Modern Warfare 2 has weapons that are worth exploring in every way possible. You can transform them into whatever you want, but having a proper optic sight will always make or break your weapon’s in-game performance. That’s why it’s important to know what the best optics in Modern Warfare 2 are, and why you should use them.
Not much emphasis was put on optical sights in older Call of Duty games. You could equip them, but they wouldn’t give you a huge advantage. Things are different in Modern Warfare 2 however. There is a lot of visual recoil when firing weapons in this game, and having an optic helps you mitigate that.
Are Optics Good in Modern Warfare 2?
As previously said, optics eliminate a fair share of the visual recoil that plagues most weapons. However, it’s not only good for that. Although optics do hinder your weapon’s aim down sight speed in most cases, they can turn any weapon into a proficient killing machine.
Even if you disregard the visual recoil, not all default weapon iron sights are worth using. It won’t matter as much on specific weapons, but you’re advised to go with an optic most of the time. Keep in mind that some optics can add sniper glint to your weapon.
With that being said, let’s get into what the best optics are, how they look, and which penalties they inflict. There are quite a few optics that you should be on the lookout for.
Cronen Mini Pro
- Pros: + Precision Sight Picture
- Cons: – Aim Down Sight Speed
The ‘Cronen Mini Pro‘ optical attachment is just what you need for general 6v6 gameplay. At first, it may seem like an optical sight for exclusively close-range engagements. But, it’s actually one of the most reliable all-around optics that you can put on any weapon.
The aim down sight speed con is not as big as it is on other, bigger scopes. You probably won’t even notice the penalty, especially if you equip other attachments that increase it. Precision sight picture is in every way a pro, as it drastically improves your general vision whilst you’re aiming down the sight.
VLK 4.0 Optic
- Pros: + 4.0x Magnification
- Cons: Very Small Sniper Glint, – Aim Down Sight Speed & Aim Walking Movement Speed
Making a return from Modern Warfare 2019, the ‘VLK 4.0 Optic‘ is a very popular optic attachment. Many people used it as the go-to scope in Warzone 1, and we’ll likely see people equipping it in their custom Warzone 2 loadouts as well.
The magnification is that of a conventional ACOG scope, which is what made people fall in love with it in the first place. The reticle is also another thing that people realized was really useful. Its usefulness was most notable in long-range engagements, making it a god-tier optic for Warzone and Ground War standards.
Forge Tac Delta 4
- Pros: + 5.5x Magnification
- Cons: Very Small Sniper Glint, – Aim Down Sight Speed & Aim Walking Movement Speed
The ‘Forge Tac Delta 4‘ works similarly to the previous VLK 4.0 Optic attachment. The only difference between the two is the magnification. This optic’s magnification is higher and offers more long-range vision, making it crucial for Warzone 2, Ground War, and Invasion.
Some may find the magnification a bit too much if they don’t play passively. In general, larger optics are meant more for players that like to sit back and wait for the enemy to push them.
If you manage to catch an enemy off-guard with this scope, they’re definitely going to pay the price for blindly pushing you. Be aware of the sniper glint though, you will be visible from certain ranges.
Corio 13X VRS
- Pros: + 7.0x Magnification, 13.0x Magnification Toggle
- Cons: Large Sniper Glint
The previous optic attachments on this list can be equipped on most primary weapons, but the next optic is meant for a specific weapon category. The ‘Corio 13X VRS’ is a sniper scope that offers very high magnification toggling, allowing you to dominate long-rage gunfights. It comes with a large sniper glint, which heavily impacts the way you play with this scope.
Some say that sniper rifles are very overpowered in this game. And whilst they do need a nerf, we can’t do anything about it. We might as well use them, and equipping this scope on a sniper in Ground War or Invasion is your best way to reap the benefits of their power.
SZ Lonewolf Optic
- Pros: + Precision Sight Picture
- Cons: – Aim Down Sight Speed & Aim Walking Movement Speed
Holographic optic sights are usually the way to go if you’re playing an automatic weapon. The ‘SZ Lonewolf Optic‘ is similar to the famous holographic design from previous games, with the only noticeable difference being the reticle.
It works really well with light machine guns, as they’re already slower when it comes to aim down sight and walking movement speed. It also helps eliminate the massive visual recoil that they have.
We’d recommend running this optic with light machine guns, and any other reliable assault rifles of your choice. Submachine guns on the other hand don’t fare well with the cons of this optic.
Now you know what the best optics in Modern Warfare 2 are. Given just how diverse the gunplay in this game is, you’re going to need a scope to be able to compete. But that’s not everything you need, there are a few more things worth checking out:
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