AN-94 vs X9 Maverick: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

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

5 of 41 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the AN-94. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick.

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.

X9 Maverick: 5 of 41 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A04-21Y8Q-DIMUK-1511 (via Swagg)

• 16" OS-Density Barrel (barrel) — 3 of 5 runners use it
• VAS Convergence Foregrip (underbarrel) — 3 of 5 runners use it
• 4.73 Caseless FMJ (fire mods) — 2 of 5 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 2 of 5 runners use it
• MPS Renown (magazine) — 1 of 5 runners use it

Who runs it: Swagg, TeePee, Booya, BennyCentral, Ketchup.

Full X9 Maverick loadout page.

AN-94 vs X9 Maverick FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the AN-94 or the X9 Maverick?

Measured by what pros actually run: 5 of 41 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the AN-94. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick. (as of July 25, 2026)

Do the AN-94 and X9 Maverick 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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