Light machine gun (Fallout 76)

	For an overview of machine guns, see Machine gun.

Fallout 76 weapon
Light machine gun
plan	Plan: MG42 light machine gun
weapon type	Ranged • Heavy gun • Rifle Ballistic
Core stats
level	30 / 40 / 50
damage	29 / 34 / 42
ammo	.308 round Ultracite .308 round
clip size	75
fire rate	159
range	174
accuracy	74
AP cost	32
weight	8.0
value	150
Miscellaneous
reload time	5.00
projectiles	1
bash dmg	15
sound	Loud
stagger	Small
Related perks
damage	Heavy Gunner (Expert, Master) Stabilized Bloody Mess
modifiers	Bullet Shield Lock and Load One Gun Army
crafting	Gunsmith
repairing	Weapon Artisan
weight	Bear Arms
Technical
editor ID	MG42
form ID	0007CAB1

 

The light machine gun, or MG42 light machine gun, is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76.

Background

An alternative design for the squad light machine gun, the Maschinengewehr 42 (or MG42) was made during the latter half of World War II in Nazi Germany for use in the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS. Designed from the start to be low cost and easy to build, the MG42 is an air-cooled, belt fed, open bolt, recoil-operated machine gun with a barrel capable of quick changes in the middle of combat. Capitalizing on the lessons provided by warfare in challenging climates, it is designed for ruggedness, reliability and ease of operation by soldiers with even limited training. The combination of these factors made it capable of providing copious amounts of firepower and an absolute terror on the battlefield. And due to its distinctive firing sound, earned it the nickname "Hitler's buzzsaw."

After World War II, the MG42 continued to serve many countries and production copies would even be sold in the United States.^{[citation needed]}

Characteristics

MG42 expanded

The light machine gun is a heavy gun that fires .308 rounds. It has respectable per-shot damage, compensating for its rather uncommon ammo type. The MG42's true advantage lies in its high rate of fire, which allows it to chew through its ammo drum in seconds. This makes it extraordinarily powerful, but difficult to maintain. Although it has many slots for modification, there is only 1 non-standard receiver option available.

Crafting

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Aluminum (16) Gears (14) Rubber (10) Screw (12) Spring (10) Steel (20)		Weapons workbench Heavy guns Plan: MG42 light machine gun Gunsmith 4		Light machine gun (Level 30)

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Aluminum (17) Gears (16) Rubber (13) Screw (14) Spring (13) Steel (23)		Weapons workbench Heavy guns Plan: MG42 light machine gun Gunsmith 4		Light machine gun (Level 40)

Materials:		Requirements:		Produces:
Aluminum (19) Gears (18) Rubber (16) Screw (16) Spring (16) Steel (25)		Weapons workbench Heavy guns Plan: MG42 light machine gun Gunsmith 4		Light machine gun (Level 50)

Weapon modifications

Mod	Description	Naming									Required	Components	Form ID
Automatic receiver	Standard.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0049724A
Prime automatic receiver	Superior damage. Bonus damage to Scorchbeasts and Scorched.	Prime	+7	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Gunsmith 5	Adhesive x4 Gear x2 Oil x4 Pure crimson flux x2 Pure violet flux x2 Screw x4 Steel x14 Ultracite x5	00470A1A

Mod	Description	Naming									Required	Components	Form ID
Long barrel	Superior range. Inferior recoil.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0007C200

Mod	Description	Naming									Required	Components	Form ID
Full stock	Better recoil.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0007C20C

Mod	Description	Naming									Required	Components	Form ID
Drum magazine	Standard.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0007C793

Mod	Description	Naming									Required	Components	Form ID
Muzzle brake	Exception recoil control. Better per-shot recoil. Inferior range.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Gunsmith 4	–	0007BE00

Locations

Can be crafted from any weapons workbench after the plan is obtained.

Notes

• Cannot spawn with the Quad legendary effect.

References

Non-game

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