Hawker HX vs X9 Maverick: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated August 5, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

2 of 40 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the Hawker HX. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick.

Hawker HX: 1 of 40 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: R85-21WSU-ICIGA-UL11 (via Metaphor)

• MFS 25" Votive Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• .338 LM Overpressured (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 5mw Lockstep Laser (laser) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Flatload Speed Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Auroral Light Grip (rear grip) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: Metaphor.

Full Hawker HX loadout page.

X9 Maverick: 2 of 40 tracked streamers running

• 0.6" Orbital (barrel) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• MPS Renown (magazine) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• LTI Stentorian Brake (muzzle) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• Hammer Platform (stock) — 1 of 2 runners use it

Who runs it: BennyCentral, Ketchup.

Full X9 Maverick loadout page.

Hawker HX vs X9 Maverick FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the Hawker HX or the X9 Maverick?

Measured by what pros actually run: 2 of 40 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the Hawker HX. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick. (as of August 5, 2026)

Do the Hawker HX 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 40 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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