MW2 Guide: Don’t Use *These* Weapons!

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Guide: How to Avoid the Worst Weapons

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers a vast arsenal, but not all guns are created equal. Choosing the right weapon is crucial for dominating matches. Some weapons simply underperform, leaving you at a disadvantage. This guide will help you identify and avoid the worst offenders in MW2, allowing you to optimize your loadout and improve your gameplay. Knowing which weapons to avoid is just as important as knowing which ones to pick.

Several Worst Weapons in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Several weapons in Modern Warfare 2 consistently underperform compared to their counterparts. These weapons often suffer from poor damage output, awkward handling, or significant drawbacks that outweigh their potential benefits. While player skill can partially compensate for a weapon’s shortcomings, consistently choosing these guns will likely hinder your performance in competitive matches. Understanding their weaknesses is the first step to avoiding them.

M16

The M16, once a beloved burst-fire rifle, now struggles in Modern Warfare 2. Its primary issue lies in its inconsistent damage and slow burst delay. This combination often requires multiple bursts to eliminate an opponent, leaving you vulnerable in fast-paced engagements. The burst delay can also be unpredictable, making it difficult to lead targets effectively. While theoretically capable of long-range accuracy, its instability often leads to missed shots and wasted ammunition.

• Inconsistent damage output
• Slow burst delay
• Difficult to control recoil
• Outperformed by other burst-fire options

MX9

The MX9 is a submachine gun that fails to impress within its weapon class. Compared to other SMGs, it lacks the necessary stopping power for close-quarters combat. This deficiency means it takes more shots to eliminate targets, increasing your exposure and making you an easy target. Furthermore, its cumbersome iron sights often necessitate an attachment slot dedicated solely to improving visibility, further limiting its customization options and potential.

• Poor damage output compared to other SMGs
• Difficult-to-use iron sights
• Lacks stopping power in close range
• Outclassed by other SMGs like the Vel 46 (even with its flaws)

Kastov 545

The Kastov 545 occupies an awkward position in the assault rifle category. Its slow fire rate and mediocre damage per bullet contribute to a low damage-per-second (DPS), making it challenging to win gunfights against opponents using more effective weapons. While it boasts decent range and mobility, these advantages are often situational and don’t compensate for its overall lack of firepower. The gun simply does not output enough damage to be an effective choice.

• Low damage per second (DPS)
• Slow fire rate
• Mediocre damage per bullet
• Mobility doesn’t compensate for damage issues

Sakin MG38

The Sakin MG38, despite being a standard LMG option, struggles to stand out among its peers. While it can effectively suppress enemies, it lacks the specialized advantages of other LMGs like the RAAL or the RPK. These alternatives offer superior firepower, accuracy, or recoil control, making the Sakin MG38 feel like a generic and underwhelming choice. It’s a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, and ultimately outshone by other LMG options.

• Lacks unique strengths compared to other LMGs
• Outperformed by RAAL and RPK
• Doesn’t excel in any particular area
• Feels generic and underwhelming

BRYSON 890

The Bryson 890, a modernized shotgun, makes sacrifices that ultimately hinder its performance. It trades damage range, stopping power, and hip-fire accuracy for a magazine-fed system, a trade-off that doesn’t pay off. Compared to the 725, with its one-shot potential, or the Expedite 12, with its rapid-fire capability, the Bryson 890 offers no compelling advantages. Its accuracy advantage is minimal, making it difficult to justify its use over superior alternatives.

• Sacrifices key shotgun strengths for a magazine-fed system
• Lacks the one-shot potential of the 725
• Doesn’t have the rapid-fire capability of the Expedite 12
• No compelling advantages over other shotguns

Vel 46

The Vel 46, while a popular choice due to its fast aim-down-sights (ADS) speed, suffers from significant drawbacks. Its low damage output compared to other SMGs means it requires more shots to eliminate targets. Its accuracy is also subpar, making it difficult to consistently land shots at medium to long ranges. While effective in close-quarters with the right build, its weaknesses can be unforgiving in other scenarios. While it is not the “worst” weapon, its significant weaknesses make it difficult to use effectively.

• Low damage output compared to other SMGs
• Subpar accuracy
• Relies heavily on the right build to be effective
• Better alternatives exist within the SMG category