The Bren can be the strongest Light Machine Gun in all of CoD Vanguard but you need to have the right setup. With the best attachments, perks, and proficiency, here’s the ultimate Bren loadout guide.
In Vanguard, LMGs offer the highest damage output of all weapons, but due to their mobility, can go unused.
Even though the Bren is the final Light Machine Gun unlocked it is well worth the wait as it is by far the best in its class.
If you’re looking to play at a slightly slower pace than the STG44 then you’re going to want to use this gun. Here’s the best Bren class loadout that will surely have you dropping V2 rockets in CoD Vanguard.
Contents
- Best Bren Vanguard loadout
- Best Bren Vanguard class (Perks, Equipment & Field Upgrade)
- How to unlock Bren in Vanguard
- Alternatives to Bren Vanguard loadout
Best Bren Vanguard loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Queen’s 775m Scepter
- Optic: Monocular Reflector
- Stock: Oak & Shield Padded
- Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
- Magazine: .303 British 100 Round Drums
- Ammo Type: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
- Proficiency: Tight Grip
- Kit: Fully Loaded
To start off the best Bren loadout, use the Recoil Booster because it will increase the rate of fire. Pair it up with the Queen’s 775m Scepter as this will make up for the lost accuracy from the muzzle.
For the Optic, it comes down to personal preference but overall the best one is the Monocular Reflector. The M1930 Strife Angled gives the Bren accuracy and aiming stability, making it the best choice.
The Oak & Shield Padded helps immensely increase flinch resistance as well as giving the weapon aiming stability which is essential for LMGs. Use it with the Polymer Grip for even more flinch resistance.
Next, you’ll want to use the .303 British 100 Round Drums as it gives the Bren 100 bullets in one clip and works really well with the Tight Grip Proficiency which gives improved accuracy over time.
To round out the Bren, use Lengthened for even faster bullet velocity, or if you want to wallbang enemies use FMJ. Pair it up with Fully Loaded and have 400 bullets to spray down enemies.
Best Bren Vanguard class (Perks, Equipment & Field Upgrade)
- Perk 1: Ghost
- Perk 2: Piercing Vision
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Secondary: Machine Pistol
- Lethal: MK2 Frag Grenade
- Tactical: No 69 Stun Grenade
- Field Upgrade: Dead Drop
For the Bren, you will want to run Ghost as Spy Planes are constantly being called in. Also, use Double Time in your third perk slot to get around the map faster and back in the fight.
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The big change comes with the second perk slot. Use Piercing Vision because it will highlight enemies through the wall for a short period of time after hitting them. The bullet penetration from the Bren makes this extremely valuable.
Keep a Machine Pistol in the back pocket if you run out of bullets but with 100 it likely won’t be needed. Use the Dead Drop Field Upgrade as this will help you build your streaks a lot faster and get more kills.
For equipment, the MK2 Frag Grenade and No 69 Stun Grenade are more than plenty as these will set up free kills.
How to unlock Bren in Vanguard
It can take a bit of time to unlock the Bren in Vanguard as you need to reach level 53 which is just two levels from the highest.
Take advantage of Double XP events or the 24/7 playlists on Shipment and Das Haus and you’ll level up in no time.
Alternatives to Bren Vanguard loadout
While leveling up to get the Bren, try out the DP27 as this LMG has similar stats to the Bren and is unlocked at level 18.
LMGs are great at spraying down enemies and carrying an incredible amount of DPS so definitely give this loadout a try.
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