Vanguard: Best NZ-41 loadout & class build

ByKyle Wilson Hours
Best Nz-41 Loadout

Sledgehammer Games’ Call of Duty Vanguard is finally here and that means there’s a new batch of weapons to check out and tinker with. Vanguard’s multiplayer is going to be tough, so you’re going to need to be well-equipped. The NZ-41 is an Assault Rifle we’ve seen before in Call of Duty WWII – but is it going to match up to the rest of the Assault Rifles on offer in Vanguard? Here’s what you need to know about the NZ-41 and the best NZ-41 loadout and class build on offer at the moment.

Vanguard’s NZ-41 – Assault Rifle

The NZ-41 isn’t the worst option when it comes to fully automatic Assault Rifles in Call of Duty Vanguard – but there are positives and negatives to take away from this weapon. Its base magazine size is a little smaller than most and it’s not the most powerful Assault Rifle option available. That being said, it’ll get you out of a tight spot and it’s in no way a bad choice for medium-range combat.

Its slower firing rate does afford it a better natural damage range drop off than some of the other Assault Rifles on offer – this will suit objective-based gameplay if you’re defending somewhere with open sightlines. If you’re going to be running around and pushing, the NZ-41 is a bold choice. It can work, but there are limitations.

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With this in mind, here’s the best NZ-41 loadout on offer – attachment choices and class build included. This should help play to the NZ-41’s natural strengths and manage its weaknesses.

Best NZ-41 loadout & class build

Firstly, let’s look at the NZ-41 and the attachments on offer – here’s what we recommend…

  • Muzzle – G28 Compensator
  • Barrel – Orbweaver 360mm
  • Optic – Slate Reflector
  • Stock – LOR Mk3 SC
  • Underbarrel – Carver Foregrip
  • Magazine – 8mm Klauser 30 Round
  • Rear Grip – Pine Tar Grip
  • Ammo Type – FMJ Rounds
  • Proficiency – Brace
  • Kit — Fast Melee
Best NZ-41 Loadout
Credit: Sledgehammer Games

A fully-equipped NZ-41 is good, but what about the rest of the class build? Here’s what you’re going to want to include.

  • Secondary Weapon – Luger
  • Tactical – No. 69 Stun Grenade
  • Lethal – Gammon Bomb
  • Perk One – Survival Training
  • Perk Two – Radar
  • Perk Three – Double Time

Call of Duty Vanguard’s multiplayer is going to be an ever-changing experience with constant updates and tweaks from Sledgehammer Games – just look at Black Ops Cold War and the regularity of Treyarch’s updates. This means the NZ-41 might get better, but it might get worse. We’ll keep this weapon guide updated whatever happens.