Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier Guide Essentials Weapons
Light Machine Guns (LMGs)
Light Machine Guns (LMGs)
Light Machine Guns are fully automatic portable firearms designed to fire several hundred rounds per minute from large-capacity magazines. Forgoing accuracy for a high rate of fire, the main role of these weapons is to lay down cover fire and act as a deterrent. Extremely lethal in short and medium ranges, the LMG performs admirably both as an offensive and defensive weapon.
LMG Attachments
| Mod Point | Attachment | Description | Power | Range | Control | Maneuver | Unlock Requirements | Mk48 | Stoner 96 | LSAT | PKP | Type 95 | Ultimax Mk.5 | M60 | RPK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard | Standard stock provides a good balance between Maneuverability and Control. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | - | - | - | YES | YES |
| Stock | Extended | Extended stock provides a good balance between Maneuverability and Control. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | - | - | - | YES | - | - |
| Stock | Folded | Folded stock that increases Maneuverability, but decreases Control due to lack of stability. | - | - | ↓ | ↑ | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | - | 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 | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Barrel | Standard Barrel | Standard barrel length with a good balance between Maneuverability and Range. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Barrel | Long Barrel | Longer barrel length increases Range, but the added weight reduces Maneuverability. | - | ↑ | - | ↓ | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Barrel | Short Barrel | Shorter barrel with decreased weight increases Maneuverability, but decreases Range. | - | ↓ | - | ↑ | - | YES | YES | 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 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | Rail Cover | Standard rail cover. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip | Increases Maneuverability by improving stability while moving. | - | - | - | ↑ | - | YES | 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 | 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 | 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 | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Magazine | Standard Magazine | Standard magazine loaded with FMJ ammunition. | - | - | - | - | - | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| 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 |
| Magazine | Incendiary Ammo | Standard magazine loaded with Incendiary ammunition, dealing splash damage in a small radius. Overall Power is decreased by a lack of penetration. | - | - | - | ↑ | Unlocked by completing the Ember Hunt mission. | 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 | 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 | 3-Round Burst | 3-Round Burst trigger group that fires three rounds for every trigger pull. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | YES | - | - |
LSAT
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Low Recoil: Weapon recoil compensation system improves stability when firing multiple rounds.
- Unlock: Complete Ember Hunt mission (Campaign)(Multiplayer)
Optimized Configurations
Mk48
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Heavy Weapon: Devastating when fired from a stable position: crouched, prone, or braced on low cover.
- Unlock: Complete Campaign Prologue. (Campaign)(Multiplayer)
Optimized Configurations
PKP
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Rapid-Fire: Weapon features a higher rate of fire than other weapons in its class.
- Unlock: Complete Nimble Guardian weapon challenge.(Campaign)
Optimized Configurations
Stoner 96
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Rapid-Fire: Weapon features a higher rate of fire than other weapons in its class.
- Unlock: Complete Subtle Arrow mission.(Campaign)(Multiplayer)
Optimized Configurations
Type 95
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Bullpup: Compact design allows for improved maneuverability.
- Unlock: Complete Ember Hunt weapon challenge.(Campaign)
Optimized Configurations
Ultimax Mk.5
- Suppressive Fire: Suppresses targets when continually fired in their direction, especially when user is prone or braced on low cover.
- Quick Reload: Magazine location allows for quick reloading.
- Unlock: Perform a Ghost Score of 60% in nine missions.(Campaign)
