FG42 vs MK.78: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

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

1 of 41 tracked streamers run the MK.78; 0 run the FG42. The pros' answer is the MK.78.

FG42: 0 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 16" Bandolier Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 8x57mm Overpressured (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 1mW Instinct Laser Array (laser) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Overbook Extended Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Full FG42 loadout page.

MK.78: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 22" Impulse HB-762 Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 7.62 NATO Overpressured (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Swift Feed Fast Belt (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• FANG HoverPoint ELO (optic) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: FifaKill.

Full MK.78 loadout page.

FG42 vs MK.78 FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the FG42 or the MK.78?

Measured by what pros actually run: 1 of 41 tracked streamers run the MK.78; 0 run the FG42. The pros' answer is the MK.78. (as of July 25, 2026)

Do the FG42 and MK.78 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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