- Maximum Damage Range: shorter range
- Medium Damage Range: shorter range
- Aim Down Sight Time increased from 290ms to 300ms.
- Slide to Fire Time increased from 450ms to 460ms.
- +3 more
Weapons / Assault Rifle
FG42
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2 · SET YOUR WEAPON LEVEL
Close range at LV 37: 5 of 5 final
Level
LV 37
137
Unlocked 36/36
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GUNSMITH · LV 37
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Your build · 5/5
S100/100 · Excellent100% match with our Close range build
Laser2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLV 11
MuzzleTitan-R 8mm CompensatorLV 31
Barrel14" Pressure BarrelLV 26
StockTermination StockLV 8
Rear GripAcquit GripLV 12
Laser
5 of 5 unlocked at LV 37
LV 45mW Lockstep LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Strelok Laser)Unlocked
LV 112mw Adaptive Tactical LaserTactical laser: faster aiming in tactical stance (visible laser). (Tactical Laser)Unlocked
LV 20Convergence Box LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Steady Aim Laser)Unlocked
LV 273mW Motion Strike LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Stable Range Laser)Unlocked
LV 321mW Instinct Laser ArrayHandling laser: faster aiming and sprint-to-fire (visible laser). (Handling Laser)Unlocked
PERFORMANCE
Damage range
Latest balance changes
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FG42 FAQ
What is the best FG42 build?
We have ready builds for the FG42: mid range, close range, prestige, all-rounder. Pick a style and your weapon level in the lab above and we equip the right parts for that level, with stand-ins until the parts unlock.
What is the FG42 max level?
The FG42 maxes out at weapon level 37. After that you can enter weapon prestige and unlock its prestige attachment.
How many attachments does the FG42 have?
We list 39 compatible attachments for the FG42 across 8 slots, each with its unlock level and what it does.
What is the FG42 prestige attachment?
The prestige attachment is the MFS Ambilateral Stock. It unlocks after you reach max level and enter weapon prestige.
Was the FG42 changed recently?
The last official change to the FG42 was in Season 05 (2026-08-19). The patch notes have changed it 1 times since launch — all listed in the History tab.
What are the alternatives to the FG42?
In the same class: DS20 MIRAGE, AN-94, EGRT-17. Each has its own page with level-by-level builds.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
17" Strident BarrelBarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzle
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Exposure GripRear Grip
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
8x57mm OverpressuredFire Mods
Balanced
FG42 Mid Range
Built by SPECIAL CODE from attachment archetypes (close: handling/mobility/hip-fire; mid: range…
17" Strident BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 7.
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 2.
Exposure GripRear GripUnlocked at Weapon Level 3.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 5.
8x57mm OverpressuredFire ModsUnlocked at Weapon Level 9.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Acquit GripRear Grip
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
14" Pressure BarrelBarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLaser
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Termination StockStock
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Titan-R 8mm CompensatorMuzzle
Close
FG42 Close Range
Built by SPECIAL CODE from attachment archetypes (close: handling/mobility/hip-fire; mid: range…
Acquit GripRear GripUnlocked at Weapon Level 12.
14" Pressure BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 26.
2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLaserUnlocked at Weapon Level 11.
Termination StockStockUnlocked at Weapon Level 8.
Titan-R 8mm CompensatorMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 31.
SPECIAL CODE
MFS Ambilateral StockOfficial referenceStock
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzle
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
17" Strident BarrelBarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Termination StockStock
Prestige
Prestige
Official prestige attachment with supporting cross-checked pieces.
MFS Ambilateral StockStockReach maximum Weapon Level and Prestige the weapon.
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 2.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 5.
17" Strident BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 7.
Termination StockStockUnlocked at Weapon Level 8.
Exact image unavailable — Muzzle
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzle
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrel
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
17" Strident BarrelBarrel
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Termination StockStock
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS Express Fast MagMagazine
ALL_ROUNDER
Recommended control path
Editor path from cross-checked unlock track (early slot representatives).
RL-8mm BrakeMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 2.
Severance HandguardUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 5.
17" Strident BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 7.
Termination StockStockUnlocked at Weapon Level 8.
VAS Express Fast MagMagazineUnlocked at Weapon Level 6.