Everyone recognizes the Sten as soon as they see the distinctive side-loading magazine, but what's the best attachment setup for the Sten? Here's the perfect Sten loadout with attachments, perks and more for you.
Readers who played World War 2 shooters before should be familiar with the Sten and its iconic design. In Call of Duty: Vanguard, the Sten is a flexible and reliable SMG. Players who are out for quick run & gun gameplay, will probably love the Sten.
But it has some weaknesses. The biggest one is the pretty massive recoil on the gun. So if you want to play with this little bad boy, you should get as much recoil control as possible. Also, the base damage is not amazing, so boost it with Incendiary ammo. You can make the Sten more accurate as well, but we recommend going for hip fire accuracy. Remember - run & gun is the name of the game.
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The Best Attachment Setup for the Sten
| Component | Attachment |
| Muzzle | Recoil Booster |
| Barrel | Hockenson 174mm |
| Optic | Slate Reflector |
| Stock | SA 41S Wire |
| Underbarrel | Carver Foregrip |
| Magazine | 9mm 50 Round Drums |
| Ammo Type | Incendiary |
| Rear Grip | Pine Tar Grip |
| Proficiency | Gung-ho |
| Kit | Quick |
The Sten has low damage and terrible range. So why use it? Because it's the most mobile weapon in Vanguard, without a doubt. And when you couple that speed and agility with a little thing called Gung-ho you have an absolutely fantastic weapon, especially in the hands of players who can benefit from that speed.
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Equipment & Perks for a Sten Loadout
A good attachment setup alone does not make the Sten perfect. A good loadout also includes the right secondary weapon, good perks, grenades and a field upgrade. Should you get tired of the Sten, but like that playstyle, we've also got an alternative but similar weapon to the Sten beneath.
The Best Secondary Weapon for the Sten
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The Best Equipment for the Sten
The Best Perks for the Sten
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The Best Field Upgrade for the Sten
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When is the Sten Unlocked?
You only have to reach level 8 in Vanguard to unlock the Sten. That's literally an hour or two of multiplayer in any mode, so don't worry, you can start levelling the Sten in no time.
What is the Best Alternative to the Sten?
We advise using the M1928 if you like the Sten. But why so? We assume that Sten lovers are into fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay and always want to be in the middle of the action. This is exactly what the M1928 can do. It has an extremely high rate of fire and a huge magazine. However, it too is appropriate almost exclusively for very short distances. With the right setup and a bit of focus on hip fire, she becomes a real melee monster. Here's the perfect M1928 loadout for you.
That was our best Sten loadout for Vanguard. What do you think of this puppy? Maybe you want something with a little more range?
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