MK.78 vs VS Recon: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

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

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

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.

VS Recon: 1 of 40 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: R01-21WSG-IAMA1-2N11 (via MPX_Player)

• 23" G-Force Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 7.62 NATO Overpressured (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• R-1 Shelf Grip (rear grip) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Stetig-C Handguard (underbarrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: MPX_Player.

Full VS Recon loadout page.

MK.78 vs VS Recon FAQ

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

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the MK.78 and 1 run the VS Recon. (as of July 21, 2026)

Do the MK.78 and VS Recon 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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