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)

Update #3 (December 02, 2021)

Update #2 (November 26, 2021)

All Updates and Patch Notes

12M Auto Overview

12M Auto Weapon Info and Stats
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 (Short-Range) UH-1 Smart 1.5x (Mid-Range) TV 2X (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo	#1 Buckshot / Drum (Short-Range) #1 Buckshot / Drum (Mid-Range) Flechette Shell (Long-Range)
Barrel	Shortened Barrel (Short-Range) Shortened Barrel (Mid-Range) Shortened Barrel (Long-Range)
Underbarrel	LS-1 Laser Sight (Short-Range) LS-1 Laser Sight (Mid-Range) LWG Grip (Long-Range)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary	MP28
Throwable	Proximity Sensor
Gadget	Recoilless M5

Attachment Loadouts

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
Mackay	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.
Boris	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.
Paik	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

Enlarge Factory (Common) How to Unlock: Default Weapon Skin.	Enlarge Desert Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 51.
Enlarge Central Desert (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 59.	Enlarge Desert Flecktarn (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 71.
Enlarge Forest Multi-Terrain (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 28.	Enlarge Forest Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 93.
Enlarge Winter Mixed (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 13.	Enlarge Winter Woodland (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 78.
Enlarge Wildwood (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 65.	Enlarge Dryfire (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 86.
Enlarge Tier 1 (Epic) How to Unlock: 1,200 12M Auto Kills.	Enlarge Carbon Friendmaker (Rare) How to Unlock: 30 12M Auto Kills.

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