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FG42 Best Loadout & Attachments
SThe current best FG42 build for Black Ops 7: full attachment list and tier rating, refreshed after every balance patch.
Updated 2026-09-30
FG42 — Recommended
Updated 2026-08-20
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Stock | MFS AMBILATERAL STOCKPrestige |
| Muzzle | VAS 8MM SUPPRESSORLevel 10 |
| Barrel | 18" ELAPSE BARRELLevel 16 |
| Rear Grip | ACQUIT GRIPLevel 12 |
| Laser | 3MW MOTION STRIKE LASERLevel 27 |
FG42 — Recommended (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-07-23
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | LETHAL TOOLS ELOLevel 5 |
| Magazine | Overbook Extended MagLevel 15 |
| Stock | MFS AMBILATERAL STOCKPrestige |
| Muzzle | VAS 8MM SUPPRESSORLevel 10 |
| Barrel | 18" ELAPSE BARRELLevel 16 |
| Rear Grip | ACQUIT GRIPLevel 12 |
| Laser | 3MW MOTION STRIKE LASERLevel 27 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGLevel 14 |
FG42 — Non Prestige
Updated 2026-08-20
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | FANG HOVERPOINT ELOArmory |
| Muzzle | VAS 8MM SUPPRESSORLevel 10 |
| Barrel | 18" ELAPSE BARRELLevel 16 |
| Rear Grip | TRESS GRIPLevel 36 |
| Underbarrel | SEVERANCE HANDGUARDLevel 5 |
FG42 — Non Prestige (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-07-23
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | FANG HOVERPOINT ELOArmory |
| Magazine | Overbook Extended MagLevel 15 |
| Muzzle | VAS 8MM SUPPRESSORLevel 10 |
| Barrel | 18" ELAPSE BARRELLevel 16 |
| Rear Grip | TRESS GRIPLevel 36 |
| Underbarrel | SEVERANCE HANDGUARDLevel 5 |
| Laser | 3MW MOTION STRIKE LASERLevel 27 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGLevel 14 |
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FG42 loadout FAQ
What is the best FG42 loadout in Black Ops 7?
The current best FG42 build (Recommended) runs: MFS AMBILATERAL STOCK (Stock), VAS 8MM SUPPRESSOR (Muzzle), 18" ELAPSE BARREL (Barrel), ACQUIT GRIP (Rear Grip), 3MW MOTION STRIKE LASER (Laser). The full table above includes every slot and unlock level.
What tier is the FG42 in the current Black Ops 7 meta?
The FG42 currently sits in S Tier — Pure Meta of our Black Ops 7 tier list, which is refreshed after every balance patch.
What weapon level do you need for the best FG42 loadout?
The highest attachment in this build unlocks at FG42 weapon level 27. Until then, run the lower-level attachments in the same slots and swap in the final pieces as you level up.
When was this FG42 loadout last updated?
This build was last verified on 2026-09-30. We re-check the entire Black Ops 7 tier list after every balance patch.