Battlefield 2042

PBX 45 Best Loadout and Weapon Stats

Battlefield 2042 (BF2042) Best PBX 45 Best Attachments and Gun Stats

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!

PBX 45 Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

PBX-45 Update #3.1 Patch Notes
• 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

All Updates and Patch Notes

PBX 45 Overview

PBX-45 Weapon Info and Stats
Battlefield 2042 - PBX-45 Weapon Info
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

How to Get PBX-45

The PBX-45 is automatically unlocked from the start of the game.

PBX 45 Bullets to Kill and Time to Kill (BTK and TTK)

PBX 45 Bullets to Kill (BTK)

PBX 45 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.

PBX 45 Time to Kill (TTK)

PBX 45 TTK

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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.

BTK and TTK for All Guns

PBX 45 Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope Fusion Holo ImageFusion Holo (Short-Range)
8R Holo Image8R Holo (Mid-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo Close Combat ImageClose Combat
(Short-Range)
Standard Issue / Extended Mag ImageStandard Issue / Extended Mag
(Mid-Range)
Underbarrel / Grip BCG Light Grip ImageBCG Light Grip
(Short-Range) and (Mid-Range)
Barrel 6KU Suppressor Image6KU Suppressor (Short-Range)
Champion Muzzle Brake ImageChampion Muzzle Brake (Mid-Range)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary MP-28
Throwable Prox Sensor
Gadget Med Pen

Attachment Loadouts

Type Short Mid
Sight Fusion Holo 8R Holo
Ammo Close Combat Standard Issue / Extended Mag
Underbarrel BCG Light Grip
Barrel 6KU Suppressor Champion Muzzle Brake

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

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.

Best Specialist for PBX 45

Specialist Strengths
Battlefield 2042 - Ji-Soo PaikPaik
  • Paik's EMG-X Scanner Specialty will highlight any enemy within a 30m radius around her. Use this in conjunction with smoke grenades to get easy kills through the smoke.
Battlefield 2042 - Webster MackayMackay
  • The PBX 45 has a decent range, which Mackay can take advantage of thanks to his Grappling Hook Specialty. This gun will be serviceable for both assaulting enemies up high and shooting down at enemies from above.

PBX 45 Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

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

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

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 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

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
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

Grip & Underbarrel Attachment

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

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

PBX 45 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
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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