Call of Duty Vanguard MP40 Class Setup: What the pros are using

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Call of Duty Vanguard MP40 Gameplay

Last Updated on: 20th September 2021, 11:11 pm

Throughout the Call of Duty: Vanguard beta, no gun has left an impact quite like the MP40. The gun’s prominence has left many wondering what the best MP40 Class Setup is.

So here is how top pro players are setting up their MP40s.

Scump’s MP40 Class Setup

Scump Call of Duty Champs
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Seth “Scump” Abner is one of the most decorated Call of Duty players of all time with two XGames Gold Medals and a World Championship to his name.

Scump’s Setup:

  • Muzzle: No. 3 Rifle Brake
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Underbarrel: M1930 Madson
  • Ammo Type: Subsonic
  • Rear Grip: Leather Grip
  • Proficiency: Steady
  • Kit: Reach

READ MORE: How to play the COD Vanguard Open Beta: Release date, Maps, Modes, File size and more

Simp

Simp MVP Call of Duty Champs
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Chris “Simp” Lehr is Call of Duty’s young phenom. Since starting his career in 2019, Simp has won two World Championships and two MVP awards.

Simp’s Setup:

  • Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
  • Barrel: Krausnick 317mm 04B
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
  • Underbarrel: M1930 Madson
  • Magazine: 9mm Para 24 Round Fast Mags*
  • Ammo Type: Subsonic
  • Rear Grip: Taped Grip
  • Proficiency: Brace
  • Kit: Fast Melee

*Simp discussed his class in this YouTube video (starting at 6:23). Simp was unsure about the 24 round magazine because it impeded some of his multi-kills.

Crimsix

Crimsix Playing Call of Duty
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Ian “Crimsix” Porter is one of three players in the history of Call of Duty to have won a total of three world championships with his last ring coming in Call of Duty Modern Warfare.

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Although he doesn’t traditionally play SMG roles, Crimsix’s knowledge of the game makes his class setup worth trying out.

Crimsix’s Setup:

  • Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
  • Barrel: Krausnick 221MM 01B
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: M1930 Madson
  • Magazine: 7.62 Tokarev 32 Round Mags
  • Ammo Type: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Leather Grip
  • Proficiency: Brace
  • Kit: Fast Melee

All three classes have their advantages and disadvantages. Try out all three classes to see which class best fits your playstyle.