Call of Duty: Warzone 2players were not fans of the astoundingly short time-to-kill which basically made the popular battle royale into a game of chance, greatly depending on who saw their adversary first. Thankfully, Activision stepped up to solve this problem in Season 4. The developers made significant changes to health and armor, which increased the projected time-to-kill on every weapon in the game.
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As players try to get accustomed to the new changes introduced in the Season 4 patch, the search for an optimal weapon with a fairly high time-to-kill is still ongoing. However, the 556 Icarus light machine gun has gained a higher pick rate ever since season 4 dropped due to its fairly high long-range TTK and a default magazine capacity of 75.
Best Long-Range Class Setup For 556 Icarus in Call of Duty: Warzone 2
The 556 Icarus has a surprisingly long effective range. While consistently hitting shots with this Light machine gun, one can expect a time-to-kill of around 894, even after the Season 4 patch. As an LMG, it is also expected to have a high magazine capacity, and it certainly delivers in that category. However, stability and mobility are issues that have to be addressed while running this LMG inWarzone 2or even DMZ.
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These issues can be handled easily by optimizing the 556 Icarus with attachments that can make it viable for competitive online play. The attachments, combined with the default magazine size and effective range, can demolish whole squads of enemies without ever needing to reload. One can pair this LMG with a weapon that is effective over short ranges, like the MP5 orthe Fennec 45.
Optimal Attachments for the 556 Icarus
One can use these attachments on the 556 Icarus to reduce recoil, increase bullet velocity and enhance the effective range further:
5.56 NATO
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When it comes to ammunition, using the 5.56 High Velocity rounds vastly increases the weapon’s effectiveness in medium to long ranges. Tune the ammunition to increase damage range and bullet velocity. For the under-barrel, use FTAC Ripper 56 while prioritizing recoil steadiness and aiming stability.
Optics are always up to personal preference and players should choose the scope they’re completely comfortable with. Experimenting with the muzzle is an efficient way of analyzing what works for the player. Use the Harbinger D20 for smooth recoil control, increased bullet velocity, damage range, and sound suppression but aim down sight speed goes down drastically with this choice.
However, one must be equipped with a short-range weapon as one’s secondary which prioritizes aim down sight speed to dominate. This eliminates the requirement for higher aim down sight speed on the 556 Icarus. The Sakin ZX rear grip and Corio Precio Factory Stock smooth out gun recoil even further.
Unlocking the 556 Icarus
To unlock the 556 Icarus light machine gun, one does not need to perform difficult in-game tasks. This armament can be unlocked passively by:
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