What is the best Modern Warfare 3 TAQ-56 loadout? That's one thing on the minds of players loading into the action.
Modern Warfare 3 contains an extensive arsenal of weaponry capable of dominating when in the right hands. Slotting into the assault rifle category is the TAQ-56, a weapon that dominated the Modern Warfare 2 cycle thanks to its low recoil and steady rate of fire.
Before we share more about the best Modern Warfare 3 TAQ-56 loadout, be sure to take a look at our other guides, showcasing the best SMG and when the first double XP event is taking place.
What is the best Modern Warfare 3 TAQ-56 loadout?
- Perks: Infantry / Commando / EOD Padding / Stalker
- Grenades: Frag Grenade / Flash Grenade
This build provides improvements to the range and accuracy of the TAQ-56, making it one of the strongest rifles to use in all of Modern Warfare 3. The perk combination enhance versatility on the battlefield while the equipment is a surefire way to score additional kills and disrupt enemy vision.
click to enlargeModern Warfare 3 best TAQ-56 attachments
The Modern Warfare 3 gunsmith contains a wealth of attachments to gear the TAQ-56 to suit any style of play. After some testing, we've uncovered a set of five that's excellent for mid-range action:
- Barrel: 17.5" Tundra Pro Barrel
- Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
- Stock: Tactique Brute Stock
- Underbarrel: XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop
- Rear Grip: FSS Combat Grip
The 17.5" Tundra Pro Barrel comes with additional bullet velocity and damage range to ensure there's no drop-off when firing at a target from afar. To ensure high accuracy is maintained, the combination of the Tactique Brute Stock and FSS Combat Grip keeps recoil low.
Up next is the XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop for boosts to sprint-to-fire time, aim-down sight speed, and gun kick.
Last and by no means least is the MK. 3 Reflector optic. The sight provides a crystal-clear view of anyone that moves into your crosshair, allowing you to beam them with the fast fire rate of the TAQ-56.
Modern Warfare 3 best TAQ-56 perks and equipment
Once the best Modern Warfare 3 TAQ-56 attachments are ready for battle, finding a set of perks and equipment is the next step to building the very best loadout for mid and long-distance engagements. Here are our early recommendations.
Perks
- Vest: Infantry
- Gloves: Commando
- Helmet: EOD Padding
- Boots: Stalker
The Infantry vest increases the length of Tactical Sprint in addition to lowering its refresh time, guaranteeing maximum movement speeds. Commando gloves enable you to reload the TAQ-56 while sprinting, meaning you don't need to slow down during a match.
Up next, we've gone for EOD Padding for some extra resistance to any incoming grenades that are likely to land close by.
Lastly, Stalker boots continue the trend of enhancing movement. This particular perk reduces aim-down sight time and increases strafe speeds making it much easier to content any fast-moving submachine gunners.
Equipment
- Lethal: Frag Grenade
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
It's hard to go wrong with the trusty combination of frag and flash grenades. Cook the frag to perfection to deal maximum damage but if the target manages to get away, follow up with a flash to disrupt their vision and secure the kill with the TAQ-56.
Is the Modern Warfare 3 TAQ-56 meta?
It's impossible to determine yet whether the TAQ-56 will feature among the best guns and weapons. After we've compared it to the rest of the gun list, we'll share our final verdict.
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