Best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR loadout

The best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR loadout continues to prove popular as Season 6 continues to progress.

Armed with a bolt-action firing mechanism, this sniper fires lethal 50-calibre rounds at a speed that's very difficult to avoid. As with many powerful weapons, high damage output often results in high recoil that's very difficult to control. Thankfully, there are plenty of attachments to improve performance following the most recent dose of weapon buffs and nerfs.

Before we take a closer look at the best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR loadout, check out our guides showcasing the best Modern Warfare 2 SMG and intel on the Modern Warfare 2 maps available to play across a variety of game modes.

What is the best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR loadout?

• Barrel: Mack 8 21.5" Short
• Optic: Teplo-0P3 Scope
• Stock: XRK Rise 50
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
• Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip

Despite the slight reduction in damage, this build provides improvements to range and accuracy ensuring the shots you fire hit the target.

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Damage is still extremely high so there's always a chance to score a one-shot kill.

Best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR attachments

The Modern Warfare 2 gunsmith contains a huge range of attachments capable of improving the Victus XMR in several areas. After experimenting with various combinations, this set of five is an excellent choice in the early stages of Season 6:

• Barrel: Mack 8 21.5" Short
• Optic: Teplo-0P3 Scope
• Stock: XRK Rise 50
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
• Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip

The choice of the Mack 8 21.5 Short barrel is due to the reduction in aim-down sight (ADS) speed. Although it decreases damage, the increase in reaction time is hugely advantageous for situations where reaction times are key. For further ADS improvements, the combination of XRK Rise 50 and Bruen Q900 Grip works extremely well.

To guarantee minimal damage drop-off, the .50 cal High Velocity ammunition means the chances of scoring a hitmarker are greatly reduced.

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How to unlock Victus XMR in Modern Warfare 2

The Victus XMR is part of the Imperatorium weapon family. It first arrived to multiplayer as part of the Season 1 Battle Pass but with Season 6 underway, the unlock requirement has changed.

There are two ways to get your hands on this particular sniper. The first is through playing DMZ. Pick the rifle up and successfully exfil with it and it'll appear in your Gunsmith.

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The second method requires you to score 15 headshots with sniper rifles which may sound easier if you prefer multiplayer.

Best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR perks and equipment

Once the Victus XMR attachments are ready for battle, we're able to recommend a set of perks and equipment adding further benefits to your gameplay. Here are the best ones to use alongside the sniper for the rest of Season 6.

Perks

• Bomb Squad (Base)
• Double Time (Base)
• Fast Hands (Bonus)
• Bird's-Eye (Ultimate)

Fast Hands allows you to switch to a secondary weapon quickly in situations where the Victus XMR may struggle. Alongside the bonus perk, Bird's Eye reveals all the red dots on the minimap, allowing you to plan the next move with ease.

Equipment

• Semtex (Lethal)
• Stun Grenade (Tactical)

Is the Victus XMR good in Modern Warfare 2?

The Victus XMR is a viable option if you're looking to make an impact in long-range engagements. The fast ADS speed alongside a damage output that's hard to beat gives you all the ingredients needed to dominate with the sniper.

That's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR loadout. For more, check out our guides highlighting the best Modern Warfare 2 perks and the latest intel on upcoming Modern Warfare 2 double XP events.