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A complete guide to the AC 42, an assault weapon for Battlefield 2042 on the Playstation, Xbox, and PC. Check here for info on the best loadouts for the M5A3, as well as the best attachments and how to use this weapon!
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AC 42 Update #3.1 Patch Notes |
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• Removed bounce from Underbarrel Grenades when firing at short distances • Adjusted dispersion values for most weapons, which results in a faster dispersion decrease when tap firing or doing short bursts • Adjusted dispersion increases for most weapons. It now takes slightly longer for weapons to become overly inaccurate in sustained fire • Additional improvements to recoil control for all weapons, more specifically automatic weapons. |
AC-42 Weapon Info and Stats | |||
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Description | |||
Next generation Russian AR, the AC-42 utilizes a non-traditional bullpup layout to a provide a compact frame without sacrificing barrel length and accuracy. | |||
Class | Rate of Fire | Mag Size | Zoom |
Assault | 1200 | 30 | 1.25x |
Firepower | Accuracy | Range | Handling | 50 | 56 | 54 | 50 |
The AC-42 will unlock when you reach Level 40.
AC 42 BTK |
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View Full AC 42 BTK Image |
Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.
AC 42 TTK |
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View Full AC 42 TTK Image |
The TTK was computed by using the following formula: (60/Rate of Fire)*(BTK-1).
The in-game Rate of Fire isn't accurate for the AC-42 since it doesn't account for the downtime between bursts. We've manually calculated the in-game TTK and found that it's around 485~. From this, we can see that the High-Power Magazine has the best TTK beyond 50m. However, this doesn't mean the other ammo types can be disregarded. With its damage and rate of fire roughly the same across the board, this opens up possibilities to use your preferred ammo type and ammo capacity.
Weapon Attachments | |
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Sight / Scope |
Fusion Holo
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range) TV 2X (Long-Range) |
Ammunition / Ammo |
Standard Issue / Extended Mag
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range) High-Power (Long-Range) |
Underbarrel / Grip |
Cobra Grip
(All Ranges) |
Barrel |
Tactical Compensator
(All Ranges) |
Weapon Loadout | |
Secondary | MP-28 |
Throwable | Frag Grenade |
Gadget | Ammo Crate |
Type | Short | Mid | Long |
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Sight | Fusion Holo | TV 2X | |
Ammo | High-Power | ||
Underbarrel | Cobra Grip | ||
Barrel | Tactical Compensator |
The AC 42 has an increadible rate of fire at 1200 but with a harsh recoil pattern that kicks up at a 110 degree angle. We will need attachments that will improve firepower and its recoil control.
For close to mid-range fights, your best option would be the Fusion Holo. The kill requirement to unlock this attachment is a bit high, but it's worth the investment. Alternatively, you can use the 8R Holo in the meantime since it's one of the earlier sight attachments you can unlock.
The Standard Issue / Extended Mag is the best ammo type for the AC 42. The stats provided by the High Power magazine would have been preferable, but the extended mag is a huge help with how fast this gun fires.
The Cobra Grip is a very good grip attachment to improve the recoil control of Assault Rifles.
Lastly, the best barrel attachment for the AC 42 is the Tactical Compensator. This attachment will help reduce the horizontal recoil of the gun, which it desperately needs.
Due to the burst fire mode of this gun, you will find it quite hard to land all three shots at-long range targets. Changing the gun to single fire mode is the best way to kill targets more than 50 meters away. Because of this, you will want to use the High Power ammo type, which will give you the least amount of bullets needed to kill someone at that range.
For the most part, you can use all the same attachments from the close quarters variant of this build. However, the TV 2X is the best sight attachment for long-range combat situations.
Specialist | Strengths |
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Mackay |
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Boris |
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Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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Extended Barrel |
Projectile Velocity | Rate of Fire |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 |
25 AC-42 Kills |
Wrapped Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effectice Range |
FP: -5 |
90 AC-42 Kills |
Type 4 Heavy Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effective Range |
FP: -10 |
120 AC-42 Kills |
PB Heavy Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effective Range |
FP: -10 |
150 AC-42 Kills |
Tactical Compensator |
Horizontal Recoil Control | Vertical Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
210 AC-42 Kills |
Champion Muzzle Brake |
Vertical Recoil Control | Horizontal Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
240 AC-42 Kills |
Warhawk Compensator |
Horizontal Recoil Control | Vertical Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
300 AC-42 Kills |
ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake |
Vertical Recoil Control | Horizontal Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
360 AC-42 Kills |
6KU Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effectice Range |
FP: -5 |
30 AC-42 Kills |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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M22 3.5x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +4 Hnd.: -4 Zoom: 3.5x |
Over 100m: 150 AC-42 Kills |
XO Smart 2x |
Enhanced Target Visibility Target Info Zoom Level |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +1 Hnd.: -2 Zoom: 2x |
5 AC-42 Kills |
Shan 2.5x |
Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +2 Hnd.: -2 Zoom: 2.5x |
15 AC-42 Kills |
8R Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.5x | 30 AC-42 Kills |
Raven 4x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 Zoom: 4x |
33 AC-42 Kills |
Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x |
Zoom Level Toggle Optic |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 2.5x |
60 AC-42 Kills |
Fusion Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 120 AC-42 Kills |
UH-1 Smart 1.5x |
Enhanced Target Visibility Target Info |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 1.5x |
120 AC-42 Kills |
Bravo 3x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x |
150 AC-42 Kills |
Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x |
Zoom Level Toggle Optic |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x |
210 AC-42 Kills |
M11 6x |
Zoom Level Toggle Optic |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +6 Hnd.: -6 Zoom: 6x |
240 AC-42 Kills |
TV 2X |
Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +1 Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 2x |
270 AC-42 Kills |
K8 Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 300 AC-42 Kills |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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Subsonic |
Tracer Visibility Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction |
Reload Speed Projectile Velocity |
FP: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: -5 |
60 AC-42 Kills |
Standard Issue / Extended Mag |
Ammo Capacity | Reload Speed |
Hnd.: -5 |
120 AC-42 Kills |
High-Power |
Ammo Capacity | Reload Speed |
FP: +5 Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 |
180 AC-42 Kills |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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BCG Light Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
90 AC-42 Kills |
Cobra Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
150 AC-42 Kills |
Rattlesnake Light Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
180 AC-42 Kills |
LWG Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
210 AC-42 Kills |
Flashlight |
Blinding Effect | Detectable | 30 AC-42 Kills | |
LS-1 Laser Sight |
Hipfire Accuracy | Detectable |
Acc: +10 |
60 AC-42 Kills |
40mm HE |
Fragmentation Grenade Launcher | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Hnd.: -10 |
270 AC-42 Kills |
ADR Bipod |
Allows deployment Sway Stability While Deployed |
Immobile While Deployed |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 |
300 AC-42 Kills |
40mm Smoke |
Smoke Grenade Launcher | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Hnd.: -10 |
330 AC-42 Kills |
Factory (Common)
How to Unlock: Default Weapon Skin. |
Desert Technical (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 51. |
Central Desert (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 59. |
Desert Flecktarn (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 71. |
Forest Multi-Terrain (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 28. |
Forest Technical (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 93. |
Winter Mixed (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 13. |
Winter Woodland (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 78. |
Wildwood (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 65. |
Dryfire (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 86. |
Tier 1 (Epic)
How to Unlock: 1,200 AC-42 Kills. |
Pусская Tочность (Rare)
How to Unlock: 30 AC-42 Kills. |
All Weapons | ||
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Assault | Marksman | Sniper |
SMGs | LMGs | Utility |
Secondary |
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AC-42 | STG-44 | BAR 1918 |
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AN-94 | G3A3 |
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