GOBLIN MK 2 vs VS Recon: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 23, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the GOBLIN MK 2 and 1 run the VS Recon.

GOBLIN MK 2: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A16-2JE9M-6DMIJ-2W11 (via HalloWFR)

• Bando Heavy Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• High Grain Rounds (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Overbore Extended Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Redwell 30mm (optic) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: HalloWFR.

Full GOBLIN MK 2 loadout page.

VS Recon: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

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

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

Who runs it: MPX_Player.

Full VS Recon loadout page.

GOBLIN MK 2 vs VS Recon FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the GOBLIN MK 2 or the VS Recon?

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the GOBLIN MK 2 and 1 run the VS Recon. (as of July 23, 2026)

Do the GOBLIN MK 2 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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