Best MCW loadout in Warzone (Season 5)

best MCW loadout in Warzone
Best MCW loadout in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The best MCW loadout in Warzone Season 5 will make winning gunfights an absolute breeze. The gun boasts an incredibly stable aiming mechanic while possessing terrific damage-dealing capabilities. We speculate that the weapon will be part of the meta and classified as a must-have in a player's arsenal in no time.

This article will detail the best MCW loadout and class setup players can opt for to dominate over the game's vast battlegrounds. Read on below for a detailed brief.


Best MCW loadout attachments in Warzone Season 5

Here is a list of all the attachments you can use to build the best MCW loadout in Warzone Season 5:

  • Barrel: 16.5" Cyclone Long Barrel
  • Muzzles: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor Muzzle
  • Optics: Corio Eagle-eye 2.5x scope
  • Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
  • Magazine: 60-Round Drum Magazine
Best MCW loadout in Warzone (Image via Activision and youtube.com/@BennyCentral)
Best MCW loadout in Warzone (Image via Activision and youtube.com/@BennyCentral)

The weapon already has quite a low recoil kick, and most of these attachments improve its stability, bullet range, and velocity. The 16.5" Cyclone Long Barrel adds significant bullet velocity and range while simultaneously lowering the weapon's idle sway. It also significantly improves the weapon's aim-down-sight stability.

The VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor Muzzle keeps players hidden from enemy radar and is perfect for executing enemies stealthily from afar. The 60-Round Drum Magazine ensures you don't run out of ammunition any time soon. Lastly, any recoil that you will encounter with this weapon will be negated with the Bruen Heavy Support Grip, making your MCW loadout meta for Warzone Season 5.


Also read: Warzone Season 5 patch notes


Best MCW Loadout perks and equipment in Warzone

Here's a list of all the class setups and perks you can use with this best MCW loadout in Warzone Season 5:

  • Perk 1: Overkill
  • Perk 2: Double Time
  • Perk 3: Fast Hands
  • Perk 4: High Alert
  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Smoke Grenade

Read more: Every weapon buff and nerf in Warzone Season 5


How to unlock MCW in Warzone

Getting your hands on the weapon in WZ is quite easy. Simply grind till you reach Player Level 25, which will give you access to Armory Unlock Challenges. Complete the requisite unlock tasks to get your hands on the gun.


Best alternative to MCW in Warzone

Rival-9 SM G in WZ (Image via Activision and youtube.com/@BennyCentral)
Rival-9 SM G in WZ (Image via Activision and youtube.com/@BennyCentral)

The RIVAL-9 is a great alternative to the MCW in Warzone. It encompasses an entirely different playstyle and requires players to get up close and personal. The RIVAL-9 provides incomparable high-octane gameplay potential, and with its extremely low TTK, it holds its own on the battlefield quite well.

Bruen Mk9

The Bruen Mk9 is another great alternative to the best MCW loadout in Warzone. It is a powerful Light Machine Gun (LMG) with a high damage output and can help you participate in long-range gunfights. Although it has a slower movement speed, the Mk9 has taken its spot on the meta.


Pros & Cons of the MCW Assault Rifle

Considered almost flawless by most players, the MCW does have its fair share of pros and cons. Here's a list of some of the key pros and cons that might shape your decision to pick up this weapon:

ProsCons
Extremely high damage output.Poor performance in close-quarter combat.
Highly effective in medium-long-range combat.

Low mobility compared to other weapons of the same class.


FAQs on Best MCW Loadouts for Warzone

Q1) Where can you get the MCW?

Answer: The MCW is exclusively available as a reward for reaching Player Level 44. Simply grind the daily and weekly tasks to quickly reach this level and unlock the weapon.


Q2) What is the best barrel for the MCW loadout in Warzone?

Answer: We highly recommend using the 16.5" Cyclone Long Barrel as your primary barrel mod for this weapon.


Q3) What is the best optic for the MCW?

Answer: We urge you to use the Corio Eagle-eye 2.5x scope for our recommended MCW loadout. However, the MK. 23 Reflector Optic is a fantastic alternative as well.


Warzone is a free-to-play multiplayer battle royale game and is available across different platforms, including the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Edited by Angad Sharma
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