MK.78 vs MXR-17: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 21, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

26 of 40 tracked streamers run the MXR-17; 1 run the MK.78. The pros' answer is the MXR-17.

MK.78: 1 of 40 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.

MXR-17: 26 of 40 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A03-2JE9M-EQERH-FV11 (via Biffle)

• 17" Greaves Scourge Barrel (barrel) — 21 of 26 runners use it
• 7.62 NATO FMJ (fire mods) — 18 of 26 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 18 of 26 runners use it
• VAS Convergence Foregrip (underbarrel) — 18 of 26 runners use it
• Redwell 30-S 2x (optic) — 10 of 26 runners use it

Who runs it: Aydan, Biffle, JoeWo, MuTeX, Destroy, Repullze, Jukeyz, Hisoka.

Full MXR-17 loadout page.

MK.78 vs MXR-17 FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the MK.78 or the MXR-17?

Measured by what pros actually run: 26 of 40 tracked streamers run the MXR-17; 1 run the MK.78. The pros' answer is the MXR-17. (as of July 21, 2026)

Do the MK.78 and MXR-17 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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