Battlefield 2042

12M Auto Best Loadout and Weapon Stats

The 12M Auto is a Utility 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.

12M Auto Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

12M Auto 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

Update #3 (December 02, 2021)

12M Auto Update #3 Patch Notes
• Fixed some issues that prevented visual hits from registering when firing on an enemy target. (Note: further improvements are still being investigated)

• Fixed an issue where a soldier is unable to shoot after getting hacked while in a vehicle

• Reduced switch back to weapon delay after throwing grenade

• Fixed an issue where a soldier is unable to shoot after getting hacked while in a vehicle

• Reduced switch back to weapon delay after throwing grenade

Update #2 (November 26, 2021)

12M Auto Patch 1.04 Notes
• Bullet spread has been reduced on all weapons except Shotguns. This should result in better accuracy during gameplay

All Updates and Patch Notes

12M Auto Overview

12M Auto Weapon Info and Stats
Battlefield 2042 - 12M Auto Weapon Info
Description
Despite the Russian 12M Auto's close resemblance to the AR family from which it originates, there are glaring differences. Lock and load, comrades.
Class Rate of Fire Mag Size Zoom
Utility 300 8 1.25x
Firepower Accuracy Range Handling
70 32 30 38

How to Get 12M Auto

The 12M Auto will unlock when you reach Level 44.

12M Auto Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope Fusion Holo ImageFusion Holo (Short-Range)
UH-1 Smart 1.5x ImageUH-1 Smart 1.5x (Mid-Range)
TV 2X ImageTV 2X (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo #1 Buckshot / Drum Image#1 Buckshot / Drum (Short-Range)
#1 Buckshot / Drum Image#1 Buckshot / Drum (Mid-Range)
Flechette Shell ImageFlechette Shell (Long-Range)
Barrel Shortened Barrel ImageShortened Barrel (Short-Range)
Shortened Barrel ImageShortened Barrel (Mid-Range)
Shortened Barrel ImageShortened Barrel (Long-Range)
Underbarrel LS-1 Laser Sight ImageLS-1 Laser Sight (Short-Range)
LS-1 Laser Sight ImageLS-1 Laser Sight (Mid-Range)
LWG Grip ImageLWG Grip (Long-Range)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary MP28
Throwable Proximity Sensor
Gadget Recoilless M5

Attachment Loadouts

Type Short Mid Long
Sight Fusion Holo UH-1 Smart 1.5x TV 2x
Ammo #1 Buckshot / Drum #1 Buckshot / Drum Flechette Shelle
Barrel LS-1 Laser Sight LS-1 Laser Sight LWS Grip

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

Many of the attachments for close to mid-range engagements remain relatively the same, prioritizing a clear line of sight with the enemy and easy handling alongside powerful shots. Shooting from the hip, which shotguns generally excels at, was also taken into consideration along with a more powerful ammunition replacement to make spraying enemies with semi-automatic shots feel powerful without sacrificing any accuracy.

Best Attachments for Long Range

For long-ranged engagements, the 12M Auto really does not excel in being capable of causing critical harm over long distances, something that is also reflected in its various attachments. The focus instead for the build went into taking into account that players using the shotgun must move closer to their target in order to cause harm.

The attachments for long-ranged combat with the 12M Auto is thus meant to reduce the weapon's tendency to have bad handling. The weapon must also be capable of causing increasing harm towards an enemy as the player moves in, by which time they can either swap out ammunition or simply focus fire into an enemy up-close for the kill.

Best Specialist for 12M Auto

Specialist Strengths
Battlefield 2042 - Webster MackayMackay
  • Grappling Hook Trait allows Mackay to traverse large open spaces where the use of the 12M Auto is not advised. This makes it possible for players to reach enemy positions through fire-and-maneuver tactics with the intent of causing major harm up-close, particularly with his Nimble Trait making aiming easier while moving.
Battlefield 2042 - Pyotr “Boris” GuskovskyBoris
  • Boris' SG-36 Sentry System allows him to do away with trying to inflict harm on enemies at long-distances, instead relying on the sentry gun to track and dissuade any enemy from trying to shoot at him through the use of automated covering fire.
  • The sentry gun also allows Boris to lock down areas, where he can excel in killing opponents through the dual use of the automated sentry and the 12M.
Battlefield 2042 - Ji-Soo PaikPaik
  • Similar to how she is used with other weapons in the Utility class, Paik can highlight any enemy in her immediate vicinity, allowing her to maneuver to their flanks for close-quarters kills.

12M Auto Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

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

Shortened Barrel
Rate of Fire Projectile Velocity Acc: -5
Rng.: -5
Hnd.: +5
120 12M Auto Kills

Type 4 Heavy Suppressor
Suppresses Sound
No Minimap Spotting While Firing
Effective Range FP: -10
150 12M Auto Kills

Scope Attachments

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

K8 Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 210 12M Auto Kills

Fusion Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 120 12M Auto Kills

TV 2X
Zoom Level
Enhanced Target Visibility
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +1
Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 2x
330 12M Auto Kills

XDR Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 30 12M Auto Kills

UH-1 Smart 1.5x
Enhanced Target Visibility
Target Info
Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 1.5x
60 12M Auto Kills

8R Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.5x 10 12M Auto Kills

Magazine and Ammo Attachments

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

Slug Shell
Effective Range N/A Rng.: +20
90 12M Auto Kills

Flechette Shell
Penetration Against Infantry Effective Range 150 12M Auto Kills

#1 Buckshot / Extended
Ammo Capacity Reload Speed Hnd.: -10
270 12M Auto Kills

#1 Buckshot / Drum
Ammo Capacity Reload Speed Acc: +9
Rng.: +9
Hnd.: -10
360 12M Auto Kills

Grip & Underbarrel Attachment

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

Cobra Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
90 12M Auto Kills

BCG Light Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
180 12M Auto Kills

Rattlesnake Light Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
300 12M Auto Kills

LWG Grip
Accuracy while Static Accuracy while Moving Acc: +5
Rng.: +2
240 12M Auto Kills

Flashlight
Blinding Effect Detectable 60 12M Auto Kills

LS-1 Laser Sight
Hipfire Accuracy Detectable Acc: +10
30 12M Auto Kills

12M Auto Skins

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 12M Auto Kills.
Carbon Friendmaker (Rare)
How to Unlock: 30 12M Auto Kills.

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