The Ranked Play mode debuted in Modern Warfare 2 Season 2, offering players a competitive Call of Duty experience. There’s a lot to take in, from the Skill Division and Ranks format to the long list of Ranked Play rewards on offer
Modern Warfare 2 players will also have to get accustomed to the CDL rules. Certain weapons and Equipment are restricted in Ranked Play. To help you better navigate the competitive mode in Season 2, we’ve put together the best Ranked Play loadouts in Modern Warfare 2.
Best Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play Primary weapons
Ranked Play features 4 vs 4 gameplay of Hardpoint, Control, and Search & Destroy. Your role on your team of four will largely depend on your choice of Primary weapon.
TAQ-56 Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout
- Barrel: 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
- Rear Grip: Demo Cleanshot Grip
- Stock: TV Xline Pro
Vaznev-9k Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout
- Muzzle: Bruen Pendulum
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Stock: Otrezat Stock
- Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
ISO Hemlock Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout

MW2 Season 2’s ISO Hemlock is wreaking havoc in Ranked Play.
- Muzzle: SAKIN Tread-40
- Optic: Slimline Pro
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
- Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
MCPR-300 Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout
- Ammunition: .300 Mag High Velocity
- Magazine: 5 Round Mag
- Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip
- Stock: FSS Merc Stoc
LA-B 330 Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout
- Barrel: 23.5” Fluted R-67 Barrel
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
- Stock: ZLR T70 Pad Extension Stock
Best Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play Secondary weapons
The list of Ranked Play secondary weapons is a brief one seeing as Launchers are banned as secondary weapons for the competitive mode. While a Handgun can provide the edge in certain gunfights, Melee weapons allow you to move around the map faster.
X12 Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play loadout
- Muzzle: XRK Ventor-900
- Trigger Action: XRK Ligting Fire
- Rear Grip: Cronen Lima-6
Ranked Play Combat Knife Search & Destroy
The Combat Knife is highly recommended for players aiming to get to their preferred power positions in Search and Destroy as fast as possible. The Knife will work in tandem with Double Time to drastically increase your Tactical Sprint duration.
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