How to level up Vanguard weapons fast
Use the right Operator
Each Operator has their own favorite weapon, and you’ll actually earn much more Weapon XP when combining the right gun and Operator.
As you use and level up a specific Operator, you’ll earn chunks of XP for their favorite weapon. For example, if you’re looking to level up your Type 100, you should use Wade.
Here’s every Vanguard Operator and their favorite weapon:
- Daniel – M1 Garand
- Wade – Type 100
- Halima – MP-40
- Polina – 3-Line Rifle
- Solange – NZ-41
- Shigenori – Type 11
- Roland – STG44
- Lucas – Owen Gun
- Beatrice – AS44
- Arthur – STEN
- Constanze – MG42
- Padmavati – Combat Shotgun
We recommend you make sure you’re using the right Operator, and not wasting any time using an Operator with a weapon you’ve already leveled up.
Play Blitz Combat Pacing
Vanguard has introduced a brand-new Combat Pacing setting, and Blitz’s chaos is perfect for leveling up.
Blitz allows for the maximum amount of players on the map, which gets you into gunfights far more often. You’ll be able to rack up much more multi-kills, and you won’t waste any time running around the map looking for enemies.
Party up on PlayStation
When partied up with friends, PlayStation players get an extra +25% Weapon XP. So, if a weapon would usually take you four hours to max out, you can do it in three.
If you’re focusing on ranking up all of the weapons as soon as possible, you should try to make sure you’re always playing in a party with friends.
Avoid Vanguard’s Zombies mode
Unfortunately, YouTuber JGOD has done the math, and Zombies mode simply isn’t worth it if you’re grinding weapon XP. He figured out that you’ll need to kill 12,000 Zombies to max out a weapon, which he calls “terribly inefficient.”