- 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
Waiting for a verified source.
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.
CAMO JOURNEY
Military 9 · Special 3 · Mastery 4
For M8A1. Exact per-weapon objectives are not verified.
Military · 9
Nine Military camos, sequential. Official Multiplayer ladder is Underbrush 5 through Ruby Snake 80. Multiplayer criterion for this class: Headshots.
Special · 3
Three Special camos unlock after Military completion. Criteria are weapon-specific and are not copied as a generic list.
Not verified for this weapon
Mastery · 4
Four Multiplayer Mastery camos after Military + Special. Weapon Prestige camos are a separate path.
Not verified for this weapon
Prestige
Weapon Prestige camos are a separate reward path. They are not part of the 9 / 3 / 4 Mastery track.
Current objectives not verified
Per-weapon challenge counts are shown only when an official record exists. The camo journey below is the verified Multiplayer structure.