EGRT-17 vs MCW: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated August 3, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the EGRT-17 and 1 run the MCW.

EGRT-17: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A07-34FFY-CXGYD-11 (via Metaphor)

• 16.5" Bowen Resistor Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Verto Flip Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• FANG HoverPoint ELO (optic) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Frigate Control (rear grip) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Sentry Pro Handstop (underbarrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: Metaphor.

Full EGRT-17 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.

EGRT-17 vs MCW FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the EGRT-17 or the MCW?

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the EGRT-17 and 1 run the MCW. (as of August 3, 2026)

Do the EGRT-17 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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