The best Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 loadout is worth using even if it flies under the radar. Modern Warfare 3's huge gun list is made possible by the entire Modern Warfare 2 arsenal integrating into the game, giving you even more choice before deciding which of the maps and game modes you want to play.
The STB 556 is a compact assault rifle and could act as an ideal counter to any fast-moving submachine gunners that head your way.
Before we share all the intel on the best Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 loadout, check out the best MCW loadout along with the latest information on what Season 1 has in store.
What is the best Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 loadout?
- Perks: Infantry / Commando / Stalker / EOD Padding
- Grenades: Semtex / Stun Grenade
click to enlargeBest Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 attachments
The gunsmith contains a wealth of attachments that allow you to enhance various characteristics of the STB 556. Want to reduce its recoil? No problem. Want lightning-fast aim-down sight speed? Say no more. After some testing, we've got a set of five perfect for close-quarters and mid-range action.
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 508mm Rear Guard
- Stock: Bruen MX9 Stock
- Underbarrel: FTAC MSP-98 Handstop
- Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
Up first is the Monolithic Suppressor which conceals your location on the map from enemy radar in addition to some much-needed recoil control. To minimise damage drop-off, the 508mm Rear Guard barrel enhances bullet velocity and range in addition to hip-fire accuracy which proves useful if a fast-moving player suddenly appears.
Speaking of fast reaction times, the Bruen MX9 Stock and Bruen Q900 Grip improve sprint speed, aim-down sight speed, and crouch movement speed ensuring you can react fast and move to safety in any sticky situations as quickly as possible.
Best Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 perks and equipment
Once the best STB 556 attachments are ready to rumble, finding perks and equipment that bolster performance even further is the next step to building the very best loadout for multiplayer. Here's what we recommend using alongside the rifle.
Perks
- Vest: Infantry
- Gloves: Commando
- Boots: Stalker
- Gear: EOD Padding
- Field Equipment: Trophy System
Infantry is the early frontrunner in the vest category thanks to its ability to extend the length of Tactical Sprint. Commando gloves allow you to reload while hurtling around the map with the STB 556, while Stalker boots provide improved strafing and aim-down sight speeds. This is hugely useful when tracking an enemy darting left and right during a gunfight.
Lastly, EOD Padding rounds off our perk selection. Grenades are almost guaranteed to land near you over the course of a match, and the increased explosive resistance from the padding allows you to stay in the heat of battle for extended periods of time.
It's hard not to select the Trophy System as the piece of field equipment thanks to its ability to block incoming explosives. Throw it near a Domination flag or Hardpoint hill to add more points to the scoreboard.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
It's hard to go wrong with the combination of Semtex and stun grenade. The sticky nature of Semtex means you can guarantee extra kills or use it to destroy any ground-based killstreaks halting your progress throughout a Modern Warfare 3 match.
If the Semtex fails to score the kill, follow up with a stun grenade to slow the movement of the weakened target so you can clear up any stragglers with the STB 556.
Is the Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 meta?
It's hard to tell whether the STB 556 will slot into the early Modern Warfare 3 meta. Its high mobility for an assault rifle will place it in good stead, but it will be hard to compete with some of the other weapons in the category.
That's all there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 STB 556 loadout. For more, check out the best controller settings to use and everything there is to know about the best sniper rifles for long-distance combat.
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