Whether you like them or not, there is no denying that X-Factors can be the determining element of a matchup in Madden 23. From Aaron Rodger’s Dot to Derrick Henry’s unstoppable Freight Train, these abilities are reserved for only the greatest of athletes in the game and can almost guarantee a touchdown or turnover in certain situations. Better yet, these powers can also be learned by Franchise prospects and your Face of the Franchise character. So, what does each do? Here’s a breakdown of every Superstar X-Factor and the players that hone them in Madden 23.
All Superstar X-Factors in Madden 23Before we jump in, it is crucial to note that X-Factors are broken up into offensive and defensive abilities. Thus, it is not possible to have a defensive player equip an offensive X-Factor like the halfback-centric Ankle Breaker ability, and vice versa. Additionally, these abilities can remain active for multiple plays unless the player using it gets shutdown by their opponent. You can find each Superstar X-Factor ability and the athletes that use them below.
Offensive X-Factor abilities Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catchBazooka: Max throwing distance increased by over 15 yardsBlitz Radar: Highlights extra blitzers Dots: Grants perfect passing on any throwDouble Me: Win aggressive catches versus single coverageFirst One Free: High fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdleFreight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attemptMax Security: High security rate on possession catches Pro Reads: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressureRAC ‘Em Up: Wins RAC (run after catch) catches versus single coverageRun & Gun: Grants perfect passing while on the runSatellite: Wins RAC and Read more on gamepur.com