COD Warzone 2: BEST TAQ-56 Loadout & Setup

The TAQ-56 is a great assault rifle (AR) in COD Warzone 2.0 that can be unlocked at early levels. The gun is a jack of all trades as it offers a well-balanced performance. TAQ-56 has a decent firing rate along with controllable recoil. Although the gun is pretty reliable in its default state, you can enhance its capabilities by equipping appropriate attachments along with it. So, today we will discuss the best loadout for TAQ-56 in Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 that you can use to dominate the battlefield.

Key Takeaways

• Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 features various Assault Rifles, and TAQ-56 is one of them.
• The gun is an early unlockable that offers decent recoil control, stability, speed, and accuracy.
• The best TAQ-56 loadout in COD Warzone 2.0 focuses on making the gun more stable, accurate, and precise.

Best Attachments For TAQ-56

Selecting the most optimal attachments is crucial to experience the peak performance of any firearm. In Warzone, where you have to play in larger maps such as Al Mazrah, it is suitable to carry a primary weapon that is reliable in mid to long-range as well.

Muzzle: RF Crown

With enhanced stability and recoil, you can use the weapon more effectively in mid and long-range combats. Although the attachment slightly affects the Aim Down Sight timing of the weapon, you will hardly notice a difference. Overall, the RF Crown is one of the best muzzle attachments to build a perfect mid-range TAQ-56 loadout.

Magazine: 40-Round Mag

So, to counter the situation, you can equip your gun with 40 Round Mag that will considerably improve TAQ-56 reliability. You can also do long-distance sprays by tap-fire method and take out enemies at distant spots. Having extra bullets in your mag will always help you out in critical situations and enable you to take down multiple enemies at once.

Optic: VLK 4.0 OPTIC

The VLK 4.0 OPTIC is one of the best optics available for TAQ as it truly focuses on making it a mid-range weapon. VLK 4.0 Optic has three focus lines with a red dot in the middle. The scope has a wide frame which makes it easier to track the enemies at a distance.

The perk of using the VLK 4.0 Optic is that it comes with a default 4x scope, which gives you an extra edge to spray over a long distance. The only drawback of the attachment is that it slightly reduces the ADS speed and Walking Movement Speed during Aim. Mostly, you will be in a crouching position while using the optic so the drawback doesn’t make much difference.

Grip: Phase-3 Grip

To complement the vertical recoil control provided by RF Crown Muzzle, we will use the Phase-3 Grip, which is quite good at improving the stability and handling of the weapon. Once equipped with the grip, you’ll be able to fire better sprays at mid-range while keeping the weapon under control.

Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity

The 5.56 High-Velocity ammunition is most suitable for assault rifles in Warzone 2.0. The 5.56 bullets are great at mid-range as they offer less bullet drop and higher velocity. Using the 5.56 ammunition will directly impact your precision and accuracy, which is quite crucial while firing at mid to long-range targets.

Below is a summary of the merits and demerits that you will get from this loadout.

Best Perk Package For TAQ-56

Warzone 2 features various presets for perks that you can equip. Unlike previous Warzone volumes, these packages cannot be personalized. Instead, you can choose one from the available bundles, each having four different perks.

For our well-balanced loadout, we’ll specifically focus on perks that are most optimal for the battle royale mode. This includes selecting the perks that can help you in engagements and sudden encounters, especially when you are prone to surprise attacks and UAVs.

To make the best COD Warzone 2.0 TAQ-56 loadout, our recommendation for the class build is “Weapon Specialist” which offers the following:

• Base Perk 1: Overkill
• Base Perk 2: Strong Arm
• Bonus Perk: Spotter
• Ultimate Perk: Survivor

The image below shows the perk setup.

Overkill

Overkill is one of the greatest base perks that COD Warzone 2.0 features. The perk enables you to carry two primary weapons in your loadout, giving you an extra edge to become more lethal on the battlefield. You could either go for a special long-range weapon for Sniping or a close-range firearm such as a Shotgun to destroy the opponents in close-quarter combats.

Although you always carry a secondary weapon to back you up, it can never be as deadly as a second primary combo. With the Overkill perk, you can add a lot more versatility and variations in your loadout without compromising much on your choices.

Strong Arm

The Strong Arm perk significantly boosts the accuracy of tactical and lethal equipment throws. With the help of this perk, you can throw your items relatively far. The perk comes in handy when you are stuck in the enemy’s crossfire and do not have any cover between you and your teammate. So, if he is low on ammo or medics, you can help him without getting out of cover and getting caught on fire.

Spotter

For the Bonus Perk, we will choose Spotter, which marks the useful equipment of your enemies through walls. The perk comes in handy when you have to look out for sneaky Claymores planted behind closed doors or windows. With the help of Spotter, you can easily detect field upgrades or implantations through the wall.  

Survivor

Finally, for the Ultimate perk, we’ve got Survivor, which offers two benefits. First is that if you get knocked out by an enemy, he will be pinged automatically. It will help your teammates to spot the enemy and take him down quickly. Other than that, your teammates will be able to revive you more quickly so you can get back on your feet and take your revenge.

TAQ-56 Best Class Equipment

Now that we are all set with the perks let’s discuss the best equipment that fits in with the TAQ-56 loadout to enhance its capabilities further. Therefore, to get the best results with the TAQ-56 AR setup, we will use the following class.

• Secondary: Lockwood-300
• Tactical: Stun
• Lethal: Frag

Secondary: Lockwood-300

The Lockwood 300 has pretty decent performance in its default state but equipping it with suitable attachments such as XTEN V2.0 Choke and Matuszek 812 Barrel along with Buck- PRO will make it more stable. After attaching the right items, the Lockwood will become a close-range god that can encounter any kind of weapon.

All you have to do is focus on your aim and accuracy, and you will be able to take down entire squads with its explosive shots.

Tactical: Stun Grenade

The effect also decreases their mobility and aim, which makes them vulnerable targets. Make sure to throw a couple of these Grenades before rushing into a squad holding a specific position.

Lethal: Frag Grenade

 It is nearly impossible to counter a well-timed Frag grenade as the opponent will have a very minimal reaction time. While using Frag, make sure to count the seconds as holding it in your hands for too long is not gonna end up too good for you either.

How To Unlock TAQ-56 

In Warzone 2.0, you can unlock TAQ-56 by reaching level Level 19, which is considerably easy. So getting hands on the weapon will not be a difficult task for you, especially if you’ve activated the Double XP Token. Once you reach level 19, go to your Weapons section and make a new Loadout to customize your TAQ-56 Class.

Best TAQ-56 Alternatives 

The TAQ-56 is a great hybrid Assault Rifle, but there are always some alternatives if you’re still exploring for your perfect AR. If you’re looking for an AR with better handling, then you should check out the Kastov 545 and Lachmann-556, which offer a decent firing rate with appropriate damage. Other than that, we’ve also got a damage-dominating weapon STB-556, that outperforms its competitors in close range.

Also, if you want to go for a burst weapon, then nothing is more suitable than the classic M16. If you’re an SMG lover, then you can explore weapons such as BAS-P and FSS Hurricane. All these weapons offer different perks, so make sure to spend some time selecting the most suitable primary weapon that suits your playstyle so you can perform to your maximum potential on the battlefield.

Wrap Up

This sums up our guide on COD Warzone 2.0 best TAQ-56 loadout. The TAQ-56 is a suitable option for close to mid-range combat. You can also equip the weapon for long-range engagements, and it will be fairly challenging to be accurate due to the weapon’s stability and handling issues.

Other than that, Warzone also features weapon tuning, which helps in customizing each attachment according to your playstyle. Thus, you should check out attachments alongside the weapon to see the end results. If you’re also looking for some other decent weapons class, consider going through our guide on the best LMGs in COD Warzone 2.0.

Furthermore, if you want to know more about the long-range weapons in the game, go through our guide on the best Snipers and their Loadouts in the game. As an alternative, you can’t go wrong by testing out some of the best shotgun loadouts. Additionally, you could also check out the overall best loadouts in the game, where we feature the best weapons from all classes.