The XRK Stalker dropped in Season 1 of Warzone and MW3 but didn’t make a splash due to its damage range. But now with Season 2, this .50 caliber sniper is capable of one-shot downing enemy players in Warzone thanks to the buffs, so let’s take a look at the best XRK Stalker loadout in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
XRK Stalker Loadout for Warzone
XRK Stalker Attachments
For the majority of Warzone’s lifespan, the KATT-AMR has dominated as the top sniper. While some MW2 weapons attempted to knock it off that throne none were successful. Now that Season 2 has landed, the XRK Stalker has received the best buff it could get; one-shot downing enemy operators. Usually, a sniper who wanted that prestigious ability would have to equip Explosive ammunition, but that avenue came with a host of negatives.
Now that the XRK Stalker doesn’t need to take that crutch, it can spend its time improving on other areas to make it the best sniper of the Season.
The best attachments are as follows:
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: Fission 60 Barrel
- Ammunition: .50 Cal High Grain Rounds
- Bolt: XRK Stalker Light Bolt
- Rear Grip: Bruen Lynx Grip
We start off our list with the Muzzle attachment, which is occupied by the VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor. This suppressor promises to keep us off the map when firing shots, increases our damage range so we hit harder, and helps with recoil control for consecutive shots.
The second requirement is solid long-range, and that’s where the Fission 60 barrel comes in. The mobility we lose from these attachments is generally irrelevant since you’ll pair up this sniper with one of the best SMGs or ARs available. Plus, we get better range and bullet velocity, which is excellent for Warzone sniping.
Sniping can be frustrating if you’re pelted by an enemy rocking the RAM-7, constantly triggering your flinch so to combat this we use the Bruen Lynx Grip to mitigate that awful gunshake. And just in case you miss your first shot, we have the XRK Stalker Light bolt for quick and smooth rechambering speed that will have your fire rate increased by 50%!
Finally, to achieve the one-shot-down dream we use the .50 Cal High Grain Rounds, which just pushes the XRK Stalker to that glorious status.
XRK Stalker Perks
- Perk 1: Double Time
- Perk 2: Focus
- Perk 3: Tempered
- Perk 4: Ghost
First, Double Time is the best utility perk for Warzone, and you should use it in every one of your builds. It’s suitable for traversing the big Warzone maps on foot and evading enemies once you inevitably commit to close-quarter fights.
Next, we will take Focus and Tempered on slots two and three. Tempered will make our plates last much longer, both in sniping duels and extended gunfights. Additionally, Focus is an all-around excellent sniper perk, and we have nothing better to bring anyway.
Lastly, we are picking up Ghost as the fourth perk. This slot is pretty much a personal preference, so choose whichever perk works best for you. I think Resolute, High Alert, and Flex are all excellent choices.
XRK Stalker Loadout in Modern Warfare 3
XRK Stalker Attachments
For MW3 the Stalker hasn’t gotten any adjustments, so it’s about as strong as it was last season. The environment in MW3 multiplayer doesn’t favor weapons like the XRK Stalker and KATT-AMR since fast-firing snipers like the Longbow thrive.
- Barrel: Handler LKP Short Barrel
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
- Bolt: XRK Stalker Light Bolt
- Rear Grip: XRK Stalker Factory Grip
Snipers in MW3 all one-shot kill enemy players, so we can disregard any damage increases such as the Fission 60 barrel, and replace it with the Handler LKP Short Barrel. This offers massive increases to ADS speed and mobility. We couple this barrel with the FSS OLE-V Laser for maximum handling and mobility.
Since the XRK Stalker’s default scope is a bit too long-range, we swap it out for the Corio Eagleseye 2.5x, giving this sniper a Marksman Rifle overhaul to improve its performance.
Last up is the XRK Stalker Light Bolt, which increases our fire rate by 50% and the XRK Stalker Factory Grip for lightning-fast ADS speeds to round off the build.
XRK Stalker Perks
- Vest: Assassin Vest
- Gloves: Marksman Gloves
- Boots: Stalker Boots
- Gear: Mission Control Comlink
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Lethal: Proximity Mine
Class setup was revamped in MW3, so we now have tactical clothes and gear instead of perks. This change hurt many loadouts, but snipers received a massive upgrade in the Season 1 update, all thanks to the new Assassin Vest. It works as an upgraded Ghost perk, allowing you to be undetectable even while stationary!
The Marksman Gloves and Stalker Boots are there to boost our flinch resistance and sneakiness. You don’t have any good alternatives for these two slots for this class, so consider these and the Assassin Vest non-changeable.
For the gear slot, we will go with Mission Control Comlink. With this class, you will be fragging like a madman, and the Comlink will further accelerate you. The only other gear you should consider is the Threat Identification System, but who cares about helping teammates? Am I right?
You now have everything you need to build the best XRK Stalker loadout for Warzone and MW3 multiplayer!
