Best Basilisk MW2 loadout: Attachments, class & perks
The Basilisk was one of the weapons added during Season 3 of Modern Warfare 2; this small gun packs a mean punch as a double-action revolver with .500 cal rounds. Not to mention, the weapon itself looks pretty classy.
The standard version of the revolver is great in all kinds of close-range circumstances in MW2. But it can be made even more powerful with the right setup.
So, keep reading our guide below to find the best attachment, perks, and equipment for the Basilisk in MW2.
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Best Basilisk MW2 Loadout
Click to enlargeAttachments
- Ammunition: .500 Armor Piercing
- Barrel: 10.5'' FTAC Arrow
- Laser: Revo-LSD 7MW
- Rear Grip: Akimbo Basilisk
- Trigger Action: Bryson Match Grade
Starting off with the ammunition, the .500 Armor Piercing rounds tend to do more damage with this revolver which makes it a good choice here. The barrel here is the 10.5'' FTAC Arrow, which increases the damage range, movement speed, and hip-fire accuracy along with the bullet velocity. The laser here is the Revo-LSD 7MW, a crucial attachment that improves hip-fire accuracy and recoil control.
The Akimbo Basilisk, basically dual-wielding, is suitable in MW2 situations as most of the modes are fast-paced. As such, this will help you out quite a lot. Finally, the trigger action for the revolver is the Bryson Match Grade which improves the trigger response time and fire rate, among others.
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Best Basilisk MW2 Class: Equipment and Perks
Perks
- Perk 1: Battle Hardened
- Perk 2: Double Time
- Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk: Ghost
Equipment
- Lethal: Frag Grenade
- Tactical: Smoke Grenade
The base perks for the Basilisk are Battle Hardened and Double Time. Battle Hardened will reduce the effect of various enemy equipment, including grenades, while Double Time will double the duration of tactical sprint.
Fast Hands is the bonus perk here that will help switch and reload weapons faster, which is pivotal to using the Basilisk. And Ghost is the ultimate perk here that will keep you hidden under enemy radars.
The lethal and tactical combo for the class includes the Frag Grenade and Smoke Grenade, which pair well with each in most situations in multiplayer.
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How to unlock the Basilisk in MW2
Click to enlargeThe Basilisk can be unlocked by reaching player level 39 in the game. It won't take that much time if you know are generally good in the game.
Best Basilisk Alternatives in MW2
Damage-wise, the Basilisk is the best handgun you can get in Modern Warfare 2. If it isn't your style, there are other alternatives, including the FTAC Siege and the X13 Auto, both of which have a better fire rate.
So, that is everything you need to know about the best Basilisk loadout in MW2. We also have a guide on the best ranked play classes in MW2, so be sure to check that out as well.