Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 2 is finally here, and fans want to know the best loadouts to run in Ranked Play.
Both casual and professional players have been loving MW2's Ranked system. After starting in Bronze, all players have the opportunity to climb through eight Skill Divisions and join the best in the game on the Top 250 Leaderboard.
Ranked Play consists of Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, and Control, all played under the CDL ruleset. As players win games and gain SR, not only will they increase their overall rank and Skill Division, but they will also earn in-game rewards along the way.
Here's a breakdown of the best loadouts to run in MW2 Ranked.
Best Ranked Loadouts COD MW2
MW2 TAQ-56 Loadout
- Barrel: 17.5 Tundra Pro Barrel
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
- Rear Grip: Demo Cleanshot Grip
- Stock: TV Xline Pro
Now that the ISO Hemlock has been banned, the TAQ-56 is the go-to AR in Ranked. Players will especially want to pull out the TAQ-56 on maps like Embassy and El Asilo.
Some professional players, like Brandon "Dashy" Otell and Chris "Simp" Lehr, run the TV Cardinal Stock for its faster sprint speed and aim walking speed. If you want a quicker AR and are fine dealing with less aiming stability, then try out the TV Cardinal Stock.
MW2 TAQ-56 Class Loadout
- Secondary: Combat Knife
- Tactical: Stun
- Lethal: Semtex
- Perks: Double Time and Bomb Squad, Fast Hands
- Field Upgrade: Trophy System
It could be tempting to run Dead Silence, but AR players need to provide their SMG teammates with trophies to lock down hills.
MW2 Vaznev-9K Loadout
- Muzzle: Bruen Pendulum
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Stock: Otrezat Stock
- Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
Although the Vaznev-9K received a nerf in Season 2, it is still the best SMG to run in Ranked. The Lachmann Sub might be the go-to SMG for Warzone, but it does not stand a chance against the Vaznev-9K and the TAQ-56 in MW2.
MW2 Vaznev-9K Class Loadout
- Secondary: Combat Knife
- Tactical: Stun
- Lethal: Frag/Semtex
- Perks: Double Time and Bomb Squad, Focus
- Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
Some players run the X12 Pistol as their secondary, but the combat knife, especially as a sub player, is quickest way to kill someone in close quarters when you run out of bullets. Also, Dead Silence will give you the best opportunity to make plays on the map while being completely silent.
This article was originally published on dbltap as Best Ranked Loadouts COD MW2.