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Discover the best STG44 loadout and class setup in Call Of Duty Vanguard

STG44 loadout in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, previewed against a black background in the Gunsmith

Looking for the best STG44 loadout in Call Of Duty Vanguard?Assault Rifles have always been the de-facto choice for most FPS loadouts andVanguardis no different. If you’re looking for anAssault Rifle, the STG44 is an incredibly strong pick that is sure to get you plenty of easy kills. Whether you’re looking for speed, damage, or accuracy, these STG44 loadouts have it all.

Below, we’ll provide the best STG44 loadout in Vanguard Season 1, covering both a short and long-range setup. As we move towards the launch of Season 2, we’ll update this guide regularly to let you know whether the STG44 has received any tweaks or changes that affect these loadouts.

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Best STG44 class in Call Of Duty Vanguard

The STG44 is one of thebest guns in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, thanks to its versatility. If you want to run around and spray bullets into your foes, the STG44 is a solid weapon to have in your arsenal. With this loadout, we’ve focused on improving the speed and accuracy of the STG44 so that you can sprint around and pop off in multiplayer, making it easier than ever to get a V2 Rocket.

A render of the STG44 in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, as seen from the Gunsmith preview animation screen.

Of course, firing at such high speed does give the STG44 a major recoil kick that you’ll struggle to control. The 7.62 Gorenko 30 Round Mags do help with the recoil massively, but we’d also recommend using theCarver ForegripandPine Tar Gripto balance things out and make the STG44 much easier to control.

So far we’ve spoken a lot about your fire speed, but we haven’t mentioned movement speed. Since you’ll want to move around at breakneck pace with this STG44 loadout, we suggest using theRemoved Stock. This slightly boosts all of the movement stats and helps you get around the map much faster.

With the above attachments, you should be able to pop off at incredible speed, but you might find that your damage is a bit low. To solve this issue and restore the STG44 to the powerful Assault Rifle we all know and love, equip theVitalproficiency andHollow Pointammo type. Vital extends the vital damage area, making shots to the upper chest equal to headshots. If you still don’t manage to hit this vital damage area, Hollow Point ammo makes shots to the limbs deal more damage too. With theFully Loadedkit, you won’t need to worry about running out of bullets as it gives you max ammo when you equip your loadout.

Secondary Weapon

This STG44 loadout provides an excellent short-range weapon, but you might struggle on some of the bigger multiplayer maps in Vanguard. For your secondary weapon, we recommend taking a long-range gun that can pick off enemies in the distance.Sniper Rifles, such as the3-Line RifleorKar98k, should make it easier than ever to crack skulls, but you could also try theBARif you want something automatic.

Vanguard STG44 in the loadout menu on a crate, surrounded by Christmas decorations and festive lights

Best long-range STG44 class in Call Of Duty Vanguard

If you aren’t great at the whole run-and-gun thing, we also have this long-range STG44 build that is much better at picking off targets in the distance. With this setup, we focused on improving the accuracy and damage so that you can get quick, easy headshots without worrying about recoil patterns. Simply aim at the head and let loose a torrent of bullets. Your enemies won’t know what hit them.

Since this STG44 class aims to make it excel at medium-range, theG16 2.5Xscope is perfect for picking out your target. Of course, you won’t hit anything if your STG44 is drastically kicking back when you shoot, so you’ll need attachments that improve recoil control and accuracy. TheF8 StabilizerandVDD 760mm 05Bbarrel increase your accuracy and control, while also slightly raising the damage range of the STG44.

TheVDD34s Weightedstock andM1930 Strife Angledunderbarrel also improve the accuracy and control of your STG44, but your speed will suffer when using these attachments. As mentioned above, this loadout focuses on medium-long range encounters, so the drastic reduction to movement and sprint to fire speed shouldn’t matter.

With your recoil and accuracy so high, we can actually afford to suffer a loss in that area to increase your damage and bullet velocity, making the STG44 more efficient for long-range encounters. TheRussian Short 30 Round Magsdrastically decrease recoil control and accuracy, but these stats will still be above the default for the STG44. However, to make up for that loss, this magazine increases bullet velocity, damage range, and bullet penetration. When paired with theLengthenedammo type, which also increases bullet velocity, your STG will be able to quickly pick off targets at any range.

Quick reloads are always important, so takeSleight Of Handas your proficiency. UseFully Loadedas your kit so that you start with max ammo, meaning you won’t need to panic and switch to your secondary in the middle of a firefight.

Secondary Weapon

Best STG44 Perks and Equipment

Here are the best perks andequipmentto use with your STG44 class:

After testing them all out, we quickly settled on thebest perks in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and we see no reason to change that up for this STG44 class.Ghostshould help you remain hidden from enemy intel and spy planes, making it more difficult for enemies to find you.Radarmakes it easier for you to spot enemies, as they’ll appear on your minimap when they fire an unsilenced weapon. Finally, you’ll needOverkillto equip one of the weapons mentioned above as your secondary weapon in these loadouts.

TheThermiteandStimare important for these loadouts, as they’ll help you escape dangerous situations if an enemy gets close. When you see an enemy approaching, throw the Thermite and then run to find another vantage point. If you get shot, use the Stim to refresh your tactical sprint and quickly heal, giving you a chance to get into cover and kill your enemy. The Stim is also an essential part of the slide-cancel tactic, which lets you hop between tactical sprinting and sliding at blistering speed to tear around the map with ease.

With that, you should now be prepped and ready to create the best STG44 class in Call Of Duty: Vanguard. If you want to try out more setups, check out our list of thebest loadouts in Vanguard. If you want to learn more about the STG44 and other guns, take a look at our list ofCall Of Duty: Vanguard weapon stats. You should also check out our guide onhow to level up fast in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, so that you can unlock these attachments and build the best STG44 class setup quickly.