Best Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 loadout: Class setup, Attachments & Perks

Jessica Filby
Modern Warfare 2 Kastov 545 loadout

The Kastov 545 is definitely not as popular as it once was among Modern Warfare 2’s player base, but it is a solid AR that can deliver a great performance with the best meta loadout for it, luckily, we have one right here.

Season 4 of Modern Warfare 2 has begun, and the Kastov 545 did not receive changes in this patch, this means the AK-47 lookalike still deals good damage at a medium range bundled with a decent rate of fire.

However, its recoil is powerful, and the weapon is not the best at close range, meaning you need to build this weapon well in order for it to live up to M4 standards.

Ultimately, it’s no secret that the Kastov 545 is far from the most powerful Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 2. But that doesn’t mean it’s not capable of completely dominating the battlefield with the right loadout.

Here’s the best Kastov 545 loadout in Modern Warfare 2 as well as what equipment, class, and perks you should run with.

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Best Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 loadout

  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Muzzle: Echoless-80
  • Rear Grip: Ivanov ST-70 Grip
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56

We start our best Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 loadout with the FSS OLE-V Laser. One of the main issues regarding this Assault Rifle is its recoil and accuracy. It can be extremely frustrating to deal with, especially with the quick rate of fire. The FSS OLE-V Laser aids in that greatly, same with FTAC Ripper 56.

The Echoless-80 has the same perks and will help that recoil stay a little more under control when firing. This is also boosted by the increase in muzzle velocity granted in the Season 1 Reloaded update.

For the rear Grip, we recommend using the Ivanov ST-70 Grip due to its increase in flinch resistance – something that’s vital when competing in close combat.

The addition of the 45 Round Mag will grant you a larger pool of ammo to dispatch more enemies before you run dry.

Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 loadout
Modern Warfare 2’s Kastov 545 can be great with the right loadout.

Best Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 class

  • Base Perk 1: Overkill
  • Base Perk 2: Scavenger
  • Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate Perk: Ghost
  • Lethal: Thermite
  • Tactical: Stim

The base perks we recommend are Overkill and Scavenger. Overkill allows you to grab something more long-range to allow for all distances to be covered and Scavenger gives you a few more bullets since you’ll likely be firing quite a few during a kill.

Since Overkill is a great perk to have, the bonus perk should be Fast Hands. This lets you swap weapons and reload with ease and the speed required to take down the enemy with few problems.

As for the ultimate perk, there is really no other option than Ghost. It’s the best perk in the game and, with the number of UAVs present in Modern Warfare 2, a bit more protection is vital. It may take up to level 52 to unlock but it’s well worth the wait.

Since you’ll likely be in the fray of battle constantly, we recommend using a Stim and Thermite to deal some devastating damage and keep you alive when you really need it.

How to unlock the Kastov 545 in Modern Warfare 2

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to grab the Kastov 545 as soon as you get into Modern Warfare 2. Instead, you’ll need to reach level 23 to first unlock the Kastov 762. Once that’s complete, get the Kastov 762 to level 10 and you will unlock the Kastov 545.

In short, to unlock the Kastov 545 you need to:

  1. Reach player level 23
  2. Use the Kastov 762
  3. Once it reaches level 10, the Kastov 545 will be unlocked.

Alternatives to the Kastov 545 Modern Warfare 2 loadout

If the Kastov 545 is just not quite cutting it for you then the next clear choice should be the M4. It’s easily one of the most powerful weapons in the game and is a no-brainer for players wanting a powerful and capable alternative.

If the M4 isn’t for you, then the TAQ-56 is a fantastic Assault Rifle that brings something unique to the match and allows you to stray a little from the typical M4.

Now that you have the best Kastov 545 loadout in Modern Warfare 2, you can check out some other guides we’ve compiled for MW2:

How to use Modern Warfare 2’s Gunsmith: Receivers and Blueprints explained | Modern Warfare 2 new equipment guide: Lethals and Tacticals explained | How to unlock MP5 SMG loadout in Modern Warfare 2 | How to Slide Cancel in Modern Warfare 2 | How to unlock Oni Operator & Blueprint in Modern Warfare 2 | All Modern Warfare 2 Killstreaks | What is Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops mode? | All Modern Warfare 2 perks | All Modern Warfare 2 Field Upgrades

About The Author

Based in Cumbria, England, Jessica is a Senior Games Writer who joined Dexerto after stints at Game Rant and The Gamer. You can find her covering everything from Minecraft, CoD, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Pokemon Go and more. You can contact Jessica at jessica.filby@dexerto.com