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X-Factors are unique, passive buffs applied to only the best athletes inMadden NFL 25, with all the game’s greatest superstars receiving at least one bonus. Only a few select players get X-Factors, so it can be hard to tell which competitors are blessed with these unique buffs. Those looking to assemble the strongest possible team will want to know who has an X-Factor and who doesn’t.
It won’t always be the toughest orfastest players inMadden 25who have X-Factors. Superstars with these qualities are usually determined by the overall score of all their stats combined, rather than one stand-out trait. X-Factors aren’t limited to teams, as you could have multiple superstar players with a bonus from the same organization.
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Every X-Factor Effect
Know What Different Buffs Do
In total, there are28 different X-Factorsthat a superstar athlete could have to impact their skills during a game. Some range from simple buffs like perfect passing on any throw for a quarterback to bonuses that activate under certain conditions.X-Factors are typically tied to specific positions, making some likely to appear on the offensive side of the ball while others operate best on defense.
Some X-Factors do not explicitly say that they work for a single position, but the abilities they provide may only be applicable to one possible role on the field.
One of the manychanges toMadden 25fromMadden 24is the inclusion of new X-Factors on top of some returning bonuses. Here are all the different X-Factors you can discover on superstar players:
High fakeout rate on skill moves following a catch
Downhill hit-sticks force fumbles
Max throwing distance increased
On-field blockers have their resistance bars wiped
Highlights extra blitzes
Dominantly win man press attempts
Grants perfect passing on any throw
Wins aggressive catches vs single coverage
Higher chance to defeat bass blocks and disrupt catches
Improved scrambling speed when leaving the pocket
Chance to pressure theQuarterback inMadden 25while engaged with a blocker
High fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle
Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt
High success rate on possession catches
On field opponents have their zone progress wiped
Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
Rush moves no longer cost points
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Grants perfect passing while on the run
Block shedding is more effective vs run plays
Wins RAC possession catches vs single coverage
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches
Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
High success rate on trucks and stiff arms
Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle
More interceptions in zone coverage
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All Top Athletes With X-Factor Abilities
Choose From The Best Players In The League
As of the launch ofMadden 25,49 players have been selected to have X-Factor abilities, but more could be given these traits in future updates. Usually, X-Factors are given to the top players in different positions, but this isn’t always true. The players with the highest overall stat Rating are more likely to receive an X-Factor.
The athletes with X-Factors as of this time of writing are:
49ers
Reinforcement
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Every Superstar Player Without X-Factors
Know What Else Strong Athletes Bring To The Table
As you can see in the above video by YouTube creatorCBzay, some X-Factors are more common on top players than others. However, there are even more athletes than the ones listed who have natural talent without X-Factors. These players are called superstars, whohave skills that are stronger than their base stats, making them stronger than the average player even without a special passive bonus.
Superstar athletes should not be confused with theSuperstar mode inMadden 25where you create a custom character to compete through the professional league.
The other athletes in the game who are considered superstars include:
As you carefully select players for your ideal team, look into what any superstar athlete’s smaller passive skills might bring to the table. Although smaller in scale compared to X-Factors, these traits will still put superstars above other players in the league. All superstar players, with or without an X-Factor, could be the perfect addition to your squad inMadden NFL 25.
