Best Ranked MCW Builds After the Season 2 Nerfs!

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I'm sure some may be wondering why I had used pub gameplay for this. I was unable to get into a Ranked match with less than 80ms ping this morning so gunfights were unbearable and I wanted to get this out today, rather than wait for peak hours where I would be able to get a tolerable connection for Ranked.

[@jimbobsclayworld2439]

I really don’t blame you, I’m struggling to find fortunes keep ranked matches with lobby teammates as well (had a +90ms matchmake at once too)

[@TearsOfHeroin]

Hey Ace can you make a burn damage breakdown from all sources? Like incendiary ammo, dragon breath (would hitting different palates differ?), Molotov and fairy wands. I've never seen people really dive deep into these DoT in cod and you're the best hope I've got.

[@10thmountainsoldier90]

HEY!!! TheXlusiveAce can you vouch for what I would like to call Blueprints Buybacks!! a short long version will be any blueprint that you may like on a weapon. If you wanna unlock that blueprint with all of the attachments matching the blueprint you have to get so many kills examples AR /SMG/LMG 350 kills using no attachments on the particular weapon snipers 150 kills etc. so you may not like that weapon in the bundle, but if you like the blueprint that bundle, you can unlock that blueprint for any weapon.❤

[@Reezy884]

Nah homie was getting destroyed in those lobbies 😂

[@elg7365]

Ping is the only thing that matters

[@ryanc1090]

Can you please do an updated best multiplayer guns video again

[@bobdarrick2628]

Yeah that would be nice

[@thomasdick6797]

Wsp smgs are insane, mcw still slaps, bp50, taq evolvere, Lockwood 680, xrx sniper, rival 9, dg (the 3 round burst that isn't the famas), any pistol. All of these guns are good. Wsp swarm has been my favorite as of today, it melts so fast.

[@CarnivoryHODL]

This. Most of us don’t play ranked.

[@elg7365]

@@thomasdick6797 dg is mid . Maybe in huge maps.

[@thomasdick6797]

@elg7365 nah, it was probably the easiest ar to get gold besides the mcw and bp50 and I did my ars a week ago

[@SquishyRSX]

I hate that there's no weapon variety in ranked

[@bradenmchenry995]

Which is why I have zero interest in ranked play

[@capgod2219]

Then go play pubs

[@MazevG]

Then go play pubs, weapon variety isn’t meant for competitive games

[@Indeficiency]

@@MazevGCS:GO, R6, Halo, Would all disagree. But keep yapping away Mr. 1.3 👍

[@kennytheboss5775]

@@MazevGthen how does it make it competitive then…. Especially when the mcw takes no skill…. Serious contradiction…

[@frostman4152]

The zehm35 is undoubtedly the best muzzle. Put the bullet velocity barrel and the dr-6 Handstop with the recoil control grip and a sight.

[@sveinroger8360]

100% Weird how he didnt mention that

[@michaelw6645]

peep the 4th barrel instead of the cyclone too. idk why everyone recommends the cyclone over the mammoth heavy

[@davidkoo6236]

IMO not the best muzzle but yes agreed highly underrated. The firing aim stability boost changes how the weapon feels in a good way. If you want less total magnitude of recoil go billeted, if you want the gun to just feel like a laser beam with minimal effort (and you know how to control recoil/not spray) go zehmn. If you don't want any reduction to range or bullet velocity and can change playstyle to suit slower ads, go with flash hider

[@CamMackay96]

​@@michaelw6645 I tried mammoth for a while and it just wasn't nearly as good for me as cyclone. The differences are probably so small that it just comes down to preference

[@michaelw6645]

@@CamMackay96 why though? what feels better about the cyclone? looking at advanced stats the only noticeable advantage to the cyclone i can see is 10% extra bullet velocity. i dont notice an issue hitting shots with the mammoth heavy but if thats something you can feel that would makes sense why you prefer it. i personally like the better ads walking speed and handling of the mammoth

[@TacticalMatt17]

Im glad the channel is almost 1M subs strong. Incredible effort is put into these videos and I've learned stuff no lie.

[@gettnKrazy]

Ranked build #1 is mines to a T, good to know. Great info like always🙌🏾

[@therevolutioniscoming1569]

I really like the 13” barrel, gives you that ADS back and still gives you plenty of velocity

[@yoorichyrichGaming]

This barrel is the best barrel right now but for some reason he did not talk about it in this video and literally days before he uploaded this I was looking on KZbin to see if anybody compared the 13 inch versus the 16.5 inch and then, of course, he drops this video, which was just a stupid disappointment

[@yoorichyrichGaming]

The 13 inch barrel has better maximum range & minimum range but has slightly less velocity, which velocity doesn’t “really really really”matter too much when it comes to assault rifles but then it gives you movement speed it gives you ADS speed and it gives you sprint to fire speed

[@therevolutioniscoming1569]

Exactly! And I’ve heard nobody taking about it 🤷🏻‍♂️ through the limited testing I’ve done myself I find it to be the best

[@Rich-in6ds]

I use the wrathguard compensator. Getting rid of that side-to-side wabble is more important than stopping the vertical climb. Straight vertical recoil is very easy to control.

[@iambane7845]

I have no idea why they made it one AR for ranked, makes every match feel the same

[@MazevG]

Y should there be more weapons to bring more inconsistencies into the game? Counter strike has had an ak and m4 meta for over 20 years and it’s regarded as the best competitive fps game of all time

[@toomuchstarbucks6787]

But it doesn't restrict you to just AK/M4, even in its ranked competitive playlist. Cause at the end of the day it's a fucking video game, not a job.

[@rj5726]

I actually really like that second class it’s perfect for my aggressive loadout in respawn modes

[@IAM-xf9ir]

needed this video...that second build is money!

[@RambinoYT]

Why Billeted Muzzle? That shit is so bad O.o Have you tried the Cacus Brake Muzzle?

[@drewkrause6641]

The pros say that the Renetti got a silent Nerf with the latest update.

[@djabouty47]

Cant wait to see these builds used 24/7 in pubs now 👍

[@jimhalpert2798]

I thought you might put out a video about the hacker problem or server problems. There’s a reason you couldn’t get a decent ping lobby for ranked.

[@michaelw6645]

i used your #2 build last season but with the mammoth heavy barrel instead of the cyclone, and i also would swap the red dot for the strafe speed stock sometimes when i was really locked in

[@tqblaze]

I noticed most pros are running the flash hider over the billeted. Do you think the range decrease while using the billeted is that bad?

[@EpicSmoke]

Faze is using the billeted. Flash Hider is cause they’re use to it already

[@davidkoo6236]

It's not THAT bad but especially in the pro scene any micro advantage they can get they will take. If you test it out in firing range you'll notice that with billeted you'll need an extra bullet to kill with the longest range target.

[@CamMackay96]

Not much difference, pros use flash hider or billeted based entirely on personal preference

[@MonoNonsensicalProduction]

I really wanted to understand why there are several more options for SMGs but 1 for AR.

[@bradsmith5550]

I was just looking last night for new MCW setups so thank you for this Ace 🙏🏼

[@PennNative]

Ace, you have to be able to control the recoil to see the real benefits of attachment and gun build videos. I personally struggle with controlling recoil and have for a long time. i recently made a decision to begin woring on that every day i can. I die most from missing shots, second from reloading too much and third from being a rusher when i don’t have to movement mastery to be a rusher. I know you can make a good video recoil drills and tips. I don’t know if its my age or what but i just struggle to keep my shots on target. I get jerky and miss. I have my settings set to about as perfect as i can. Hopefully practicing recoil everyday can help me overcome that hurdle. Thanks for the great videos.

[@davidkoo6236]

Try watch some pro player videos they may give you tips to help with aiming that you don't already know about. Not necessarily settings related more so gameplay e.g. centering. Keep at it!

[@jedirayden]

I'm a big advocate for running bots for at least 10 minutes prior to actually getting into a real match, pubs or not. But in ranked play especially, if you're primarily an AR player, try to put yourself in key positions to cut off lanes, with good cover and don't move so much. You don't have to sprint everywhere to be effective in Ranked Play, and if you're an AR player, you really shouldn't be. Use your cover, take advantage of head glitches, and move with purpose, one piece of cover to the next, know where you're trying to reach and have a plan of how to get there. Don't just sprint to the next point. If you die as soon as you get there because you sprint into an enemy with his gun already up, it doesn't matter that you got there 5 seconds faster, right? I'm guilty of it too, and I'm older than dirt in CoD years 😂

[@PennNative]

@@jediraydenThank you. I do that alot. I run around thinking my movement is doing something for me, when in reality, like you said i end up dying. I will try and concentrate on this. thank you sir.

[@jedirayden]

​@@PennNativeit's a hard habit to break. As an older player (43), I know I can't out-maneuver these kids with my movement, not anymore lol. But if I play a little slower, a little smarter, I can still shoot straight and pick people off. In Hardpoint, I like to hold the spawns for my team and cut off the flank attempt. Allows me to just focus on what I can still do well.

[@PennNative]

@@jedirayden I hear ya. sometimes when watching other teammates after i die. it almost makes me sick the movement they are doing and what the screen looks like. i couldn’t do that fast twitchy stuff, that high of sensitivity, it makes me sick to watch actually. were same age and i feel good some days and others i just feel slow. And want to play methodical and shoot. not slip n slide around and be jumping all over the place like a rabbit. I just don’t have the desire to play like that. I just seems to unreal for me. I found a video by a guy named dreamstrike. thats his channel name and he has a very good video on aiming and controlling recoil. i started doing his practice routines to help me. good luck sir. see you on the battlefield 🫡

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

I've been using a different build that I much prefer over these as it has a way better sprint to fire while still being accurate. Biggest change (from #1) swap the claw grip with rapid. I also swap the billited break with the zehmn35 compensator. Test it out, I see this alot in crim and iridescent lobbies

[@sezginyavuz8847]

Is there a big difference between ranked builds and pub builds? Or are these the best builds still for both modes?

[@kartipee]

certain attachments are banned in ranked like suppressors. but I highly recommend putting a suppressor on if u play a lot of pub snd @@sezginyavuz8847

[@boringwho]

@@sezginyavuz8847 a lot of attachments are blocked in ranked, that could be why you see different builds, but id say ranked builds work really really well in pubs as well

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

@sezginyavuz8847 yes and no. You got more attachments in pubs that might be banned in ranked (like supressors). Personally I would use a high capacity mag for more reserve ammo and kill more enemies at once, and a supressor too. But you can get by with the ranked one. Will be quicker and more accurate

[@cjam777]

honestly no clue why no ones using the rapidstrike grip? i used it pre-nerf, i dont understand why others arent

[@Jamserrrr]

If youre looking for something a bit faster, ive got a good build. (For me, anyway) Mk3 Cyclone Dr6 Zenmh flash hider ads/sprint2fire rear grip. Can’t remember the name of it. I think the ads time was around 230 and s2f under 200. Super snappy class. Still quite accurate, might have trouble picking people off headys across invasion, but if you can control recoil well, this class is excellent

[@CamMackay96]

Build #1 is my go to, just feels consistent and reliable. Tried mammoth barrel but found it to be a little worse for me. Hoping the BP50 comes into ranked next season, would be fun to have more a flex AR available to run on some maps

[@Solar-Winds]

In ranked, I prefer the Xten phantom handstop over the DR-6 because I try to hit those real long shots sometimes and it helps beam a little and the recoil feels better while moving. That said, it's not often I get in those real long fights, but it IS often that I wish I had a LITTLE more speed. Usually if that's happening though, I consider it a sign to switch to SMG because I keep pushing up into SMG lanes out of team necessity but that's the wrong weapon for it. So, it's a choice I've made. I'll definitely try it again, as well as build #2, but wanted to share my experience. Controller player on PC btw. 6-6 sensitivity usually, but 7-7 when I'm actually paying attention.

[@jedirayden]

I've been trying several different builds on the MCW, trying to find what feels best for me. My main build is the first one you showed though lol

[@UnknownStrobes]

Mammoth barrel upsides are definitely worth it over a marginal range and BV increase with the 16.5” barrel. Still using regal stock and flash hider so may have to try the other attachments out

[@jedirayden]

Sticking with the flash hider might be better since you'll suffer no range/velocity penalties, unlike the Billeted. Kinda offsets the trade-off of having less range/velocity on the barrel. Just a thought, obviously do what works best for you.

[@Prolific.Peter.phile69]

Was using your previous build with the stock and billeted but now gunna switch em up❤❤❤

[@NikaDzama]

Thank you ✌🏼

[@Phantom326]

This builds also work on multiplayer? Free for all for example.

[@capgod2219]

Yes absolutely

[@Phantom326]

@@capgod2219 he mentioned that’s only ranked build, not sure it fits on multiplayer.

[@Aspect46]

How do u get that all black camo ?

[@JibbaTheHoot]

I just recently built and even slower MCW class that's more accurate. To counter the slow ADS I just keep my gun up more and I can laser people from so far away it's so nice. Also changed my FOV from 120 to 105 so that might have something to do with it as well.

[@SamsFPS]

I might not really get to have a say here (silver 2 on m&k), but my build is a bit weird for an AR but I encourage giving it a try, especially on mouse, and telling me how it performs above silver lol: rear grip for sprint to fire cyclone barrel billeted brake mk3 reflector bruen heavy support underbarrel/high grain ammo, depending on comfortability with recoil

[@RenoRaider]

you cant use ammo in ranked

[@viddykhaos2896]

@@RenoRaider I may be wrong, but I do not think any of the attachments he included were ammunition?

[@akaron5498]

@@viddykhaos2896high grain ammo

[@ZeusIsGodly]

Anyone else unable to find the rb claw psl grip when using the blam blam blueprint?

[@thundermonkey9427]

What’s the reasoning for the X 10 phantom over the DR6 in the first class?

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I little bit of extra vertical recoil control while still having solid handling benefits

[@RuseGuise]

I just switched the stock attachment for the rb claw, after the recent nerf. Today, i made a class i haven't tried yet, but it's the same as your first one, but instead of rb claw, i put the rapid strike for faster aim down sight. But it also makes the flinch worse with rapid strike. Definitely gonna try your new builds

[@bobdarrick2628]

Wait… why on Earth is the MCW the only AR available in ranked play? That sounds like an awful decision.

[@jedirayden]

​@@bobdarrick2628Treyarch is in charge of Ranked and they're choosing to mostly follow pro rules as well as pro GA's. The knife is still allowed in Ranked Play though and it's banned in the CDL, so... Who knows? I agree though, I'd love a bit of variety in the ARs.

[@bobdarrick2628]

@@jedirayden well whichever pros decided that they were going to ban or GA all the other ARs - f**k them. That’s so weird that they would do that.

[@gtcsg6665]

Is the Blam Blam MCW blueprint better than regular MCW?

[@whassan9407]

you get a better field of view because the sight is smaller

[@ZeusIsGodly]

I can’t find RB claw psl grip when using this blueprint, anyone else?

[@gtcsg6665]

@@ZeusIsGodly its bugged I think

[@media6969]

What do you think about the SL Skeletal Vertical Grip?

[@jedirayden]

Solid choice, little bit more recoil control benefit than the X Ten handstop he uses on the first build and a little bit less ads/sprint to fire benefit. Basically a trade-off based on what suits you more.

[@maxton-_-4243]

I still rock with the Casus brake

[@Sporadic_r1]

the thing is, the mcw is still the best gun, even on close range you often dont have a chance with the rival

[@charleswaggoner9467]

Here for support. Waiting on riveter video and after screenshots of your builds i might step away from demon’s souls to copy this game to hard drive and try em out. But moreover im probably gonna go play a better cod like bo4 and shotty all over the place.

[@dylandavies3634]

You dont cover ranked much on the channel, is there a reason for that? At this point after the camo grinding is over, ranked is the only way i have fun with the game so I'd love if you videos had more of a slant towards the ranked side of the game.

[@sirgrizzlypfote6369]

Ranked is barely played so nobody but sweats care

[@TheXclusiveAce]

There are a few reasons: 1.I don't have nearly enough time to be able to grind at a meaningful level and this system seems to be based fairly heavily on time played over reasonably quick and accurate division placement. At most, I could probably invest about 2 hours a week into ranked and that seems pointless to me. 2. I haven't kept up with competitive CoD in years so I know absolutely nothing about the modes, spawns, routes, timings, etc and again, I don't really have a ton of free time to invest in learning those things. 3. Based on my very limited experience as well as what I've read into with MWIII, they appear to matchmake almost entirely based on hidden MMR which doesn't necessarily correlate to your division and this is extremely frustrating as my first few games dabbling in Bronze were not even remotely close to what a Bronze lobby should feel like. 4. Almost forgot to add, I generally dislike talking in game and that's essentially required if you want to take ranked seriously

[@dylandavies3634]

@sirgrizzlypfote6369 Obviously, none of us have stats on the division of players between modes, but saying barely anybody plays ranked seems wrong. I'd be surprised if less than 30% of the daily multiplayer player base is playing ranked as their main mode, which is significant.

[@dylandavies3634]

@TheXclusiveAce fair enough, thanks for the response. Also, point 3 is definitely true haha. One of the guys I play with made a smurf account a few days ago and after 2 games of double positive K/D (still bronze 2) was in a full Platinum lobby. Matchmaking definitely makes no sense at times but COD is much more enjoyable when you have to be strategic in how you play as opposed to just running around aimlessly

[@robpatershuk]

I was definitely a stronger player before the nerfs. Im trying to get more comfortable with smgs now but i miss the mcw's former stats.

[@905kadin8]

Have you tried the tr15 muzzle.... its like 30% vertical recoil control reduction... Laser beam fham... I saw it off a bunch of CDL pros play it hahahah I also think the AMR9 is severely underrated.... its got better effective damage range and velocity than almost all SMGs... just don't run the barrel.. Run muzzle,grip,foregrip,sight,stock

[@TheXclusiveAce]

Both of these builds are using the T51R muzzle... The AMR 9 is a great gun now and you could absolutely find success with it but it's generally not as optimal for high level competitive play compared to the Rival 9.

[@d1andonlyed]

So the MCW is the only available AR ?

[@jedirayden]

In Ranked Play for MP, yup.

[@d1andonlyed]

@@jedirayden that's terrible. What's the point if there's no variety. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ModernRetrofare]

Everyone is all about accuracy recoil and fire rate, I go for damage and range. Been used to shitty recoil since blops 2.

[@Konsfps]

I just wish they gave more AR options.

[@nixedd]

What do you think the best class is after the the big nerfs to the MCW?

[@thekillerbean]

I've played a few matches of ranked. Think it's stupid mcw is the only ar. Cdl rules make ranked a little boring

[@nuhrv5395]

nobody uses billeted, at least in higher ranked lobbies, because it has a rare hit reg issue in random situations.

[@mannyr8795]

Dude another nerf and this gun is going to the trash can. Leave it alone Sledge!

[@powerg3824]

Only one ar in ranked

[@blenderboy1900]

Sums up the game really 😂

[@AKK5I]

Uncommon cdl ruleset w?

[@fogo1319]

I don’t understand why they made only 1 option for ars and then nerfed it. Either nerf it and add more guns or just keep the op ar op

[@jonathanwilson1539]

It's hardly op when the f2000 slaps harder tha. It does.

[@fogo1319]

Yes the f2000 is good but it’s not in ranked

[@jonathanwilson1539]

@@fogo1319 it being the only one makes the claim of it being op mute. Go to pubs, there are better ars. Go to rank, it's the only one allowed because it takes a bit more effort than other options that have been restricted. The term op is just overused.

[@JordTheeNord]

Even after the nerfs it's still considered the best assault rifle? I thought for sure the BP-50 would be better at this point. Higher rate of fire and better handling stats while being pretty much as accurate.

[@JordTheeNord]

Wait what you said at the beginning did they really get rid of every AR except MCW for ranked?! I assumed I wasn't understanding you because that sounds so dumb.

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

@@JordTheeNord mcw is the only ar in ranked. Can probably thank the pros for that

[@perfectmarnon]

why is this the only one allowed in ranked?

[@CursedWithABlessing]

the pros GA the rest they’re op

[@bradenmchenry995]

@@CursedWithABlessingpro’s are so brain dead

[@mebrianduh]

It ls like NASCAR. All cars are stock so the theory is, only a driver can beat other driver, since they use the same setup per the rules.

[@CandyBlueSky1999]

Please convince them to add more assault rifles and return sniper rifles in ranked. Previous cods had so much weapon diversity in ranked 😢

[@therevolutioniscoming1569]

Fuck snipers

[@MaximeTM]

I feel like those nerfs were a bit too much, I felt it was in a good spot for pubs and in ranked. As for my build: ZEN compensator (reduced dot duration) Cyclone barrel Dr6 handstop Rb claw grip Mcw ironbark stock

[@ShinSZN]

I thought the zhen comp got banned?

[@MaximeTM]

@@ShinSZN Well used it yesterday, the Jak BFB is banned though, you might be confused between the two

[@Redmont_]

Top 10 ranked guns 1. Mcw 2. Mcw 3. Mcw 4. Mcw 5. Mcw 6. Mcw 7. Mcw 8. Mcw 9. Mcw 10. Rival 9

[@shadowxeagle]

Still op weapons but people gonna play bas-b and it’s boring in rank it’s the only gun you can play… I love the ak and that why I don’t play rank

[@unstoppableforcevsimmovabl1701]

Swap the dr6 for xten on second one and it’s gucci

[@nathanbaylot2754]

I found the KR Midnight barrel to be the best. 3% is not much of a recoil reduction on this MCW. Billeted KR Midnight DR6 MK3 Claw rear grip

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I played around with it a bunch as is seemed really promising and while it's not bad at all and I'm sure you can have a solid build with it, I was unable to make a build that was statistically better than the ones I share in this video.

[@nathanbaylot2754]

@@TheXclusiveAce gotcha, I was going for a little faster ADS to counter the nerf along with a tad more range.

[@sezginyavuz8847]

​@@TheXclusiveAce why is this specifically for ranked ? Are all your builds for ranked ? As I suppose there is a difference in builds for ranked and pubs

[@TheXclusiveAce]

@sezginyavuz8847 This is specifically for ranked since people want the most optimal builds for ranked play and the only AR available was nerfed recently which changes setups. I almost never cover ranked play outside of the odd video like this one.

[@hxpnotick]

Yes it’s a decent build but the cyclone barrel out guns it cuz of the bullet velocity

[@WrectumTerror]

Why bother when everyone is hacking?

[@nike5772]

Ranked is such an awful experience, weirdest weapon selection with almost no variety, either Activision is filled with absolute no-brainers or they do not give a single fuck about ranked in any way, Solo Queing is next to impossible without running into full 4-mans as your opponents, and the matchmaking is so horrendous it deserves a 6 Page Manifesto to fully explain

[@bigbige559]

Ranked is ass this year. Too limited.

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

0:09 im sorry *what* god im so glad I dont play ranked

[@shadowxeagle]

I didn’t know too and I’m happy I don’t play rank

[@sirgrizzlypfote6369]

Yes bro the wannabe pros cant play anythinh but 0 recoil ars

[@RomantiqueTp]

The other ARs make SMGs unusable in a competitive environment. Every team would be running 4 ARs if they weren't banned.

[@Zyrexed]

@@sirgrizzlypfote6369 The MCW isn't even a top 3 AR, the others are just too good that it wouldn't be fair and SMGs wouldn't ever be viable lol

[@xshadowscreamx]

Worst ranked experience of all time. Bad maps and 99% of the game is banned

[@Zoninator]

1 AR in ranked tf is going on in that playlist

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

They need to add more ARs to ranked… and more maps. I cant stand these maps any more and terminal really had ti be search only 💀 So far MW2 ranked was the best ever

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

Mw2 ranked was SO much better. These OG mw2 maps are extremely over rated

[@karsonrivers9880]

Definitely disagree and I love these maps last years maps were so bad I couldn’t play besides hotel.

[@brucetumblinjr7980]

I never use the MCW or compete in ranked play but my go to is the RAM-7 assault rifle

[@Karnavore1]

Why not make an underrated weapon setup video instead of telling more people to go out and use the best most boring gun in the game.

[@TheXclusiveAce]

There’s no such thing as underrated guns for ranked play. The MCW is literally the only AR that you can use

[@yoorichyrichGaming]

Was really disappointed in this video….you did not talk about the 13 inch barrel at all! which has better stats than the Mammoth barrel and the 16.5 barrel!!!!! but nobody’s talking about it…….“looks like I’m gonna have to do my own testing”

[@jenlvjim]

I cannot find a gun that I like. They all suck

[@Cooler989]

With cheats meta means nothing 😂

[@brandonarrington8220]

oh im early early huh