- 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
1 · PICK YOUR STYLE
2 · SET YOUR WEAPON LEVEL
Close range at LV 37: 5 of 5 final
Level
LV 37
137
Unlocked 36/36
Complete
SC // WEAPON INTEL
GUNSMITH · LV 37
LOADOUT BUILDER
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
Full history (1)Alternatives in this class
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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.
OFFICIAL BALANCE HISTORY · 1 UPDATES
From each season's official patch notes. Damage-range changes are shown as direction only; other changes as written.
- 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.
- Dive to Fire Time increased from 530ms to 540ms.
- Now has ADS Firing Movement Speed Penalty of 15%.
- Recoil increased.