Best PDSW 528 Loadout: Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone 2

The PDSW 528 is currently an A-Tier weapon in the MW3 meta and an A-Tier weapon in the WZ2 meta. We breakdown the best PDSW 528 loadouts and builds, how to unlock the PDSW 528, and how to complete PDSW 528 camo challenges.

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The PDSW 528 is a Battle Rifle and was released with the launch of MW2 on October 28th, 2022. It may also be used in Warzone 2 and weapon progress will carry over into MW3.

PDSW 528 Key Takeaways

  • The PDSW 528 is currently an A-Tier option in the MW3 meta and a A-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
  • The current best loadout attachments for the PDSW 528 in MW3 are: XTEN Gravedigger, 17″ Corvus Prorange, Bruen Q900 Grip, Integrated Reflex Rail, and VLK LZR 7mW
  • The current best loadout attachments for the PDSW 528 in Warzone 2 are: Lockshot KT85, Bruen Q900 Grip, TV TACComb, GR33 Light Rail, and VLK LZR 7mW

For a meta AR loadout check out the Kastov 762.

Best PDSW 528 Loadout Warzone

  • Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
  • Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
  • Comb: TV TACComb
  • Rail: GR33 Light Rail
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7mW

Best PDSW 528 Loadout MW3

  • Underbarrel: XTEN Gravedigger
  • Barrel: 17″ Corvus Prorang
  • Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
  • Rail: Integrated Reflex Rail
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7mW

Best PDSW 528 Loadout MW2

  • Underbarrel: XTEN Gravedigger
  • Barrel: 17″ Corvus Prorang
  • Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
  • Rail: Integrated Reflex Rail
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7mW

How to Unlock the PDSW 528

Players must reach military rank 5 in order to unlock the PDSW 528.

PDSW 528 Camo Challenges

CamoChallengeUnlock Level
Shadow StalkerGet 50 kills with the PDSW 5282
GeckoGet 50 kills while ADS with the PDSW 52811
ShaleGet 15 hipfire kills with the PDSW 52820
PinkishGet 10 point blank kills with the PDSW 52829
GoldGet 3 kills without dying 10 times with the PDSW 528Complete all base camo challenges
PlatinumGet 25 longshot kills with the PDSW 528Complete 8 Gold challenges with SMG
PolyatomicGet 25 headshot kills with the PDSW 528Complete 51 Platinum camo challenges
OrionN/AComplete 51 Polyatomic camo challenges

Looking to test or share your PDSW 528 loadouts?

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