Best MP40 Vanguard class loadout: Attachments, Perks, Proficiency, Setup

The best MP40 loadout in CoD Vanguard will help you to push the pace and keep you atop the scoreboard match after match in Season 1. From optimal attachments to the best equipment to use for the class, here’s all you need to know.

As with every gun in Vanguard, equipping your favorite weapon is just the beginning. With 70 weapon levels of unique attachments and unlocks in the game, you’re left with hundreds of potential builds to truly craft your ideal tool of destruction.

In Vanguard’s Gunsmith, you have more options at your disposal than ever before. With up to 10 attachment slots on most weapons, the possible upgrades are immense.

The MP-40 SMG is no slouch from the very beginning, but with the right setup, you can evolve the gun into an entirely different beast.

From the best Ammo Types and Magazines down to the best weapon Proficiency and everything in between, here’s our rundown on the best MP-40 loadout in Vanguard Season 1.

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Best MP40 Vanguard loadout

The MP40 is a reliable SMG in Vanguard that only gets better with the right attachments.

• Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
• Barrel: Krausnick 317MM 04B
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Stock: VDD 34M
• Underbarrel: Mark IV Skeletal
• Magazine: 9MM 64 Round Drums
• Ammo Type: Lengthened
• Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
• Proficiency: Brace
• Kit: Quick

With 10 categories to sift through, it can often be daunting trying to figure out where to start. So let’s break down each MP-40 attachment to help you understand how this build works.

Kicking things off in the top left we have the M1929 Silencer in the Muzzle slot along with the Krausnick 317MM 04B Barrel. Both attachments here serve a similar purpose in boosting recoil control and weapon handling. With these combined, your SMG should be beaming in close to mid-range fights.

For the Optic, this one boils down to personal preference. We’ve settled on the Slate Reflector as something simple as there are no downsides to this option. If you’re looking down the list, just keep in mind that certain Optics have negative effects.

You’ve got 17 Optics to pick from with the MP40, but choose wisely to avoid any negative effects.

Next up we have the Mark IV Skeletal Underbarrel to improve your ADS speed. With an SMG you’re likely to be darting around the map, so you’re going to want every advantage possible when you bump into an enemy. Improved likes you fire off some well-placed sooner, giving you an edge in the fight.

A change in your Magazine option could also serve you well with the MP-40. The 9MM 64 Round Drums may decrease the mobility we’ve been talking about, but we’ve got other attachments to do the heavy lifting there. The MP-40 can burn through rounds if you’re in a hectic gunfight, so having maximum ammo capacity is vital for survival.

When choosing your Ammo Type, there’s no reason not to settle on Lengthened rounds. Bullet Velocity is king in any CoD so this upgrade will have you killing foes considerably faster than usual.

We settled on the Fabric Grip to help counteract some of the mobility lost with our choice of Magazine. Not only does let you escape tricky situations, but it also gets you back into the fight quicker after a death.

Brace allows your first few bullets to be more accurate.

Brace is arguably the strongest weapon Proficiency for any SMG as it allows your first couple of bullets to be more accurate which can be essential for living or dying. 

As your second added benefit through the Kit, Quick should be an insta-pick for this SMG class. With faster sprint speeds, you’ll be blitzing through any given map on your way to the next gunfight.

Best MP40 Vanguard class (Perks, Equipment, & Field Upgrade)

Ghost is essential for this MP40 build as you’ll always be on the move.

• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Radar
• Perk 3: Double Time
• Secondary: 1911
• Lethal: MK2 Frag Grenade
• Tactical: Stim
• Field Upgrade: Armor

When it comes to building out the rest of your MP-40 loadout, Perks, Equipment, and Field Upgrades are just as important as your gun’s attachments. 

For Perks in this aggressive SMG class, there’s no looking past Ghost to begin with. You’ll always be on the move, thus, you’ll always be hidden from enemy radars.

Next comes Radar which reveals enemies using unsilenced weapons on the map. You’ll see their indicators on your minimap, allowing you to push up and go for the kill. 

Double Time will ensure you never run out of Tac Sprint.

Last but not least is Double Time, the most important Perk for this MP-40 loadout. Tactical Sprint is incredibly powerful in Vanguard so doubling its length will have you flying through the map.

A standard sidearm is always helpful and the regular grenade will help out in a jiffy, but these two options aren’t all too impactful. However, your Tactical and Field Upgrade choices certainly are.

With the former, Stim is an absolutely necessary tool for any decent SMG build in Vanguard. Not only does it regenerate health in an instant, but it also replenishes your Tac Sprint, further improving your mobility. 

As for your Field Upgrade, Armor is just too hard to ignore as absorbing a few extra bullets will give you an edge in any gunfight.

Stim is a game-changer for any SMG build in Vanguard.

That’s a full rundown on our optimal MP-40 loadout in Vanguard, but as patches come and go, stats are likely to change across the board.

Rest assured, we’ll keep this loadout updated with the latest optimal attachments and equipment with each Vanguard update.

Best MP40 class Vanguard tips

How to unlock the MP40 in Vanguard

The MP40 is unlocked at level 16.

In order to unlock the MP40 in CoD Vanguard, you’ll need to reach account level 16. This shouldn’t take too long if you make use of double XP tokens or play with the Assault and Blitz Combat Pacing. 

To maximize XP, also make sure to play the objective in game modes like Domination, Patrol, and Hardpoint.

Alternative to the MP40 Vanguard loadout

The M1928 is the fastest firing SMG in Vanguard.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the MP40, then check out our M1928 loadout. This SMG may not be as popular as the MP40 in Vanguard, but its incredibly high rate of fire makes it one of the fastest-killing weapons in Vanguard.