently had, there are no planned, specific weapon balance changes coming in that time period again. Kind of the reference again from the first point is, you know, it was a short test and it was very recent and everything was unlocked. So we haven’t had the full scope of data to really make any balance changes that that we saw would be necessary.

That makes a lot of sense. As for the Libertad class, quite a number of players from the game’s subreddit and even on social media have mentioned how hard it is to take down players once the ultimate is triggered, since it gives the player a massive health boost. Check out video below as proof on how powerful it can be that you can even take on multiple enemies at once.

Here’s a quick look at the Libertad class’ abilities:

Libertad – Freedom Fighters 💊

💨 Passive: Espiritu de Libertad
💨Ultra: Medico Supremo
💨 Ability: Biovida Boost
💨 Ability: El Remedio

Expert medics who never give up; Victory is inevitable. pic.twitter.com/m5BobA5s4B

— XDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) May 13, 2024

Based on the dev feedback we’ve gotten from the game so far, we’re expecting balance checks and adjustments to be released consistently to make sure nothing is too overpowered.

For those that played XDefiant’s latest server test, did you feel any weapon needed an adjustment? What about the Libertad class? Sound off and let us know down in the comments.

Stay tuned to our full interview with Price hitting the site soon.

XDefiant launches May 21 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, as a free-to-play title.

More XDefiant Reading on MP1st:

• XDefiant Release Date Locked for May 21, Here’s What to Expect at Launch
• XDefiant Server Test Session Proved It’s Fun but It Needs to Change a Few Things
• XDefiant Player Protection Clarified by Dev and It’s Not About SBMM, Confirms “Top Players” Than Casuals in Beta

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