Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has quite a few Light Machine Guns. None of them make you feel like a Juggernaut more than the 556 Icarus. With a great time to kill and excellent accuracy at most ranges, you will feel like a one-man tank. This gun is a heavy hitter.

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Great accuracy, firepower, and handling is every Light Machine Gun user's dream. Since Ammunition is not a problem, you will feel unstoppable. Having the 556 Icarus in your arsenal will change how you feel about this gun family. Even if you aren't a Light Machine Gun user, this weapon may change your mind about using them.

556 Icarus Build

The attachments for the 556 Icarus are what make it stand out. This build has a focus on Damage, Range,and Recoil Control with only a minor setback in Accuracy and Handling. You will find that it kills quickly, accurately, and rather steadily for a gun of this family. Though you do move a bit slow, you are one powerful beast with this weapon in your hands. Let's take a look at how to make this heavy-hitting 556 Icarus.

Slot

Attachment Name

Pros

Cons

Barrel

FTAC COldforge 16" Barrel

  • Damage Range
  • Hip Fire Accuracy
  • Bullet Velocity
  • Aim Down Sight Speed
  • Hip Recoil Control

Muzzle

FR Crown 50

  • Horizontal Recoil Control
  • Vertical Recoil Control
  • Aim Down Sight Speed
  • Aiming Stability

Underbarrel

Commando Foregrip

  • Aiming Idle Stability
  • Recoil Stabilization
  • Aim Down Sight Speed

Rear Grip

Sakin ZX Grip

  • Recoil Control
  • Aiming Stability

Ammunition

5.56 Incendiary

  • Bullet Penetration
  • Vehicle Damage
  • Bullet Velocity

Notice the Incendiary Rounds in the build? Those will help a lot with taking down enemies quickly, and even if you don't kill them with your sheer firepower right away, they may die from damage over time. You will not be the most mobile class, however, so make sure you have some cover nearby, just in case.

Loadout

This build is already quite strong but to make it even stronger, let's complement it with a great loadout. The 556 Icarus, plus this loadout combination, will turn you into an unstoppable tank on the map, making you a defensive and offensive menace.

Slot

Name

Description

Tactical

Smoke Grenade

Using a Smoke Grenade for cover or to throw on top of the enemy just for them to leave the smoke and come to your firepower is an excellent choice here.

Lethal

Frag Grenade

The trusty old Frag Grenade is reliable and will ensure you can wreak as must destruction as possible

Perk Packages

Battle Hardened, Bomb Squad, Fast Hands, and Quick Fix

Battle Hardened will help prevent you from being flashed, stunned, EMP'd, shocked, or gassed for the normal full duration.

Bomb Squad will allow you to take less damage from non-killstreak explosives the enemy puts out, while Fast Hands will help with those long Light Machine Gun load times. Lastly, Quick Fix will allow you to regenerate health after each kill if you need it.

Field Upgrades

Battle Rage and Smoke Airdrop

Battle Rage will give you quick health regeneration, Tactical Equipment resistance, and a constantly refreshed Tactical Sprint. Smoke Airdrop will drop a wall of smoke for those easy getaways, or to lure the enemy team into your sights.

These loadout options, paired with the weapon itself, make a strong defensive and offensive combo. With the Perk Packages and Field Upgrades, you will feel like the enemy team can't get the better of you. Try the 556 Icarus Build out in the firing range, and see how you like to use it. Then head out to the battlefield and scare the enemy team towards your victory.

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