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Battlefield 2042has steadily expanded its weapon roster through seasonal content drops. The GEW-46, a futuristic variant of the G36C, was released in Season 5. This weapon has great base stats, is easy to use, and deals high damage with each shot. It’s the quintessential assault rifle for mid-range engagements, especially after you install a few attachments.
This guide will look at the best attachments you can use for the GEW-46, and we’ll recommend a loadout that makes this excellent assault rifle truly shine across all game types. From sights to ammo types, here are the best attachments you can use on the GEW-46 in Battlefield 2042.
Barrel
Wrapped Suppressor
Assault rifles in Battlefield 2042 tend to have short TTK values but lack accuracy, something we can fix through attachments. We recommendyour favorite opticin place of this weapon’s fairly bulky iron sights—we prefer the Fusion Holo. You’ll also want to equipHigh-Power Extended Magson this weapon to increase your magazine size to 30, from 20. For stealth gameplay, consider usingSubsonic Roundsas a second ammo type.
For the underbarrel attachment, we recommend using either theLWG Gripfor bonus accuracy while moving or theSTNR Laser Sightfor better recoil. You can also opt to equip aBipodas your third attachment if you frequently shoot while prone. As for the barrel, you can’t go wrong with theWrapped Suppressor.Another good option is theTactical Compensatorif you don’t care about suppressing your shots.
Throwable
Smoke Grenade
Outside of bullet deviation, the biggest issue the GEW-46 has is ammo reserves. Without extended mags, this weapon can run out of ammunition rather quickly. That is whywe recommend playingMackaywith this weapon, as all Assault specialists spawn with three extra magazines for ARs. Mackay is our pick for his great ADS strafe speed and Grappling Hook gadget, allowing you to reposition at a moment’s notice.
For quick cleanup kills, you can use theG57pistol with any attachment configuration. Just about every secondary will work with this AR, but we prefer the G57’s versatility and minimal recoil. UseSmoke Grenadesto block off vantage points before a push, and bring someC5 Explosivesto destroy any vehicles that stand in your way. Combine all of these things together, and you have a highly versatile loadout that can do a little bit of everything.
