The MK2 Carbine is a unique weapon in the Call of Duty franchise. For players with a predilection for long-range, this weapon plays very differently than a standard sniper rifle.

MK2 Carbine is a lever-action marksman rifle that can be used for mid to long-range but doesn’t feel like the other marksman rifles available in the game. Generally, players will either love this weapon or hate it with no in-between. The rifle can deliver some devastating one-shot kills, but it is also known for awkward or nonsensical hit markers. This weapon has a low maximum ammo count, so having the Munitions Crate field upgrade is a must with this weapon. Sleight of Hand is also essential as reloading the MK2 is similar to reloading a pump-action shotgun. One round is loaded at a time, and you can fire mid-reload, but fully reloading takes a lot longer than with other weapons.

Here is a series of loadouts for the MK2 Carbine based on some of the different possible playstyles. While all of these are effective in-game, players should build and experiment with weapon builds to suit their playstyle. We strongly suggest experimenting with loadouts like these in a match against bots to find what works best for you.

All-Around

  • Stock: FSS MK2 Sport CombBarrel: FSS 18.0″ FactoryLaser: Tac LaserRear Grip: Stippled Grip TapeWeapon Perk: Sleight of HandPerk 1: Quick FixPerk 2: High-AlertPerk 3: Battle HardenedLethal: Frag Grenade or C4Tactical: Stim

1SK

  • Barrel: FSS 24.0″ FactoryOptic: Integral Hybrid SightStock: FSS MK2 Precision CombRear Grip: Stippled Grip TapeWeapon Perk: FMJPerk 1: E.O.D.Perk 2: HardlinePerk 3: ShrapnelLethal: SemtexTactical: Gas Grenade or Stim

Stealth

  • Barrel: FSS 24.0″ FactoryOptic: Cronen C480 Pro OpticStock: FFS MK2 Sport CombMuzzle: Monolithic SuppressorWeapon Perk: Sleight of HandPerk 1: Cold-BloodedPerk 2: GhostPerk 3: TrackerLethal: C4Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor or Stim

Long-range

  • Barrel: FSS 24.0″ FactoryOptic: Integral Hybrid SightStock: FSS MK2 Sport CombRear Grip: Stippled Grip TapeWeapon Perk: Sleight of HandPerk 1: E.O.DPerk 2: GhostPerk 3: SpotterLethal: ClaymoreTactical: Stun Grenade or Stim

Run-N-Gun

  • Stock: MK2 Ultralight HollowOptic: Any Reflex SightBarrel: FSS 24.0″ FactoryRear Grip: Stippled Grip TapeWeapon Perk: Sleight of HandLethal: Frag or ThermiteTactical: Stim or FlashPerk 1: Double TimePerk 2: HardlinePerk 3: ShrapnelLethal: Throwing Knife or MolotovTactical: Flash Grenade or Stim