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Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

All Light Machine Guns (LMGs)

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All Light Machine Guns (LMG) Banner - Warzone 2.0
Light Machine Guns (LMGs) are large weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) that have the highest bullet capacity of any weapon and are great at sustained fire, but they slow you down immensely. Read on to see a full list of all Light Machine Guns, and how to modify and use them effectively.

All Light Machine Guns in Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

List of All Light Machine Guns

Weapon Basic Info
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - 556 Icarus556 Icarus How to Unlock: Unlocked by leveling the M4 to Level 18.
Platform: M4
Base Round Capacity: 75
Reserve Ammo: 150
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - RAPP HRAPP H How to Unlock: Unlocked by leveling the Lachmann-556 to Level 16.
Platform: Lachmann and Meer
Base Round Capacity: 75
Reserve Ammo: 150
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - SAKIN MG38SAKIN MG38 How to Unlock: Unlocked by default.
Platform: SAKIN MG
Base Round Capacity: 100
Reserve Ammo: 100
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - RPKRPK How to Unlock: Unlocked by leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 16.
Platform: Kastovia
Base Round Capacity: 75
Reserve Ammo: 75
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - HCR 56HCR 56 How to Unlock: Unlocked by leveling the STB 556 to Level 20.
Platform: Bruen Bullpup
Base Round Capacity: 60
Reserve Ammo: 60
Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) - RAAL MGRAAL MG How to Unlock: Unlocked at Level 25.
Platform: RAAL
Base Round Capacity: 75
Reserve Ammo: 150

How to Modify Light Machine Guns

Modify Weapons in Gunsmith

Gunsmith Menu

CheckmarkAccess Gunsmith from Loadouts

CheckmarkBuild Your Own Weapon

CheckmarkCustomize Weapon Appearance

From the main menu, head to the Weapons tab, then select Multiplayer Loadout. Choose which loadout you wish to edit, and here you will be able to access the Gunsmith for each weapon.

When in the Gunsmith, you can choose which of the ten attachments you wish to swap out. These attachments will change the effectiveness of your weapon and how it plays in game.

Gunsmith 2.0 Guide: Weapon Attachments Explained

How to Use Light Machine Guns

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Modern Warfare 2 - Best Guns Tier List BannerBest Guns for Multiplayer Modern Warfare 2 - Best Guns for Campaign BannerBest Guns for Campaign
MW2 best sniper rifleBest Sniper Rifle Modern Warfare 2 - Best Assault RifleBest Assault Rifle
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