Summary
Tripwire Interactive’sKilling Floor 2has seen a recent boom in its overallplayer countafter going free-to-play on many platforms in anticipation of the upcomingKilling Floor 3. The fast-paced, arcade-style FPS sees players fending off waves of mutant “Zeds” with increasing difficulty, though players have an extensive arsenal of weaponry at their disposal. There are many classes for players to choose from, ranging from Support and Field Medic to Firebug and Demolitionist.
TheCommandoclassmay seem like a relatively basic choice at first, with no real specialty outside of assault rifles, but it has many advantages and is likely tolevel at a fast rate, since it will gain XP when using any assault rifles in the game. There are plenty of great guns at the Commando’s disposal, and these are the best ones to look for when visiting a trader.
8SCAR-H Assault Rifle
A Decent Assault Rifle For The Early- To Mid-Game
The US Special ForcesSCAR-His a high-damage assault rifle perfectly suited to the strengths of theCommando class. With a red dot sight and a choice of semi or full-auto firing modes, the SCAR-H is a versatile weapon which suits most maps.
In addition to its precision and stopping power, the SCAR-H also has a high chance of stumbling enemies. The only drawback is its relatively limited ammo capacity of just 20 rounds, which will force players to spend a lot of time reloading unless they upgrade this gun at the trade menu.
7Kalashnikov AK-12
A Powerful Rifle With Strong Upgrade Potential
TheAK-12is another mid-tier assault rifle equipped with a red dot sight, though it has noticeably more power than the SCAR-H and should be able to one-shot lower level enemies, including Gorefasts, if aimed at the head. Players can choose between burst fire and full-auto modes, though burst fire will actually do slightly more damage with a bonus to headshots.
Upgrading the AK-12 will reduce reload times, which can also be further reduced with theTactical Reload Commando perk. As a relatively cheap rifle with a low carry weight, it can make a great backup weapon for all classes heading into the later rounds, but can certainly be used as a primary for most games as well.
6Mkb.42(H) Carbine Rifle
This Classic Rifle Is Both Stylish And Efficient
What this German WW2 rifle lacks in fire rate, it more than makes up for in damage and accuracy. While not equipped with any fancy modern sights, theMkb.42is still very effective at close- to mid-range, and will help significantly weaken some of the tougher enemies in the game, such as Scrakes or Sirens.
Since it is relatively cheap and does not take up too much carry weight, it can make an ideal secondary weapon in the later rounds, or alternatively, can be upgraded and used as a main. With a choice of single-shot and fully-automatic, it is a versatile weapon and works well onmaps of all sizes.
5SA80 L85AS2 Bullpup
A Unique Rifle That Is Both Reliable And Accurate
TheSA80is widely known as the primary standard issue weapon of the British Armed Forces. Equipped with a holographic sight, this rifle is arguably one of the best early-game weapons players can choose, and with upgrades as the rounds progress, it can easily hold up through to the late-game as well.
The damage it deals is substantial enough to kill most low-level Zeds with a single headshot, but the real benefit is the accuracy of the weapon. Even when hip-firing, bullets seem to have a way of finding their target reliably, unlike many other weapons in the game.
4Stoner 63A LMG
A Fast LMG With Good Accuracy And High Damage
TheStoner 63A LMGis arguably one of the best machine guns in the game, particularly when upgraded to give it additional damage. Most enemies can betaken down in just a few hits, leading to a devastating “mowing” effect when faced with weaker enemies.
Against bosses and larger Zeds, the Stoner still fairs relatively well, though it may be wise to have a backup weapon or drone on standby due to lengthy reload times and a limited ammo capacity. Overall, it is a great weapon and well worth considering on some of the game’s more open maps.
3MG3 Shredder
A Powerful LMG Capable Of Taking On High-Tier Opponents
TheMG3 Shredderis another powerful LMG with both high damage and a high rate of fire. However, what makes this weapon unique is its alternative firing mode. This mode allows the Shredder to shoot specialized ammunition which literally shreds opponents as it fans out.
As a result, this makes for an ideal weapon when faced with large groups of weaker enemies, though its decent magazine capacity andstopping poweralso make it reasonably effective against larger Zeds. When upgraded, the MG3 becomes even more devastating with both damage and accuracy improvements.
2FAMAS Masterkey
A High-Damage, High-Accuracy Rifle With Several Beneficial Functions
TheFAMAS Masterkeyprioritizes accuracy and damage with a long-ranged scope and underbarrel shotgun. The dual nature of this weapon means players can feel safe at any distance. The standard long-range ammunition is very effective at taking out any low- to mid-tier enemies, while the shotgun can take downlarger enemieswhen they come into range.
Players can easily see out an entire match just using this weapon in combination with a Sentinel, and at its relatively cheap price, it can usually be unlocked after the first couple of waves. Overall, the FAMAS Masterkey is an excellent choice for Commandos regardless of their chosen perks.
1Minigun
The Supreme Room-ClearingTool When It Is Available
TheMinigunis a heavy-duty, rapid-fire machine gun commonly used on helicopters and jeeps, but it also makes for an excellent zombie-killing tool in the hands of the Commando. In addition to an incredibly high rate of fire, rounds from the Minigun will do a fair amount of damage too.
While recoil can be a factor when firing in prolonged bursts, generally this won’t be necessary, as even small bursts are capable ofwiping out large swathes of enemies. The Minigun will likewise work well against bosses, though slow reload times can leave players vulnerable against them.
