The VEL 46 is an SMG 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.
VEL 46 Key Takeaways
- The VEL 46 is currently an A-Tier option in the MW3 meta and an A-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
- The current best loadout attachments for the VEL 46 in MW3 are: XTEN RR-40, Tango 228 Barrel, Slimline Pro, Commando Foregrip, and 50 Round Mag
- The current best loadout attachments for the VEL 46 in Warzone 2 are: VLK LZR 7mW, Lockshot KT85, 50 Round Mag, Demo RXT Stock, and Schlager Soldier Grip
For a meta AR loadout check out the Kastov 762.
Table of Contents
Best VEL 46 Loadout Warzone
- Laser: VLK LZR 7mW
- Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
- Stock: Demo RXT Stock
- Rear Grip: Schlager Soldier Grip
- Magazine: 50 Round Mag
Best VEL 46 Loadout MW3
- Muzzle: XTEN RR-40
- Barrel: Tango 228 Barrel
- Optic: Slimline Pro
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Magazine: 50 Round Mag
Best VEL 46 Loadout MW2
- Muzzle: XTEN RR-40
- Barrel: Tango 228 Barrel
- Optic: Slimline Pro
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Magazine: 50 Round Mag
How to Unlock the VEL 46
The VEL 46 is one of the base weapons in Modern Warfare 2 that comes already unlocked when you purchase the game.
VEL 46 Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
| Arid Digital | Get 50 kills with the VEL 46 | 2 |
| Midnight Bay | Get 50 kills while ADS with the VEL 46 | 11 |
| Tagged | Get 15 hipfire kills with the VEL 46 | 19 |
| Whiteout | Get 10 double kills with the VEL 46 | 28 |
| Gold | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the VEL 46 | Complete all base camo challenges |
| Platinum | Get 25 longshot kills with the VEL 46 | Complete 8 Gold challenges with SMGs |
| Polyatomic | Get 25 headshot kills with the VEL 46 | Complete 51 Platinum camo challenges |
| Orion | N/A | Complete 51 Polyatomic camo challenges |
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