- Now has a neck multiplier of 1.15x.
Attachments tuned:16.5" Deadeye Barrel
Source: official patch notes ↗Weapons / Marksman Rifle
M8A1
1 · PICK YOUR STYLE
2 · SET YOUR WEAPON LEVEL
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
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
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
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Latest balance changes
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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.
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…
18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 6.
Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 12.
G7-Launch GripRear GripUnlocked at Weapon Level 33.
Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 3.
5.56 NATO OverpressuredFire ModsUnlocked at Weapon Level 15.
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
Prestige
Official prestige attachment with supporting cross-checked pieces.
MFS Striker Tactical StockStockReach maximum Weapon Level and Prestige the weapon.
Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 12.
Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 3.
18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 6.
VAS Barrage-01 StockStockUnlocked at Weapon Level 10.
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).
Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzleUnlocked at Weapon Level 12.
Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 3.
18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrelUnlocked at Weapon Level 6.
VAS Barrage-01 StockStockUnlocked at Weapon Level 10.
Blink-Chamber Fast ClipMagazineUnlocked at Weapon Level 4.
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.
MFS Striker Tactical StockStockReach maximum Weapon Level and Prestige the weapon.