Weapons / Marksman Rifle

M8A1

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All-rounder at LV 50: 5 of 5 final

Level

LV 50

150

Unlocked 49/49

Complete

SC // WEAPON INTEL

GUNSMITH · LV 50

LOADOUT BUILDER

Your build · 5/5

S100/100 · Excellent100% match with our All-rounder build

Complete atLV 12

MuzzleRedwell 5.56 CompensatorLV 12

Barrel18" Ionic-8 BarrelLV 6

UnderbarrelIronhold Angled GripLV 3

StockVAS Barrage-01 StockLV 10

MagazineBlink-Chamber Fast ClipLV 4

Laser

5 of 5 unlocked at LV 50

Unlock levels: under review

LV 7Convergence Box LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Steady Aim Laser)Unlocked

LV 182mw Adaptive Tactical LaserTactical laser: faster aiming in tactical stance (visible laser). (Tactical Laser)Unlocked

LV 255mW Lockstep LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Strelok Laser)Unlocked

LV 391mW Instinct Laser ArrayHandling laser: faster aiming and sprint-to-fire (visible laser). (Handling Laser)Unlocked

LV 453mW Motion Strike LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Stable Range Laser)Unlocked

PERFORMANCE

Damage range

Waiting for a verified source.

Latest balance changes

Full history (6)

TuningSeason 0522 Jul 2026

Now has a neck multiplier of 1.15x.

Attachments tuned:16.5" Deadeye Barrel

Source: official patch notes ↗

TuningSeason 0331 Mar 2026

Source: official patch notes ↗

Alternatives in this class

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KRS-7.621 ready build

SWORDFISH A11 ready build

M8A1 FAQ

What is the best M8A1 build?

We have ready builds for the M8A1: mid range, prestige, all-rounder, long range. Pick a style and your weapon level in the lab above and we equip the right parts for that level, with stand-ins until the parts unlock.

What is the M8A1 max level?

The M8A1 maxes out at weapon level 50. After that you can enter weapon prestige and unlock its prestige attachment.

How many attachments does the M8A1 have?

We list 54 compatible attachments for the M8A1 across 9 slots, each with its unlock level and what it does.

What is the M8A1 prestige attachment?

The prestige attachment is the MFS Striker Tactical Stock. It unlocks after you reach max level and enter weapon prestige.

Was the M8A1 changed recently?

The last official change to the M8A1 was in Season 05 (2026-07-22). The patch notes have changed it 6 times since launch — all listed in the History tab.

What are the alternatives to the M8A1?

In the same class: M34 NOVALINE, WARDEN 308, KRS-7.62. Each has its own page with level-by-level builds.

Overview Builds Attachments Progression More

58 LIVE weapons does not mean every combat stat is complete. Documented verified coverage: scalar damage 29/58, model-aware damage 33/58, legacy scalar RPM/TTK 4/58. Unverified values are labeled and never shown as zero.

COMBAT SNAPSHOT

Combat data

Black Ops 7 Multiplayer numbers when documented — never silently replaced by Warzone. · Supported

HEAD

Not verified

BODY

Not verified

RPM

Not verified

TTK (close)

Not verified

Magazine

RANGE

No verified damage ranges are stored.

No documented damage ranges yet — we pursue evidence without inventing numbers.

Build for my level

Enter your M8A1 level and pick a playstyle to get a useful build.

Weapon level

Playstyle

Close = short fights · Balanced = general · Long = longer range

Best available now

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Optic

PrismaTech Turbo 4x

Optic

AVAILABLE NOW

Optic: a sight for clearer aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Underbarrel

Ironhold Angled Grip

Underbarrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Steady foregrip: steadier aim and less sway.

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

18" Ionic-8 Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Velocity barrel: faster bullets for long fights.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Redwell 5.56 Compensator

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Compensator: less vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Magazine

Sentinel Extended Mag

Magazine

AVAILABLE NOW

Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.

Next useful unlock

Level 26 → Enhance-32 Handstop

Max-level build

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

18" Ionic-8 Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Velocity barrel: faster bullets for long fights.

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Underbarrel

Ironhold Angled Grip

Underbarrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Steady foregrip: steadier aim and less sway.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Redwell 5.56 Compensator

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Compensator: less vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Rear Grip

G7-Launch Grip

Rear Grip

Needs Weapon Level

Accuracy grip: less vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Fire Mods

5.56 NATO Overpressured

Fire Mods

AVAILABLE NOW

High-velocity ammo: faster bullets and more range.

Prestige build

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Stock

MFS Striker Tactical Stock

Stock

Needs Weapon Prestige

Improves hip spread and tactical stance spread with additional improvements to handling at the…

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Redwell 5.56 Compensator

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Compensator: less vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Underbarrel

Ironhold Angled Grip

Underbarrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Steady foregrip: steadier aim and less sway.

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

18" Ionic-8 Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Velocity barrel: faster bullets for long fights.

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Stock

VAS Barrage-01 Stock

Stock

AVAILABLE NOW

Mobility stock: faster movement and sprint.

BUILDS

Best builds

All builds

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

G7-Launch GripRear Grip

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrel

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

5.56 NATO OverpressuredFire Mods

Balanced

M8A1 Mid Range

Built by SPECIAL CODE from attachment archetypes (close: handling/mobility/hip-fire; mid: range…

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

MFS Striker Tactical StockStock

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrel

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Barrage-01 StockStock

Prestige

Official prestige attachment with supporting cross-checked pieces.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrel

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Barrage-01 StockStock

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Blink-Chamber Fast ClipMagazine

ALL_ROUNDER

Recommended control path

Editor path from cross-checked unlock track (early slot representatives).

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

MFS Striker Tactical StockStock

Long

M8A1 prestige launch path

Editor recommended because this is the officially named Prestige Attachment for M8A1.

UNLOCK TRACK

Weapon attachment progression

Max Level 50

View level5

Instinct Grip

Rear Grip

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Instinct GripRear Grip

Ironhold Angled Grip

Underbarrel

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrel

Blink-Chamber Fast Clip

Magazine

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Blink-Chamber Fast ClipMagazine

Lethal Tools ELO

Optic

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lethal Tools ELOOptic

18" Ionic-8 Barrel

Barrel

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrel

Convergence Box Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Convergence Box LaserLaser

Buffer Spring

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Buffer SpringFire Mods

M335-X Frag

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

M335-X FragUnderbarrel

VAS Barrage-01 Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Barrage-01 StockStock

Kepler-Pro Red Dot

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Kepler-Pro Red DotOptic

Redwell 5.56 Compensator

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle

Sentinel Extended Mag

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Sentinel Extended MagMagazine

23" Barrier Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

23" Barrier BarrelBarrel

5.56 NATO Overpressured

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

5.56 NATO OverpressuredFire Mods

Force Stabilizer Handstop

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Force Stabilizer HandstopUnderbarrel

PrismaTech Turbo 4x

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

PrismaTech Turbo 4xOptic

2mw Adaptive Tactical Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLaser

VAS 5.56 Suppressor

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS 5.56 SuppressorMuzzle

Rush-99 Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Rush-99 GripRear Grip

Swiftline Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Swiftline StockStock

21" Frontline Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

21" Frontline BarrelBarrel

Redwell 30-S 2x

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell 30-S 2xOptic

Bolt Carrier Group

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Bolt Carrier GroupFire Mods

5mW Lockstep Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

5mW Lockstep LaserLaser

Enhance-32 Handstop

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Enhance-32 HandstopUnderbarrel

RL-5.56 Brake

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

RL-5.56 BrakeMuzzle

Gridlock Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Gridlock StockStock

EMT3 Holo Mk.2

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

EMT3 Holo Mk.2Optic

Echo Reverse Flip Mag

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Echo Reverse Flip MagMagazine

15" Ascend-KS Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

15" Ascend-KS BarrelBarrel

5.56 NATO FMJ

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

5.56 NATO FMJFire Mods

G7-Launch Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

G7-Launch GripRear Grip

Monolithic Suppressor

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Monolithic SuppressorMuzzle

VAS Duo Hybrid Sight

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Duo Hybrid SightOptic

M335-X Drill Charge

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

M335-X Drill ChargeUnderbarrel

K&S Impact Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

K&S Impact StockStock

Envoy Foregrip

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Envoy ForegripUnderbarrel

1mW Instinct Laser Array

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

1mW Instinct Laser ArrayLaser

Kepler T-Range Holo

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Kepler T-Range HoloOptic

Redline Capacity Drum

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redline Capacity DrumMagazine

M335-X Tempest

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

M335-X TempestUnderbarrel

Titan-R 5.56 Compensator

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Titan-R 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle

K&S Raze Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

K&S Raze GripRear Grip

3mW Motion Strike Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

3mW Motion Strike LaserLaser

Solaris Holo-IR

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Solaris Holo-IROptic

16.5" Deadeye Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

16.5" Deadeye BarrelBarrel

Quickstep Foregrip

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Quickstep ForegripUnderbarrel

Schmidt Trapper Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Schmidt Trapper GripRear Grip

M335-X Cloak

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

M335-X CloakUnderbarrel

Lv50 · MAX

MAX LEVEL → PRESTIGE

After Max Level you enter Weapon Prestige. Progression attachments relock except Optics.

Prestige attachment: MFS Striker Tactical Stock

WEAPON PRESTIGE

What happens after Max Level?

Entering Weapon Prestige returns Weapon Level to 1. Progression attachments relock. Optics stay unlocked. Camos and customization stay.

MAX LEVEL 50
Current Weapon Level unknown
Manual tracking only.
Next useful attachment
Shown from a verified Weapon-Level unlock.
Max Weapon Level 50
Only shown when an official weapon page states Max Weapon Level.
Weapon Prestige 1
Prestige 1: weapon-specific Prestige Attachment, first Permanent Attachment Unlock, Prestige Camo, Prestige Build.
Weapon Prestige 2
Prestige 2: second Permanent Attachment Unlock, Prestige 2 Camo, and the weapon-specific reward where officially named.
Prestige Master
Prestige Master does not reset again. Progression attachments stay permanently unlocked. The cap expands to 250 with Master camos at supported milestone levels.
Prestige Max
Prestige Max is the final named milestone where a Prestige Max camo is officially listed.
Prestige attachment: MFS Striker Tactical Stock

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