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Best AS VAL loadout and class setup in WarzoneHere’s the best loadout for the AS VAL assault rifle in Warzone.

Here’s the best loadout for the AS VAL assault rifle in Warzone.

Ever wondered what the best set-up is for the AS VAL?Look no further.

If you think you’ve had enough of the elite time-to-kill of certain weapons, then tough, because the AS VAL beats them all out. Not enough people are using it. Granted, it has a smaller-than-ideal magazine capacity, but with that ludicrous damage output is more than enough for me to give it a second look. So then, here’s thebest AS VAL loadoutinWarzone Pacific.

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How to unlock the AS VAL in Warzone

The AS VAL was available in a previous battle pass, so in order to get it unlocked you’ll need a boatload of patience (or Modern Warfare purchased). The requirements are as follows:get 2 headshots using assault rifles in 5 different matches. This can be done in Warzone, but isso much less painfulif you can play it in Modern Warfare.

Best AS VAL loadout in Warzone

I’ve put together a couple different AS VAL loadouts in this loadout guide. In all honesty, the weapon is best used as a close-range powerhouse, much like theFFAR 1, thanks to its elite, best in the game, time-to-kill, but there are a few different ways you can kit it depending on how you fancy playing it.

Best recoil control AS VAL loadout in Warzone

I’d say this loadout is the most reliable one for the AS VAL. You slightly sacrifice the weapon’s mobility and your chances to sprint in and out of cover, but make the AS VAL far more usable at longer ranges than it otherwise would be. Here’s what you should use attachment-wise on this VAL:

This AS VAL loadout has the VLK 200mm Osa, VLK Strelok, Merc Foregrip, 30 Round Mags, and Rubberized Grip Tape

The most important attachment here is theVLK 200mm Osabarrel. Range and bullet velocity are very important with this gun, and this attachment boosts them both noticeably. Your bullets will feel like they actually hit as hard as they should now.

When it comes to mitigating recoil control, we’re absolutely stacking attachments here. TheMerc Foregripdoes this along with improving your hipfire spread, theVLK Strelokstock boosts your recoil control whilst making your idle sway more manageable, and theRubberised Grip Tapefurther boosts your recoil control. Basically, you’re plonking every recoil-mitigating attachment on this AS VAL to boost your accuracy at longer ranges.

The main weakness of the AS VAL is ammunition capacity in a magazine, so youneedthe30 Round Magsin there to give you the maximum number of bullets available at one time. Of course, you’ll still need to reload frequently, so it’s important to play smart and always have cover available to you if you get caught short.

Best balanced AS VAL loadout in Warzone

Is the above AS VAL loadout a bit slow for your tastes? Well then, try switching out some attachments. I’ve gone for this loadout, which balances out recoil control with mobility for a class that’s probably going to perform better in the close-range encounters you expect from this gun:

This AS VAL loadout has the VLK 200mm Osa, Tac Laser, VLK Strelok, 30 Round Mags, and Stippled Grip Tape

I’ve made a couple changes here. Firstly, we’re not going as hard on recoil control. This is great if you fancy yourself as a crack shot, or if you’re looking to bring out the AS VAL in close-range encounters only.

This is substituted with more aim down sights and mobility improvements so you can snap onto your target quicker and delete them. TheTac Laseris fantastic for this, keeping your aim more stable as well as getting you ADS’d quicker. The other change is swapping in theStippled Grip Tape, which makes you quicker both with ADS and sprint-to-fire speed. It’ll slightly harm your stability, but when you’re zooming around zapping enemies to death, who’s to say stability matters more?

Feel free to substitute the Tac Laser for theSleight of Handperk too, if you feel like you’re losing too many fights to reload time. That split-second can make all the difference.

Best secondary to pair with the AS VAL

With the AS VAL covering you big time for close-ranged encounters, you want something that’ll cover the far-away fights. Therefore, I like pairing it with a sniper rifle. In the current aggressive meta, players are steering further from the hardscopingHDRand LW2 - Tundras. Instead, theSP-R 208orKar98kare what I’d go for here, depending on which you prefer. If sniping isn’t your thing, then whack out aCR-56 AMAX- this thing deals ludicrous damage at range.

Best AS VAL loadout with Perks and Equipment

Sorting yourPerksand Equipment is key to every loadout:

EODis a bit of a classic. It’ll save your hide when enemies start bonking you with explosives as you charge in with your AS VAL in tow.Overkillis another one you want for your first loadout of the game, getting both your VAL and long-range gun available right away. Afterwards though, you’ll want to switch to a class withGhostor you’ll be on everyone’s radar. Finally,Ampedlets you switch guns faster, allowing you to follow up more quickly with the AS VAL after a sniper shot breaks an enemy’s armour.

And there you have it - the fastest-killing gun in the game! We have all kinds of other Warzone stuff going on here at RPS too, including our tier list of the verybest guns in Warzone, as well as theWarzone Audio Bang podcastto hear a load of fun discussions on the game’s latest developments.