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Best Warzone 2 TAQ-56 loadout: The best TAQ-56 build and attachmentsOur TAQ-56 loadout is ideal for Warzone 2’s long sightlines
Our TAQ-56 loadout is ideal for Warzone 2’s long sightlines
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Looking for the best TAQ-56 loadout in Warzone 2?The TAQ-56 might not top our list of thebest Assault RiflesinWarzone 2, but it’s still a formidable weapon that we can shape into something special. To do so, we’ve done a bunch of testing to find the best TAQ-56 attachments, and we’ve put them together to create the best TAQ-56 loadout in Warzone 2.
Below, we’ll break down the best TAQ-56 build in Warzone 2, so that you can turn this AR into a smooth and powerful killing machine. We’ll also cover the best secondary weapon, perks, and equipment that you should use to fill out your TAQ-56 class setup.
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Best TAQ-56 loadout build in Warzone 2
Here are the best TAQ-56 loadout attachments in Warzone 2:
Our best TAQ-56 loadout build opts for increased range and decreased recoil, without resorting to adding a heavy Barrel that slows the rifle down.
TheHarbinger D20silencer is among the heaviest on offer for the TAQ-56, but seeing as we won’t be adding a Barrel attachment we can afford it. The D20 is unmatched when it comes to extending the range and bullet velocity of the TAQ-56, and it also smooths the side-to-side bounce of the gun’s recoil.
The main recoil-dampening attachment, however, is thePhase-3 Grip. It’s rather late on in the Underbarrel attachments list, but the combination of improvements to aiming idle stability (which affects recoil as well as idle sway) and more general recoil stabilization makes it well worth the tiny nerf to ADS and walking speed.
The5.56 High Velocityrounds are fantastic for any rifle in Warzone 2 that you wish to perform better at its maximum range, and the tiny reduction in damage dropoff values is an easy price to pay for the greatly increased bullet velocity you receive.
Overall the biggest difference you can make with the remaining attachment is to expand the magazine with the40 Round Mag. Adding 10 bullets to each magazine makes a world of difference when you’re facing down a whole squad of armoured enemy players.
Finally, we’ve added theSZ Holotherm, which is fast becoming a contender for our favourite sight among all the close-rangeWarzone 2 Optics. The clear and unobtrusive sight helps you land shots at mid-range with far greater confidence and precision than if you were using the defaultironsights.
Overall this combination of attachments adds a bit of weight to the gun but drastically improves its effectiveness at its maximum range. The low recoil combines with the gun’s naturally low rate of fire to make this TAQ-56 build extremely controllable and reliable over range.
Best TAQ-56 loadout secondary weapon
Alternatively, if you want some close-range options, then we’d recommend either theExpedite 12with its reliable one-shot-kills in extreme close quarters; or the Lachmann Sub (more commonly known as theMP5), which with its fast speed and high damage-per-second is definitely one of thebest SMGs in Warzone 2at the moment.
Best TAQ-56 class setup: Perks and Equipment
When it comes to the Perk choices for your TAQ-56 class, we’d highly recommend theSpecter Perk Package(Double Time, Tracker, Spotter, Ghost).Spotteris a bit of a nothing Perk, but the others are all very useful for any Warzone 2 match.
Double Timeis a great choice for Assault Rifle classes, because it affords you some extra mobility, making you more competitive with enemy loadouts containing SMGs and other lighterweight weapons.
Trackerallows you to see the recent footprints of enemies, which combined with your Double Time Perk allows you to quicky track down enemy players and beam them with your new TAQ-56 loadout.
Equipment is more flexible; you can more or less pick whatever you’re most comfortable with for your TAQ-56 build. Personally I’m fond of using aStun Grenadefor indoor areas, and a good old-fashionedFrag Grenadefor dealing with threats in any situation.
That brings our TAQ-56 loadout and class setup walkthrough to an end. If you want a greater idea of the TAQ-56’s abilities and limitations, check out ourWarzone 2 weapon statsguide, as well as ourWarzone 2 best guns tier listto see where it ranks in the current meta.
You can also read up on our other guides to learn handy tips and tricks such ashow to get loadout drops in Warzone 2,how to get more XP Tokens, and the bestWarzone 2 contractsto take in different situations.
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