FTAC Recognition is a powerful combat rifle in modern warfare 2allowing for a safe style of play without needing to stay too far away from the action during a match.
You can’t run-and-gun with a weapon, or take the same range as a sniper, but it more than makes up for it with its ability to kill an enemy in three shots.
In order to protect you from Modern Warfare 2 enemies that might be sneaking up behind you and to help you make the most of the weapon’s potential, we’ve put together this explainer with the best FTAC Recon loadoutwhich attachment and perks you should use, and how to unlock FTAC Recon.
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How to Unlock FTAC Recon in Modern Warfare 2
To access the FTAC Recon, you need to level the M4 up to level 13.
Compared to other combat rifles, unlocking FTAC Recon is quite simple considering that it is part of the M4 tree.
After that, all you have to do is progress through the FTAC Recon tree to unlock attachments. Doing so will even unlock another gun, the FSS Hurricane.
Modern Warfare 2 FTAC Recon best loadout and attachments
Here are the best Modern Warfare 2 FTAC Recon loadouts and attachments:
- Rear handle: Supports CP90 handle
- Barrel: EXF Bull Rider 16.5″ or 419mm barrel
- Sub-barrel: VX Pineapple
- Optical: HMW-20 optics
- Store: Precision Elite Factory Demo
This list of attachments is focused on improving the FTAC Recon ability to hit enemies at medium to long range.
Although it’s a powerful combat rifle, it’s easier to shine by taking a good position and stalking enemies away from you.
The CP90 support rear grip provides more aiming stability and flinch resistance. By equipping it, you lose some mobility and maneuverability, but gain Precision which helps to hit enemies further.
In the slot of the barrel, running the Bull Rider 16.5″ is the best option as it increases recoil control, damage range, bullet speed and damage range.
Since it takes a while to unlock, you can use the EXF 419MM cannon until then.
As for what to choose for the slot under the barrel, VX Pineapple works gratefully as it increases accuracy and recoil control stats.
Now having the HMW-20 optics is fundamental for this loadout to work, as it will help you target enemies at medium and long range.
FTAC Recon has very few options for stock slot, but the Precision Elite Factory Demo the stock helps make this loadout work primarily through the addition of more recoil control to the build.
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Modern Warfare 2 FTAC Recon best class build, perks to gear
Our picks for the best Modern Warfare 2 FTAC Recon secondaries, perks, and gear are:
- Core Advantage 1: Exaggerated
- Core Benefit 2: Additional tactic
- Bonus benefit: Focus or Fast Hands
- Ultimate benefit: Phantom
- Secondary: Accelerate 12
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
- Deadly: Proximity Mine or Claymore
- Field Upgrade: ammo box
True to the idea of finding a safe position to take down your enemies, this build is all about improving your survivability.
The two basic advantages, Exaggerated – which allows you to carry two main weapons – and Additional tactic – which grants a lethal extra – are important to help you out in situations where FTAC Recon won’t work very well.
In terms of bonuses, your choice depends on the type of match you are in.
To concentrate helps you with long distance shots, which is ideal for Invasion, for example. Fast hands increases the speed you switch between weapons and reload them, an important ability if you’re in a Quick Play match.
The ultimate advantage Phantom is quite powerful in this build, as it hides enemy drones, handheld radars, and heartbeat sensors from you.
After all, your goal is to find a place to stay for a while looking for enemies, which will make it easier for you to find your way around.
The Accelerate 12 is a great shotgun to have as a secondary. It makes up for the lack of FTAC Recon for melee combat.
The same can be said of the Flash Grenadeas it can be used to protect against an enemy approaching your position or to check if a room is safe.
Considering the situations in which you will be hiding in a room or in an aisle with more than one entrance, place a proximity mine or one Claymore will cover your back.
The ammo box is a good field upgrade considering you need around three shots to kill an enemy and the FTAC Recon comes with a total of 50 bullets.
We want you to stay alive as long as possible, which is why the Ammunition Box prevents you from running out of bullets.
Looking for other suggestions? Our best guns in Modern Warfare 2 page can help you decide what to use next.
