AN-94 vs MCW: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 25, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the AN-94 and 1 run the MCW.

AN-94: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 15" Benthic Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Vernal Flip Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• VAS 5.56 Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Pelagic Stock (stock) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• VAS Convergence Foregrip (underbarrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: GalaxyWZ.

Full AN-94 loadout page.

MCW: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 16.5" MCW Cyclone Long (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 5.56 NATO Mono (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 40 Round Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: zDark.

Full MCW loadout page.

AN-94 vs MCW FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the AN-94 or the MCW?

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the AN-94 and 1 run the MCW. (as of July 25, 2026)

Do the AN-94 and MCW fill the same loadout slot?

Yes — both are long range picks, so most players choose one or the other rather than running both.

How is this comparison measured?

Kitted reads loadouts live from 41 tracked Warzone streamers' gunsmiths. The counts are how many run each weapon right now — real usage, re-pulled continuously, not an editorial tier list.

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