MCW vs X9 Maverick: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

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

5 of 42 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the MCW. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick.

MCW: 1 of 42 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.

X9 Maverick: 5 of 42 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A04-21Y8Q-DIMUK-1511 (via Swagg)

• 16" OS-Density Barrel (barrel) — 3 of 5 runners use it
• VAS Convergence Foregrip (underbarrel) — 3 of 5 runners use it
• 4.73 Caseless FMJ (fire mods) — 2 of 5 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 2 of 5 runners use it
• MPS Renown (magazine) — 1 of 5 runners use it

Who runs it: Swagg, TeePee, Booya, BennyCentral, Ketchup.

Full X9 Maverick loadout page.

MCW vs X9 Maverick FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the MCW or the X9 Maverick?

Measured by what pros actually run: 5 of 42 tracked streamers run the X9 Maverick; 1 run the MCW. The pros' answer is the X9 Maverick. (as of July 23, 2026)

Do the MCW 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 42 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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