Best MG 42 Loadout in Call of Duty: WWII
30 października 2026 · Zaktualizowano 10 listopada 2026 · 2 min czytania
Original-game build
Original-game guide from the October 2026 editorial snapshot. Accessible sources confirm the attachment names; this is not a claim of a majority consensus or current Warzone compatibility.
Source check: 2026-11-10 · 1 independent source families
One source family supports this setup; a wider consensus is not established.
- Attachment
- Grip
- Attachment
- Extended Mag
- Division
- Armored
- Basic Training
- Lookout
- Equipment
- Mk 2 fragmentation grenade
Na tej stronie
Source review — 10 November 2026: This is an original-game loadout from the dated guide below. Accessible source pages confirm the listed weapon attachment names. Perks and equipment retain their original dated attribution; the source review does not imply hands-on testing or a fresh balance-patch analysis.
The MG 42 is Armored's prestige LMG in Call of Duty: WWII, and AULuftwaffles rates it the best in its class because it fixes the MG 15's ammo shortage. Our verdict is that it's worth the prestige if you enjoy holding down one spot for long stretches. The build dates from 7 November 2017, before the April 2018 Division overhaul.
Best MG 42 loadout
This is AULuftwaffles' setup, with no second source for the pairing as a whole. It names two attachments.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Grip | Reduces recoil |
| Attachment | Extended Mag | Doubles rounds per magazine to 100 |
| Division | Armored | The bipod at the time, plus protection from enemy lethal and tactical equipment |
| Basic Training | Lookout | Highlights red enemy names from farther away |
| Equipment | Mk 2 fragmentation grenade | Clears tight spaces first |
Why this build works
A fast fire rate and moderate recoil make this gun strong at keeping pressure on an area, and AULuftwaffles says its 100-round capacity with Extended Mag is the key advantage over the MG 15. The reload is slow, so a larger magazine also reduces how often you are exposed to it.
How to play it
Choose a spot overlooking heavy traffic, set the bipod behind cover and wait for people to walk into the open. Track your remaining ammo so you aren't caught mid-reload. Since April 2018 a mounted gun draws from reserve ammo first and fires faster, per TheSixthAxis's patch notes, which further suits this style.
Alternative setups
Anti-streak (Activision, 11 April 2018, for any LMG): Bipod, Full Metal Jacket, Extended Mag, with Armored, Forage and a launcher secondary.
Unlock notes
Prestige the Armored Division. AULuftwaffles says to take it through level 4 by using it in a class, then visit the Division prestige contact at Headquarters; soldier level does not matter. PCGamesN also lists the MG 42 as Armored's prestige weapon.
Sources
- AULuftwaffles: MG 42 Best Class Setup
- AULuftwaffles: The Best LMG
- AULuftwaffles: How to Unlock the MG 42
- PCGamesN: CoD WW2 divisions
- Activision: Division overhaul loadouts
- TheSixthAxis: Patch notes for Tuesday's update
Checked: 30 October 2026. Main build predates the April 2018 Division update, whose loadout changes are noted.