The M5A3 is the first Assault Rifle players unlock in Battlefield 2042. The full-auto weapon can be customized in the loadout section by changing Sight, Ammunition, Underbarrel, and Barrel. Players can choose from a total of 41 attachments for the M5A3.
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Here's the list of all attachments for the M5A3 and how to unlock them.
M5A3 Sight
| Attachments | Number of kills with the M5A3 |
|---|---|
| Iron Sights | 0 (pre-unlocked) |
| TV 2x | 0 (pre-unlocked) |
| Fusion Holo | 5 |
| Bravo 3x | 25 |
| UH-1 Smart 1.5x | 30 |
| 8R Holo | 60 |
| Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x | 120 |
| Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x | 150 |
| XDR Holo | 180 |
| Raven 4x | 240 |
| Shan 2.5x | 300 |
| K8 Holo | 330 |
| M11 6x | 360 |
| M22 3.5x | 100 kills from a distance of 150m |
M5A3 Ammunition
| Attachments | Number of kills with the M5A3 |
|---|---|
| Standard Issue | 0 (pre-unlocked) |
| Close Combat | 30 |
| High-Power | 90 |
| Subsonic | 150 |
| Armor Piercing | 210 |
| Standard Issue Extended Mag | 270 |
M5A3 Underbarrel
| Attachments | Number of kills with the M5A3 |
|---|---|
| Factory Mounts | 0 (pre-unlocked) |
| BCG Light Grip | 30 |
| Flashlight | 60 |
| ADR Bipod | 90 |
| Rattlesnake Light Grip | 120 |
| Cobra Grip | 150 |
| 40mm HE | 180 |
| LWG Grip | 210 |
| 40mm Smoke | 240 |
| Masterkey | 300 |
| LS-1 Laser Sight | 330 |
| 40mm Incendiary | 50 kills with the Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (40mm HE) |
M5A3 Barrel
| Attachments | Number of kills with the M5A3 |
|---|---|
| Factory Barrel | 0 (pre-unlocked) |
| Extended Barrel | 15 |
| 6KU Suppressor | 30 |
| Wrapped Suppressor | 60 |
| Champion Muzzle Brake | 90 |
| Shortened Barrel | 120 |
| Tactical Compensator | 150 |
| Warhawk Compensator | 180 |
| Arcom Tactical Muzzle Brake | 270 |
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