With the recent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, players are excited to jump into multiplayer and start perfecting their loadouts. As a seasoned COD player and content creator, I‘ve already spent over 100 hours testing weapons, attachments, perks, and equipment to find the best possible loadouts for multiplayer domination in 2023.
In this in-depth guide, I will share the 5 loadouts that I believe give you the best chance to dominate lobbies across various playstyles – from aggressive rushing to precision sniping. I provide detailed analysis on each weapon choice, attachments to optimize performance, the reasoning behind perk selection, and equipment to give you an edge in combat. Whether you‘re a veteran looking to up your game or a newcomer getting started, these loadouts will allow you to compete at the highest level.
The Meta AR Loadout
To start, here is an extremely powerful, well-balanced assault rifle loadout that I‘ve found to be the most effective in a majority of multiplayer maps and modes:
Primary: M4
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – Tempus Halo
- Laser – FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic – Cronen Mini Red Dot
- Stock – Demo Fade Pro
- Rear Grip – XRK True-Tac Grip
The M4 strikes the perfect balance between damage, range, and rate of fire. I specifically chose attachments to boost aiming stability for better accuracy at range while allowing for quick target acquisition up close.
Secondary: P890
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – XRK Resonate
- Laser – 1mW Dual
- Optic – Cronen Mini Pro
- Rear Grip – Bruen Q900 Grip
- Magazine – 12 Round Mags
The P890 packs a punch as a semi-auto pistol. Great for finishing enemies if you need to quickly swap weapons instead of reloading. The attachments make it very stable and accurate at close to medium range.
Tactical & Lethal Equipment
- Stim – Allows healing on demand during gunfights
- Drill Charge – Perfect for flushing out campers or controlling chokepoints
Perks
- Base Perk 1 – Double Time – Increased crouched movement speed helps with rushing
- Base Perk 2 – Tracker – Detect enemy footsteps to pinpoint locations
- Bonus Perk – Fast Hands – Faster weapon swaps for emergency reactions
- Ultimate Perk – Ghost – Undetectable by UAVs which are everywhere
- Field Upgrade – Dead Silence – Flank enemies undetected
This specific combination of perks lets you play very aggressively, constantly moving from target to target while avoiding detection on enemy radar.
In summary, this loadout allows you to equip two extremely lethal primary weapons tailored for mid to close range firefights, stay on the move with additional movement speed, and flank opponents without them hearing your footsteps as you gun them down.
The Run & Gun SMG Build
For those who love getting in enemies‘ faces, this next loadout focused on mobility and close quarters dominance can allow you to terrorize lobbies:
Primary: Fennec 45
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – XRK Resonate
- Laser – VLK LZR 7MW
- Magazine – Fennec Mag 45
- Rear Grip – Bruen Q900 Grip
- Stock – FSS Sharkfin 90
Ioptimize this vector SMG for insane rates of fire with the drum mag to quickly shred opponents. The other attachments allow for solid hip fire accuracy in close ranges where you‘ll spend most of your time.
Secondary: X13 Auto
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – Harbinger D20
- Laser – VLK LZR 7MW
- Optic – Cronen Mini Pro
- Magazine – 13 Round Mags
- Perk – Sleight of Hand
The X13 auto pistol serves as an excellent backup for finishing off wounded targets with some extra range and control. Sleight of hand allows near instant reloads to keep you shooting.
Tactical & Lethal
- Stim – Healing while sprinting
- Throwing Knife – Instantly finish weakened enemies
Perks
- Base Perk 1 – Double Time
- Base Perk 2 – Lightweight – Increased mobility
- Bonus Perk – Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk – Ghost
- Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
These perks all contribute to extremely quick movement speed across map while you remain undetectable. Combined with the CQB power of the Fennec, you‘ll be nearly impossible to pin down.
I play very aggressively with this build, constantly flanking groups of enemies and hip firing before they even see me. The mobility and ADS speed allow quick reactions even when fighting multiples at once. If things go sideways, stims and boosted movement get you out quickly.
Long Range Sniper Dominance
Tired of constantly being domed by quickscopers? Then try out this precise long range sniper build to shutdown enemies crossing large open spaces of maps like Taraq, Sariff Bay, and Sa‘id.
Primary: SP-R 208
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – Polarfire-S
- Laser – FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic – SP-X 80 6.6X
- Stock – ZRL T70 Pad Extension
- Bolt – FSS ST87 Bolt
This combination of attachments allows for solid aiming stability, recoil control, and bullet velocity – which all contribute to long range accuracy. The variable zoom scope lets you precisely take heads off at extreme distances.
Secondary: Basilisk
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – XRK Resonate
- Laser – 1mW Dual
- Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
- Magazine: 12 Round Mags
- Perk: Sleight of Hand
The Basilisk pistol handles very well as a semi-auto backup for close self defense when needed. You can quickly finish off enemies who try to bum rush your location after you pick off a couple of their teammates from long range.
Tactical & Lethal
- Snapshot Grenade – Detect nearby enemies
- Proximity Mine – Boobytrap flank routes
Perks
- Base Perk 1 – Strong Arm – Farther equipment throws
- Base Perk 2 – Overkill – Carry two primaries
- Bonus Perk – Spotter – Detect enemy devices & equipment
- Ultimate Perk – Ghost
- Field Upgrade – Deployable Cover – Headglitch protection
These perks allow you to hunker down watching long sight lines ready to snipe, while rigging your surroundings with proximity mines and detecting anyone trying to sneak up on your position.
This is by far my favorite long range precision loadout. Finding a power position and locking down 100+ meter lines of sight leads to incredibly satisfying headshot feeds. Accuracy and positioning are key to success with this one.
CQB Shotgun Crusher
If you really want to specialize in devastating enemies up close and personal, equip this shotgun loadout to clear out rooms and lock down interiors with ease on most maps:
Primary: Bryson 890
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – Bryson Improved Choke
- Laser – VLK LZR 7MW
- Optic – Cronen Mini Pro
- Stock – Demo Tac-Elite Factory
- Bolt – Swift S285 Bolt
The Bryson 890 semi-auto shotgun absolutely wrecks at close range. Outfitted for mobility and hip fire, you barely need to aim down sights to one shot enemies within 10 meters.
Secondary: Vel 46
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – FTAC Castle Comp
- Laser – VLK LZR 7MW
- Magazine – 50 Round Drum
- Perk – Sleight of Hand
The Vel 46 SMG serves as an excellent automatic backup weapon for quicker follow up shots and increased ammo capacity. Great for rounding corners into groups of opponents.
Tactical & Lethal
- Stim – Healing after gunfights
- Semtex – Quick sticky grenade throws
Perks
- Base Perk 1 – Double Time
- Base Perk 2 – Overkill
- Bonus Perk – Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk – Ghost
- Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
These perks optimize rushing into close quarters where shotgun devastation can occur. Healing immediately after gunfights allows you to constantly pressure enemies.
If you love startling enemies by appearing suddenly right in their face before blasting them into oblivion with a shotgun, this build is extremely fun. Play interiors, bunkers, buildings, and other tight spaces to take full advantage.
Long Range Hybrid Rifle Build
And for the final loadout, we‘ll look at a versatile combination great for maps with varying engagement distances:
Primary: TAQ-56
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – ZLR Talon 5
- Optic – Schlager 3.4X
- Magazine – 45 Round Mags
- Rear Grip – Cronen Cheetah Grip
- Stock – Corio Precio Factory
The TAQ-56 assault rifle hits hard at all ranges with very controllable recoil. I outfit this one for versatility with increased ammunition capacity and magnification for long range while maintaining speed and handling up close.
Secondary: X13 Auto
- Attachments:
- Muzzle – Harbinger D20
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Magazine: 13 Round Mags
The X13 remains an excellent semi-auto pistol backup for agility and ammo capacity. Reliable and stable sidearm overall.
Tactical & Lethal
- Proximity Mine – Zone control
- Semtex – Quick detonation grenade
Perks
- Base Perk 1 – Scavenger – Resupply ammo from dead players
- Base Perk 2 – Overkill
- Bonus Perk – Spotter – Detect enemy devices & equipment
- Ultimate Perk – Ghost
- Field Upgrade: Munitions Box – Provides entire team with extra lethal/tactical gear
The TAQ paired with Spotter allows you to equip long range optics while scanning ahead for claymores, proximity mines, trophy systems and more that enemies may use to lock down avenues of approach. Scavenger ensures you rarely run out of ammo even during extended kill streaks.
I love the accuracy and versatility of this rifle platform combined with magnified optics for multi-range effectiveness. Great setup for larger maps with interconnected exterior and interior fighting spaces like Embassy, Zarqwa Hydroelectric, Al Mazrah City, and Sa‘id.
And there you have it – 5 seriously lethal loadouts to give you dominance across a variety of multiplayer modes and thematic approaches to tackling lobbies. As you play more and continue unlocking additional weapons, attachments, equipment, and perks – you can experiment further to customize your own builds. But these provide extremely competitive foundations.
Let me know which you enjoy the most or if you have your own favorite loadouts! Stay frosty out there and I‘ll see you online.
