- 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.
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
32
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.
25
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
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
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
5
2
Instinct Grip
Rear Grip
AVAILABLE
Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Instinct GripRear Grip
3
Ironhold Angled Grip
Underbarrel
AVAILABLE
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrel
4
Blink-Chamber Fast Clip
Magazine
AVAILABLE
Exact image unavailable — Magazine
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Blink-Chamber Fast ClipMagazine
5
Lethal Tools ELO
Optic
AVAILABLE
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Lethal Tools ELOOptic
6
18" Ionic-8 Barrel
Barrel
NEXT
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrel
7
Convergence Box Laser
Laser
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Laser
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Convergence Box LaserLaser
8
Buffer Spring
Fire Mods
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Buffer SpringFire Mods
9
M335-X Frag
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X FragUnderbarrel
10
VAS Barrage-01 Stock
Stock
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Stock
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS Barrage-01 StockStock
11
Kepler-Pro Red Dot
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Kepler-Pro Red DotOptic
12
Redwell 5.56 Compensator
Muzzle
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Muzzle
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzle
13
Sentinel Extended Mag
Magazine
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Magazine
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Sentinel Extended MagMagazine
14
23" Barrier Barrel
Barrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
23" Barrier BarrelBarrel
15
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
16
Force Stabilizer Handstop
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Force Stabilizer HandstopUnderbarrel
17
PrismaTech Turbo 4x
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
PrismaTech Turbo 4xOptic
18
2mw Adaptive Tactical Laser
Laser
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Laser
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLaser
19
VAS 5.56 Suppressor
Muzzle
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Muzzle
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS 5.56 SuppressorMuzzle
20
Rush-99 Grip
Rear Grip
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Rush-99 GripRear Grip
21
Swiftline Stock
Stock
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Stock
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Swiftline StockStock
22
21" Frontline Barrel
Barrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
21" Frontline BarrelBarrel
23
Redwell 30-S 2x
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redwell 30-S 2xOptic
24
Bolt Carrier Group
Fire Mods
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Bolt Carrier GroupFire Mods
25
5mW Lockstep Laser
Laser
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Laser
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
5mW Lockstep LaserLaser
26
Enhance-32 Handstop
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Enhance-32 HandstopUnderbarrel
27
RL-5.56 Brake
Muzzle
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Muzzle
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
RL-5.56 BrakeMuzzle
28
Gridlock Stock
Stock
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Stock
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Gridlock StockStock
29
EMT3 Holo Mk.2
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
EMT3 Holo Mk.2Optic
30
Echo Reverse Flip Mag
Magazine
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Magazine
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Echo Reverse Flip MagMagazine
31
15" Ascend-KS Barrel
Barrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
15" Ascend-KS BarrelBarrel
32
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
33
G7-Launch Grip
Rear Grip
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
G7-Launch GripRear Grip
34
Monolithic Suppressor
Muzzle
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Muzzle
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Monolithic SuppressorMuzzle
35
VAS Duo Hybrid Sight
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS Duo Hybrid SightOptic
36
M335-X Drill Charge
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X Drill ChargeUnderbarrel
37
K&S Impact Stock
Stock
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Stock
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
K&S Impact StockStock
38
Envoy Foregrip
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Envoy ForegripUnderbarrel
39
1mW Instinct Laser Array
Laser
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Laser
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
1mW Instinct Laser ArrayLaser
40
Kepler T-Range Holo
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Kepler T-Range HoloOptic
41
Redline Capacity Drum
Magazine
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Magazine
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redline Capacity DrumMagazine
42
M335-X Tempest
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X TempestUnderbarrel
43
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
44
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
45
3mW Motion Strike Laser
Laser
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Laser
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
3mW Motion Strike LaserLaser
46
Solaris Holo-IR
Optic
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Solaris Holo-IROptic
47
16.5" Deadeye Barrel
Barrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
16.5" Deadeye BarrelBarrel
48
Quickstep Foregrip
Underbarrel
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Quickstep ForegripUnderbarrel
49
Schmidt Trapper Grip
Rear Grip
LOCKED
Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Schmidt Trapper GripRear Grip
50
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
m8a1
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