HOW TO CHOOSE ATTACHMENTS
Do not improve a stat just because you can.
Improve what is actually limiting the weapon.START WITH STOCK
Before fitting anything, look at the stock weapon. Read its baseline and decide how you want to use it. You do not need to improve everything at once.
- VERTICAL RECOIL
- HORIZONTAL RECOIL
- ADS
- SPREAD
- WEIGHT
FIND THE WEAK LINK
What is getting in the way of the fight you want? If vertical recoil is already naturally low, adding more vertical recoil reduction may be a poor trade. Horizontal recoil, ADS, spread or weight might need more attention.
Work on the limitation, not the easiest stat to improve.
DO NOT CHASE GREEN NUMBERS
Attachments come with trade-offs. A large improvement in one stat can cost you more in a stat that matters to your build. For CQB, a big recoil reduction may not be worth much slower ADS.
Judge the whole build. Green on its own does not mean better.
BUILD FOR THE FIGHT
Your priorities can change with the fight. These are useful starting points, not absolute rules. Your weapon and the way you play still matter.
CQB
Handling, ADS and weight may matter more when reacting and moving.
MID RANGE
Look for a balance between control and speed.
LONG RANGE
Recoil control, spread and stability may become more important.
COMPARE AGAINST STOCK
In Weapon Lab, compare STOCK with YOUR BUILD. Check both the gains and the costs, then judge whether the changes solve your original problem.
KNOW WHEN TO STOP
Maximizing one stat does not necessarily make a better build. A balanced setup can be more effective than an extremely specialized one. Stop when the build addresses its weak link and the remaining trade-offs no longer serve your plan.
Do not copy a build.
Understand what your weapon needs.