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A complete guide to the PBX 45 , an SMG weapon for Battlefield 2042 on the Playstation, Xbox, and PC. Check here for info on the best loadouts for the PBX 45, as well as the best attachments and how to use this weapon!
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PBX-45 Update #3.1 Patch Notes |
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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. • Improved hip fire accuracy for all SMGs to make them better stand-out from other automatic weapon archetypes |
PBX-45 Weapon Info and Stats | |||
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Description | |||
Developed in the private sector for potential foreign military and NGO clients, the PBX-45 offers a powerful .45 ACP alternative to lighter submachine guns. The delayed blowback operating system reduces barrel rise. | |||
Class | Rate of Fire | Mag Size | Zoom |
SMG | 800 | 30 | 1.25x |
Firepower | Accuracy | Range | Handling | 30 | 40 | 42 | 60 |
The PBX-45 is automatically unlocked from the start of the game.
PBX 45 BTK |
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View Full PBX 45 BTK Image |
Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.
PBX 45 TTK |
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View Full PBX 45 TTK Image |
The TTK was computed by using the following formula: (60/Rate of Fire)*(BTK-1).
It comes as no surprise that the Close Combat ammo type will be the best attachment for close-range fights(0-30m) and then swapping to the Standard Magazine for mid-range. Though the High-Power Magazine has a good TTK for anything beyond 30m, SMGs aren't an ideal weapon to use at that range.
Weapon Attachments | |
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Sight / Scope |
Fusion Holo
(Short-Range) 8R Holo (Mid-Range) |
Ammunition / Ammo |
Close Combat
(Short-Range) Standard Issue / Extended Mag (Mid-Range) |
Underbarrel / Grip |
BCG Light Grip
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range) |
Barrel |
6KU Suppressor
(Short-Range) Champion Muzzle Brake (Mid-Range) |
Weapon Loadout | |
Secondary | MP-28 |
Throwable | Prox Sensor |
Gadget | Med Pen |
Type | Short | Mid |
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Sight | Fusion Holo | 8R Holo |
Ammo | Close Combat | Standard Issue / Extended Mag |
Underbarrel | BCG Light Grip | |
Barrel | 6KU Suppressor | Champion Muzzle Brake |
For the scope, the best sight attachment would be the Fusion Holo for minimal screen clutter. If you need a bit of extra magnification, the 8R Holo is a solid choice that doesn't sacrifice aim-down sight speed.
The best ammo type for the PBX 45 would be the Close Combat magazine. This magazine will increase your time-to-kill (TTK) drastically, making it worth the slot. However, if you're playing in a map that has more open areas, the Standard Issue / Extended Mag is a solid choice that can help you compete against other rifles at mid-range.
The BCG Light Grip is the best grip for the PBX 45. You will be in close-range fights often, so an attachment to increase the gun accuracy while moving is needed.
Lastly, the best barrel attachment for the PBX 45 has to be either the Champion Muzzle Brake or the 6KU Suppressor. This gun does not have a lot of vertical recoil, so fixing the horizontal recoil instead would be the best option. If you find yourself attacking a heavily contested objective, a suppressor like the 6KU will help you keep off the enemy minimap.
Specialist | Strengths |
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Paik |
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Mackay |
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Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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Champion Muzzle Brake |
Vertical Recoil Control | Horizontal Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
150 PBX-45 Kills |
Warhawk Compensator |
Horizontal Recoil Control | Vertical Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
190 PBX-45 Kills |
Tactical Compensator |
Horizontal Recoil Control | Vertical Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
240 PBX-45 Kills |
ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake |
Vertical Recoil Control | Horizontal Recoil Control |
Acc: +2 |
270 PBX-45 Kills |
Extended Barrel |
Projectile Velocity | Rate of Fire |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 |
300 PBX-45 Kills |
Wrapped Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effectice Range |
FP: -5 |
330 PBX-45 Kills |
6KU Suppressor |
Suppresses Sound No Minimap Spotting While Firing |
Effectice Range |
FP: -5 |
60 PBX-45 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 Kills |
Fusion Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 5 PBX-45 Kills |
XDR Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 30 PBX-45 Kills |
UH-1 Smart 1.5x |
Enhanced Target Visibility Target Info |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 1.5x |
60 PBX-45 Kills |
Shan 2.5x |
Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +2 Hnd.: -2 Zoom: 2.5x |
90 PBX-45 Kills |
Bravo 3x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x |
120 PBX-45 Kills |
8R Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.5x | 150 PBX-45 Kills |
Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x |
Zoom Level Toggle Optic |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 2.5x |
210 PBX-45 Kills |
DD Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 240 PBX-45 Kills |
Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x |
Zoom Level Toggle Optic |
Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x |
270 PBX-45 Kills |
M22 3.5x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +4 Hnd.: -4 Zoom: 3.5x |
300 PBX-45 Kills |
K8 Holo |
Enhanced Target Visibility | N/A | Zoom: 1.25x | 330 PBX-45 Kills |
Raven 4x |
Zoom Level | Aiming Down Sight Speed |
Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 Zoom: 4x |
360 PBX-45 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 |
15 PBX-45 Kills |
High-Power |
Ammo Capacity | Reload Speed |
FP: +5 Acc: +5 Rng.: +5 Hnd.: -5 |
90 PBX-45 Kills |
Standard Issue / Extended Mag |
Ammo Capacity | Reload Speed |
Hnd.: -5 |
120 PBX-45 Kills |
Subsonic |
Tracer Visibility Muzzle Flash Visibility Reduction |
Reload Speed Projectile Velocity |
FP: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: -5 |
180 PBX-45 Kills |
Attachment | Increases (+) | Decreases (-) | Effects | Unlock Req. |
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BCG Light Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
25 PBX-45 Kills |
Rattlesnake Light Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
60 PBX-45 Kills |
LWG Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
120 PBX-45 Kills |
Cobra Grip |
Accuracy while Static | Accuracy while Moving |
Acc: +5 Rng.: +2 |
210 PBX-45 Kills |
Flashlight |
Blinding Effect | Detectable | 30 PBX-45 Kills | |
LS-1 Laser Sight |
Hipfire Accuracy | Detectable |
Acc: +10 |
90 PBX-45 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 |
Winder Mixed (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 13 |
Dryfire (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 86 |
Boom Hazard (Epic)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 84 |
Downpour (Epic)
How to Unlock: Pre-Order Edition Reward. |
Carbon Mixed (Rare)
How to Unlock: 30 PBX-45 Kills |
Tier 1 (Epic)
How to Unlock: 1200 PBX-45 Kills |
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