Even thoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is significantly different from previousCODentries, it’s already on the fast track to becomingthe most popularCall of Dutytitle in the franchise. This newCODinstallment has introduced players with a more tactical approach than its predecessors, meaning choosing the right loadout is ever more critical.
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And one of the best guns players can use in multiplayer is the TAQ-56 Assault Rifle, unlocked at Rank 19. ButCall of Duty: Modern Warfare2players who want to take full advantage of this powerful AR will want to know the best setup to use for it. This guide will only cover Attachments and Perks since Secondary Weapons, Tacticals, Lethals, and Field Upgrades really depend on the game mode and personal playstyle.
Best Attachments for the TAQ-56
UnlikeCall of Duty: VanguardandCall of Duty: Cold War, players are limited to five attachments, regardless of the Perks they choose. That means players will have to forgo specific attachments like Optics or Ammo, but in turn, will get better Aim Down Sight Time and Sprint to Fire Time. Here are the Attachments players should use to dominate the battlefield with the TAQ-56 Assault Rifle.
Rear Grip - FSS Combat Grip
One of the biggest issues players (especially console players) have with Assault Rifles is controlling the gun’s recoil. And while players can adjust the gun’s recoil throughthe Weapon Tuning menu, the results aren’t always satisfying. So, players should use the FSS Combat Grip as the Rear Grip Attachment since it increases Recoil Control while slightly decreasing Aiming Stability.
Underbarrel - Demo IMP-44 Grip
Most Assault Rifles are less than ideal for Hip Firing enemy players, which is why players that want to overpower the enemy team will want to have the Demo IMP-44 Grip from the Underbarrel category. This Underbarrel increases Hip Fire Accuracy, thus making players dangerous in close-quarter combat. Additionally, the Demo IMP-44 Grip slightly increases Aiming Idle Stability and Recoil Stabilization, both important for better accuracy.
Muzzle - Echoless-80
One of the most useful tools inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2are the ones that allow players to track enemy movement. That means players that use Killstreaks orField Upgrades like the Portable Radaror UAV will always have the upper hand in a match. But, another way players can track the enemy team is by un-muzzled gunshots since they will appear on the mini-map. To counter that, players will want to use the Echoless-80 Muzzle since it makes all gunshots invisible on the mini-map, aside from providing other benefits.
Barrel - 14.5" Tundra Pro Barrel
When it comes to Barrels, the TAQ-56 only has two options: 12" TacShort Barrel and 14.5" Tundra Pro Barrel. Players will want to use the 14.5" Tundra Pro Barrel since it increases overall damage range, perfect for large maps like the ones found in Invasion and Ground War. On top of that, this Barrel also increases Hip Fire Accuracy, which isn’t one of its strong points.
Stock - TV Cardinal Stock
Even though movement has drastically changed inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, it doesn’t mean that it’s no longer important. In certain game modes like Invasion, Ground War, and even Prisoner Rescue, players will want to Sprint as fast as possible to reach certain objectives. That’s why using the TV Cardinal Stock on the TAQ-56 is a must since it’ll boost a player’s Sprint Speed.
Best Perks for the TAQ-56
Ultimately, it’s up to the player to decide which Perks to use with their TAQ-56 loadout,but there are some perks that are too good to ignore, no matter the weapon. For Base Perks, players should use either Battle Hardened (reduce the effects of Tactical equipment), Bomb Squad (reduces damage from explosions), or Double Time (increases Sprint Speed).
As for Bonus Perks, players can use Fast Hands (reload time is shortened) or Cold Blooded (invisible to AI-controlled killstreaks). For Ultimate Perks, the choice comes down to Quick Fix (immediately regain HP after a kill or while taking an objective) or Ghost (can’t be seen by UAVs while moving).
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
