LCMG Weapon Info, Stats, and Best Loadouts

The LCMG is an LMG Weapon in the game Battlefield 2042. Read on to learn more about the firepower, accuracy, range, and handling of this weapon, as well as the available attachments and their respective effects.

LCMG Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

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LCMG Overview

LCMG Weapon Info and Stats
Description
With a lineage tracing back to US Special Forces in the Vietnam War, the LCMG's lightweight construction and constant recoil system provide unprecedented control. An ideal fire support weapon for squad assaults.
Class	Rate of Fire	Mag Size	Zoom
LMG	600	200	1.25x
Firepower	Accuracy	Range	Handling
56	54	56	44

How to Get LCMG

The LCMG will unlock when you reach Level 3.

LCMG Bullets to Kill and Time to Kill (BTK and TTK)

LCMG Bullets to Kill (BTK)

LCMG BTK
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Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.

LCMG Time to Kill (TTK)

LCMG TTK
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The TTK was computed by using the following formula: (60/Rate of Fire)*(BTK-1).

The Close Combat magazine boasts the fastest TTK at close range, but the damage starts nosediving just after 20m. Past 20m, the High-Power magazine will give the fastest TTK from mid to long-range.

BTK and TTK for All Guns

LCMG Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope	Fusion Holo (Short-Range) TV 2X (Mid-Range) Bravo 3x (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo	Close Combat (Short-Range) Subsonic (Mid-Range) High-Power (Long-Range)
Underbarrel / Grip	Rattlesnake Light Grip (Short-Range) LWG Grip (Mid-Range) ADR Bipod (Long-Range)
Barrel	Shortened Barrel (Short-Range) Warhawk Compensator (Mid-Range) Extended Barrel (Long-Range)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary	MP-28
Throwable	Proximity Sensor
Gadget	Ammo Crate

Attachment Loadouts

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

The LCMG is a light machine gun with a huge ammo capacity that allows you to take out multiple enemies in one sitting. Using it in close quarters requires the Fusion Holo for quick aiming, Close Combat ammo for solid stopping power, and the Shortened Barrel for improved handling.

For mid-range scenarios, running with a TV 2x sight gives you good range to cover a huge area, while the Warhawk Compensator provides better recoil control. The Subsonic ammo type is also surprisingly good at near close to mid-range(11-40m) since it boasts the fastest TTK, on par with the High-Power ammo type.

Best Attachments for Long Range

The LCMG is also a formidable long-range LMG with the right loadout. Use the Bravo 3x to get the best distance possible, and the ADR Bipod for stable aim. Add in the Extended Barrel and you have a great long-range automatic weapon that works best when defending key sectors. The High-Power ammo type will also give you the fastest TTK at this range.

Best Specialists for LCMG

The LCMG is a machine gun with high firepower that is good for cover fire. Due to this, it is best paired with Specialists that are great at defending sectors.

Specialist	Strengths
Irish	Irish's Fortification System gives him more defense, allowing him to survive longer and defend longer.
Boris	Sentry Gun paired with the LCMG can provide non-stop cover fire for allies or defending sectors.

LCMG Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
Tactical Compensator	Horizontal Recoil Control	Vertical Recoil Control	Acc: +2	30 LCMG Kills
Champion Muzzle Brake	Vertical Recoil Control	Horizontal Recoil Control	Acc: +2	60 LCMG Kills
Warhawk Compensator	Horizontal Recoil Control	Vertical Recoil Control	Acc: +2	90 LCMG Kills
ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake	Vertical Recoil Control	Horizontal Recoil Control	Acc: +2	15 LCMG Kills
Extended Barrel	Projectile Velocity	Rate of Fire	Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5	150 LCMG Kills
Wrapped Suppressor	Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing	Effectice Range	FP: -5	330 LCMG Kills
Shortened Barrel	Rate of Fire	Projectile Velocity	Acc: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: +5	180 LCMG Kills
6KU Suppressor	Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing	Effectice Range	FP: -5	240 LCMG Kills

Scope Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
Fusion Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.25x	210 LCMG Kills
TV 2X	Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +1 Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 2x	60 LCMG Kills
XDR Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.25x	90 LCMG Kills
UH-1 Smart 1.5x	Enhanced Target Visibility Target Info	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 1.5x	120 LCMG Kills
Shan 2.5x	Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +2 Hnd.: -2 Zoom: 2.5x	150 LCMG Kills
Bravo 3x	Zoom Level	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x	180 LCMG Kills
8R Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.5x	5 LCMG Kills
Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x	Zoom Level Toggle Optic	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 2.5x	30 LCMG Kills
Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x	Zoom Level Toggle Optic	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x	25 LCMG Kills

Magazine and Ammo Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
High-Power	Ammo Capacity	Reload Speed	FP: +5 Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5	120 LCMG Kills
Subsonic	Tracer Visibility Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction	Reload Speed Projectile Velocity	FP: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: -5	330 LCMG Kills
Close Combat	Recoil Control Reload Speed Rate of Fire	Effective Range	FP: -5 Acc: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: +5	60 LCMG Kills
Standard Issue / Extended Mag	Ammo Capacity	Reload Speed	Hnd.: -5	270 LCMG Kills
Armor Piercing	Penetrate Vehicle Armor Penetrates Light Materials	Infantry Damage Reload Speed	Hnd.: -5	210 LCMG Kills

Grip & Underbarrel Attachment

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
Cobra Grip	Accuracy while Static	Accuracy while Moving	Acc: +5 Rng.: +2	240 LCMG Kills
BCG Light Grip	Accuracy while Static	Accuracy while Moving	Acc: +5 Rng.: +2	180 LCMG Kills
Rattlesnake Light Grip	Accuracy while Static	Accuracy while Moving	Acc: +5 Rng.: +2	90 LCMG Kills
LWG Grip	Accuracy while Static	Accuracy while Moving	Acc: +5 Rng.: +2	300 LCMG Kills
Flashlight	Blinding Effect	Detectable		120 LCMG Kills
LS-1 Laser Sight	Hipfire Accuracy	Detectable	Acc: +10	30 LCMG Kills
ADR Bipod	Allows deployment Sway Stability While Deployed	Immobile While Deployed	Acc: +5 Rng.: +5	150 LCMG Kills
40mm Smoke	Smoke Grenade Launcher	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Hnd.: -10	360 LCMG Kills
Masterkey	Shotgun Underbarrel	Aiming Down Sight Speed		300 LCMG Kills
40mm Frag	Fragmentation Grenade Launcher	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Hnd.: -10	270 LCMG Kills
40mm AP	Armor Piercing Grenade Launcher	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Hnd.: -10	Using the LCMG's Grenade Launcher: 50 Kills

LCMG Skins

Fire Breather (Epic) How to Unlock: Pre-Order Edition Reward.	Factory (Common) How to Unlock: Default Weapon Skin.
Central Desert (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 59	Desert Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 19
Forest Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 93	Forest Multi-Terrain (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 8
Desert Flecktarn (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 71	Wildwood (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 65
Winter Woodland (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 78	Winter Mixed (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 13
Dryfire (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 86	Carbon BPM Setter (Rare) How to Unlock: 30 LCMG Kills
Tier 1 (Epic) How to Unlock: 1200 LCMG Kills

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