Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has a huge variety of weapons, including different classes of guns, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. In-game LMGs (short for Large Machine Guns) are heavy guns that hold a decent amount of ammo and do the most consistent damage from medium or long range.
These massive machine guns require greater range to be most effective, so using them as your primary weapon in game modes like DMZ will ensure your success. If you want to know which of these LMGs to bring to the battlefield, look no further.
6 RAL MG
Unlocked just by reaching level 25, the RAAL MG is an LMG that offers a tale of extremes. Guns have the highest damage output of all LMGs, but sacrifice stats such as rate of fire and range to deliver this devastating damage.
Combined with the extremely loud firing sound that plays every time you shoot with this gun, the RAAL can be more of a headache than a viable weapon. is an integral aspect of game modes like Warzone and DMZ, so the RAAL MG truly lags behind all other LMGs on the battlefield.
Five Sakin MG38
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Available at level 1, the Sakin MG38 is a starter weapon that offers consistent stats across the board, but fails in a single area. That being said, the gun has a longer range than most assault rifles in the game, allowing this LMG to win firefights on larger maps.
Unfortunately, this gun should by no means be considered a bad choice, but there are other heavy machine guns that outperform the Sarkin MG38 in nearly every area. Luckily, this gun is a starter weapon, so you can move on to other heavy machine guns as soon as you unlock it.
Four 556 Icarus
Offering the best recoil control and rate of fire in the heavy machine gun category, the 556 Icarus is a great choice if you enjoy constantly spraying your enemies with bullets. Like other heavy machine guns in the game, this weapon sacrifices overall damage for increased rate of fire.
Sadly, while the spray-and-play playstyle is incredibly fun, there are other large machine guns in the game that fill this role while also dealing a more consistent amount of damage.
With that said, if you want to unlock this consistent heavy machine gun, remember that this weapon will be available after you upgrade your M4 to level 18.
3 HCR 56
The HCR 56 is a unique heavy machine gun that offers great mobility and maneuverability as you move quickly through cover and buildings across the map. This weapon offers great mobility, but the recoil of this LMG makes it almost impossible to consistently fire at an opponent.
Instead, shoot this heavy machine gun like a burst rifle for better accuracy and consistent damage.
If you’re tired of constantly hiding in the shadows and spraying your opponent the whole clip, upgrading your STB 556 to level 20 unlocks the HCR 56 and allows you to explore these unique gameplay options. increase.
2 RAPP-H
Leveling up the Lachmann-556 to level 16 gives you access to the RAPP-H, an LMG that deals surprisingly minimal damage compared to all other LMGs in the game. This lack of damage may seem debilitating at first, but the RAPP-H makes up for this shortcoming with its incredibly fast rate of fire, so it’s still a great gun.
Additionally, the weapon also boasts quick handling and consistent accuracy from long range, allowing you to consistently fight with a Sniper or Battle Rifle. The RAPP-H doesn’t offer top-tier damage, but the consistency of its other stats makes it a truly competitive choice among all guns in the game, not just LMGs.
1 RPK
Play just one game of Warzone while using the RPK and you’ll see why everyone loves this heavy machine gun and why nearly every player in the game has it in their loadout. .
Unlocked by leveling the Kastov 762 to level 16, this machine gun offers the best range and recoil control of any LMG, allowing you to destroy enemies with precision from a safe distance. .
The rate of fire on this weapon may be lacking, but equipping the RPK with a variety of weapon attachments can greatly alleviate this problem. Additionally, unlike his other LMGs, RPK doesn’t sacrifice damage for other stats. In other words, this heavy machine gun can mow down enemies before they even know they’re being shot.
Overall, nearly every competitive player has this gun equipped when playing a game mode like Warzone.