Best MSMC Build Guide for Black Ops 2 (PS3/Xbox)

Want to stay ahead of the meta in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2? The MSMC is a strong choice, but with limited build space and plenty of options across Perks and Attachments, it can be hard to know what to run. Below is a proven MSMC class setup you can copy, plus a breakdown of the camo and mastery grind so you know exactly what you’re working toward.

Everything to Unlock: Camos and Weapon Mastery

If you’re aiming to fully chase weapon progression, start by checking the full list of camos and weapon mastery challenges. That way you can work through each requirement and work toward the Diamond Camo on your favorite guns.

MSMC SMG Class Setup Overview

The following build reflects a personal “run-and-gun” preference for the MSMC. If you’d rather play differently, you can swap components to better match your style—but this setup is built around staying aggressive and winning close-range fights.

Best MSMC Attachments

Long Barrel
Quickdraw Handle
Fast Mag

Long Barrel is a go-to because it boosts effective range, helping the MSMC land those crucial four-hit kills even when enemies aren’t perfectly in your face.

Quickdraw Handle is considered essential for faster ADS. The quicker aim-in helps you snap to targets and secure headshots during direct encounters.

To round out the attachment count, this build uses the Primary Gunfighter Wildcard to add a third attachment slot. The third pick is Fast Mag, and the reason is simple: faster reloads matter a lot. The MSMC can burn through ammo quickly, so getting back into the fight sooner is a major advantage.

If you want a more stealth-focused version, you can swap Long Barrel for the Suppressor. That said, this setup leans on the Long Barrel for effectiveness in gunfights—especially when you’re confident the radar won’t save opponents from a trap after your shots give away their position.

Best MSMC Perks

Lightweight
Toughness
Scavenger
Tactical Mask

Lightweight is chosen for Perk 1. While it includes the “no fall damage while falling” benefit, the bigger draw here is momentum. Since an SMG already moves fast, Lightweight helps maintain that pace when pushing into new areas.

In the Perk 2 slots, the build uses Greed to equip both Toughness and Scavenger. Toughness improves your odds in direct fights by reducing flinch—so your aim stays steadier under fire. Scavenger is also critical, especially if you plan to run high killstreaks; you don’t want to run dry at the worst moment.

The Perk 3 slot is Tactical Mask. Shock Charges and Concussion Grenades show up often in the meta, and Tactical Mask helps reduce the impact of that equipment so you can push back instead of getting disrupted at the wrong time.

There’s also the option to replace Tactical Mask with Dexterity, which boosts ADS after sprinting. However, this version sticks with Tactical Mask because tactical grenades were happening too frequently for the faster aim benefit to be worth the trade—especially when Quickdraw already speeds up ADS.

Best MSMC Wildcards

Primary Gunfighter
Perk 2 Greed

This class gives up Lethal and Tactical equipment in exchange for the two Wildcards: Primary Gunfighter and Perk 2 Greed. The idea is to focus everything on upgrading the MSMC itself—adding a third attachment and gaining access to a second Perk 2 slot.

Best MSMC Scorestreaks

Counter-UAV (600 Points)
Lodestar (1,500 Points)
VTOL Warship (1,600 Points)

The first Scorestreak is Counter-UAV. It provides +10 assist points for every kill your teammates get during its active window, and it also disrupts enemy positioning. With gunfire disabled on their minimap, it’s harder for opponents to pinpoint where you’re coming from.

Next up is the Lodestar. This Scorestreak can pressure the enemy by supporting spawn-trap-style play, using fast-firing missiles to keep the heat on and maintain control of the map.

For the final Scorestreak, the VTOL Warship rounds out the plan. The approach is straightforward: hold the trigger to fire into enemy spawn lanes, keeping opponents trapped until they give up, hide in buildings, or accept the outcome.

More meta loadouts are promised for GameRant, and there’s also a push toward Black Ops 2 Zombies easter egg guides, including:

Tranzit Easter Egg (Richtofen)
Tranzit Easter Egg (Maxis)
Die Rise (Maxis)
Die Rise (Richtofen)
Buried Easter Egg (Richtofen)
Buried Easter Egg (Maxis)
Mob of the Dead Easter Egg
Origins Easter Egg

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