Vanguard: Best MG42 loadout & class build

ByKyle Wilson Hours
Best MG42 Loadout

Sledgehammer Games‘ next Call of Duty title is here and it’s set in and around the Second World War – of course, the MG42 was going to make an appearance. This is one of the most iconic Call of Duty weapons of the era and a comfortable choice for anyone looking to deal a lot of damage very fast. The only issue is the fact it’s a Light Machine Gun. This is a blessing and a curse and this MG42 loadout guide will explain why.

Vanguard’s MG42 – Light Machine Gun

The MG42 is one of those weapons where you know what you’re getting – you know where you stand with it, with or without attachments. It has a fast fire rate for a Light Machine Gun and you can empty a magazine a lot quicker than you might think. It also doesn’t have the worst recoil pattern for a Light Machine Gun either, although you’re still going to have to battle it without the right attachments.

Like any Light Machine Gun, it is on the slower side of things. This means it has poor mobility and a slow base reload speed. It also doesn’t deal too much damage per shot – even when you compare it to other weapons in this category. This means you’re going to have to keep your sights trained if you want to mow down enemies like you know the MG42 can.

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With all this in mind, we’ve put together the best MG42 loadout build at launch – this should keep the MG42’s shortcomings in check and make the most of its huge magazine and devastating fire rate.

Best MG42 loadout and class build

Let’s start off by discussing the MG42 itself – what do you want to equip this Light Machine Gun with?

  • Muzzle – L Brake
  • Barrel – Krausnick 450mm
  • Optic – Nydar Model 47
  • Stock – Krausnick S91 Padded
  • Underbarrel – Carver Foregrip
  • Magazine – 8mm Klauser 50 Round
  • Rear Grip – Pine Tar Grip
  • Ammo Type – FMJ Rounds
  • Proficiency – Tight grip
  • Kit – Defender
Best MG42 Loadout
Credit: Sledgehammer Games

With that all sorted, here’s what else you should choose when setting up your MG42 class for multiplayer…

  • Secondary Weapon – Combat Shotgun
  • Lethal – Throwing Knife
  • Tacitcal – S-Mine 44
  • Perk One – Fortified
  • Perk Two – Piercing Vision
  • Perk Three – Overkill

Vanguard is going to change a lot over the course of the next year – just like Black Ops Cold War. There’s going to be a meta established and then this meta is going to change with each new weapon or gameplay change. With this in mind, we’ll keep this MG42 loadout guide up to date with whatever changes are made.