In Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 the official release has been a few days, and players have already been able to fully enjoy multiplayer. Therefore, we present you the 3 best weapons with setups for PvP.
What weapons are these? Before we decided on the best weapons in the game, we entered the battle ourselves and observed the combat. We also looked at the opinions of prominent CoD experts and identified which weapons are truly among the best.
In the first days after the release, we arrived at the following results:
This includes an assault rifle, a submachine gun, and a DMR. In the following, we will show you why these weapons are among the best and which setup suits them.
If you haven’t seen the new Gunsmith 2.0 yet, here’s the trailer again:
CoD MW2: M4 – Best Assault Rifle
- CoD MW2: M4 – Setup
- Muzzle: Echoline GS-X
- Barrel: Tempus Hightower 20″
- Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot
- Underbarrel: Operator Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
Attachments in English
- CoD MW2: M4 – Setup
- Muzzle: Echoline GS-X
- Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
- Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot
- Underbarrel: Operator Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
Why is this weapon so good? The M4 is one of the best weapons in the game. It can cover long distances, is very accurate, and deals a lot of damage. With the right attachments, you can create a pinpoint laser that can take out everything.
How to unlock the M4? The M4 can be unlocked right from the start. Therefore, it is considered an entry-level rifle.
- An alternative is the Kastov 762
CoD MW2: FSS Hurricane – Best SMG
- CoD MW2: FSS Hurricane – Setup
- Barrel: FSS-X7 Barrel
- Laser: 1mw Laser Box
- Stock: Demo Quicksilver Collapsed
- Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
- Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
Attachments in English
- CoD MW2: FSS Hurricane – Setup
- Barrel: FSS-X7 Barrel
- Laser: 1mw Laser Box
- Stock: Demo Quicksilver Collapsed
- Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
- Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
Why is this weapon so good? The FSS Hurricane stands out with a large magazine and a fast fire rate. But above all, it surprises with its very high range. This allows you to even challenge soldiers with assault rifles and shower them with bullets in seconds.
How to unlock the FSS Hurricane? To unlock the FSS Hurricane, you first need to level the M4 to level 14. This will unlock the FTAC Recon. The FTAC must then be leveled to 16 to finally unlock the FSS Hurricane.
- An alternative is the PDSW 528
CoD MW2: SP-R 208 – Best DMR
- CoD MW2: SP-R 208 – Setup
- Barrel: 12.5″ Carbon Barrel
- Laser: Corio Laz-44 V3
- Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
- Optic: SZ SR0-7
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
Attachments in English
- CoD MW2: SP-R 208 – Setup
- Barrel: 12.5″ Carbon Barrel
- Laser: Corio Laz-44 V3
- Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
- Optic: SZ SR0-7
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
Why is this weapon so good? The SP-R 208 behaves like a DMR, but has the stopping power of a sniper. The rifle can deal high damage, and with the right attachments can even be used perfectly for quickscoping. If you want to roam the battlefield with a hunting rifle, then the SP-R is the right gun for you.
How to unlock the SP-R 209? The hunting rifle can be automatically obtained when you level your account to rank 7.
- An alternative is the SA-B 50
Where can I get all the attachments? The Gunsmith 2.0 looks confusing at first glance, but it is easy to navigate.
If you want to unlock a specific attachment, you need to select the desired attachment. This will show you in the upper left corner of your screen what you need to do to unlock that attachment. For some attachments, you actually need to play other weapons.
These were our recommendations for the 3 currently best weapons in Modern Warfare 2. We are keeping an eye on the developments surrounding the weapon meta and will provide you in the next days with a complete list of the best weapons in MW2.
Which weapon do you prefer? Or do you have other favorites on your list? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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