Best Assault Loadout in Battlefield 2042
Assault leads pushes. You always carry a Med Pen, and assault rifles get three extra magazines.
Final update 9.2.1 · community and patch-note picks · updated October 10, 2026
Class perk: Assault rifles: +3 magazines. Always equipped: Med Pen.
Best Assault weapons
#1 · Assault Rifle · Mid
VHX-D3
Very popular since Season 6 and still strong after a small 7.2 nerf.
#2 · Assault Rifle · Mid
AK 5C
Season 7 rifle, buffed in 7.1.
#3 · Assault Rifle · Close–mid
M5A3
Flexible and stable; accuracy improved about 10% in 7.0.
Tier lists disagree on the M5A3 and AK-24. The VHX-D3 and AK 5C are the safest picks.
Attachment builds
M5A3Default
- Optic
- Fusion Holo (Plus: Bravo 3x)
- Barrel
- Short Barrel (Plus: Extended Barrel or Wrapped Suppressor)
- Underbarrel
- Masterkey (Plus: LWG grip or LS-1 laser)
- Ammo
- Subsonic 30 rounds (Plus: High-Power 20 rounds for range)
AK 5CDefault
- Optic
- Holo Point CS (or TR-1 Thermal)
- Barrel
- Tactical Compensator (or Wrapped Suppressor)
- Underbarrel
- LWG Grip
- Ammo
- High-Power
Since update 9.2 the Extended Mag no longer reduces recoil.
Gadgets and equipment
IBA Armor Plate
Extra durability for every push.
C5
Your anti-vehicle option (Assault carries two).
- Throwable:
- Frag grenade, or smoke when pushing objectives.
Best specialists
Mackay
Faster movement while aiming and a Grappling Hook for rooftops. The usual top pick.
Dozer
Takes less explosive damage and carries a ballistic shield for tight indoor fights.
Zain
Faster health regen after kills and an airburst launcher. For aggressive players.
Sundance
Wingsuit and a grenade belt with anti-armor, scatter or smart grenades.
Assault tips
- Stick to assault rifles so you get the three extra magazines.
- Mackay's grapple gets you onto the roofs where many objectives are decided.
- Use your Med Pen before you push, not after.