Turn this rifle into a laserbeam with our Warzone 2 STB 556 loadout
Looking for the best STB 556 loadout in Warzone 2?Assault Rifles always do very well in Call Of Duty games, and that extends even to the wide open environments ofWarzone 2. The STB 556 is our pick for thebest Assault Rifle in Warzone 2, and we’re sure it’s going to become one of the most popular options for mid-to-long-range fighting across Al Mazrah.
In this guide we’ll reveal the exact combination of attachments you need to create the very best STB 556 loadout drop in Warzone 2. With this custom AR in your back pocket ready to call down during a match, you’ll find ensuring a place in the final circle to be an awful lot easier than with nearly any other weapon in the game.
Best STB 556 loadout in Warzone 2
The call to fame of the STB 556 is its incredible accuracy and damage falloff values, which allows it to outrange every other Assault Rifle in the Warzone 2 armoury. We’ve pushed the gun to its extreme with the below STB 556 build, with attachments that boost bullet velocity and range even further while also reducing its already low recoil to more or less nothing.
The weightyHarbinger D20silencer is an important first part of this STB 556 loadout. Not only does it silence the weapon, but it extends the range and bullet velocity by a not insignificant amount and dampens the slight bounce of the recoil. Combine it with the longest Barrel - the24.4" Bruen S-620- and the range and bullet velocity is as high as you can possibly get with the STB 556.
The weight of these two attachments alone dampens the already low recoil, but to turn the STB 556 into a true laser we’ve also added theFTAC Ripper 56for even more recoil stabilization and aiming stability; and theBruen TS-30 Combfor the same reasons. It results in a slower-handling weapon, but the STB 556 isn’t meant for snappy close-quarters play anyway.
Finally, we’ve opted for a nice clean 2x Optic in theSZ Holotherm. You can of course substitute this for any of theWarzone 2 Opticsyou like, but we do advise you to spare an attachment slot for the sight. The STB 556 default sights aren’t terrible asWarzone 2 ironsightsgo, but you’ll want as clean a precision sight as possible for your long-ranged shooting.
You may find this STB 556 build to be your new favourite weapon when it comes to fighting enemies at medium ranges across Al Mazrah. By focusing exclusively on range and recoil, you can turn the STB 556 into probably the most precise and accurate automatic weapon in Warzone 2.
You may baulk at the lack of a close-range option, but we love pairing the STB 556 up with theVictus XMRfor full long-ranged dominance. The Victus XMR is thebest Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2thanks to its extreme damage and range, and it works wonders when quickly followed up with the STB 556.
If you want a close-range option, however, you have several options out of thebest Shotgunsandbest SMGsin Warzone 2. We’d advise taking either theLachmann Subfor its mobility and devastating DPS, or theExpedite 12for sheer stopping power in messy close-quarters situations. It all comes down to your personal preference and the ranges at which you expect to do most of your fighting.
TheSpecter perk package(Ghost, Double Time, Tracker, Spotter) is ideal for this STB 556 build, as it helps you avoid enemy detection while also making it easy to track and kill baddies. That’s a win-win, and it’s all thanks to an incredibly strong array of perks that we’ll explain below.
Ghost is one of the main reasons that Specter caught our eye, as it’s an exceptional perk. It prevents you from being revealed on the enemy map when UAVs are passing overhead, which will prove especially useful as the map gets more compact towards the end of a match.
However, hiding from your enemies doesn’t mean you can’t chase them down, and the perks Tracker and Double Time will help with just that. Tracker reveals enemy footprints, which is vital information when trying to locate a nearby enemy, and Double Time extends your tactical sprint duration so that you can chase them down at breakneck pace.
Spotter is the final perk in this package, and it’s great for those who like to perform more aggressive pushes. It’ll highlight enemy equipment, such as claymores, when you’re nearby, allowing you to avoid an almost-certain death.
Of course, you can still use equipment to derail an opponent’s game. TossingC4into a room will do just that, causing a fiery explosion that could wipe out an entire squad if thrown into a busy room. If you’re trying to keep an eye on nearby enemies who could chuck a C4 in your direction while catching your breath, make sure to use theHeartbeat Sensorin your tactical slot.
We think the STB 556 is one of thebest guns in Warzone 2, particularly when clad in the above set of top-tier attachments. If you want to take a deeper dive into the gun meta, then look no further than ourWarzone 2 weapon statstables, where you can easily compare the STB 556 to its rivals and other weapons in the game.
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