Best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 loadout

The Sakin MG38 in a gun case
By Marco CadayonaWriter

The Sakin MG38 in a gun case
January 11, 2024: To reflect the current meta, we've tweaked the best Sakin MG38 loadout and the best attachment combination.

Curious to see what the best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 loadout would look like? We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Modern Warfare 3 is finally here and you may be considering this LMG for your weapon of choice. Light machine guns normally have solid damage output at the cost of a bit of mobility and it looks like the Sakin MG38 won’t be an exception.

Before getting into the details behind the best Sakin MG38 loadout, you may be interested in browsing through our Modern Warfare 3 walkthrough hub. We’ve got plenty of guides there including a list of field equipment and tips for the best MW3 graphics settings.

What is the best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 loadout?

  • Perks: Overkill / Marksman / Stalker / Tac Mask
  • Grenades:

Best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 attachments

With attachments, you will be able to modify your favourite weapons to have them fit into whatever playstyle you use. You can add attachments to your weapon through the gunsmith system. After some extensive testing, we've found a set of five that excels in mid-range combat:

  • Barrel: 20" Bruen Silver Series Barrel
  • Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Stock: Cheetah STM Stock
  • Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
  • Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip Wrap

To guarantee the best performance in mid-range and long-distance duels, the 20" Bruen Silver Series Barrel prevents any kind of drop-off which gives you a fast time to kill at all ranges.

For a clear view of the action, the Slimline Pro optic works perfectly alongside the Cheetah STM Stock which increases walking speed while aiming and sprint speed.

Recoil management and reaction times are key to succeeding with the Sakin MG38 which is where the FSS Sharkfin 90 and Bruen Q900 Grip Wrap come into their own thanks to reductions in unnecessary sway, aim-down sight, and sprint-to-fire speed.

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Best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 perks and equipment

You can make further enhancements to your loadout through perks and equipment. Here are some you can try for the Sakin MG38.

Perks

  • Vest: Overkill
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  • Gloves: Marksman
  • Boots: Stalker
  • Gear: Tac Mask

Equipping the Overkill vest will allow you to swap between weapons faster and reload while sprinting. The Marksman gloves will reduce sway and flinch while ADS, making it easier for you to land shots with the Sakin MG38.

The stalker boots will grant you faster strafing and ADS speed and the Tac Mask will reduce the effects of things like stun grenades, shock, and EMPs.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Stun Grenade

It's hard to go wrong with the combination of Semtex and Stun Grenade. Stick a Semtex to an opponent for a guaranteed elimination. If you don't connect, follow up with a stun grenade to slow the target's movement and finish them off with the Sakin MG38.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 meta?

The Sakin MG38 already has great firepower even before the benefit of attachments and having higher-than-average damage output will always help a weapon’s chances of staying around for the meta. As long as issues like recoil management and accuracy can be dealt with, this LMG can be a popular pick among players.

And that’s our guide for the best Modern Warfare 3 Sakin MG38 loadout. To see how this LMG stacks up against other weapons, feel free to compare it with the best Lachmann Shroud loadout or the best MCPR-300 loadout.

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