AS VAL Best Build in Delta Force: Silent 972 RPM

The AS VAL is a niche monster. Its integrated suppressor means you never swap a muzzle, and at 972 RPM it is one of the fastest-firing rifles in the game. But it carries a 15-round magazine and only 27 range, so it lives or dies on how tightly you control engagements. Build it for pure close-quarters dominance and stop trying to make it a mid-range rifle.

The numbers

The AS VAL’s sheet is a trade-offs document. 972 rpm only earns its keep because 29 damage still lands inside a short range band, so it is the range row and not the fire rate that limits you:

Stat	Value
Damage	29
Fire rate	972 RPM
Range	27
Handling	62
Control	43
Muzzle velocity	330 m/s
Magazine	15

The suppressor is permanent, so your muzzle slot is freed for other goals — but you also cannot improve concealment further. Velocity of 330 m/s is low, which is why 27 range feels even shorter than the number suggests.

Build direction

Forget long-range attachments. Every point should serve the close fight.

• Control: at 43 it is the weakest axis and 972 RPM will walk on you. Add a grip and a compensator-style muzzle (if the slot allows) to keep the first 8-10 rounds on target.
• Handling: already 62, keep it. Fast ADS and quick swaps are what let you win corners.
• Magazine discipline: 15 rounds disappears in under a second at full auto. Run extended mags if available and pre-plan reload timings between clears.

How to play it

The AS VAL is an entry tool. Push buildings, clear rooms, and never peek long lanes. Its silent profile is a real advantage in Operations where sound draws attention. Because the mag is tiny, pair it with a sidearm you actually practice, and treat every reload as a commitment.

If you want higher capacity for sustained fights, the P90 build offers 50 rounds, while the spray control guide explains how to tame high RPM guns like this one.