MW2 expert claims ‘beast’ AR is Season 3's strongest weapon

MW2 expert claims ‘beast’ AR is Season 3's strongest weapon
Courtesy of Activision

Written by 

Alex Garton

Published 

19th Apr 2023 15:30

Things are well underway in Modern Warfare 2 Season 3, and while the community is getting stuck into all of the fresh content, the main focus for players will always be identifying the best MW2 guns to dominate their foes.

However, with countless weapon balance changes being introduced in the latest patch, it can feel impossible to create a top-tier loadout. Well, sometimes it's better to let an expert do the thinking so you're guaranteed to have a setup that can rack up countless kills and take over a match.

Luckily, MW2 guru WhosImmortal has unveiled a "beast" AR that he claims is the strongest gun in Season 3 multiplayer.

MW2 guru reveals 'beast' Kastov-74u loadout in Season 3

In WhosImmortal's opinion, the Kastov-74u AR is the "number one gun in multiplayer" due to its consistency at multiple ranges and the impressive amount of damage it can pump out. The loadout below is a top-tier setup that can easily dominate your multiplayer matches if you're willing to master the weapon.

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  • Barrel: BR209 Barrel
  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Stock: Markeev R7 Stock
  • Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip

Unlike a lot of guns in MW2, the Kastov-74u is not one-dimensional, meaning it can take on foes in any kind of skirmish. Whether you're in an enclosed space, rushing through a building, or attempting to laser an enemy at mid-range, the 74u is a brilliant choice.

Listing its strengths, WhosImmortal praises the AR for having the "mobility of an SMG but the power of a rifle" and claims "it's the best of all worlds." The build transforms the weapon into a multiplayer "beast" with a lethal TTK, fast ADS time, and solid mobility.

How popular is the Kastov-74u in Modern Warfare 2?

Kastov-74u in MW2 case
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Courtesy of Activision

According to WZRanked, the Kastov-74u has a 2.3% pick rate in MW2, making it the twelfth most-used weapon in the game.

Based on WhosImmortal's claim that the gun is one of the best options in the current meta, the stats show that the AR is heavily underrated.

So, if you want to take your gameplay to the next level, make sure to pick up the Kastov-74u before the rest of the community catches on.

Alex is a Senior Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) in English, he has previously written for Dexerto & Gfinity. Specialising in Call of Duty & Apex Legends, he loves (attempting) to improve his aim in competitive shooters and will always make time for a single-player RPG.

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