TAQ 56 is one of the basic assault rifles in modern warfare 2 which, depending on the attachments and build, gets quite powerful.
While in terms of a good assault rifle the M4 is already a solid option in Modern Warfare 2, you might want to try a different weapon and consider the TAQ 56.
It’s also worth spending time with and leveling up since you unlock other weapons from the TAQ 56 tree.
To help you understand how to use and equip the TAQ 56 in Modern Warfare 2, we have prepared this explainer covering the
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How to Unlock the TAQ 56 in Modern Warfare 2
The TAQ 56 can easily be unlocked, because although it may take some time, this gun is not part of another weapon tree.
You will be unlock TAQ 56 once you reach Player Rank 19, which you can level up by earning experience points by playing matches and completing daily missions. Our quick explanation on how to level up can help you if you want to speed up through the ranks.
Unlocking the TAQ 56 will also give you, after upgrading this gun, access to two other weapons, the TAQ-V and the TAQ-M.
Modern Warfare 2 TAQ 56 Best Loadouts and Attachments
Here are the best Modern Warfare 2 TAQ 56 loadouts and attachments:
- Barrel: Canon Tacshort 12″
- Laser: Inclined Vibro-Dot 7
- Store: LPX-434 TV
- Rear handle: FSS combat handle
- Sub-barrel: FTAC Ripper 56 or Operator Foregrip
The goal with this weapon is to have a run-and-gun approach while taking advantage of this weapon’s ability to hit enemies further away than SMGs which are more common for this type of playstyle.
The Canon Tacshort 12″ adds more down-aim speed and hip recoil control to the gun, making it easier to aim when you see an enemy.
We run with the Vibro-DOT 7 inclined laser because you can aim faster thanks to it. Although it won’t help you with long range shots and it takes some getting used to aiming with the laser, it’s worth it.
To increase the accuracy of the weapon, the LPX-434 TV stock is a good option. At the same time, the FSS combat handle increases recoil control stat.
As a sub-barrel, choose the Ripping FTAC 56 works great if you feel the gun needs a boost in accuracy.
On the other hand, the Operator front handle is the best option if you don’t want to sacrifice your down sight speed for accuracy.
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Modern Warfare 2 TAQ 56 Best Class Build, Perks & Gear
Our picks for the best Modern Warfare 2 TAQ 56 secondary, perks, and gear are:
- Core Advantage 1: Double time
- Core Benefit 2: Scavenger
- Bonus benefit: hard line
- Ultimate benefit: Quick Fix
- Secondary: P890
- Tactical: Tear gas
- Deadly: Drilling costs
- Field Upgrade: battle rage
This build is structured around the concept of constantly moving around the map collecting kills.
The two basic advantages, Double time and Scavengerare essential for this to work since the former doubles your tactical sprint duration and the latter obtains ammo from corpses on the ground.
With hard line As a bonus perk, you can use your Killstreak sooner as this perk reduces the cost of activating the Killstreak by one.
Quick Fix is fundamental to avoid staying too long in one place while waiting for your health to regenerate. With this perk, you start healing yourself after killing players.
While the secondary weapon can be chosen depending on the situation and the type of match you are playing, the P890 is a solid choice. While having the TAQ 56 as your primary weapon, switching to your secondary is quite rare.
The Tear gas is a good option to use in a small room where enemies might be or even use it in a tunnel where enemies are coming from.
Since one enemy or another will inevitably flee from you and hide behind doors and walls, you have your Drilling costs to avoid exposing yourself in situations where your enemy has a positional advantage.
As you upgrade in the field, battle rage is a good choice mainly because it works as a secondary method to heal you faster after a gunfight.
Want to try something else after upgrading the Vel 46? Our best guns in Modern Warfare 2 explanation can help you.
