Best SVA 545 Loadout for MW3: Class setup, Attachments, Perks & more

❘ Updated: 2024-04-10T15:39:34

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The SVA 545 is a formidable weapon despite being the initial assault rifle available to players in MW3. To optimize its performance, consider using the following loadout for the best results.

Players jumping fresh into Modern Warfare 3 will often run the SVA 545 as their first weapon. Considering it’s the first weapon in the jack-of-all-trades Assault Rifle category, it’s an easy first choice.

However, this weapon is a bit of a strange weapon to start with. It’s got some quirks that no other weapon in the series has; making a firm understanding of the weapon and the best loadout for the SVA 545 is essential to your success in the game.

Here is a complete guide to making the best SVA 545 loadout in MW3 including Class setup, Attachments, and Perks.

Best SVA 545 MW3 loadout
SVA 545 MW3 loadout: Perks & Equipment
How to unlock the SVA 545 in Modern Warfare 3
Best SVA 545 alternative in MW3

Best SVA 545 MW3 loadout

Muzzle: JAK BFB
Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
Rear Grip: Demo 650 Grip
Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support

The SVA 545 has a unique firing sequence. It fires a two-shot burst when you first fire the weapon, followed by an automatic fire rate. While this may feel odd at first, it has proven to be a strong contender due to its high damage and fast TTK. Don’t be afraid to let go of the trigger here and there to burst fire this weapon and maximize your DPS.

The SVA 545 can be unforgiving without attachments due to its recoil, noticeable gun kick, and wonky iron sight. You’ll want to negate those detractors as best as possible, with the best counters being the JAK BFB muzzle, STV Precision Barrel, and an optic of choice such as the MK. 3 Reflector. The Demo 650 Grip and the Bruen Heavy Support Grip also help solidify this build as a great anchor point for long-range engagements.

The JAK BFB muzzle made waves in the community since it massively improves your gun kick control while also reducing vertical and horizontal recoil. However, it has a unique interaction with the mini-map as it’ll mark you as a diamond icon when firing, similar to the Advanced UAV. If that idea doesn’t fit your fancy, the T51R Bileted Brake will work just as well as the JAK BFB.

SVA 545 MW3 loadout: Perks & Equipment

Vest: Infantry
Gloves: Scavenger
Boots: Stalker
Gear: EOD Padding
Lethal: Thermobaric Grenade
Tactical: Stun/Flash Grenade depending on preference
Field Equipment: Trophy System

Modern Warfare 3 has removed the classic perk system with a new system involving using gear. Check out our complete guide on this if you need an explainer for what each gear item does. In this case, we recommend the Infantry Vest since it increases your Tac Sprint duration and reduces the refresh time.

A quick note on the choices here, there are several powerful gloves in MW3 but Scavenger helps since this thing shreds ammo. Additionally, Stalker boots are ideal as they boost your strafe and ADS speeds with the AR. However, feel free to replace them with whatever you feel fits your playstyle.

EOD Padding is great for reducing explosive and fire damage, especially if you’re a small map enthusiast. However, Mission Control Comlink is a great backup as it reduces Killstreak/Scorestreak cost by one kill or 125 score.

Your lethal and tactical equipment choices are whatever fits your fancy. That said, after the Season 1 Reloaded and Season 3 patches, the Thermobaric Grenade has become a top contender in the lethal equipment category.

How to unlock the SVA 545 in Modern Warfare 3

The SVA 545 is the first AR you get, so you’ll have it from the get-go.

That’s everything you need to know to dominate with this weapon. Though its unique burst pattern may take some getting used to, this weapon surely is a fun one to use in-game.

Best SVA 545 alternative in MW3

A good alternative to the SVA 545 is the MTZ-556 since both excel at close-range encounters. Alternatively, you could also look at the BAS-B, another consistent despite receiving tons of nerfs.

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