Best Kar98k Loadouts
Kar98k Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the Kar98k.
Warzone
MW3
Max Range
Best Kar98k Loadout for Max Range
Attachments
Loadout Description
The Kar98k has the best ADS of all snipers and can now consistently two-shot with upper body hits. This is the best HDR alternative.
Last Updated: 04/08/2026
Time To Kill
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Resurgence
QuickScope
Aggressive QuickScope
Sniper
Kar98k Statistics
The statistics of the Kar98k in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
MW3
Key Kar98k Stats
Base Weapon
Sniper (5)
Last Updated:
Kar98k Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the Kar98k.
MW3
#2
Versatile
Meta
#3
Small Map
Contender
Warzone
#4
Sniper
Very Good
Kar98k Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the Kar98k used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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Kar98k Loadout by (T.H.R)ZenTheStriker#3984854 - Quickscope
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Kar98k Camos Challenges
The collection of all Kar98k camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
MW19
Multiplayer
Prestige Camos
Mastery
Gold
Complete all camo challenges for this weapon.
Platinum
Unlock the Gold camo for every weapon of this class.
Damascus
Unlock the Platinum camo for all weapon classes.
Obsidian
Get 15 Kills in a Single Match 125 Times.
Base Camos
Spray Paint
Kill 450 Enemies.
Woodland
Kill 60 Enemies with Headshots.
Digital
Get 50 Kills while Crouching.
Dragon
Get 50 One Shot Kills.
Splinter
Get 100 Longshot Kills.
Topo
Get 100 Kills While Mounted.
Tiger
Get 180 Kills While your Gun is Using All Attachment Slots.
Stripes
Get 50 Kills Shortly After Reloading.
Reptile
Get 110 Kills While your Gun is Using No Attachment Slots.
Skulls
Kill 3 Enemies Without Dying 35 Times.
Kar98k Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the Kar98k in Warzone!
Apr 3, 2025
Season 3
Buff
Lower torso and upper arm multipliers increased to 1.2x (was 0.95x). Leg multiplier increased to 0.9x (was 0.7x).
Nov 14, 2024
Season 1
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range decreased from 55.88 meters to 48.26.
Bullet Velocity decreased from 620m/s to 600m/s.
Jul 2, 2024
Season 4 Reloaded
Nerf
Lower Torso Modifier decreased to .95x, down from 1.1x.
Arm Modifiers decreased to .95x, down from 1.2x.
Leg Modifiers decreased to .95x, down from 1x.
Jun 26, 2024
Season 4 Reloaded
Nerf
Modified controller aim assist properties to align with the Sniper Rifle class.
Max Damage Range decreased to 55.88 meters, down from 63.5.
Decreased bullet velocity to 620m/s, down from 660m/s.
Season 3
Nerf
Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
Max Damage Range decreased to 1425, down from 2400
Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
Min Damage increased to 75, up from 50
Max Damage increased to 95, up from 86
Kar98k Attachments
All the attachments available on the Kar98k, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 0 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 0 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 0 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 0 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Optic | ||||
| Level 4 | Sling | ||||
| Level 5 | Stock | ||||
| Level 6 | Sling | ||||
| Level 7 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 8 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 10 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 11 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 12 | Stock | ||||
| Level 13 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 15 | Sling | ||||
| Level 16 | Stock |
Kar98k 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA-B 50 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.4% | View  | |
| MCW 6.8 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.4% | View | |
| SP-R 208 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| Lockwood MK2 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.4% | View | |
| DM56 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| Tempus Torrent |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.1% | View | |
| EBR-14 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| Crossbow |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.1% | View | |
| LM-S |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| KVD Enforcer |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.1% | View | |
| MTZ Interceptor |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.1% | View | |
| TAQ-M |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View |
SA-B 50Marksman Rifle
MCW 6.8Marksman Rifle
SP-R 208Marksman Rifle
Lockwood MK2Marksman Rifle
DM56Marksman Rifle
Tempus TorrentMarksman Rifle
EBR-14Marksman Rifle
CrossbowMarksman Rifle
LM-SMarksman Rifle
KVD EnforcerMarksman Rifle
MTZ InterceptorMarksman Rifle
TAQ-MMarksman Rifle
Kar98k Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the Kar98k Popularity.
Warzone
MW3
Current Kar98k Pick Rate & Popularity
0.4%
Pick rate evolution
Kar98k Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Kar98k.
Is the Kar98k meta in Warzone?
The Kar98k is currently ranked as Very Good in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 14.2%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best Kar98k Loadout?
The best Kar98k Loadout is the Sniper build. For the attachment you want to use: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor Muzzle, Prazisionsgewehr 762 Long Barrel, Forge TAC Delta 4 Optic, 7.92 High Grain Rounds Ammunition, Recon Sling Sling.
Is the Kar98k easy to use?
The Kar98k has a base EaseScore of 0/10. 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 Kar98k TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Sniper loadout, the Kar98k has an weighted average time to kill of 1091ms up to 10m. Then 1091ms up to 40m, 1108ms up to 80m and 1151ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the Kar98k?
The best alternatives to the Kar98k are SA-B 50, MCW 6.8, SP-R 208, Lockwood MK2, DM56.
What is the Kar98k pick rate?
The current Kar98k pick rate is 14.2%. 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.