Using akimbo Basilisks is a great way of getting a lot of kills in MW2 and Warzone – here’s the best loadout to make them incredibly powerful.

If you’ve played Warzone 2 or MW2 long enough, then you’re sure to have seen someone wielding the deadly akimbo Basilisks.

Fortunately, you can have a taste of the akimbo Basilisks’ true power and potential by using this deadly loadout.

Best Akimbo Basilisk Loadout in MW2 & Warzone 2

This Akimbo Basilisk loadout will prioritize damage, movement speed, and hip fire accuracy, making these akimbo Basilisks an unstoppable force of nature:

  • Laser: REVO-LSD 7MW – Unlocked at Basilisk Level 11
  • Barrel: 10.5″ FTAC Arrow – Unlocked at Basilisk Level 27
  • Trigger Action: Bryson Match Grade – Unlocked at Basilisk Level 20
  • Ammunition: .500 Snakeshot – Unlocked at Basilisk Level 26
  • Rear Grip: Akimbo Basilisk – Unlocked at Basilisk Level 28
The Akimbo Basilisk loadout in MW2 and Warzone 2

However, if you want to use your Akimbo Basilisks in Warzone 2, you’ll need to earn them first. Fortunately, you can head to this great landing spot to guarantee you get a loadout every time!

Of course, to unlock a lot of these attachments, you’ll need to level up your Basilisk quite a bit. Don’t panic, though, as there is a fast way to level up your guns in Warzone 2.

You can see how powerful this loadout is in action in this video from Suid:

How to Unlock the Basilisk in MW2 & Warzone 2

You unlock the Basilisk in Warzone 2 and MW2 by reaching rank 39. You can do so by playing any game mode in MW2, as well as by simply playing Warzone 2 or DMZ.

While getting to Rank 39 may seem difficult, there are actually plenty of ways to level up fast in both MW2 and Warzone 2 that will get you there in no time.

the progression screen in MW2 showing the Basilisk

If you find the akimbo Basilisk loadout to be a little too sluggish for your liking, you can always check out this akimbo P890 loadout for a more rapid pistol build.

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