Assault-L5 Grip attachment in MW4
The Assault-L5 Grip is a rear grip attachment (“Assault Grip”) that community sites list for one weapon: Type 73. CODMunity lists a stat change on 1 of them; the largest is vertical recoil −6% on the Type 73 (better). It is in 4 popular builds that CODMunity lists.
Community-reportedDMZ Codex, ggranked, and CODMunity, read . Unverified, not Activision data.
Weapons that can equip the Assault-L5 Grip
Activision publishes no compatibility list; 3 community sources report this weapon. No weapon level is reported.
| Weapon | Class | Weapon level | Stats with a listed change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 73 | LMG | vertical recoil (small, better), horizontal recoil (small, better), vertical gun kick (small, better), horizontal gun kick (small, better), ADS speed (small, worse), ADS out speed (small, worse), and sprint to fire speed (small, worse) |
What the Assault-L5 Grip changes
Percent changes are relative to the base value with nothing attached (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026).
| Weapon | Stat | Base | With it | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 73 | Vertical recoil | 42.1 | 39.6 | −6% (better) |
| Horizontal recoil | 10.5 | 9.9 | −6% (better) | |
| ADS speed | 460 ms | 474 ms | +3% (worse) | |
| Sprint to fire speed | 245 ms | 252 ms | +3% (worse) |
Smaller changes are left out of the table: 3 other stats on the Type 73.
How it ranks among rear grip attachments
Its largest change on each weapon, compared with the other rear grip attachments the source lists that stat for.
- Type 73: its small vertical recoil change (better) is the best of 2 rear grip attachments.
Pros and cons the sources list
None reported, which is different from having none.
Popular builds that use the Assault-L5 Grip
CODMunity lists 4 popular builds that use it, all for Multiplayer. The styles are Mobility and Versatile. The same builds also use muzzle, barrel, stock, laser, and optic attachments.
| Weapon | Mode and style | Tier | Other attachments | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 73 | Multiplayer, Mobility with Apex Attachment | Very good | Muzzle: Gauge-12 Mono, Barrel: SA Firerush 23.8", Stock: No Stock, and Laser: Schlager VISIV-5 | Open in the builder: Type 73, Mobility |
| Type 73 | Multiplayer, Mobility | Very good | Muzzle: Gauge-12 Mono, Barrel: SA Firerush 23.8", Stock: FTAC RZR0 Stock, and Laser: Schlager VISIV-5 | Open in the builder: Type 73, Mobility |
| Type 73 | Multiplayer, Versatile | Very good | Muzzle: Ivanov QR600, Barrel: RSS-40F 12", Stock: FTAC RZR0 Stock, and Laser: XRK Clutch-LS | Open in the builder: Type 73, Versatile |
| Type 73 | Multiplayer, Versatile with Apex Attachment | Very good | Optic: ZLR Type C, Muzzle: Ivanov QR600, Stock: FTAC RZR0 Stock, and Laser: XRK Clutch-LS | Open in the builder: Type 73, Versatile |
Builds are community-reported and unverified.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Assault-L5 Grip do in MW4?
CODMunity lists 7 stat changes for it across 1 weapon: 4 better and 3 worse. The largest is vertical recoil −6% on the Type 73 (better).
Which weapons can use the Assault-L5 Grip?
Community sites list Type 73. Activision has not published a compatibility list.
Is the Assault-L5 Grip in a popular build?
Yes. CODMunity lists it in 4 popular builds, on Type 73.