Best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 loadout

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Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 assault rifle with grey wall in background
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January 5, 2024: Season 1 is well underway and we've updated our guide to showcase the very best Kastov 545 loadout and the best attachment combination.

Looking for the best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 loadout? We've got all the intel you need.

Thanks to the integration of Modern Warfare 2 weaponry, Modern Warfare 3 contains an extensive range of guns and weapons to use across numerous maps and game modes. Slotting into the assault rifle category is the Kastov 545, a lightweight rifle armed with a steady rate of fire and plenty of mobility to navigate the battlefield as fast as possible.

Before we reveal more about the best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 loadout, check out our walkthrough hub packed with everything there is to know about Sledgehammer Games' latest release.

What is the best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 loadout?

  • Perks: Infantry / Commando / EOD Padding / Covert Sneakers
  • Grenades: Semtex / Stun
  • Field Upgrade: Trophy System

This build enhances the damage range and the mobility of the Kastov 545 which is perfect for mid-range action. The rest of the loadout capitalises on the already high mobility levels while the choice of field upgrade provides some additional protection from enemy utility.

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Best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 attachments

The gunsmith contains an extensive selection of attachments capable of transforming the Kastov 545 into a mid-range menace. Here's a set of five that's guaranteed to make an impact:

  • Barrel: Kastovia 406
  • Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Stock: FT TAC-Elite Stock
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Ammunition: 5.45 High Grain Rounds

Up first is the Kastovia 406 barrel and the 5.45 High Grain Rounds which provide the additional firepower required to minimise any drop-off at longer distances.

For fast reaction times, the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop improves movement speed, aim-down sight speed, and sprint-to-fire time, allowing you to snap onto any target that wanders into your crosshairs throughout a match.

To tame the slight kick generated by the Kastov 545, the FT TAC-Elite Stock brings some recoil control so there's no distraction when focusing on the opposition that appears in the Slimline Pro Optic.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 perks and equipment

Once the best Kastov 545 attachments are ready for battle, it's time to select the perks, equipment, and field upgrades that will bolster your damage output even further. Here's what we recommend using alongside the assault rifle.

Perks

  • Vest: Infantry
  • Gloves: Commando
  • Gear: EOD Padding
  • Boots: Covert Sneakers

The Infantry vest extends the length of Tactical Sprint, allowing you to navigate the maps as quickly as possible while Commando gloves enable you to reload while sprinting, minimising any need to stop and reload the Kastov 545.

Next is EOD Padding which increases your resistance to non-killstreak explosives that head your way during a match. This is particularly useful if you love to play the objective and get in amongst the action.

Last and by no means least are Covert Sneakers. With no footstep audio, it's very easy to get behind enemy lines and take down multiple opponents with the Kastov 545.

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Equipment

  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Stun Grenade
  • Field Upgrade: Trophy System

It's hard to go wrong with the combination of Semtex and stun grenade. The sticky nature of Semtex means you can glue it to an opponent for a guaranteed kill or angle it into a building so it sticks to a window frame, killing anyone nearby. Stun grenades slow the movement of anyone who stands within its radius. If you react quickly enough, it's easy pickings for the Kastov 545.

The Trophy System provides additional protection from enemy utility. Place it on the ground while capturing an objective so you don't have to worry about a grenade stopping you from securing the Domination flag.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 meta?

It's tricky to determine if the Kastov 545 will slot into the Modern Warfare 3 meta but it has a high chance of being one of the more underrated weapons avaialble to use. It may not shine at the top of the pile, but its mobility and ease of use mean it's worth using.

That's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 Kastov 545 loadout. For more Call of Duty, check out the best marksman rifle and when the next double XP event is set to take place.

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