EGRT-17 vs VS Recon: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

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

2 of 41 tracked streamers run the VS Recon; 1 run the EGRT-17. The pros' answer is the VS Recon.

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.

VS Recon: 2 of 41 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: R01-21WSG-IAMA1-2N11 (via MPX_Player)

• 23" G-Force Barrel (barrel) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• 7.62 NATO Overpressured (fire mods) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• R-1 Shelf Grip (rear grip) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• MFS R-Stop Handguard (Prestige Attachment) (underbarrel) — 1 of 2 runners use it

Who runs it: BobbyPoffGaming, MPX_Player.

Full VS Recon loadout page.

EGRT-17 vs VS Recon FAQ

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

Measured by what pros actually run: 2 of 41 tracked streamers run the VS Recon; 1 run the EGRT-17. The pros' answer is the VS Recon. (as of August 3, 2026)

Do the EGRT-17 and VS Recon 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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