What is the best weapon for starting in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? What attachments should you use at the beginning? And which perks are the best at the start? We show you the best class for your first hours in multiplayer.
What is this CoD guide about? On October 25, 2019, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released. Since then, many players have spent their time in fast-paced multiplayer battles.
The selection of weapons, perks, killstreaks, and field upgrades is plentiful in multiplayer. Consequently, it is not easy for many players to decide on a specific setup, especially for newcomers.
Therefore, we present to you a loadout that both seasoned players and fresh operators should handle well in the first multiplayer hours. This setup will easily get you to level 30, where you can then switch to more effective builds or experiment around due to the unlocks.
Beginner Guide – Loadout for Multiplayer Starters
Until level 4, you are restricted to predefined loadouts. Only then will you unlock the class editor and can freely choose weapons and equipment. Besides the first weapon, it is also important to select the right settings. There are a few settings that can make you better.
The best primary weapon to start
This is the weapon you should use: At the beginning, you should choose the assault rifle Kilo 141. The assault rifle plays balanced and forms a solid base for starting out. You won’t go wrong with the Kilo 141 up to around level 30.
It has good handling out of the box, a controllable recoil, and you can relatively easily stay on target with it. Getting kills with this weapon is truly easy.
With attachments, the Kilo 141 can be further improved, allowing you to keep up at all distances without worrying too much about the details.
Keep in mind that you need to unlock the necessary attachments by leveling (using) the weapon first. However, that should happen quite quickly.
These are the attachments you should use: One thing up front – you do not need to use all possible attachments for a weapon. Often, an “overloaded” weapon performs worse than one with fewer attachments.
This setup should make your weapon even more stable and precise – just right when starting out and learning to handle firearms.
The best secondary weapon to start
What is recommended for the secondary slot? Initially, it doesn’t really matter much what you take for the secondary weapon.
Pistols are particularly useful at the beginning, as you can finish off wounded enemies when your main weapon’s magazine is empty. They are less suitable as the primary weapon for combat.
So, take a pistol in the second slot at the beginning – preferably the X16. But any other will do at the start as well.
Second primary weapon? If you later use the perk Overkill, you can equip a second primary weapon. This way, alongside your “main weapon,” you can experiment early with more examples to find the optimal firearm for you.
Also an option: Once you have unlocked it, you can also take the Strela-P rocket launcher or a guided rocket launcher. You can easily take out entrenched enemies and destroy enemy killstreaks with it.
The best perks to start
At the beginning, the selection is very limited, so initially, focus on these perks:
- Pert 1: Fast Hands for faster sprints and faster crawling or later Overkill for 2 primary weapons
- Perk 2: Initially, you should take Hardline (1 kill less for killstreaks). Later, Ghost is recommended. Keep in mind that with Ghost, you will still appear on the radar when shooting (even with a silencer)
- Perk 3: Take here Eager for faster weapon swaps and quicker reloads with rocket launchers
The best killstreaks to start
For killstreaks, you should orient yourself based on how many kills you can achieve in a row. At the beginning, especially for new players, it will likely be few, so best to take:
- Drone
- Airstrike
- Turret
With the red perk “Hardliner,” you can reduce the required kill count by one and already get a really helpful reconnaissance drone after just 3 kills. If you think you can get a few more kills in a row, try these:
- VTOL Jet
- or Helicopter support
A list of all 20 killstreaks with tips for their use can also be very useful for preparation.
The best field upgrade to start
At the beginning, focus on the reconnaissance drone for marking enemies or on Dead Silence, which makes your steps quieter for a short time. Initially, you should stick to these two options.
Another tip for an early weapon – The M4A1
What makes this weapon special? Another solid option is the assault rifle M4A1, which you will unlock relatively early. While it might be a bit harder to play with at the start, with the right attachments, you can quickly turn it into a top weapon, dominating at close and medium ranges.
You can take it as a second primary weapon to get used to it or switch completely to it as you gain confidence in gunplay.
For this, take the following attachments:
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Sight: Holo Sight and thereafter the adjustable 4.0x scope-hybrid sight, with which you can fight at all distances
- Extra: Full Metal Jacket
- Ammunition: here optionally a magazine enlargement
- Muzzle: as soon as you have the chance, Muzzle Brake
- Barrel: optionally, you can try the FFS 11.5″ Commando Barrel here
Upgraded, the M4 does decent damage, but has little recoil or well-controllable recoil. It is not only one of the current best weapons you can play in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare but also one that you should consider from the beginning.
What do you think of this setup? What setups did you use at the beginning? And what do you use at higher levels? Share your experiences with other players and fresh operators here.
