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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.
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M5A3 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. |
M5A3 Weapon Info and Stats | |||
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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 |
The M5A3 is automatically unlocked from the start of the game.
M5A3 BTK |
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View Full M5A3 BTK Image |
Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.
M5A3 TTK |
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View Full M5A3 TTK Image |
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.
Weapon Attachments | |
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Sight / Scope |
Fusion Holo
(Short-Range) TV 2X (Mid-Range) Bravo 3x (Long-Range) |
Ammunition / Ammo |
Close Combat
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range) High-Power (Long-Range) |
Underbarrel / Grip |
Flashlight
(Short-Range) Rattlesnake Light Grip (Mid-Range) LWG Grip (Long-Range) |
Barrel |
6KU Suppressor
(Short-Range) Shortened Barrel (Mid-Range) Warhawk Compensator (Long-Range) |
Weapon Loadout | |
Secondary | MP-28 |
Throwable | Frag Grenade |
Gadget | Ammo Crate |
Type | Short | Mid | Long |
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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 |
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.
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.
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 |
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Falck |
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Rao |
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Angel |
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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 |
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 |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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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 |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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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 |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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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 |
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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