[Top 10] Madden 20 Best Abilities Which are Awesome!

Madden 20 Best Abilities
Don't you wish you were a superhero, well these players certainly are with their X-Factor ability


These players have supernatural abilities that allow you to take over in crazy ways!

There are so many players to use in Madden 20, but there are key players that everyone loves to use. What does all those players have in common, they have high ratings that they earn in real life. Those impressive ratings have earned these players with extraordinary abilities called Superstar X-factor which allows them to go crazy on the field. I’m going to give you the top abilities features, and the players that have it.

10) Fearmonger

Superstar X-Factor Fearmonger: Defensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhwxSssi1NM

The X-Factor ability fearmonger is an ability that allows defensive ends, defensive lineman, and linebackers to pressure the quarterback. This is a great ability that will most definitely disrupt the opposing offense.

Why Fearmonger is great:

  • You activate by getting two sacks (three if you are playing in competitive mode).
  • The X-factor ability is deactivated by allowing more than 20 yards on a play.
  • The Fearmonger ability features superstars such as 99 overall Aaron Donald, Chandler Jones, Chris Jones, J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Fletcher Cox.

9) Freight Train

Superstar X-Factor Freight Train: Offensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrDE-gW6R90 

The freight train X-Factor ability that increases the chance to break the next tackle attempt. The runner will refuse to go down on first contact. Also they will always break the first tackle attempt while in the zone. This is a great ability if you love to run the ball.

Why Freight Train is great:

  • You activate this ability by getting three rushes over 10 yards (five if you are playing competitive mode).
  • The ability gets deactivated if you are tackled for a loss or if you fumble the ball.
  • Players who have this are: Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb

8) Reinforcement

Superstar X-Factor Reinforcement: Defensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6QlAkz5Zv8&t

The Superstar X-Factor reinforcement allows the player to have higher chances to defeat run blocks and disrupt the passing game. This makes the player with this ability a dual threat, by being able to beat the run blocker, stop broken tackles and force pass incompletions and cause turnovers.

Why Reinforcement is great:

  • To activate you need two forced incompletions or tackle for loss (three if you are playing in competitive mode).
  • This X-Factor gets deactivated if more than 20 yards are allowed
  • Players that have this superstar x-factor ability are: Derwin James, Harrison Smith, and Jamal Adams

7) Fearless

Superstar X-Factor Fearless: Offensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm-NkFj0v5Y

This X-Factor allows the quarterback to be unaffected and throw accurate passes while getting pressured by the defense. When you are in the zone then your passing accuracy won’t be affected by any pressure put on you. Only one player has this ability which means it is pretty special.

Why Fearless is great:

  • Fearless is activated by completing three consecutive passes of 5+ yards (Five if you are playing in competitive mode).
  • The ability is deactivated whenever you tack a sack or if you fumble or throw an interception.
  • Drew Brees has this Superstar X-Factor, and we all know why.

6) Shutdown

Superstar X-Factor Shutdown: Defensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZpigAeR5Tc

This ability allows the defender to produce tighter coverages and gain more interceptions on contested coverages. When you are in the zone then you are most definitely going to walk away with an interception on contested catches.

Why Shutdown is great:

  • To activate this ability you must have two forced incompletions or one interception (you must have three forced incompletions or one interception in competitive mode).
  • This ability will get deactivated if you allow more than 30 yards.
  • This ability features players such as: Bobby Wagner, Chris Harris Jr., Jaire Alexander, Jalen Ramsey, Luke Kuechly, Richard Sherman, Stephon Gilmore, and Tre’Davious White.

5) Blitz Radar

Superstar X-Factor Blitz Radar: Offensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZ3ZWO2xv8

This ability like the Fearless is only awarded to one player which means that they have earned this on a platform all by themselves. The Blitz Radar ability allows the quarterback to highlight blitzers after the ball is snapped. So therefore you will be able to see the blitzers if they aren’t defensive linemen.

Why Blitz Radar is great:

  • To activate this ability you must have three scrambles over 10 yards (five scrambles if you are playing competitive mode).
  • The ability is deactivated by getting scaled twice or fumbling the ball once or by throwing an interception once also.
  • Russell Wilson is the only quarterback with this ability.

4) Unstoppable Force

Superstar X-Factor Unstoppable Force: Defensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-2IzCSViSE

This defensive X-Factor ability is completely loaded with tons of talent. The use of this ability allows you to quickly shed the block and win pass rush battles. When you are in the zone you will always win the pass rush.

Why Unstoppable Force is great:

  • To activate this ability you only need two sacks (three when playing in competitive mode).
  • This ability gets deactivated by allowing more than 10 yards
  • This ability is loaded with players such as: Khalil Mack, Calais Campbell, Cameron Jordan, Danielle Hunter, Demarcus Lawrence, Geno Atkins, Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa and T.J. Watt.

3) Bazooka

Superstar X-Factor Bazooka: Offensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQbbIGvaHFE

This is an extremely good X-Factor who is only given to one person. This ability allows the quarterback to increase their max throwing distance by 15 more yards. When in the zone the max throwing distance is increased to 80 yards.

Why Bazooka is great:

  • To activate this ability to need one 30+ yard pass completion (two if you are playing in competitive mode).
  • The ability is deactivated by taking a sack, losing a fumble or throwing an interception.
  • Patrick Mahomes is the only one with the ability.

2) Zone Hawk

Superstar X-Factor Zone Hawk: Defensive Ability

Here’s the Superstar X-Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VcqWKzcKOs

The Zone Hawk ability allows the defender to have more interceptions while in zone coverage. You can have more interceptions in contested catches from any zone coverage formation.

Why Zone Hawk is great:

  • To activate this ability you must have two forced incompletions or one interception (you must have three forced incompletions or one interception while playing in competitive mode).
  • This ability will deactivate if you allow more than 30 offensive yards.
  • Devin McCourty and Earl Thomas III have the Zone Hawk ability.

1) Double Me

Superstar X-Factor Double Me: Offensive Ability

Here’s the ability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YUY1iBcrgc

This ability gives the receiver the chance to win any catch when going up against single coverages. When you are in the zone you will win aggressive catches versus a single defender.

Why Double Me is great:

  • To activate this ability you need three catches of 20+ yards (you need five in competitive mode).
  • To deactivate this ability you need one dropped pass, a force incompletion or a fumble.
  • The players who have this ability are Adam Theilen, DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, Micheal Thomas, Mike Evans and Travis Kelce.

These are the best abilities and the players who hold them under their belt. Whenever you choose to play an opponent think about these Superstar X-Factors and who has them. Having a dominant team is one thing, but having a team with a player who can go into takeover mode is another thing. Once you get that X-Factor turned on you will be having the time of your life. Get out there and put your superstar to use and destroy your opponents.

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