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Call of Duty: Vanguard has an overwhelming amount of weapon attachments to choose from, and sometimes customizing the most optimal weapon loadout in the Gunsmith can be a bit overwhelming. Here we recommend some of Vanguard’s best multiplayer weapon loadouts to help get you started.
Note: For the recommended Optic attachment, you can choose either the Slate Reflector or the MK 3 Sunfilter to get a slight zoom without any negative impacts. Both are popular choices, but try out both to see which is best for you.
Table of Contents [hide]STG44Recommended STG44 attachments:Cooper CarbineRecommended Cooper Carbine attachments:WelgunRecommended Welgun attachments:MP-40Recommended MP-40 attachments:BrenRecommended Bren attachments:DP27Recommended DP27 attachments:Kar98kRecommended Kar98k attachments:
STG44
The STG44 remains one of the most dominant assault rifles in Vanguard. The STG44 can be built as a long-range weapon or even as a close-quarters powerhouse that’s more comparable to a submachine gun. However, for this recommended build we’ll be focusing on attachments for mid-to-long range gunfights. These suggested attachments will give you the damage power for those long-range shots, but it also greatly reduces the recoil of this assault rifle.
Recommended STG44 attachments:
Muzzle: F8 StabilizerBarrel: VDD 760MM 05BOptic: Slate Reflector or MK 3 SunfilterStock: VDD 34S WeightedUnderbarrel: M3 Ready GripMagazine: .30 Russian Short 20 Round MagsAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Polymer GripProficiency: VitalKit: Fully Loaded
Cooper Carbine
The Cooper Carbine arrived in Season 1’s battle pass, and it serves as one of Vanguard’s most versatile assault rifles. It’s a rifle designed as a submachine gun hybrid, which gives the gun a high fire rate that can tackle almost any range. This build will focus on making the most of both qualities to give you a weapon that’s powerful across all map sizes.
Recommended Cooper Carbine attachments:
Muzzle: Chord Muzzle BrakeBarrel: 22″ Cooper CustomOptic: Slate Reflector or MK 3 SunfilterStock: Cooper Custom PaddedUnderbarrel: M1941 Hand StopMagazine: .30 Carbine 45 Round MagsAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Polymer GripProficiency: VitalKit: Fully Loaded
Welgun
Season 1 Reloaded added the Welgun submachine gun, which can be unlocked through an in-game challenge or purchased with a bundle in the store. The Welgun is a powerful submachine gun, but certain attachments can be added to give this weapon the range and feel of an assault rifle.
Recommended Welgun attachments:
Muzzle: Recoil BoosterBarrel: 320MM SA ShroudedOptic: Slate ReflectorStock: Removed StockUnderbarrel: SMLE Pistol GripMagazine: 9MM 64 Round MagsAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Polymer GripProficiency: FrenzyKit: Fully Loaded
MP-40
The MP-40 is still a solid choice for those close-range engagements, and it’s a submachine gun that’s very easy to use. These recommended attachments will help you achieve great movement speed and beef up your ammo count. This is a great submachine gun build for run-and-gun playstyles.
Recommended MP-40 attachments:
Muzzle: M1929 SilencerBarrel: Krausnick 317MM 04BOptic: Slate ReflectorStock: Krausnick S11S FoldingUnderbarrel: Carver ForegripMagazine: 9MM 64 Round DrumsAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Stippled GripProficiency: BraceKit: Quick
Bren
The Bren is one of the most powerful weapons in Vanguard’s light machine gun class. With the recommended attachments you can get extra recoil control, increase your mobility, and up the ammo count to make the Bren a dominant weapon for your next multiplayer session.
Recommended Bren attachments:
Muzzle: G28 CompensatorBarrel: Queen’s 705MM RoyalOptic: Slate Reflector or Nydar Model 47Stock: Queen’s Model 11 BHUnderbarrel: Carver ForegripMagazine: .50 BMG 50 Round MagsAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Fabric GripProficiency: Tight GripKit: Fully Loaded
DP27
The DP27 is another solid choice in the light machine gun class. The aim-down-sight time can be a bit slow, as you’d often expect with a light machine gun, but you can build this gun to have a high fire rate and very little recoil. For the Proficiency attachment, I like having Sleight of Hand for faster reload, but Fleet is another great choice for added movement speed and weapon swap quickness.
Recommended DP27 attachments:
Muzzle: MX SilencerBarrel: Kovalevskaya 680MM B02DOptic: Slate Reflector or Nydar Model 47Stock: ZAC S2MUnderbarrel: M1930 Strife AngledMagazine: .30-06 63 Round PansAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Stippled GripProficiency: Sleight of Hand/FleetKit: Fully Loaded
Kar98k
The Kar98k is Vanguard’s most powerful sniper rifle in Season 1 Reloaded, and you can build this gun for very aggressive and quick sniping playstyles. Here are the recommended attachments to get the most damage and movement speed out of this sniper rifle.
Recommended Kar98k attachments:
Muzzle: L BrakeBarrel: Krausnick 560MM LWS03KOptic: NoneStock: Short StockUnderbarrel: GF-59 FlashlightMagazine: NoneAmmo Type: LengthenedRear Grip: Fabric GripProficiency: FleetKit: Fully Loaded
With so many attachments this year, leveling up weapons and getting the best attachments unlocked can be an absolute grind. But these are some solid weapons to focus on leveling and customizing.
Tip: Vanguard gives you all the weapon attachments for the private matches, so this means you can try out these builds in a private match to see what works best for you. This allows you to find the best guns to devote your time leveling up, and you avoid wasting time on guns that you don’t really like.
If you’re just getting started with Call of Duty: Vanguard, check out our guide for joining or creating a clan. Here is everything you need to know about the perk system in Vanguard Zombies, as well as a guide for Der Anfang’s Altar of Covenant feature.
