Season 5 has made its debut for Modern Warfare 3, bringing additional maps and wacky modes into Multiplayer, along with additional content for Warzone Battle Royale. Some of the most anticipated additions for this season include the arrival of the Bait and Yard 6v6 maps, on top of the return of Superstore for Warzone's Urzikstan. Speaking of blasts from the past, Season 5 also brings the STG44 Assault Rifle into the game.
The STG44 is a returning weapon for Season 5 of Modern Warfare 3, having been heavily featured in games such as World at War and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The latest rendition of the STG44 boasts a fairly high damage profile compared to many other full-auto weapons in the Assault Rifle category, along with superb accuracy. Although the weapon kick can be a problem at range, this issue can be mitigated with the right attachments. Here are the best loadouts for the STG44 in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
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How To Unlock The STG44
The STG44 is a free reward within the Season 5 Battle Pass and can be found in Sector 7. To unlock Sector 7 for free, players need to create a path to it by unlocking all rewards in the adjacent sectors using their Battle Pass Tokens. The quickest way to reach Sector 7 is by acquiring all the rewards in Sectors 1, 2, and 4. Once these sectors are unlocked, players can then focus on obtaining all the rewards within Sector 7 to unlock the STG44.
Alternatively, players can purchase the Season 5 Battle Pass Bundle and use the 20 Tier Skips included in the bundle to unlock the STG44 immediately. This option costs 2,400 COD Points, which is equivalent to $19.99 if players haven't already accumulated that amount from previous Battle Passes.
Once Season 5 is over, the STG44 will move to the Armory Unlock section for those who did not acquire it before the season ends.
Best STG44 Loadout For Modern Warfare 3
This first STG44 build is made specifically with Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer in mind, mainly focusing on improving the weapons handling whilst keeping stats like mobility close to the baseline. Aside from just improving handling attributes like aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds, recoil control and gun kick control have also been introduced to make the STG44 a little less bouncy from across range.
- Shadowstrike Suppressor (Muzzle)
- DR-6 Handstop (Underbarrel)
- FSS OLE-V Laser (Laser)
- 40 Round Mag (Magazine)
- Citadel Grip (Rear Grip)
Best Equipment
The below Equipment Package is tailored to compliment the STG44 rather nicely by boosting Tac Sprint duration and refresh time, along with facilitating the ability to resupply lost ammunition. Other neat benefits include eliminating the player's footprint sounds, which synergizes well with the use of a suppressor, along with increasing the already fairly long reload speed of the STG44.
- Infantry Vest (Vest)
- Scavenger Gloves (Gloves)
- Covert Sneakers (Boots)
- Mag Holster (Gear)
Secondary Recommendations
The STG44 is an all-around great weapon when it comes to Multiplayer, eliminating the need for players to run an additional Primary. This gives players a few options for take for their Secondary slot. The first is to opt for a weapon from the Handgun category to swap to when needed, in which case the WSP Stinger or the Renetti will do just fine. Alternatively, players could run with a Rocket Launcher like the PILA or the JOKR to eliminate those pesky UAVs and other killstreaks.
Best STG44 Loadout For Warzone
This second build for the STG44 aims to emulate many of the meta loadouts present in the original Warzone. Unlike its Multiplayer counterpart, this build sacrifices handling and mobility in favor of increased attributes such as damage, range, accuracy, and recoil control. With the below attachments players will find that the STG44 shines from a distance, making it an excellent choice for Urzikstan and even Resurgence playlists.
- Quartermaster Suppressor (Muzzle)
- Bruen Acrux Heavy Barrel (Barrel)
- 50 Round Drum (Magazine)
- DR79 Combo Stock (Stock)
- KR Mortis Precision 2.5x (Optic)
Best Perk Package
This next Perk Package carries over some of the previous benefits from the previous loadout, whilst also introducing some Warzone-specific ones as well. These benefits include a much-needed buff to the Tactical Sprint duration and refresh time, along with an improvement to reload speeds — which is especially useful when running with the 50-Round Mag. Onto the Warzone-specific pros, the below Perk Package also provides the ability to replate to full armor much faster, along with the ability to scout out Ghosted players on the minimap through the use of UAVs.
- Double Time
- Sleight of Hand
- Tempered
- Birdseye
Recommended Secondary
The STG44 is a powerhouse in the long-range meta, making it a great weapon to use from a distance on maps like Urzikstan and Rebirth Island. However, running a reliable Submachine Gun as a Secondary will combo pretty well with the STG44, covering both long-range and close-range. Some of the best SMGs for Season 5 include the FJX Horus, the Suprei 46, and the Static-HV — which also arrived alongside the STG44 for Season 5.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Released
- November 10, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Sledgehammer Games
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
