This guide covers everything you need to know to make the best Automaton loadout in Call Of Duty Vanguard Season 1. As we move towards Season 2, we’ll update this guide frequently to reflect any changes made to the Automaton that affect this loadout.
Best Automaton loadout in Call Of Duty: Vanguard
The Automaton is a well-balanced Assault Rifle, with a quick fire rate that makes it efficient up-close, and an admirable damage range that puts most other ARs to shame. With the following setup, we make the Automaton even more effective in medium range encounters.
Optic: Slate Reflector Muzzle: Mercury Silencer Barrel: Anastasia Sniper Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop Magazine: 6.5MM Sakura 75 Round Drums Rear Grip: Pine Tar Grip Stock: Anastasia Padded Ammo Type: Lengthened Proficiency: Tight Grip Kit: Fully Loaded
The Slate Reflector scope is optimal for medium-long range encounters, but the low zoom makes it less jarring if you are thrust into a close-range gunfight, making it the best choice for this Automaton loadout. To make the Automaton more effective at medium-long range, we need to increase its damage range, bullet velocity, and recoil control. The best attachment that you can use to increase the Automaton’s damage range is the Anastasia Sniper barrel. Whilst it might not be as good as a Sniper Rifle, this barrel does help the Automaton maintain its damage at range, so you can pop off when you spot enemies at any distance. Of course, range is only important if your bullets actually hit the enemy. Like all Call Of Duty games, Vanguard encourages players to be mobile in its fast-paced arenas, so the speed of your shots is vital if you want to impress with a high kill count. The Lengthened ammo type helps with this by increasing bullet velocity, so that your shots zip towards enemies much faster. When fighting at such distances, you need to aim accurately, so recoil control is extremely important for the Automaton. The M1941 Hand Stop, Pine Tar Grip, and Mercury Silencer all increase this stat, making the Automaton much more effective when used for long-distance encounters. The Tight Grip proficiency and Anastasia Padded stock also help in this area, as they increase control during sustained fire. One weakness of the Automaton is its low magazine size. For the default weapon, clips only hold 25 bullets, which you’ll quickly get through after killing a few enemies. To remedy this situation, equip the 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drums. This will ensure that you can tear through entire teams without sacrificing any recoil control or damage. Finally, take the Fully Loaded kit so that you start with plenty of ammo to burn.
Secondary Weapon
This Automaton loadout is better-suited for medium range, so you are going to want a secondary that is useful if you come face-to-face with an opponent. In these situations, a powerful Shotgun or fast SMG would be ideal. We recommend using the Combat Shotgun if you want something that packs a punch, or the MP40 if you want to run-and-gun. These are some of the best guns in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, so both are brilliant choices that you can use to remain strong in close-range encounters. If you’d rather make a class setup that dominates at range, Vanguard has some excellent Marksman Rifles and Sniper Rifles that you can use to crack heads from a vantage point. Check out our best Kar98k and best 3-Line Rifle loadout to find the perfect options for long-range encounters.
Best Automaton Perks and Equipment
Here are the perks and equipment that you should use in this Automaton loadout:
Perk 1: Ghost Perk 2: Radar Perk 3: Overkill Lethal: Thermite Tactical: Stim
Ghost, Radar, and Overkill are some of the best Perks in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and they are essential in this Automaton class setup. The Mercury Silencer will help you remain hidden, but when paired with Ghost, enemies will struggle to see where you’re coming from until it’s too late. To help locate the enemy team, you can keep track of enemies by using Radar, which allows you to see unsilenced shots on the minimap. Overkill is essential if you want to equip primary weapons, such as the MP40 and Combat Shotgun mentioned above, in your secondary slot. This Automaton setup excels at ripping through groups of enemies, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of extra damage. Toss in the Thermite grenade as you approach to deal an initial burst of damage to a group before unleashing your Automaton and finishing them off. If you’re shot, use a Stim to quickly heal and then run away with your refreshed tactical sprint. That covers everything you need to make the best Automaton loadout in Vanguard. If you want to see how the Automaton compares to other popular weapons, check out our Vanguard weapon stats guide. If you want to try out other setups, take a look at our list of the best loadouts in Vanguard. There are plenty of other Assault Rifles you can try if this Automaton loadout doesn’t work for you, such as the NZ41, STG44, and Volk.
