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All the best guns and weapons to use for the single-player campaign in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2). Read on to see the best guns tier list for the story campaign, and the best weapons to use in each mission.
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| Weapon | Weapon Information |
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| M4 |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 45/45 Pros: ・Easy-to-Control Recoil ・High Damage ・Great Range ・Great Hip-Fire Accuracy ・Common Across Most Missions Cons: ・Not a lot of close-range optics but the gun more than makes up for it. |
| Kastov 762 |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 40/40 Pros: ・Long Range Assault Rifle ・Excellent Damage ・Penetrates Heavy Armor Easily ・All Around Weapon Cons: ・Slightly Difficult Recoil Control |
| Weapon | Weapon Information |
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| M16 Hybrid |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 15/15 Pros: ・Great Accuracy ・Excellent Firing Rate ・Simple Recoil Control ・Good Hip-Fire Accuracy ・Good for medium and long range combat. Cons: ・Scoping isn't viable at close-range. ・Low Ammo Capacity |
| Kastov 545 |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 60/60 Pros: ・Easy Recoil Control ・High Ammo Count ・Great at Medium Range Combat Cons: ・Not Ideal for Long Range Fights |
| MX9 |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 32/32 Pros: ・Fast Firing Rate ・Great for Hip Firing Cons: ・Usually always loud so not a great pick-up for a lot of the stealth missions. |
| Weapon | Weapon Information |
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| RPK |
Type: LMG Rounds: 100/100 Pros: ・High-Rate of Fire ・Excellent Damage Cons: ・Difficult Recoil Control ・Slow Reload Speed |
| M16 |
Type: Assault Rifle Rounds: 20/20 Pros: ・Accurate at Long Range ・Simple Recoil Control Cons: ・Low Ammo Count |
| .50 GS |
Type: Pistol Rounds: 13/13 Pros: ・Excellent Accuracy for Pistol ・One Shot Kill Cons: ・High Recoil Control ・Low Ammo Capacity |
| RAPP H | Type: LMG Rounds: 100/100 Pros: ・Extremely High Rate of Fire ・Penetrates Heavy Armor Quickly Cons: ・Difficult Recoil Control ・Poor Mobility ・Slow Reload Speed |
| Kastov 74-u |
Type: SMG Rounds: 30/30 Pros: ・High-Rate of Fire ・Excellent Damage ・Great for Close-Quarter Fights Cons: ・Terrible Accuracy at Long Range |
| Weapon | Weapon Information |
|---|---|
| X13 Auto |
Type: Pistol Rounds: 18/18 Pros: ・Automatic Machine Pistol ・Excellent at Close-Quarters Cons: ・Extremely Low Ammo Capacity ・Terrible Accuracy |
| P890 |
Type: Pistol Rounds: 8/8 Pros: ・Silenced Weapon Cons: ・Poor Accuracy at medium-long range. ・Low Ammo Count |
| Jump to a Campaign Mission! | ||
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| Strike | Kill or Capture | Wetwork |
| Tradecraft | Borderline | Cartel Protection |
| Close Air | Hardpoint | Recon by Fire |
| Violence and Timing | El Sin Nombre | Dark Water |
| Alone | Prison Break | Hindsight |
| Ghost Team | Countdown | - |
| No gun fights will occur in this mission. |
| EBR-14 |
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| Analysis |
| Enemies in this mission will be coming from far distances, long-range weapons such as the EBR-14 can be used to snipe enemies from a great distance. |
| M16 Hybrid |
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| Analysis |
| This gun is a perfect secondary weapon when enemies are firing at you from close-mid range distance. Once they push up-close the crashed helicopter, switch to this weapon to finish them off. |
| P890 |
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| Analysis |
| P890 is a better choice over the Tactical Knives as you can kill multiple enemies within a short amount of time. The weapon can also be used underwater, increasing your chances of staying undetected throughout the mission. |
| X12 |
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| Analysis |
| After planting the decoy grenade in the trash bin, Gaz will be tasked to eliminate one of the hostiles that clears the alley. The enemy will drop an X12 which has more ammo than the P890. This gun will be the better option while providing cover fire for Price. |
| Kastov 762 |
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| Analysis |
| The Kastov 762 only makes it as the best gun for Borderline simply because it is the only available gun when you start fighting a lot of Cartel guards. It will be infinitely better than the X12 you pick up from the dead police officer. |
| RAPP H |
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| Analysis |
| The RAPP H is probably the best gun to have during this mission since its large ammo capacity and high damage are essential for suppressing the enemy during the latter gunfights of the level. Not to mention it shreds armored soldiers, particularly those that carry RPGs, making it very effective even if it is a cumbersome LMG to lug around. |
| Players will be controlling an AC-130 during this mission. |
| Players will be controlling an AC-130 during this mission. |
| Victus XMR |
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| Analysis |
| For the majority of the mission, Gaz will be tasked to eliminate enemies from afar. The victus XMR is the starting primary weapon and best gun to use for this mission as it is easier to detect enemies using the thermal scope. |
| Kastov 762 |
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| Analysis |
| Kastov 762 has a large magazine that is enough to kill multiple enemies on the different vehicles you encounter. Its recoil is also fairly simple to control which makes shooting while leaning out of vehicles easier. |
| Bryson 800 |
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| Analysis |
| Since El Sin Nombre is an infiltration mission, it would be best to equip a weapon effective for maintaining stealth. The Bryson 800 retrieved in the garage is a silenced pump-action shotgun will be best used in this mission. It is also the best option since most gunfights in the mansion will take place in tight spaces. |
| FTac Recon |
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| Analysis |
| The FTac Recon is an accurate assault rifle that excels at mid to long-range combat. With its high damage and lethal accuracy, it only takes one shot to the head or two to the body to kill your enemies. On top of these, it is also your starting weapon, so getting it will not be a problem. |
| Fennec 45 |
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| Analysis |
| The Fennec 45 is a close-range, high fire rate gun that can quickly kill any enemy who gets too close. It is the best weapon to use when clearing the ship's rooms because of how easy it is to bring to bear and shoot. Like the FTac Recon, the Fennec also shares the same advantage by being a starting weapon. |
| Crossbow |
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| Analysis |
| If going for a stealthier approach during Alone, the Crossbow is king. Deadly at all ranges, this silent weapon can also hit multiple enemies when they line up during your shot. The only downsides are that you have to secure it from a safe and that it only comes with 2 bolts. Bolts that you shoot must be picked up in order to keep this weapon fueled and going. |
| Lockwood 300 |
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| Analysis |
| For those wanting to go in loud during this mission, the Lockwood 300 you pick up from the shotgun trap is by far one of the best options. Sporting high damage and exceling at close to mid-range combat, it is one of the only weapons that can stagger and sometimes 1-hit kill armored soldiers in this level. |
| M4 Hybrid |
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| Analysis |
| After Prison Break's CCTV sequence, the rest of the mission will become fast-paced. To keep up with the breakneck speed of the prison escape, drop your EBR and replace it with one of the many M4s in the level. With better handling, full-auto, and variable optics, the M4 outguns the EBR as a primary weapon once the assault is in full swing. |
| TAQ-56 |
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| Analysis |
| The TAQ-56 is a solid alternative to the M4 Hybrid as it offers minimal recoil and fantastic damage. This gun is most effective during the shootout in the cafeteria as some Shadows will be using protective gear, making it harder to penetrate with a submachine gun. |
| M4 M203 |
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| Analysis |
| The M4 M203 is the only gun option in the Hindsight mission apart from the P890. In contrast to the regular M4 assault rifle, this gun will have more ammunition and has a built-in grenade launcher that can be used to clear out enemies in the building. |
| Lachmann Sub |
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| Analysis |
| Lachmann Sub has a relatively small magazine but its recoil is very easy to control. There aren't many gunfights you'll take while you have this gun but during the moments when you have to fight, it makes for an easy firearm to use. |
| TAQ-56 Hybrid |
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| Analysis |
| The second part of this mission will have you fighting enemies from medium to long distances which is perfect for the TAQ-56 Hybrid. Its holographic sight and large magazine lets you fight more enemies needing to constantly reload as well as spray down any armoured enemy that comes your way. |
| FTac Recon |
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| Analysis |
| This silenced assault rifle allows you to quickly slay enemies from a distance. You can use this gun to finish the Must be Wind achievement easily. |
| Bryson 890 |
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| Analysis |
| Good for most enclosed area encounters. It is also the best gun for armored enemies, as it can stagger them and remove their armor fast. You can get this weapon early in the mission after rescuing the hostages from the window. |
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