Best Loadouts

Are you looking for the best loadouts in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)? Game8's got you covered! Read on to find the best overall loadouts and best beginner loadouts you can make in the game.

Best Loadouts

Mid & Close-Range Loadout

Primary						Secondary
FSS Hurricane						Expedite 12
Tactical						Lethal
Shock Stick						Drill Charge
Perk Package: Assault
Overkill			Scavenger			Hardline			Quick Fix
Field Upgrade 1						Field Upgrade 2
Battle Rage						Munitions Box
Kill Streaks
UAV				Cruise Missile				SAE

This loadout specializes in close to mid-range encounters, which is great on small to medium size maps. It also houses easy-to-use weapons and equipment favorable for beginners. When using this loadout, don't roam in open areas, as it will be hard to fight back in those areas with this kit. Stay on narrow pathways and locations to make this loadout shine brighter.

Sniper Loadout

Primary						Secondary
MCPR-300						P890
Tactical						Lethal
Shock Stick						Proximity Mine
Perk Package: Sniper
Double Time			Extra Tactical			Focus			Birdseye
Field Upgrade 1						Field Upgrade 2
Portable Radar						Munitions Box
Kill Streaks
UAV				Cluster Mine				Counter UAV

This loadout is best on large-scale maps and game modes with a good high ground cover and open areas. Its main killing weapon is the MCPR-300, which is used to snipe enemies from a distance. You can also fend off sneaking enemies trying to take you out with all the Perks, Killstreaks, and Equipment this loadout has.

Close-Range Loadout

Primary						Secondary
Expedite 12						.50 GS
Tactical						Lethal
Flash Grenade						Thermite
Perk Package: Phantom
Battle Hardened			Double Time			Cold Blooded			Ghost
Field Upgrade 1						Field Upgrade 2
Munitions Box						Battle Rage
Kill Streaks
UAV				Counter UAV				Cluster Mine

This loadout excels at close-range combat, which makes it one of the best loadout to use on small and cramped maps. It's also the best loadout for players who want to kill enemies with one shot at a close-range distance and keep on hunting enemies down.

Support Loadout

Primary						Secondary
M4						PILA
Tactical						Lethal
Stun Grenade						Proximity Mine
Perk Package: Support
Bomb Squad			Battle Hardened			Resupply			Survivor
Field Upgrade 1						Field Upgrade 2
Deployable Cover						Trophy System
Kill Streaks
UAV				Care Package				Cluster Mine

This tanky loadout makes it best on game modes that require you to capture and hold points, no matter how small or big the map is. Use this loadout to make a defensive line towards the sectors and to hold it out for longer. However, it's also advisable not to go solo and try to stick close to your teammates to maximize this loadout's capabilities.

Best Beginner Loadout

Two Primary Weapons Loadout

Primary						Secondary
M4						VEL 46
Tactical						Lethal
Stun Grenade						Frag Grenade
Perk Package: Assault
Overkill			Scavenger			Hardline			Quick Fix
Field Upgrade 1						Field Upgrade 2
Deployable Cover						N/A
Kill Streaks
UAV				Counter UAV				Cruise Missile

This loadout is the easiest to acquire and use, which makes it the best loadout for beginners. It has the M4 weapon that can be used at any distance and the VEL 46 weapon with a fast fire rate that can quickly slay enemies up close. It also has all the basic but more than useful equipment that will help you kill enemies and survive longer on the field.

How to Customize Loadout

Reach Level 4 to Unlock and Customize

You can unlock the Loadout menu after progressing to level 4, which you can reach after 2-3 decent matches in multiplayer. That's the only way to edit and make the best loadout in the game, so you will need to grind levels!

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