- 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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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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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
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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.
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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
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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.