Best weapon recommendation: 556 Icarus or RAPP H
How to unlock: 556 Icarus (M4 weapon level 18), RAPP H (Lachmann-556 weapon level 16)
Light Machine Guns (LMGs) don’t often populate the Call of Duty meta, and their usability is rather niche – however, if that’s what you’re into or you’re just looking for something new to try out, the 556 Icarus and RAPP H are where you’ll want to set your sights.
The RAPP H’s standout feature is its high rate of fire, paired with impressive accuracy and stability, whereas the 556 Icarus provides a little bit more mobility, allowing you to move around a bit quicker than with other LMGs.
Both LMGs are on the lower end of magazine sizes – sitting at 75 each – but there’s still more than enough rounds here to rack up several kills before needing to reload – just be ready to hold your position when you do need to swap mags!
As a bonus, the 556 Icarus is available to use much earlier than the RAPP H, making it a more appealing and accessible option.
Both require a bit of grinding, but since the 556 Icarus is acquired via the M4 Platform – the first Platform you’ll have access to – you’ll be able to start working your way towards it earlier on.
If you own the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 3 however, it’s unlocked instantly, along with all that Platform’s attachments too.
In terms of the RAPP H though, it’s a similar process to the 556 Icarus, but with the added grind of an extra weapon to level which you can only start the process of after reaching player level 16.
Even if you’re not a huge fan of LMGs though, these are definitely a couple to keep your eye on!