Warzone 2's cycle is well underway much to the excitement of players dropping into the action. Before landing in Al Mazrah, the best Warzone 2 Victus XMR loadout is bound to prove popular as players search for a strong sniper rifle to use in long-distance duels.
Described as a "hard-hitting, bolt-action sniper rifle," the Victus XMR heavily resembles the L96A1 from Modern Warfare 3 and if it's anything like its predecessor, it'll slot into the early meta with ease.
Elsewhere in the world of Warzone 2, knowing the best Warzone 2 guns to use can prove hugely beneficial alongside knowing the ins and outs of the Warzone 2 map.
What is the best Warzone 2 Victus XMR loadout?
| Attachment | Name |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Bruen Counter-Ops |
| Barrel | Mack 8 33.5 Super |
| Optic | SPX-80 6.6x |
| Ammunition | .50 Cal Explosive |
| Rear Grip | Bruen Q90 Grip |
Despite the slight reduction in handling, this build provides improvements to range and accuracy ensuring the shots you fire hit the target.
The improvements to damage also make it very easy to tame the high levels of kick generated by the sniper's immense power.
Best Warzone 2 Victus XMR attachments
The Warzone 2 gunsmith contains a wide variety of attachments with numerous pros and cons. After some testing, this set of five is the best to use:
- Muzzle: Bruen Counter-Ops
- Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
- Optic: SP-X 80 6.6
- Ammunition: .50 Cal Explosive
- Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
The choice of the Mack 8 33.5 Super barrel is due to the increase in damage range at longer distances. To guarantee a one-shot kill, using explosive ammunition is the key when it comes to dealing maximum damage from long distances.
Overall, this particular combination is perfect for
click to enlargeHow to unlock Victus XMR in Warzone 2
Players can obtain the Victus XMR through the Season One battle pass. Infinity Ward has adjusted the unlock process from previous seasonal updates in a bid to give players more options.
For a full overview, take a look at how to unlock the Victus XMR in our handy guide.
Best Warzone 2 Victus XMR perks and equipment
Although we can't find the best Victus XMR attachments, we can find a perk package and equipment combination that complements the sniper rifle during a match. Here are our recommendations.
Perk package
- Base Perk: Overkill
- Base Perk: Bomb Squad
- Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk: High Alert
This perk package includes Overkill which gives you the ability to carry two primary weapons in the same loadout. Alongside the Victus XMR, we recommend the TAQ-56 assault rifle.
Equipment
- Semtex (Lethal)
- Smoke Grenade (Tactical)
Is the Victus XMR good in Warzone 2?
The Victus XMR is up there among the very best sniper rifles to use in the battle royale. With extra ADS speed and a slight enhancement to handling levels, it's very easy to dominate long-distance duels.
That's all there is to know about the best Warzone 2 Victus XMR loadout. For more, take a look at our guides showcasing all the intel on Warzone 2 season one and upcoming Warzone 2 double XP events.
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