Finding the best Modern Warfare 2 Fennec 45 loadout can take plenty of time over the course of Season 6. After dodging the latest batch of weapon buffs and nerfs, there's a chance you'll want to get to grips with this excellent SMG to dominate Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.
Armed with an incredible rate of fire, the Fennec 45 dominates close-range combat but with the high fire rate means recoil levels are often difficult to tame.
Before we take a closer look at the best Fennec 45 loadout to use,, check out our guides showcasing the best ranked play loadouts and when the next double XP event takes place.
What is the best Modern Warfare 2 Fennec 45 loadout?
- Barrel: Fennec Covert Force
- Optic: Slimline Pro
- Stock: FTAC Locktight Stock
- Magazine: Fennec Mag 45
- Rear Grip: Fennec Textured Grip
This build takes the edge of the Fennec's incredible mobility but provides much-needed increases in damage, range, and accuracy.
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Even with the extra recoil, the SMG shreds in close-quarters combat and with some additional trigger discipline, it can make an impact at longer distances.
How to unlock the Modern Warfare 2 Fennec 45
In order to get your hands on the Fennec 45, all you need to do is reach Level 38. There's no need to use any other weapons to unlock a specific receiver so you can start shredding with this powerful SMG.
To reach Level 38 as fast as possible, we recommend jumping into some Invasion for large-scale action or Domination where playing the objective comes with some sizeable XP bonuses.
click to enlargeBest Modern Warfare 2 Fennec 45 attachments
The gunsmith contains a wide variety of attachments for the Fennec 45, making it tricky to find a combination capable of improving the performance of the SMG. After some testing, here's an unbeatable combination to use for the rest of Season 5:
- Barrel: Fennec Covert Force
- Optic: Slimline Pro
- Stock: FTAC Locktight Stock
- Magazine: Fennec Mag 45
- Rear Grip: Fennec Textured Grip
The huge damage drop-off prevented the Fennec from making an impact at longer distances. Thanks to the Fennec Covert Force barrel, damage is increased slightly allowing you to contend in mid-range engagements. Alongside the barrel, the Fennec Mag 45 magazine contains plenty of bullets which comes in handy when dealing with large groups of enemies.
Overall, these attachments still suit close-quarters action but in scenarios where you need additional firepower, you're able to score even more eliminations.
Best Modern Warfare 2 Fennec 45 perks and equipment
Once the best Fennec 45 attachments, selecting a strong perk package and equipment selection. Having a solid perk package and some powerful equipment to deal some extra damage makes all the difference during a match. Here's what we recommend.
Perks
- Double Time (Base)
- Battle Hardened (Base)
- Quick Fix (Bonus)
- Birds-Eye (Ultimate)
For our base perks, Double Time and Battle Hardened act as a strong starting combination. An increase in Tactical Sprint combined with resistance to any incoming flash or stun grenades allows you to move quickly and maintain focus on your target.
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The best bonus perk to use in Modern Warfare 2 is Quick Fix due to the fast time to kill. Scoring a kill instantly triggers health regeneration enabling you to get back in the fight as fast as possible.
Lastly and by no means least is Birds-Eye as our ultimate perk. Once active, you can see red dots on the mini-map allowing you to plan your next move with ease.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
This equipment combination is proving extremely popular. Use Semtex to clear players off a Domination flag or stick it to an oncoming vehicle for an explosive surprise. As for a flash grenade, throw it around a corner to see if anyone's waiting and if they are, fly forwards to secure a very easy kill.
Lastly, Dead Silence is our field upgrade of choice. Temporarily silence your footsteps to sneak behind enemy lines without alerting anyone to your location.
Is the Fennec 45 good in Modern Warfare 2?
The Fennec 45 is excellent in close-quarters action thanks to the incredible rate of fire and damage output. However, there are better options if you're looking for an SMG that performs at longer distances.
That's all there is to know about the Fennec 45 in Modern Warfare 2. For more, check out our guides showing the best Modern Warfare 2 SMG alongside intel on the best sniper rifle for long-range action.
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