The hard-hitting STG44 assault rifle is making a comeback in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 5.

In this ONE Esports guide, we provide details on how to obtain this fan-favorite weapon in the Call of Duty franchise.

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Here’s how to unlock STG44 in MW3 and WZ

The STG44 is the most common assault rifle in the CoD series.

Activision describes it as having a distinctive recoil pattern that is easily manageable, allowing for precise shooting.

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Moreover, its exceptional iron sights enables you to skip an optic in favor of another attachment to further enhance its already impressive base stats.

To unlock the STG44, you need to complete sector 7 of the Season 5 Battle Pass. You can get to sector 7 by finishing sectors 1, 2, and 4.

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Since the gun is the ultimate reward in its sector, you’ll have to use five BP tokens to unlock the smaller rewards and the base weapon.

Fortunately, the rifle is available in the free tiers, so you won’t have to spend any extra money to acquire it.

The key to unlocking the STG44 is to focus on leveling up your Battle Pass. Each match you play earns Battle Pass XP, so grinding through different game modes will bring you closer to getting the gun.

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