Battlefield 2042

M5A3 Best Loadout and Weapon Stats

Best M5A3 Loadout and weapon stats in Battlefield 2042(BF2042

The M5A3 is an Assault 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.

M5A3 Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

M5A3 Update #3.1 Patch Notes
• 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.

All Updates and Patch Notes

M5A3 Overview

M5A3 Weapon Info and Stats
Battlefield 2042 - M5A3 Weapon Info
Description
The US Military's standard-issue rifle since 2034, the M5A3 can be chambered for a variety of rounds for either semi or automatic modes.
Class Rate of Fire Mag Size Zoom
Assault 750 30 1.25x
Firepower Accuracy Range Handling
50 50 50 50

How to Get M5A3

The M5A3 is automatically unlocked from the start of the game.

M5A3 Bullets to Kill and Time to Kill (BTK and TTK)

M5A3 Bullets to Kill (BTK)

M5A3 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.

M5A3 Time to Kill (TTK)

M5A3 TTK

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

The Close Range magazine has the fastest TTK at close to mid range (0-30m). Since most fights are done in this range, you can get away with only using this ammo type for the loadout. However, the bullet damage falls off at around 40m, so swapping to the High-Power ammo type would be ideal to cover long and open areas.

BTK and TTK for All Guns

M5A3 Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope Fusion Holo ImageFusion Holo (Short-Range)
TV 2X ImageTV 2X (Mid-Range)
Bravo 3x ImageBravo 3x (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo Close Combat ImageClose Combat
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range)
High-Power ImageHigh-Power (Long-Range)
Underbarrel / Grip Flashlight ImageFlashlight (Short-Range)
Rattlesnake Light Grip ImageRattlesnake Light Grip (Mid-Range)
LWG Grip ImageLWG Grip (Long-Range)
Barrel 6KU Suppressor Image6KU Suppressor (Short-Range)
Shortened Barrel ImageShortened Barrel (Mid-Range)
Warhawk Compensator ImageWarhawk Compensator (Long-Range)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary MP-28
Throwable Frag Grenade
Gadget Ammo Crate

Attachment Loadouts

Type Short Mid Long
Sight Fusion Holo TV 2X Bravo 3X
Ammo Close Combat Extended Mag
Underbarrel Flashlight Rattlesnake Light Grip LWG Grip
Barrel 6KU Suppressor Shortened Barrel Warhawk Compensator

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

This loadout focuses on keeping yourself agile in close quarters and increases your overall time to kill (TTK) with the Close Combat or Shortened Barrel attachment. The Rattle Snake Light Grip will help you retain your accuracy as you strafe left and right.

You can also choose to equip the flashlight if you want to get a slight edge. Don't brush off its blinding effect at close range as it can give you a few precious milliseconds in hiding your head against more skilled players.

Opting for the 6KU Suppressor can also help in preventing yourself from appearing on enemy minimap.

Best Attachments for Long Range

The TV 2X or Bravo 3X scope is best for long-range engagements thanks to its clear reticle. The variable scopes and anything higher than 3x just doesn't justify its increased recoil. The High-Power Magazine is an excellent choice for ammunition since it gives the lowest TTK. The Subsonic magazine is also a fair choice if you pair it with the silencer as the combination from both will make it harder for enemies to find you. By being at long-range, the LWG Grip will work excellently since you won't be punished as badly for standing still against targets far away.

Best Specialist for M5A3

M5A3 is the most balanced gun as it is both good at short to mid-range encounters. You can use it essentially for any Specialist, but the supporting roles suit it well.

Specialist Strengths
Battlefield 2042 - Maria FalckFalck
  • Allows Falck to cover fire for allies or even kill enemies while healing allies with the S21 Syrette Pistol from the back line.
Battlefield 2042 - Navin RaoRao
  • Gives Rao a chance to fight back from various distances and survive if he gets interrupted while using his Cyber Warfare Suite.
Battlefield 2042 - Constantine “Angel” AnghelAngel
  • Provides allies with armor and ammo using his Loadout Crate while also providing suppressive fire from behind.

M5A3 Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

Extended Barrel
Projectile Velocity Rate of Fire Acc: +5
Rng.: +5
Hnd.: -5
15 M5A3 Kills

Wrapped Suppressor
Suppresses Sound
No Minimap Spotting While Firing
Effectice Range FP: -5
60 M5A3 Kills

Champion Muzzle Brake
Vertical Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control Acc: +2
90 M5A3 Kills

Shortened Barrel
Rate of Fire Projectile Velocity Acc: -5
Rng.: -5
Hnd.: +5
120 M5A3 Kills

Tactical Compensator
Horizontal Recoil Control Vertical Recoil Control Acc: +2
150 M5A3 Kills

Warhawk Compensator
Horizontal Recoil Control Vertical Recoil Control Acc: +2
180 M5A3 Kills

ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake
Vertical Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control Acc: +2
270 M5A3 Kills

6KU Suppressor
Suppresses Sound
No Minimap Spotting While Firing
Effectice Range FP: -5
30 M5A3 Kills

Scope Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

TV 2X
Zoom Level
Enhanced Target Visibility
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +1
Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 2x
0 M5A3 Kills

Fusion Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 0 M5A3 Kills

M22 3.5x
Zoom Level Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +4
Hnd.: -4
Zoom: 3.5x
From a distance of 150m: 100 M5A3 Kills

Bravo 3x
Zoom Level Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 3x
25 M5A3 Kills

UH-1 Smart 1.5x
Enhanced Target Visibility
Target Info
Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 1.5x
30 M5A3 Kills

8R Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.5x 60 M5A3 Kills

Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x
Zoom Level
Toggle Optic
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 3x
120 M5A3 Kills

Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x
Zoom Level
Toggle Optic
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 2.5x
150 M5A3 Kills

XDR Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 160 M5A3 Kills

Raven 4x
Zoom Level Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +5
Hnd.: -5
Zoom: 4x
240 M5A3 Kills

Shan 2.5x
Zoom Level
Enhanced Target Visibility
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +2
Hnd.: -2
Zoom: 2.5x
300 M5A3 Kills

K8 Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 330 M5A3 Kills

M11 6x
Zoom Level
Toggle Optic
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +6
Hnd.: -6
Zoom: 6x
360 M5A3 Kills

Magazine and Ammo Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

Close Combat
Recoil Control
Reload Speed
Rate of Fire
Effective Range FP: -5
Acc: -5
Rng.: -5
Hnd.: +5
30 M5A3 Kills

High Power
Ammo Capacity Reload Speed FP: +5
Acc: +5
Rng.: +5
Hnd.: -10
90 M5A3 Kills

Subsonic
Tracer Visibility
Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction
Reload Speed
Projectile Velocity
FP: -5
Rng.: -5
Hnd.: -5
150 M5A3 Kills

Armor Piercing
Penetrate Vehicle Armor
Penetrates Light Materials
Infantry Damage
Reload Speed
Hnd.: -5
210 M5A3 Kills

Standard Issue / Extended Mag
Ammo Capacity Reload Speed Hnd.: -5
270 M5A3 Kills

Grip & Underbarrel Attachment

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

BCG Light Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
30 M5A3 Kills

Rattlesnake Light Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
120 M5A3 Kills

Cobra Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
150 M5A3 Kills

LWG Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
210 M5A3 Kills

40mm Incendiary
Incendiary Grenade Launcher Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -10
Using the 40mm HE Underbarrel: 50 M5A3 Kills

Flashlight
Blinding Effect Detectable 60 M5A3 Kills

ADR Bipod
Allows deployment
Sway Stability While Deployed
Immobile While Deployed Acc: +5
Rng.: +5
90 M5A3 Kills

40mm HE
Fragmentation Grenade Launcher Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -10
180 M5A3 Kills

40mm Smoke
Smoke Grenade Launcher Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -10
240 M5A3 Kills

Masterkey
Shotgun Underbarrel Aiming Down Sight Speed 300 M5A3 Kills

LS-1 Laser Sight
Hipfire Accuracy Detectable Acc: +10
Rng.: +1
330 M5A3 Kills

M5A3 Skins

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 Gravemaker (Rare)
How to Unlock: 30 M5A3 Kills
Tier 1 (Epic)
How to Unlock: 1200 M5A3 Kills

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