MCW vs MK.78: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 24, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the MCW and 1 run the MK.78.

MCW: 1 of 41 tracked streamers running

• 16.5" MCW Cyclone Long (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 5.56 NATO Mono (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 40 Round Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: zDark.

Full MCW 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.

MCW vs MK.78 FAQ

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

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the MCW and 1 run the MK.78. (as of July 24, 2026)

Do the MCW 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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