Best Ranked Weapons in Modern Warfare 2 Season 2

Ranked play includes 4v4 games in Hardpoint, Control and Search & Destroy modes. Your role in your team of four will largely depend on your choice of primary weapon.

TAQ-56

• Barrel:  17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel
• Underbarrel:  FSS Sharkfin 90
• Ammunition:  5.56 High Velocity
• Rear Grip:   Cleanshot Grip
• Stock  : TV Xline Pro

The TAQ-56 is an easy-to-handle assault rifle for those who prefer long-range weapons with easy recoil.

As with any competitive weapon in Modern Warfare 2 , mobility and high aiming speed are vital. So  the Demo Cleanshot Grip  and  TV Xline Pro  come in handy as they boost ADS speed among other mobility improvements.

The TAQ-56 also offers tons of variations and you can swap certain attachments. For example,  5.56  High Velocity, TV Cardinal Stock,  FSS Sharkfin 90 and Comando Foregrip cartridges   are also popular TAQ-56 attachments. Feel free to find the combination that works for you.

If you don’t want to use 5.56 High Velocity ammunition, we suggest using the VLK Koloss Flash Hider muzzle.

Also, it’s important to note that pros are forced to use  the Tundra Pro’s 17.5″ barrel  as a gentlemen’s agreement, but many rated game enthusiasts agree that these weapons are better without a barrel attachment.

Vaznev-9K

• Muzzle:   Bruen Pendulum
• Barrel:   Commando Foregrip
• Stock:  Cut Stock
• Rear Grip:   True-Tac Grip

The Vaznev is an extremely effective melee weapon for SMG players  that  can be used in ranked games. 

Players can choose either  the Otrezat stock  or  the Broadside FCT stock  . If you are confident in your goal, Broadside FCT will offer the best mobility and speed at the expense of control.

Anthony “Shotzy” Cuevas-Castro of OpTic Texas claims Broadside FCT is the best option.

Barrel choice again comes down to two options between  Commando Foregrip  and FSS Sharkfin 90. It’s up to you if you prefer more control or speed for your Vaznev gear.

As you may have noticed, we only chose four attachments due to the fact that the fifth would damage some of the stats we want to buff with this weapon.

VEL 46

• Barrel:  Tango 228 Barrel
• Lower barrel:  Bruen Sync Shot Grip
• Stock:  Assault-60 Stock
• Rear Grip:  Schlager Soldier Grip
• Shop:  30 rounds

The VEL 46 became prominent in Modern Warfare 2 ranked play with the Season 2 Reloaded update. The  30-  round mounted magazine has improved handling and mobility.

The Tango 228 barrel   will improve range and bullet speed, while  the Schlager Soldier Grip  and  Assault-60 stock  will focus on increasing ADS speed.

Pro player CDL Shotzzy praised this weapon after experimenting with it in ranked play. The VEL 46 is the perfect weapon for players who want to try something new as an alternative to the Vaznev.

SP-X80

• Ammunition:  .300 High Velocity
• Rear Grip:  Schlager Match Grip
• Shop:  FSS ST87
• Stock:   PVZ-890 TAC Stock

There are several sniper rifles that Modern Warfare 2 players can use in ranked play, but the SP-X 80 is the most popular choice at the moment. This reflects his rise in popularity in the CDL after players switched to the MCPR-300 at the start of the season.

The SP-X 80 combines the best features of the MCPR-300 and LA-B 330 into one sniper rifle. You’ll find the SP-X 80 has great handling and hits quite hard at most ranges in a ranked Search and Destroy game.

MCPR-300

• Ammunition:  .300 Mag High Velocity
• Shop:  5 rounds
• Rear Grip:  Cronen Cheetah Grip
• Stock : FSS Merc Stock

Due to the damage, the MCPR is one of the best sniper rifles to use in ranked matches. First,  the 5-round magazine  will make the sniper lighter, which will increase his mobility and allow you to move faster.

Cronen  Cheetah Grip  and  FSS Merc Stock  let you aim faster in those intense search and destroy moments when a split second can cost you your life.