Chain SAW - Call of Duty Ghosts Weapon Guide

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In this episode: the Chain SAW - a prototype LMG from the American Knight's Armament Company with an impractical yet awesome chainsaw-style top grip.
The Chain SAW's damage is low - the lowest within the LMG category. You'll always need at least 3 shots to kill at a close range, regardless of headshots.
The weapon loses its three hit kill ability sooner than any other weapon within the same class, and at a long range you may need up to 5 shots to kill.
Rate of fire is very good, however: 857 rounds per minute puts it at the top of its class, and the weapon is capable of rivalling even some SMGs in this regard.
Of particular note is the hipfire performance: you are unable to aim down your sights with the Chain SAW, so unaimed fire is your only option.
Thankfully, the weapon outshines its peers in that regard - with similar performance to an SMG, and the ability to tighten the spread further by aiming.
While accurate long range shots are an impossiblity, the Chain SAW performs surprisingly well at a middle distance for an LMG without a sight.
Recoil is less of a factor, given the weapon's spread: but it is present, with only mild effect.
As mentioned, you can't aim down your sights - but tightening up the spread takes as long as the equivalent process for other LMGs, at 350 milliseconds.
Of note is your movement speed with this weapon: unlike the other options, you'll benefit from slightly better mobility: 90 percent of the base speed, the same as a assault rifle.
Magazine capacity is good, although less impressive than its peers: 80 rounds is a good amount of firepower, but with the Chain SAW's rate of fire it can be rapidly depleted.
Reloads can prove inconvenient if you need to top-up mid assault, as they are the slowest in-class: you'll be out of the fight for a lengthy 8.03 seconds.
The Chain SAW best suits an assault role, rather than a traditional defensive LMG one: with superior mobility and rate of fire, shock tactics are your ally.
This means you should forget any ideas of accuracy, and instead focus on dealing the highest damage possible: and as such, Rapid Fire is a very worthwhile attachment.
The higher rate of fire means you can liberally saturate an area with bullets: perhaps not the most efficient use of ammunition, but effective nonetheless.
If you want even more bang for your buck, with the ability to tackle targets indirectly: then consider adding the underslung grenade launcher to soften up unseen targets prior to your assault.
Add in Recon to your perks for a way to mark targets caught in your blast - revealing their camping spot and making the job of clearing them out from a position much easier.
Sleight of Hand is very sensible choice, as the Chain SAW has a shorter magazine than its peers - and faster consumption, especially with Rapid Fire.
The reloads are still a major inconvenience, but far better than without the perk - it will prove worth its cost.
Either Fully Loaded or Scavenger is also worth having, as otherwise on a longer streak you might find your weapon entirely depleted.
Beyond this, it can be wise to buff your mobility so you can remain in the thick of it - Ready Up and Agility will help improve your performance in rapid-paced engagements.
Alternatively, either Sit-Rep or Blast Shield can be a worthwhile investment, alerting you to the presence of equipment as you assault the enemy hardpoint.
The Chain SAW is an interesting LMG that can be used quite successfully in an aggressive role.
It excels at shooting first and asking questions later, with a deep magazine and a high potential level of output.
With elevated mobility and a fire rate comparable to an SMG, no other weapon can saturate an area with bullets quite like the Chain SAW.
Unfortunately, precision is not this weapon's suit - as you will be unable to aim or land accurate shots at any sort of distance.
This makes long-range combat a dangerous affair - and as a general rule of thumb you should avoid longer sightlines where possible.
Still, this weapon is capable of incredible output, and can easily fell even dug-in opponents.
If you're stumped, and can't see the wood for the trees, then maybe this piece of hardware is for you: rev up the Chain SAW...
...and cut down your foe.

[@AWPtical800]

I don't know what's funnier: the fact that this gun can be equipped with a grenade launcher or the fact that it exists in real life.

[@TheRocketV8]

I guess the second one.

[@RenegadeStriker7]

all lmgs have tubes and shotties

[@RenegadeStriker7]

for "balance"

[@porky8278]

And it was made by the engineers just screwing around

[@jusufovicemina1300]

I can buy that son of gun with a grenade launcher🤯🤯🤯🤯!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KhriZippy]

"I am Heavy Weapons Guy, and this... is MY NEW WEAPON"

[@TheLoamCourierMTB]

Subtle DOOM reference is subtle.

[@darianthescorpion1132]

The Lone Courier LOL!

[@morrislee8512]

KhrizVile TF2 XD

[@darianthescorpion1132]

Yeah...the Heavy is "The Boss"! One of my mains.

[@TruePacifist201]

WHO TOUCHED MY GUN!?

[@OneCrazedSniper1]

he should be the voice actor for one of the essential characters in the next COD

[@ilovequake833]

Agreed.

[@swaggyghosty9222]

or an operator

[@Tired-Merc]

instead of yelling in disappointment he's calm, sometimes calm disappointment is worse than loud disappointment

[@bf4k]

Dude do you remember making this comment?

[@goodgenes0]

^

[@jacksonboyer640]

This guy could make a banana sound dangerous

[@Native_Beats_]

Just imagine this! The banana is not a very goid weapon. Its low base damage makes it almost laughable, however it's rewards for landing a kill, are staggering.

[@wholsomecontentye7420]

@Captain Cantaloupe lmao

[@jusufovicemina1300]

That would be true. ACTUALLY TRUE!

[@brianburwick]

Ever played Peace Walker? It's actually one of the best weapons for a pacifist run. Of cause, you could just use a tranquilizer, but it's no were near as satisfying as making enemies completely surrender by holding them up with a fucking bannana. My bannana is level 3 btw.

[@themoodyturtle9569]

Stolen comment saw this on a couple of his vids

[@weakestlink20]

They should have added in an underbarrel chainsaw for this weapon; make it the most brutal bayonet Call of Duty has ever seen.

[@sowhazupguy]

chainchainsawsaw

[@asubaruthathatesexistance6871]

Late but it sounds like something from gears of war

[@convoy034]

A Subaru That Hates Existance ikr

[@headheretic1580]

The most brutal bayonet the world has ever seen*

[@roberta7734]

@@asubaruthathatesexistance6871 the lancer gun, overpowered lmao

[@nathanapplegate5374]

A very good offense LMG. It is the type of LMG that you use for moving with the other players on your team.

[@kylescheffler8483]

The Chain SAW, in my opinion, is the most unique LMG in the world of Call of Duty and real life, featuring no sights, an underbarrel grenade launcher-unusual for an LMG-and an impractical yet awesome chainsaw style grip.

[@xTrixR]

Your voice is amazing

[@fizzypurple5495]

Captain Price.

[@ryans6427]

i know right!

[@miraie]

Steady aim for the win! :D

[@miggyo.2235]

Miraie black

[@AnimeProfileP1c]

ok

[@ceondellin5326]

No.

[@edwardsigel2188]

And today is this gun in the new mw

[@dogmeat2447]

No

[@baggierbobcat3324]

trace it is

[@dogmeat2447]

BaggierBobcat24 Salomon diaz FiNN Lmg isn’t just the chainsaw

[@baggierbobcat3324]

trace there is a chainsaw modification, the real gun isn’t officially called “chainsaw”

[@dogmeat2447]

BaggierBobcat24 Salomon diaz Yes, my point exactly

[@burntcrackers8117]

This is the most professional weapon review I’ve ever seen. If only if found it 6 years ago instead of in my KZbin recommendations

[@BramClaes]

The chainsaws damage... is low! Say what?!

[@gummyboots]

It does have low damage. It has an extremely high fire rate though, which still means it kills really fast as long as you stay on target.

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

Am I the only one that is reminded of the wonderful minigun from Doom 1 & 2 by this weapon?

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

***** That's the version of the minigun that stands out to me the most.

[@khaledfd997]

***** I totally agree with you , the plasma gun is far more reliable .

[@khaledfd997]

***** I totally agree with you , the plasma gun is far more reliable .

[@mrdooce7053]

This beast is back in the newest modern warfare But you need to unlock the attachment first

[@papciostrefa4957]

I may be 6 years late to the party, but I have to admit the second I started using Chain SAW in my lmg build, I've been getting consistent kills. Grenades are very helpful around corners for spotting enemies, thankfully it also goes for flashbangs. Thank you very much Ahoy.

[@TexasLawbringer77]

This is by far my favorite weapon in the game! It's a quickscopers worst nightmare!!! I don't know why, but the Chain SAW also kinda reminds me of the Smart Gun that the marines used in the movie Aliens

[@baggychheese]

This gun sounds like it would have been a real problem to get the balancing right

[@formingalliance2.032]

Thanks KZbin really needed Call of Duty guides rn.

[@sukhoisu-24fencer3]

They have this in COD mobile! It's amazing.

[@royceorville2]

In Call of Duty Ghosts this is Chain Saw, but in Call of Duty Mobile this is the Chopper

[@dracola4474]

Yeah I noticed that

[@zenosparadox521]

Why did i get recommend this? Cuz of modern warfare?

[@Immolator772]

i stopped playing cod long ago i only like Black ops 2 but im here beclause Stu makes these videos fucking amazing.

[@PlanarCollapse2]

I go for Muzzle Break & Extended Mag. I get some better range, and my magazine lasts a little longer.

[@Nod_Lucario]

This gun is Heavy Weapons Guy approved

[@amirjawad9601]

This weapon is going to be in call of duty mobile

[@hayee1077]

Thats what i came for

[@Lebronjameshairline1998]

It's not that bad

[@LemoNanora]

Loving it and got gold camo unlocked last month

[@o0m9]

I am Heavy Weapons Guy, and *this* is my weapon.

[@cellarorcs4190]

ghosts was sorely underappreciated.

[@TitaniumXHero]

Who’s here after the Modern Warfare Season 5 reloaded update?

[@tandemcamden6587]

It was in my recommendations

[@t-sch.3597]

call of duty mobile has the chopper. and is litrally called chopper. and is actually great.

[@overthelight1914]

Wow this brought back memories of playing cod ghosts

[@coolbro9782]

i dont even play call of duty im just here to listen to him

[@agamingdog]

this is getting recommended again thanks to the Finn LMG in Modern Warfare lol

[@RedHatHatter]

The chain SAW has got to be one of my favorite weapons in game for the sheer amount of silly fun it produces. Was this a fun weapon for you to use?

[@N3XTREVOLUTION]

When xbox ahoy gets recommended 6 years later..

[@Lightsaber_boi]

Thx for randomly showing up in my recommend

[@anthonsechermilonikolaisen5443]

SAME

[@alphacause]

Stu, If you were the top manager of the team to design the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, what would you change, add and/or remove to improve the game?

[@halcyon9686]

Some say Drake Santiago is still waiting.

[@datpieceofbread9570]

@@halcyon9686 And wait his wait continues.

[@carl0jin304]

To make another missing after the ghost killer talking about making Logan into a fed

[@FiregodJMM]

@@datpieceofbread9570 and hes still waiting

[@DeltaSierra0605]

Legend says he still hasn't gotten an answer.

[@dutch_asocialite]

Going from extreme success over well-written CoD weapon tutorials to being unilaterally praised for extensive breakdowns on famous firearms as they appeared in history and notable media is the most unexpected growth of a decade.

[@arcturusmengsk6028]

no steady aim?

[@Vusevio]

I assume the integrated laser sight is the equivalent of steady aim!

[@arcturusmengsk6028]

Yeah but they are stackable and for a gun that can't ads I just kind of figure steady aim is a must?

[@Box0rz]

Arcturus Mengsk Well it can be easier to kill up close without steady aim, because sometimes the crosshair might be too small.

[@StopwatchRobert]

I agree it's weird, this thing goes from being completely useless without Steady Aim to...well, still pretty bad, but definitely fun with it.

[@BasicBraining]

I'm expecting a Law & Order pun for the SVU ;)

[@FuturPaladin489]

Well well well now it's back as the finn in mw wz :)

[@jamescooper191]

I havent played a COD game in 3 years, why did I get this recommended?

[@SenseiSnipa]

stalker, steady aim, fully loaded and focus. you are basically god

[@R41N3LLGaming]

I bet the pun is something chainsaw related (you don't say)

[@kylescheffler8483]

The Chain SAW handles like an assault rifle as it is not a weapon for defense objective-based modes, and a one-of-a-kind grenade launcher.

[@sagehjh3076]

Those thumbnails of Stu's Ghosts weapon guide videos... the line behind the weapon's name actually tells us the type of the gun! Red : Assault Rifle Yellow : SMG Green : LMG Blue : Sniper Rifle Light Blue : DMR Purple : Shotgun

[@jman42s]

I love the clever little names he does at the ends

[@aeternalis]

I miss this game so much. All those scrims with my ragtag team on xbox 360. good times. 3wwf forever.

[@yoboikamil525]

I was in a vc using this thing and said this is for hunting, someone asked what the fuck am I gonna hunt with this thing and I said "god." i love this thing.

[@FarhanSaid....]

its the only lmg thats acceptable in the game bcuz it have ar mobility and the only con are just no ads unlike m27 iar with thermal

[@mjm814]

"Rev up this chain saw (puts on sunglasses) and cut down your foe" YYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

[@chiimumango3979]

COD Mobile playes: yOo iTs tHE cHoPpER Modern Warfare players: yOo iTS ThE fINn lMG

[@ocinnico2608]

You know something is awesome when Xboxahoy says it is

[@KRIMZONMEKANISM]

The pun in this review was predicted by every one. :P

[@stealthynaxo]

I guess we... SAW it coming

[@kiiwikiori7542]

Naxo *_STOP_*

[@ErinTurco21]

Every time I watch one of these Ghosts videos I get the urge to play Ghosts again. Then I go on for about 10 minutes and remember why I stopped playing in the first place :P

[@BasedCannon]

i got major goosebumps twice when he said rev up your chainsaw and cut down your foe

[@awooga_gamer]

Chainsaw? Chopper? I see no difference Good Ol' enemy Annahilator

[@JaredEmberton]

Please do a puntage when you get the weapon guides done

[@SenadLulicStan]

God I loved (and still do) ghost.

[@Jus_Talkin]

lol I guess everybody knew the last few word of this video before it started... always entertaining

[@adrianm7882]

I never tried the chainsaw with the set up you recommeded....I will give this a go!

[@AlanGohel]

I love the one-liners at the end

[@imoffthegrid2158]

you have the best voice and style for cod on youtube .

[@ReverandSatan]

Armor piercing, suppressor, slight of hand, off the grid, scavenger, and take down. It's a fun set up.

[@jcmaxwe3]

wow, has it really been 27 episodes already? and the pun was great!

[@dominicgrimes2075]

Oh my gosh, he hit us with some rapid fire puns. Haha. Love the videos.

[@brainwasher9876]

never thought I'd see the day where XboxAhoy recommends a noobtube on a gun.

[@weakestlink20]

Andrew Wang For an anti-camper role, the Grenade Launcher is a good choice. Probably not the best choice if wanting to revolve an entire class around its usage, but can prove invaluable in preventing deaths to campers who await your arrival.

[@DggamerK]

IM SAD BECAUSE IN MODERN WARFARE YOU CAN'T HAVE A F@CKING GRENADE LAUNCHER

[@viktor8860]

Who needs a grenade launcher when it would make the weapon worse?

[@DggamerK]

that's why I don't like today's players

[@viktor8860]

@@DggamerK why? Explain

[@DggamerK]

Some of you don't play the game for fun, maybe even all of you play because of the battle royale or because of the championships, you keep testing weapons, moves and forget it's a game. for example, the guy comes home tired and goes to play warzone "fuck, I'm going to win one today", he arrives at 44 because some pro player killed him in the middle of downtown or he was at a house looking for money and a guy with an original 12 arrived and BUM in his face. No matter the reason the game is not just about winning or humiliating players who don't know how to play it right. I only play for the gunsmith to customize new weapons and see how it looks in the end and sometimes it is really difficult to level up with a certain weapon and it makes me almost sad. Campering is a problem too, I haven’t seen a hacker so far so good for now

[@viktor8860]

@@DggamerK no i actually find the grenade launchers stressing for me (personally) and it would make the stats worse specially when You can only store 7 grenades and The reload time is so long, it makes the mobility and recoil control worse and for me the chainsaw in Warzone is already sooooo much fun to use with the hipfire or at long range. The typical "haha minigun go *B R R R R R R R R R R R R R R* " . I'm not that kind of the "must use weapons", i prefer the Fennec instead of the ISO or the MP5 or MP7 and it doesn't have the best stats, but the fire rate makes it fun to use for me

[@PonchoANS7]

Best pun in a while.

[@advictoriamsshitposts8689]

It's returned in the form of the FiNN in Modern Warfare.

[@gunmanjack3975]

RECOMMENDED SQUAD WHERE YOU AT?

[@JoshuaProtz]

Rapid fire, muzzle brake, steady aim, stalker, and sleight of hand is the best class for this weapon. Just hold aim and fire. You wont need to worry about corners with stalker.

[@JohnNaru2112]

Haven't played this game in 6 years and yet I'm still watching a guide on it. Why KZbin?

[@almiller7607]

Focus is a good choice because it tightens the hip fire spread. Plus I can aim fine with the chainsaw because there is no chance for sights to block the view.

[@Xeroskia]

There better be a Law and Order detective pun at the end of that SVU episode, dammit..

[@XZhyperZX]

running around with this with a noob tube and rapid fire was amazing.

[@gregspencer7287]

I litterally opend this video and said to myself "the puns going to be with the chainsaw, youll cut down your foes"... I was so proud

[@CarmineKar98K]

it's ashame such talent is wasted on a game that's dead these days and a game that was widely hated by the community.

[@b33croft]

My Ghosts RTC live comm episode 76 just uploaded! Take a peek, cheers!!!

[@soundwave5634]

I run extended mags on it, it's amazing to find a bottle neck and just unload everything down it keeping the enemy from even going near it. Makes it good for helping push the team through said bottle neck.

[@McMowus]

thats an awesome gun

[@BordeauxFalinks]

Thanks KZbin for recommending me this now! Not disappointed tho!

[@RSTyt]

I'm here in 2020 ,Tuesday 25 August

[@darkdill]

Approved by Bill Rizer and Lance Bean.

[@SpaceButler2000]

love the puns at the end of the videos XD

[@sepultura7771]

I thought for sure it was gonna end on " and start a massacre" in reference to Texas Chainsaw Massacre

[@casualplayerbr138]

And now it's on Modern Warfare

[@saulgoodman2912]

Yeah

[@ndaruaji1463]

Actually

[@blubbersammich7632]

I never thought i'd see the day, XboxAhoy recommends the Grenade Launcher! O.o

[@Omar-sr1ln]

I love your weapons reviews , all of them

[@valintinopak741]

At the moment of the pun, I said "Let her rip." If only you said that. lol

[@RandomCanEHdian]

THE RUSSIAN LUMBERJACK RETURNS

[@Wolfman-tx1ne]

Recommended this a little after the finn came out

[@fesy734]

Stu is the only youtuber nowadays that doesn't fill his description or video with 'smash/destroy/kill that like button!' Please like this I'm hungry for likes!!!!" Well scripted all just overall amazing videos like always.

[@iluvhalo4ever]

You Sound BADASS as ever Xbox Ahoy!

[@nathanieltyson64]

His puns are the best!!!!

[@dragonhead0074]

Who's here after watching leaks of this gun for call of duty mobile

[@skogarmaor7234]

Finally got someone like me😄

[@deviousrascal616]

i got dat chopper rn, it shreds so much

[@joker-flochi3787]

Well its here now

[@amzar5896]

They should add this to mw

[@savagecreature]

AMZAR 58 now it’s a prototype and won’t make sense in mw

[@Erijian]

With Steady Aim, close encounters are a little harder because your bullets don't go all around anymore. Thing is, with it, you don't even need to bother tightening up your crosshairs anymore. Just run 'n gun.

[@fruitpunchsamurai8]

Yay its coming in cod mobile soon

[@fujiwxrx32]

Who's here after the Finn LMG added in MW? 😆

[@nicholasgenovese2454]

I miss this games multiplayer. This was my fav gun!

[@Zelousmarineinspace]

The ONLY gun in Ghosts I liked: They should do more awesome guns like this: But you see, if you take your perks to Taylor to an accurate ChainSAW then this weapon becomes VERY accurate, a solid counter-sniper weapon, a good support gun, and well rounded. The Grenades are useful as well.

[@Overkill7200]

I'm surprised you didn't recommend steady a aim seeing how this it's a hipfire only weapon

[@HarmonicVector]

And it's back... The FiNN LMG.