Best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout

Screenshot of Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer on table with bullets nearby
Credit: Activision

Screenshot of Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer on table with bullets nearby
Credit: Activision

The best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout possesses all the characteristics required to dominate in Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.

Heavily resembling the FFAR 1 from Black Ops Cold War, the FR Avancer arrived in the Season 5 update and features a blisteringly fast rate of fire alongside impressive mobility levels that make it very easy to outplay an opponent in mid-range combat.

Despite its drop-off in performance at longer distances, the best attachment combination can address any issues to transform it into one of the strongest assault rifles available. Before we take a closer look at the best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout, check out our guides showcasing the best SMG and when the next double XP event takes place.

What is the best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout?

  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Underbarrel: Edge-47 Grip
  • Rear Grip: SA ION
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

This particular build focuses on managing the FR Avancer's recoil caused by its immense rate of fire.

Alongside improvements to the recoil, there are enhancements to ADS speed and sprint-to-fire time guaranteeing fast reaction times when an opponent flies around a corner.

Modern Warfare 2 screenshot of FR Avancer
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Best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer attachments

The Modern Warfare 2 gunsmith contains a huge range of attachments that allow you to improve various aspects of how the FR Avancer performs. After some testing, we've found this set of five capable of dominating the opposition:

  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Underbarrel: Edge-47 Grip
  • Rear Grip: SA ION
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

To address the recoil, the combination of FTAC Castle Comp muzzle and SA ION rear grip makes the rifle much more controllable in mid-range and long-distance gunfights.

The fast rate of fire means you'll burn through your ammunition supply in the blink of an eye. That's where the 50 Round Mag comes into its own. The extra bullets mean you can eliminate multiple opponents in quick succession.

Best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer perks and equipment

Once you've equipped the best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer attachments, finding a perk package and equipment that allows you to deal maximum impact is the next step. Here's what we recommend in the early stages of Season 5.

Perks

  • Base: Bomb Squad
  • Base: Double Time
  • Bonus: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate: Quick Fix

Quick Fix is particularly useful in Season 5. Score a kill or capture an objective to instantly regenerate health in the heat of battle. It's much more effective than retreating to safety.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Drill Charge
  • Tactical: Stun Grenade

Drill Charges are excellent for checking corners before entering a building and clearing out an objective quickly. Stun Grenades are just as useful. Throw one to slow the movement of an opponent before taking them down with the FR Avancer.

Is the best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout good?

The FR Avancer is one of the very best all-rounders in Modern Warfare 2. Its fast rate of fire combined with its ease-of-use allows you to deal plenty of damage in medium-range and with a bit of trigger discipline, you can take on targets from afar.

That's all there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 2 FR Avancer loadout. For more Call of Duty, take a look at our Modern Warfare 3 page for the latest news and leaks on 2023's release.