The TAQ 56 is one of the most basic assault rifles Warzone 2.0 which, depending on how you build it, can get quite powerful.
While the M4 is a more easily accessible and already solid option to choose from, but if you’re looking for something different, the TAQ 56 is a good shout out for Warzone 2.0.
Not only is it worth trying in general, but it’s also a weapon you should use to unlock other weapons such as the TAQ-V and TAQ-M.
To help you understand how to best use and equip the TAQ 56 in Warzone 2.0, we have prepared this explainer which not only covers how to unlock the TAQ 56but also the best build TAQ 56 in terms of attachments, perks, and gear to boost the effectiveness of this weapon on the great battlefield of Al Mazrah.
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How to unlock the TAQ 56 in Warzone 2.0
While it might take some investment when you have it, since it’s not part of another weapon’s rig tree, the TAQ 56 is thankfully easily unlockable.
You unlock TAQ 56 once you reach player level 19, which you can achieve by earning experience points (XP) by playing matches and completing daily missions. Our explainer on how to level up fast in Modern Warfare 2 can help you if you want to speed up through the ranks.
Additionally, by using and upgrading the TAQ 56, you will also be able to access two other weapons, the TAQ-V and the TAQ-M.
Warzone 2.0 TAQ 56 best loadout and attachments
These are the best Warzone 2.0 TAQ 56 loadouts and attachments:
- Barrel: 12″ Tacshort Cannon (unlocks at TAQ-56 Lv. 2)
- Laser: Canted Vibro-Dot 7 (unlocks at TAQ-56 Lv. 10) / Laser FSS OLE-V (unlocks at EBR-14 Lv. 10)
- Store: TV LPX-434 (unlocks at TAQ-56 Lv. 18)
- Rear handle: FSS Combat Grip (unlocks at TAQ-56 Lv. 9)
- Sub-barrel: FTAC Ripper 56 (unlocks at Lachmann-762 Lv. 6) or Operator Foregrip (unlocks at VEL 46 Lv. 3)
Our goal with this weapon is to have a run-and-gun style approach while taking advantage of its extended range capabilities whereby it can hit enemies at farther ranges compared to your usual type of SMG which would be typically used with this type of playstyle.
The Canon Tacshort 12″ increases down-sight speed (ADS) – making it easier to line up more accurate shots – and hip recoil control that will improve your accuracy in those spray-and-pray moments.
For the second attachment, we use the Inclined Vibro-Dot 7 laser sight which, much like our barrel choice, will allow you to aim faster, as well as increasing your sprint speed and aiming stability. While it doesn’t help you with more extreme long-range shots and takes some getting used to, it ends up being a valid choice.
If you find it hard to get used to the angled laser sight, you can always opt for the OLE-V FSS-Laser which boosts the same stats as the Canted Virbo-Dot 7, just without the need to aim the laser.
To increase the accuracy of the weapon, the LPX-434 TV stock is a good option for your third attachment.
In synergy with the increased precision provided by the equipped stock, the FSS combat handle because the fourth attachment of the TAQ 56 will improve the recoil control of the weapon, which will make it easier to stay on the target when opening fire.
As for the fifth and final attachment, we’re going with an underbarrel, specifically the Ripping FTAC 56 – this is an excellent choice to further enhance the accuracy of the weapon.
On the other hand, the Operator front handle is a good option if you don’t want to sacrifice your ADS speed for accuracy.
The release of Warzone 2.0 is here! If you want to build a solid arsenal, we explain the best Warzone 2.0 guns, as well as how to forge a solid M4 loadout, Kastov 762 loadout, FSS Hurricane loadout, FTAC Recon loadout, VEL 46 loadout, Lachmann loadout Sub, the Victus XMR loadout, SP-R 208 loadout and M16 loadout. Elsewhere, we have explanations of Season 1 Battle Pass skins and blueprints, AQ soldiers, context tap, and how to unlock Operators.
Warzone 2.0 TAQ 56 best class build, perk set and gear
Our picks for the best Warzone 2.0 TAQ 56 secondary, perk set, and gear are:
- Benefits package: Commando (unlocks at level 1)
- Secondary: P890 (unlocks at level 4)
- Tactical: Tear Gas (unlocks at level 33)
- Deadly: Drill Charge (unlocks at level 7)
This version is centered on the concept of constantly moving and accumulating kills, so we choose Commando as a perk pack, granting this class access to Scavenger, Strong Arm, Fast Hands, and High Alert.
The first perk, Scavenger lets you loot ammo and extra armor plate from enemies you kill, keeping you supplied and in the action.
As for the second perk, Strong Arm allows you to throw gear farther and see a trajectory of where it will land – not essential to this build but a nice bonus nonetheless.
Fast hands as the third perk of this package really helps lean more into the fast aspects we are looking for with this class through its buffs to reload, gear usage, and weapon swap speed.
With the fourth and final advantage of this package, Overclock is fundamental to keeping the best field upgrades you find during matches recharged – a feature provided by this perk – as well as the ability to store an additional charge of your equipped field upgrade with an overall decrease in 20% of their base charge time.
If you want a bit more speed in your moves – and are willing to sacrifice Scavenger – the Warden Perk Pack is a good alternative to Commando, sporting Double Time – which will increase your tactical sprint duration and your running speed. crouch move – alongside Strong Arm, Quick Hands and Overclock.
While the secondary weapon can be chosen depending on the situation or replaced with any weapon on the ground during matches, the P890 is a solid choice for a backup weapon.
For your choice of tactical equipment, Tear gas is a good option to use in smaller areas where enemies might be – or even in a tunnel where enemies exit.
Since enemies will inevitably flee from you and hide behind doors and walls, your lethal gear option as Frag Grenade Where Drilling costs can be cast to flush out enemies, giving you a positional advantage.
Want to try something else after updating the TAQ 56? Our explainer of the best Warzone 2.0 weapons can help.
