- 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.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
5.56 NATO FMJFire ModsLVL 32
5.56 NATO FMJ
Fire Mods
Unlocked at Weapon Level 32.
FMJ rounds: bullet velocity and range.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
5.56 NATO OverpressuredFire ModsLVL 15
5.56 NATO Overpressured
Fire Mods
Unlocked at Weapon Level 15.
High-velocity ammo: faster bullets and more range.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Bolt Carrier GroupFire ModsLVL 24
Bolt Carrier Group
Fire Mods
Unlocked at Weapon Level 24.
Rapid fire: faster fire rate, less range.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
3mW Motion Strike LaserLaserLVL 45
3mW Motion Strike Laser
Laser
Unlocked at Weapon Level 45.
Steady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
5mW Lockstep LaserLaserLVL 25
5mW Lockstep Laser
Laser
Unlocked at Weapon Level 25.
Steady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
2mw Adaptive Tactical LaserLaserLVL 18
2mw Adaptive Tactical Laser
Laser
Unlocked at Weapon Level 18.
Tactical laser: faster aiming in tactical stance (visible laser).
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
1mW Instinct Laser ArrayLaserLVL 39
1mW Instinct Laser Array
Laser
Unlocked at Weapon Level 39.
Handling laser: faster aiming and sprint-to-fire (visible laser).
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Gridlock StockStockLVL 28
Gridlock Stock
Stock
Unlocked at Weapon Level 28.
Flinch stock: less aim flinch when you get hit.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS Barrage-01 StockStockLVL 10
VAS Barrage-01 Stock
Stock
Unlocked at Weapon Level 10.
Mobility stock: faster movement and sprint.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Swiftline StockStockLVL 21
Swiftline Stock
Stock
Unlocked at Weapon Level 21.
Aim-walk stock: faster movement while aiming.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
K&S Impact StockStockLVL 37
K&S Impact Stock
Stock
Unlocked at Weapon Level 37.
Control stock: less recoil, slower handling.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
G7-Launch GripRear GripLVL 33
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Instinct GripRear GripLVL 2
Instinct Grip
Rear Grip
Unlocked at Weapon Level 2.
Quickdraw grip: faster aim-down-sights.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
K&S Raze GripRear GripLVL 44
K&S Raze Grip
Rear Grip
Unlocked at Weapon Level 44.
Quickdraw grip: faster aim-down-sights.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Rush-99 GripRear GripLVL 20
Rush-99 Grip
Rear Grip
Unlocked at Weapon Level 20.
Sprint-to-fire grip: shoot sooner after sprinting.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Schmidt Trapper GripRear GripLVL 49
Schmidt Trapper Grip
Rear Grip
Unlocked at Weapon Level 49.
Stabilization grip: less horizontal recoil, slightly slower aiming.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Echo Reverse Flip MagMagazineLVL 30
Echo Reverse Flip Mag
Magazine
Unlocked at Weapon Level 30.
Flip mag: more ammo and faster reloads.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Sentinel Extended MagMagazineLVL 13
Sentinel Extended Mag
Magazine
Unlocked at Weapon Level 13.
Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redline Capacity DrumMagazineLVL 41
Redline Capacity Drum
Magazine
Unlocked at Weapon Level 41.
Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Blink-Chamber Fast ClipMagazineLVL 4
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Force Stabilizer HandstopUnderbarrelLVL 16
Force Stabilizer Handstop
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 16.
Recoil foregrip: less recoil.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Enhance-32 HandstopUnderbarrelLVL 26
Enhance-32 Handstop
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 26.
Steady foregrip: steadier aim and less sway.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Quickstep ForegripUnderbarrelLVL 48
Quickstep Foregrip
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 48.
Mobility foregrip: faster movement.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Envoy ForegripUnderbarrelLVL 38
Envoy Foregrip
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 38.
Mobile recoil foregrip: faster movement with some recoil control.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Ironhold Angled GripUnderbarrelLVL 3
Ironhold Angled Grip
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 3.
Steady foregrip: steadier aim and less sway.
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SPECIAL CODE
VAS Convergence ForegripOfficial referenceUnderbarrel
VAS Convergence Foregrip
Underbarrel
Unlocked from the Season 3 Battle Pass.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X CloakUnderbarrelLVL 50
M335-X Cloak
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 50.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X Drill ChargeUnderbarrelLVL 36
M335-X Drill Charge
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 36.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X FragUnderbarrelLVL 9
M335-X Frag
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 9.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M335-X TempestUnderbarrelLVL 42
M335-X Tempest
Underbarrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 42.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
23" Barrier BarrelBarrelLVL 14
23" Barrier Barrel
Barrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 14.
Long barrel: longer damage range, slower aiming.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
21" Frontline BarrelBarrelLVL 22
21" Frontline Barrel
Barrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 22.
Hybrid barrel: faster bullets and more range, slightly slower aiming.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
15" Ascend-KS BarrelBarrelLVL 31
15" Ascend-KS Barrel
Barrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 31.
Short barrel: faster aiming and movement, shorter damage range.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
18" Ionic-8 BarrelBarrelLVL 6
18" Ionic-8 Barrel
Barrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 6.
Velocity barrel: faster bullets for long fights.
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SPECIAL CODE
LTI Stentorian BrakeOfficial referenceMuzzle
LTI Stentorian Brake
Muzzle
Unlocked from the Season 4 Battle Pass.
No verified effect summary is published for this attachment.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Monolithic SuppressorMuzzleLVL 34
Monolithic Suppressor
Muzzle
Unlocked at Weapon Level 34.
Firepower suppressor: off the minimap, faster bullets and more range, slower aiming.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Titan-R 5.56 CompensatorMuzzleLVL 43
Titan-R 5.56 Compensator
Muzzle
Unlocked at Weapon Level 43.
Mobility muzzle: better hip-fire and movement speed.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS 5.56 SuppressorMuzzleLVL 19
VAS 5.56 Suppressor
Muzzle
Unlocked at Weapon Level 19.
Suppressor: keeps your shots off the minimap.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redwell 5.56 CompensatorMuzzleLVL 12
Redwell 5.56 Compensator
Muzzle
Unlocked at Weapon Level 12.
Compensator: less vertical recoil.
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SPECIAL CODE
Redwell Shade-X SuppressorOfficial referenceMuzzle
Redwell Shade-X Suppressor
Muzzle
Unlocked via Weekly Challenge Reward.
Recoil suppressor: off the minimap with less recoil.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
RL-5.56 BrakeMuzzleLVL 27
RL-5.56 Brake
Muzzle
Unlocked at Weapon Level 27.
Muzzle brake: less gun kick and vertical recoil.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
VAS Duo Hybrid SightOpticLVL 35
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
PrismaTech Turbo 4xOpticLVL 17
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Kepler T-Range HoloOpticLVL 40
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Solaris Holo-IROpticLVL 46
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
EMT3 Holo Mk.2OpticLVL 29
Exact image unavailable — Stock
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
MFS Striker Tactical StockStock
MFS Striker Tactical Stock
Stock
Prestige
Improves hip spread and tactical stance spread with additional improvements to handling at the…
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Buffer SpringFire ModsLVL 8
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Convergence Box LaserLaserLVL 7
Convergence Box Laser
Laser
Unlocked at Weapon Level 7.
Steady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights.
View detailsExact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Redwell 30-S 2xOpticLVL 23
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Kepler-Pro Red DotOpticLVL 11
Exact image unavailable — Optic
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
Lethal Tools ELOOpticLVL 5
Exact image unavailable — Barrel
SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
16.5" Deadeye BarrelBarrelLVL 47
16.5" Deadeye Barrel
Barrel
Unlocked at Weapon Level 47.
Control barrel: less recoil and faster bullets, slower handling.
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SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.
M8A1 AutoStrike-X8 ConversionBarrel
M8A1 AutoStrike-X8 Conversion
Barrel
Unlocked via Weekly Challenge Reward.
(Conversion Kit)
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