The Complete Armory – Modern Ops 2 Guide
Modern Ops 2 redefines weapon customization across Multiplayer, Missions, and Operations. With the all-new Unified Armory and Aftermarket Platform System, every weapon is more personal, flexible, and lethal than ever before. This guide breaks down everything you need to know — from core weapon classes and attachment mechanics to blueprint crafting and the evolving meta that shapes the battlefield.
The Armory Explained
The Armory is your central hub for every weapon you’ve unlocked across Modern Ops 2. It’s built around cross-mode progression, meaning every kill, headshot, or challenge completed contributes toward your weapon’s Mastery track — whether you’re fighting through the Campaign, battling in Multiplayer, or exploring Urzikstan’s bunkers.
Every weapon belongs to a Platform Family, allowing you to swap receivers and convert guns into entirely new variants. Master one rifle platform, and you’re already halfway to unlocking its carbine or LMG counterpart.
Weapon Categories
Modern Ops 2 launches with over 50 base weapons available across nine distinct categories, each tailored for specific roles and playstyles. Whether you prefer long-range precision, close-quarters dominance, or all-out suppression, the Armory delivers the tools for every Operator.
Assault Rifles
Versatile and reliable at all ranges, Assault Rifles form the foundation of most loadouts. These rifles balance accuracy, control, and stopping power — perfect for adaptive combat across all environments.
- SVA 545
- MTZ-556
- Holger 556
- MCW
- DG-56
- FR 5.56
Battle Rifles
Semi-automatic platforms that trade fire rate for raw power. Each shot hits hard, rewarding patient, precise players who can handle heavier recoil and slower mobility.
- BAS-B
- Sidewinder
- MTZ-762
Submachine Guns
Built for speed and aggression, SMGs dominate in close-quarters engagements. Their superior mobility and high fire rate make them ideal for flanking and objective play in tight spaces.
- Striker
- WSP Swarm
- AMR9
- WSP-9
- Rival-9
- Striker 9
Shotguns
Devastating at close range, Shotguns clear rooms and corners with raw stopping power. Their spread and burst damage make them lethal in breach or interior combat scenarios.
- Lockwood 680
- Haymaker
- Riveter
Light Machine Guns
For sustained fire superiority, LMGs bring unmatched magazine capacity and suppressive potential. Perfect for anchoring objectives or holding long sightlines under heavy fire.
- SAKIN MG38
- Pulemyot 762
- DG-58 LSW
- Holger 26
- Bruen Mk9
- TAQ Eradicator
Marksman Rifles
Precision rifles that bridge the gap between Assault Rifles and Snipers. Designed for semi-auto accuracy and quick follow-up shots, they reward headshot discipline and map control.
- EBR-14
- KVD Enforcer
- MCW 6.8
- DM56
- MTZ Interceptor
Sniper Rifles
One-shot potential for those with steady aim and patience. Sniper Rifles dominate open maps and long sightlines, defining the upper tier of long-range combat.
- MCPR-300
- KATT-AMR
- Longbow
- KV Inhibitor
Pistols
Your reliable backup when primary ammo runs dry. Pistols are lightweight and fast — perfect for finishing off weakened enemies or switching during reloads.
- P890
- Renetti
- TYR
- WSP Stinger
Launchers
High-explosive tools designed for anti-vehicle and anti-personnel use. Launchers can shift the tide of battle with a single well-placed shot.
- PILA
Melee
Silent and deadly. Melee weapons excel in stealth eliminations and style-driven combat, rewarding close engagement and precision timing.
- Riot Shield
- Combat Knife
- Dual Kodachis
- Tonfa
- Pickaxe
- Dual Kamas
- Gutter Knife
- Karambit
Every category in the Modern Ops 2 Armory offers a unique balance between firepower, control, and mobility. Mastering multiple weapon types — and knowing when to adapt between them — is what separates casual Operators from true battlefield tacticians.
Attachment System & Tuning
Attachments define how your weapon feels and performs in combat. Each weapon can equip up to eight attachment slots: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Stock, Rear Grip, Magazine, and Laser. The new Dynamic Tuning System lets you fine-tune recoil control, handling, and mobility with pinpoint precision — bringing pro-level control to every player.
- Optics: Choose between reflex sights, hybrid scopes, and thermal optics depending on your engagement range.
- Muzzles & Barrels: Suppressors reduce visibility but alter velocity — compensators tame recoil at the cost of stealth.
- Stocks & Grips: Manage ADS speed and stability; lighter stocks are faster but less accurate.
- Magazines: Extend ammo reserves but slow reloads. Balance is key for aggressive playstyles.
Experimentation is vital. Every gun can become a new beast when tuned — and in Modern Ops 2, there’s no single “best” setup, only the one that fits your rhythm.
Aftermarket Parts & Blueprints
The Aftermarket Platform System introduces deep customization beyond attachments. These conversion kits fundamentally change a weapon’s behavior — transforming an AR into a burst-fire SMG, or a sniper into a DMR hybrid. Unlock them through seasonal challenges, raids, or by reaching Gold Mastery with specific platforms.
Blueprints allow players to instantly equip pre-built combinations of attachments and cosmetics. Legendary blueprints often include unique tracers, firing animations, or reactive skins. Every blueprint can still be tuned and modified inside the Armory, maintaining creative freedom.
Weapons Platform System
With the introduction of the Weapons Platform System, Modern Ops 2 moves beyond individual guns — every firearm now exists within a shared technological family. Platforms define weapon DNA: a base receiver that connects to multiple branches of compatible parts, blueprints, and Aftermarket conversions. Instead of unlocking weapons one-by-one, Operators now progress through entire families, mastering every variant that emerges from a single origin point.
Each Platform begins with a core receiver that dictates its fire mechanism and category. As you rank it up, new receiver bodies and conversion kits unlock, transforming the weapon into alternate types while retaining shared attachments and tuning progress. For example:
- MCW Platform: Starts as the reliable MCW Assault Rifle and expands into the MCW 6.8 Marksman variant through receiver swap.
- MTZ Platform: A modular family allowing transitions between MTZ-556 AR, MTZ-762 Battle Rifle, and MTZ Interceptor DMR.
- Holger Platform: Converts from the Holger 556 AR to the Holger 26 LMG for extended magazine capacity and sustained fire roles.
- DG Platform: Offers lightweight precision options across the DG-56 AR and DG-58 LSW, ideal for hybrid builds.
- WSP Platform: The next-generation SMG line built for speed — progressing from the compact WSP-9 to the devastating WSP Swarm.
These systems redefine meta balance. Instead of chasing a single “best weapon,” Operators now chase platform synergy — building complementary loadouts that share attachments, recoil patterns, and muscle memory. Seasonal updates introduce new conversion kits and experimental receivers, allowing a platform’s role to evolve without discarding prior investment.
The result is a living, breathing Armory that adapts with you. Today’s Assault Rifle may become tomorrow’s LMG; yesterday’s Marksman could evolve into a precision carbine. The Weapons Platform System ensures your progression, creativity, and meta knowledge never go to waste.
Earning Mastery
Mastery is the ultimate expression of dedication in Modern Ops 2. Each weapon features multiple mastery tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Obsidian — earned by completing specific challenges such as headshot milestones, killstreak eliminations, and precision kills across game modes.
Reaching Obsidian Mastery unlocks unique inspection animations, killfeed effects, and Armory emblems. These are visible across all ShooterofIO titles connected via the HQ Progression Network, ensuring your achievements travel with you into future games.
Operator, the Armory is yours. Learn it, master it, and redefine what it means to be fully loaded.