Best M8A1 Loadouts
M8A1 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the M8A1.
Warzone
Multiplayer
Ranked Play
Black Ops 7 Zombies
Sniper Support
Best M8A1 Loadout for Sniper Support
Ease Score
5.7
Code: M01-A2L5R-711
Attachments
Last Updated: 03/11/2026
Time To Kill
Key Stats
ADS Speed
213.34 ms
-19%
Sprint To Fire
163.56 ms
-18%
Reload Speed
2,665.83 ms
-7%
Bullet Velocity
900 m/s
RPM
981.06 rpm
+66%
Gun Kick
29.19
+62%
Horizontal Recoil
14.51
-56%
Vertical Recoil
40.14
-2%
Sprint
6.82 m/s
-4%
Movement
4.23 m/s
-6%
Crouch Movement
2.16 m/s
-6%
ADS Movement
2.4 m/s
-17%
Magazine Size
52
+63%
Jump ADS
417 m/s
Slide to Fire
410 m/s
Dive to Fire Speed
490 m/s
Jump Sprint To Fire Speed
319 m/s
Full Auto
Best M8A1 Loadout for Full Auto
Ease Score
6.4
Code: M01-21YL1-T5S9G-RB11
Attachments
Loadout Description
You absolutely need to unlock the full auto barrel. This gun isn't worth using in burst mode.
Last Updated: 03/26/2026
Time To Kill
Key Stats
ADS Speed
296.03 ms
+12%
Sprint To Fire
174 ms
-13%
Reload Speed
2,665.83 ms
-7%
Bullet Velocity
1,242 m/s
+38%
RPM
981.06 rpm
+66%
Gun Kick
25.38
+41%
Horizontal Recoil
12.62
-62%
Vertical Recoil
34.9
-15%
Sprint
6.82 m/s
-4%
Movement
4.23 m/s
-6%
Crouch Movement
2.16 m/s
-6%
ADS Movement
2.4 m/s
-17%
Magazine Size
52
+63%
Jump ADS
417 m/s
Slide to Fire
410 m/s
Dive to Fire Speed
490 m/s
Jump Sprint To Fire Speed
319 m/s
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M8A1 Statistics
The statistics of the M8A1 in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Multiplayer
Ranked Play
Black Ops 7 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Sniper Support (5) - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key M8A1 Stats
Base Weapon
Sniper Support (5)
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
265 ms
Sprint To Fire
200 ms
Reload Speed
2,877 ms
Bullet Velocity
900 m/s
RPM
591 rpm
Gun Kick
18
Horizontal Recoil
33.2
Vertical Recoil
41.06
Sprint
7.1 m/s
Movement
4.5 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.3 m/s
ADS Movement
2.9 m/s
Magazine Size
32
Slide to Fire
410 m/s
M8A1 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the M8A1.
Multiplayer
#2
Versatile
Meta
#2
Versatile
Meta
Zombies
#3
Zombies
Contender
Warzone
#3
Sniper Support
Contender
#4
Long Range
Very Good
Ranked
#4
Long Range
Very Good
M8A1 Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the M8A1 used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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Recently Added
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M8A1 Camos Challenges
The collection of all M8A1 camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Multiplayer
Zombies
Endgame
BO7 Weapons
Prestige
Mastery
Shattered Gold
Get 4 kills without dying 10 times
Arclight
Get 10 Double Kills or better
Tempest
Get 5 Kills without dying 4 times
Singularity
Unlock Tempest on 40 total weapons
Special Camos
Diamondback
With a 4.0x or higher magnification scope equipped: get 50 Eliminations
Raptor
Get 15 Long Shot Medals
Mainframe
Get a Kill without taking any damage 40 times
Military Camos
Underbrush
Get 5 Headshots
Woodland
Get 10 Headshots
Slate Digital
Get 40 Headshots
Redwood
Get 40 Headshots
Poison
Get 40 Headshots
Toxic
Get 50 Headshots
Mountain
Get 60 Headshots
Stalker
Get 70 Headshots
Ruby Snake
Get 80 Headshots
M8A1 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the M8A1 in Warzone!
Mar 11, 2026
Season 2 Reloaded
Nerf
Attachment Adjustments
• Auto Strike Conversion: Recoil increased by 20%.
• Auto Strike Conversion: 10% Bullet Velocity benefit removed.
Feb 25, 2026
Season 2 - 25th
Nerf
Attachment Adjustments
• Monolithic Suppressor: Damage Range benefit reduced from 12% to 8%.
• Monolithic Suppressor: Bullet Velocity benefit reduced from 10% to 5%.
• 19" Virtuous-Op Barrel: Bullet Velocity benefit reduced from 15% to 8%.
• 19" Virtuous-Op Barrel: Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control benefit reduced from 15% to 8%.
• Furrow Control Stock: Recoil Control benefit reduced from 18% to 10%.
Feb 25, 2026
Season 2 - 25th
Nerf
All adjustments apply to the Autostrike-X8 Conversion.
Damage Adjustments
• Maximum Damage reduced from 29 to 27.
• Maximum Damage Range reduced from 45m to 40m.
• Medium Damage reduced from 24 to 23.
• Medium Damage Range reduced from 60m to 52m.
• Minimum Damage reduced from 21 to 20.
• Minimum Damage Range start reduced from 60m to 52m.
• Lower Torso and Leg multipliers reduced from 1x to 0.9x.
Feb 5, 2026
Season 2
Buff
Attachment Adjustments • AutoStrike-X8 Conversion: Minimum Damage increased from 19 to 21. • AutoStrike-X8 Conversion: Reload speed improved by 15%. • AutoStrike-X8 Conversion: Recoil deviation reduced by 10%. • AutoStrike-X8 Conversion: Horizontal and vertical recoil reduced by 12%. • AutoStrike-X8 Conversion: Bullet velocity benefit increased from 5% to 10%.
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22nd
Buff
Damage Adjustments
• Medium Damage increased from 33 to 35.
• Bullet Velocity increased from 880m/s to 900m/s.
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13th
Buff
• MFS Striker Tactical Stock:
– Tactical Stance spread bonus increased from 63% to 66%.
– Flinch penalty reduced from 40% to 18%.
• 2mw Adaptive Tactical Laser:
– Tactical Stance Aim Walking Speed bonus increased from 0.4m/s to 0.9m/s.
Dec 16, 2025
Season 1
Buff
• Bullet velocity increased from 860m/s to 880m/s.
• Aim Down Sight speed improved from 280ms to 265ms.
• Sprint to Fire speed improved from 220ms to 200ms.
M8A1 Attachments
All the attachments available on the M8A1, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Quickdraw Grip | Level 2 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Steady Sway Handstop | Level 3 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Fast Mag I | Level 4 | Magazine | ||
 | Mini Reflex 03 | Level 5 | Optic | ||
 | Bullet Velocity Barrel | Level 6 | Barrel | ||
 | Steady Aim Laser | Level 7 | Laser | ||
 | Recoil Springs | Level 8 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Launcher - Standard | Level 9 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Mobility Stock | Level 10 | Stock | ||
 | Reflex 02 | Level 11 | Optic | ||
 | Compensator | Level 12 | Muzzle | ||
 | Extended Mag I | Level 13 | Magazine | ||
 | Long Barrel | Level 14 | Barrel | ||
 | High-Velocity Ammo | Level 15 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Recoil Control Handstop | Level 16 | Underbarrel | ||
 | 4x-02 Optic | Level 17 | Optic | ||
 | Tactical Laser | Level 18 | Laser | ||
 | Suppressor | Level 19 | Muzzle | ||
 | Sprint to Fire Grip | Level 20 | Rear Grip | ||
 | ADS Movement Stock | Level 21 | Stock | ||
 | Hybrid Barrel | Level 22 | Barrel | ||
 | 2x Optic | Level 23 | Optic | ||
 | Rapid Fire | Level 24 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Strelok Laser | Level 25 | Laser | ||
 | Stable Focus Handstop | Level 26 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Muzzle Brake | Level 27 | Muzzle | ||
 | Mobile Flinch Stock | Level 28 | Stock | ||
 | Holo Sight 02 | Level 29 | Optic | ||
 | Flip Mag | Level 30 | Magazine | ||
 | Short Barrel | Level 31 | Barrel | ||
 | FMJ Ammo | Level 32 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Accuracy Grip | Level 33 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Firepower Suppressor | Level 34 | Muzzle | ||
 | Hybrid 02 | Level 35 | Optic | ||
 | Launcher - Drill Charge | Level 36 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Control Stock | Level 37 | Stock | ||
 | Mobile Recoil Foregrip | Level 38 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Handling Laser | Level 39 | Laser | ||
 | Holo Range Sight | Level 40 | Optic | ||
 | Extended Mag II | Level 41 | Magazine | ||
 | Launcher - High Explosive | Level 42 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Mobility Spread Muzzle | Level 43 | Muzzle | ||
 | Mobile Quickdraw Grip | Level 44 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Stable Laser | Level 45 | Laser | ||
 | Thermal Holographic | Level 46 | Optic | ||
 | Control Barrel | Level 47 | Barrel | ||
 | Mobility Foregrip | Level 48 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Stabilization Grip | Level 49 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Launcher - Smoke | Level 50 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Bullet Deviation Foregrip | Season 3 Battle Pass | Underbarrel |
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M8A1 Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRS-7.62 |  | Marksman Rifle | 2.5% | View  | |
| Swordfish A1 |  | Marksman Rifle | 4.6% | View | |
| M34 Novaline |  | Marksman Rifle | 1.2% | View | |
| Warden 308 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.7% | View |
KRS-7.62Marksman Rifle
Swordfish A1Marksman Rifle
M34 NovalineMarksman Rifle
Warden 308Marksman Rifle
M8A1 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the M8A1 Popularity.
Warzone
Black Ops 7
Current M8A1 Pick Rate & Popularity
0.3%
Pick rate evolution
M8A1 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the M8A1.
Is the M8A1 meta in Warzone?
The M8A1 is currently ranked as Contender in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 1.4%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best M8A1 Loadout?
The best M8A1 Loadout is the Sniper Support build. For the attachment you want to use: VAS 5.56 Suppressor Muzzle, M8A1 Autostrike-X8 Conversion Barrel, Redline Capacity Drum Magazine, K&S Raze Grip Rear Grip, MFS Striker Tactical Stock Stock.
Is the M8A1 easy to use?
The M8A1 has a base EaseScore of 3.5/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the M8A1 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Sniper Support loadout, the M8A1 has an weighted average time to kill of 673ms up to 10m. Then 677ms up to 40m, 855ms up to 80m and 917ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the M8A1?
The best alternatives to the M8A1 are KRS-7.62, Swordfish A1, M34 Novaline, Warden 308.
What is the M8A1 pick rate?
The current M8A1 pick rate is 1.4%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.