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Best MW3 BAS-B loadout and class setupCraft the best BAS-B loadout n Modern Warfare 3
Craft the best BAS-B loadout n Modern Warfare 3
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision
Looking for the best BAS-B loadout in MW3?Despite a slight nerf in a recentCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3patch, the BAS-B remains as a powerful Battle Rifle and a solid pick for combat.
As a new edition joining the ever-expandingweapon list, the BAS-B is quickly becoming a top pick among players. So much so, that it has found its way into ourbest gunstier list.
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Why use the BAS-B in MW3?
Battle Rifles are the middle ground between Assault Rifles and Sniper Rifles. They provide more range and damage than an AR, but don’t fire as fast, and they offer more mobility than a Sniper Rifle, but don’t hit as hard. With the BAS-B, you get the best of both worlds with surprisingly high accuracy, high damage, and excellent all-around performance. This wins the BAS-B a top spot within thebest Battle Riflein Modern Warfare 3 list. With the right attachments, this rifle will advance into an even more powerful tool for tearing through enemies and wiping out entire teams.
Although the BAS-B has received a slight nerf through patches, it is still a top contender among the Battle Rifle roster. The maximum damage of the gun has been reduced from39 to 35and minimum damage has been reduced from27 to 25.
Best BAS-B loadout in MW3
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The BAS-B is already an impressive performer when it comes to accuracy, damage potential and range. What we’ll focus on with the five attachments below is providing the BAS-B with more mobility and greater handling to make it a transferable option across all of Modern Warfare 3’s maps and modes.
Muzzle: VT-7 Spitfire Suppressor L
The VT-7 Spitfire Suppressor L Muzzle takes you off the enemy’s radar, increases your recoil control and bullet velocity, and lengthens your damage range potential. The added bonus here is making yourself undetectable via radar for better movement across the map.
Rear Grip: STT88 Grip
Up next, the STTT88 Grip is a basic Rear Grip attachment that provides a reduction in recoil. It will add buffs to your firing aim stability and gun kick control for a steadier gun. Considering that the loadout we’re crafting is about taking control of the BAS-B’s handling, the Rear Grip does just that.
Stock: Bruen Laur4 Light Precision Stock
Our third attachment continues the charge for recoil control and increasing mobility with the Bruen Laur4 Light Precision Stock. You’ll make a small sacrifice in ADS speed, but you’ll see improvements in steadiness as well as your overall movement and sprint speed.
Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
A popular Underbarrel attachment choice, the VX Pineapple offers better recoil control while upping your aim walking steadiness, hip fire andTac Stancespread. The BAS-B’s gun kick control will also stabilise, and while you’ll lose some movement and ADS speed, the gain to accuracy is worth it.
Optic: SZ Lonewolf Optic
Best BAS-B class setup: Secondary weapon
Renetti or Striker.
While the BAS-B excels at mid-to-long range, it’s not well-suited to close range combat. You’re going to want something that can serve as your run and gun weapon while the BAS-B focuses on those slower, longer range shots.
Depending on whether you equip aVestthat allows for two primaries or not (more on that below), you’ll either want to opt for a pistol or a SMG. If you’re not equipping two primaries, thepistolof choice we’d recommend is theRenetti. If you use the JAK Ferocity Carbine conversion kit on the Renetti, you can turn the fiery handgun into a fully-automatic SMG - a secondary gun with competitive primary power.
If you’re going to run with an actual SMG, then you’ll need to equip the Overkill or Gunner Vest as part of your equipment loadout. Once that’s done, look no further than ourbest SMGchoice, theStriker. With high mobility and close-range expertise, you can tear through enemies and wipe our entire teams with the Striker as your backup or even frontrunner, with the BAS-B saved for prime opportunities.
Best BAS-B class setup: Perks and Equipment
Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Stalker Boots, Mag Holster, Stun Grenade, Breacher Drone, Munitions Box
Assuming you’re taking the Renetti as your secondary gun and not the Striker, you’ll want to opt for theInfantry Vestto help improve the BAS-B’s speed and mobility. ThisVestwill increase yourTac Sprintduration as well as reducing the refresh time. We also like theCommando Glovesfor their reload while sprinting perk. For yourBootsof choice, theStalker Bootsare necessary for better positioning with increased strafe and ADS speed, and finally, aMag Holsterin yourGearslot is a great add-on for improved reload speed.
We really like theBreacher Droneas theLethalof choice for the BAS-B, as your heavy hits might not take out your opponents in one-shot, but sending in a drone to find them and finish them off always works wonders. TheStun Grenadeis another excellent piece ofTacticalequipment for buying you back some time to reposition and utilise movement to get the upper-hand. Last but not least, theMunitions BoxField Upgrade will resupply ammo to the BAS-B, giving you more opportunities to land extra shots.
As always, we recommend checking out ourbest perksguide to help inform your decision on these loadout options, since choosing the right field equipment is always dependent on playstyle.
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How to unlock the BAS-B in MW3
To unlock the BAS-B in Modern Warfare 3, you’ll need toreach level 17or successfully extract a BAS-B inZombies.
Best BAS-B alternatives in Modern Warfare 3
Sidewinder or MTZ-762.
Two greatBattle Riflesfrom our rankings in Modern Warfare 3 are newcomers - theSidewinderandMTZ-762. The Sidewinder brings both range versatility and hefy damage to the fray, while the MTZ-762 is even better at packing a fair punch at a fair distance with increased bullet velocity and range.
That’s all we’ve got on the best BAS-B loadout and class setup. As one of the weapons in theModern Warfare 3 best guns tier list, it’s worth checking out the frontrunners in the other categories when considering your secondary weapon, or dual primaries if you’re running with the Overkill or Gunner Vest. With superior MW3 guns equipped with thebest loadouts, you’ve got a spicy combination for some intense gunfights.
