Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier Guide Essentials Weapons
Assault Rifles
Assault Rifles
Assault rifles are standard infantry weapons capable of selective fire. The assault rifles fire high-velocity projectiles from an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Built to be sturdy and reliable, these weapons are effective in most combat situations, particularly during medium-range engagements.
Assault Rifle Attachments
| Mod Point | Att. | Description | Power | Range | Control | Man. | Unlock Requirements | ACR | 417 | TAR-21 | AK-200 | AN-94 | A-91 | M14 | AK-47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | Iron Sights | Standard weapon iron sights that offer quick targeting with a small viewing area. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Optics | Red Dot | Non-magnified optic that enables quick target acquisition with little visual interference. | - | - | - | ↑ | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Optics | Magnified HWS | 3x magnifier combined with a Holographic Weapon Sight for a good balance between easy targeting and zoom level. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing the Firefly Rain mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Optics | TAC Scope | 4x magnification sight for medium-range engagements. | - | ↑ | - | - | Unlocked by completing the Nimble Guardian mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Optics | Backscatter Optic | Backscatter X-ray optic capable of seeing through thin walls at short range. | - | - | - | - | Unlocked by completing the Ember Hunt mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stock | Extended | Extended stock provides a good balance between Maneuverability and Control. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | - | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Stock | Folded | Folded stock that increases Maneuverability, but decreases Control due to lack of stability. | - | - | ↓ | ↑ | - | YES | - | - | YES | YES | - | N/A | YES |
| Stock | Fixed | Fixed stock that increases Control by reducing the amount of recoil felt. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing all Shattered Mountain Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | - | YES | - | - | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Muzzle | Standard | Factory muzzle attachment. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Muzzle | Compensator | Compensates for recoil and muzzle climb to increase Control. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing the Subtle Arrow mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Muzzle | Flash Hider | Hides muzzle flash from enemies, but decreases Control. | - | - | ↓ | - | Unlocked by completing all Subtle Arrow Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Muzzle | Suppressor | Hides muzzle flash and reduces the sound produced by firing the weapon, but decreases Power and Range due to the use of subsonic ammunition. | ↓ | ↓ | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Barrel | Standard Barrel | Standard barrel length with a good balance between Maneuverability and Range. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | - | YES | YES |
| Barrel | Long Barrel | Longer barrel length increases Range, but the added weight reduces Maneuverability. | - | ↑ | - | ↓ | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | - | N/A | YES |
| Barrel | Short Barrel | Shorter barrel with decreased weight increases Maneuverability, but decreases Range. | - | ↓ | - | ↑ | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | - | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Side Rail | Rail Cover | Standard rail cover. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Side Rail | Aiming Laser | Increases Control by providing a visual aid while aiming. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing the Nimble Guardian mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Side Rail | Heartbeat Sensor | Senses nearby enemies and provides Level 1 Intel on their locations. | - | - | - | - | Unlocked by completing the Firefly Rain mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gas System | Standard | Standard gas system with a good balance between Rate of Fire and Control. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Gas System | Over-Gassed | Gas system that increases Rate of Fire, but decreases Control. | - | - | ↓ | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Gas System | Under-Gassed | Gas system that increases Control, but decreases Rate of Fire. | - | - | ↑ | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Underbarrel | None | Standard underbarrel rail with no effect. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | N/A | N/A |
| Underbarrel | Rail Cover | Standard rail cover. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip | Increases Maneuverability by improving stability while moving. | - | - | - | ↑ | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | Angled Foregrip | Increases Control by reducing the amount of recoil felt. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing the Nimble Guardian mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | Bipod Grip | Increases Maneuverability by improving stability while moving. When ALT-FIRE mode is activated while in cover or prone, a small Bipod deploys to increase Control. | - | - | ↑ | ↑ | Unlocked by completing all Gallant Thief Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | Bipod | When ALT-FIRE mode is activated while in cover or prone, the Bipod deploys and significantly increases Control. | - | - | ↑ | - | Unlocked by completing the Subtle Arrow mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | 40mm HEDP Launcher | ALT-FIRE mode: 40mm High Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade launcher intended to wound or kill. Decreases Maneuverability. | ↑ | - | - | ↓ | Unlocked by completing the Gallant Thief mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | 40mm Smoke Launcher | ALT-FIRE mode: 40mm Smoke grenade launcher that creates a smokescreen for concealment. Decreases Maneuverability. | - | - | - | ↓ | Unlocked by completing all Firefly Rain Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | 40mm EMP Launcher | ALT-FIRE mode: 40mm EMP grenade launcher that disrupts equipment and HUDs, or detonates in proximity of an enemy UAV/UCAV. Decreases Maneuverability. | - | - | - | ↓ | Unlocked by completing the Shattered Mountain mission. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | UB Shotgun | 12-gauge buckshot as an ALT-FIRE mode. The added weight decreases Maneuverability. | ↑ | - | - | ↓ | Unlocked by completing all Nimble Guardian Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | - | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Magazine | Standard Magazine | Standard magazine loaded with FMJ ammunition. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Magazine | Dual Magazines | Two magazines coupled together, increasing the speed of every other reload. Magazines loaded with FMJ ammunition. | - | - | - | - | Unlocked by completing all Silent Talon Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Magazine | Extended Magazine | Extended magazine loaded with FMJ ammunition. | - | - | - | - | Unlocked by completing all Noble Tempest Tactical challenges. | - | YES | - | YES | - | - | N/A | YES |
| Magazine | Drum Magazine | Drum magazine loaded with FMJ ammunition. The added weight decreases Maneuverability. | - | - | - | ↓ | Unlocked by completing all Noble Tempest Tactical challenges. | YES | - | - | - | YES | - | N/A | N/A |
| Magazine | Armor Piercing Ammo | Standard magazine loaded with AP ammunition capable of dealing more damage to armored targets. | ↑ | - | - | - | Unlocked by completing all Deep Fire Tactical challenges. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trigger | Full-Auto | Full-Auto trigger group allows for continuous fire while the trigger is pulled. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Trigger | 2-Stage Trigger | 2-Stage trigger group with dual fire modes. The first stage of the trigger pull fires in Semi-Auto mode. The second stage of the trigger pull fires in Full-Auto mode. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | - | - | - | N/A | N/A |
| Trigger | Match Trigger | Match Trigger increases the default trigger sensitivity for increased accuracy and faster follow-up shots. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Trigger | Semi-Auto | Semi-automatic trigger group allows the weapon to fire one round for every trigger pull. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Trigger | 2-Round Burst | 2-Round Burst trigger group that fires two rounds for every trigger pull. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | - | N/A | N/A |
| Trigger | 3-Round Burst | 3-Round Burst trigger group that fires three rounds for every trigger pull. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | - | - | - | N/A | N/A |
417
- Accurate: Especially long range for this class of weapon.
- Stopping Power: High-caliber weapon deals more damage.
- Unlock: Complete Nimble Guardian mission. (Campaign) (Multiplayer)
Optimized Configurations
A-91
- Fast Assault: Ideal for quickly engaging unexpected targets or firing on the move.
- Bullpup: Compact design allows for improved maneuverability.
- Unlock: Complete Invisible Bear mission. (Campaign)
Optimized Configurations
ACR
- Versatile: Suitable for a variety of combat scenarios and ranges.
- Extra Customization: Weapon features additional attachment points over other weapons.
- Unlock: Complete Firefly Rain mission. (Campaign)(Multiplayer)
Optimized Configurations
AK-200
- Versatile: Suitable for a variety of combat scenarios and ranges.
- Stopping Power: High-caliber weapon deals more damage.
- Unlock: Complete Tiger Dust weapon challenge. (Campaign)
Optimized Configurations
AN-94
- Accurate: Especially long range for this class of weapon.
- Rapid-Fire: Weapon features a higher rate of fire than other weapon in its class.
- Unlock: Complete Deep Fire weapon challenge. (Campaign)
Optimized Configurations
TAR-21
- Fast Assault: Ideal for quickly engaging unexpected targets or firing on the move.
- Bullpup: Compact design allows for improved maneuverability.
- Unlock: Complete Gallant Thief mission. (Campaign)(Multiplayer)
