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Escape From Tarkov: Arena is one of those MMO first-person shooter games that boasts multiple classes of operators players can choose from. These classes are Assault, CQB, Scout, and Marksman. Relevant for this article, is the Assault Class.

Today, we’ll give you the best presets for the Assault Class in Escape From Tarkov: Arena. Along with some helpful tips and tricks for that specific class. Let’s get started!

Escape From Tarkov: Arena - Best Presets for the Assault Class
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Assault Class Presets

The Assault Class is often referred to as the most versatile one. Players opting for this class are equipped to deal with most situations they are faced with and can easily dispatch most enemies. The following presets we identified as the best ones to use in the Assault Class.

Brigadier

Equipped with the HK416A5, this build is not bad at all. Along with the very powerful HK assault rifle, you also get a 5.56x45mm M995 NATO standardized mag capable of dealing enormous amounts of damage and delivering penetrating power.

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Players opting for the Brigadier preset also get level 5 body armor which can withstand considerable fire from the enemy team.

Mutant

The Mutant build comes equipped with the Mk47 with BP ammo which is considered to be the best in the game at the moment. Additionally, you also get a level 5 helmet but no ear protection.

Brigadier preset
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Stiletto

Stiletto is a mandatory preset to go for if you want to eventually get to the Mutant preset. The only downside to this is that Stiletto uses shotguns. However, this is accompanied by AP shells which means that you will be 1-tapping chests and getting kills easily with this preset.

Kalter

Kalter is another good choice when choosing your ideal preset in the Assault Class progression tree. It comes with the Steyr AUG assault rifle which is an amazing weapon to use. Combination with the 5.56×45 NATO standardized ammo makes it all the more powerful and desirable by players.

Overall, it can be said that the Assault Class, once progressed long enough can indeed be a competitive one. However, getting to this point can be a difficult and painful process that requires good nerves and patience from players choosing to go down this path.

ALSO READ: Escape From Tarkov: Arena – Best Presets for the Marksman Class

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Nedim Fetahovic
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Nedim Fetahovic

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Nedim Fetahovic is a gameplay-focused guide writer with hands-on experience in survival RPGs, action RPGs, and performance-driven PC gaming. He is best known for his in-depth coverage of Enshrouded, where he writes detailed guides on builds, locations, optimization, and progression systems based on direct gameplay and testing.

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