Maddox RFB vs Shadow SK: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 26, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the Maddox RFB and 1 run the Shadow SK.

Maddox RFB: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

Who runs it: LuckyChamu.

Full Maddox RFB loadout page.

Shadow SK: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 17" Thrust Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Riptide Fast Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Skeletal Stock (stock) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: bbreadman.

Full Shadow SK loadout page.

Maddox RFB vs Shadow SK FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the Maddox RFB or the Shadow SK?

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the Maddox RFB and 1 run the Shadow SK. (as of July 26, 2026)

Do the Maddox RFB and Shadow SK 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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