Best Icarus loadout for Warzone & MW3
Attachments can make a huge difference in Warzone and MW3, which is why we have highlighted the best attachments for 556 Icarus in this guide.
Regardless of the playstyle you choose to employ while enjoying Warzone's Battle Royale, there's a weapon suited perfectly to meet your requirements. While the LMG class may not be the go-to choice for many, some still capitalize on its formidable fire rate. The base stats for the 556 Icarus, especially its Vertical and Horizonal recoil, might appear underwhelming, which is why we have highlighted the best attachments in this guide to make the weapon significantly more impactful in encounters. Like all the Warzone guns we have, this guide will make sure you're rocking the best 556 Icarus in the Warzone.
How to unlock the Icarus 556 in Warzone?
To unlock the Icarus 556, players will need to level the M4 to level 18. Once unlocked, you will need to level up the weapon to unlock its attachments.
Best loadout for Icarus 556 in Warzone
| Muzzle | Polarfire-S |
| Optic | Schlager 3.4x |
| Maagzine | 20 Round Mag |
| Barrel | 22″ Boremaster Barrel |
| Ammunition | 7.62 High Velocity |
The rationale behind this attachment is relatively straightforward, which is to enhance Icarus 556's damage and precision while extending its effective range and improving recoil. The 22″ Boremaster Barrel and the Polarfire-S are particularly useful in contributing to better recoil stability whereas the Ammunition attachment makes each bullet coming out of the weapon more lethal. Finally, the magazine and optic attachments make the Icarus 556 a more well-rounded weapon.
It is worth noting that individual preferences can influence its performance and if any aspect of the loadout doesn’t match your gameplay, consider making adjustments using in-game sliders or swapping attachments to customize the loadout according to your preferences.
Best perks for Icarus 556 loadout in Warzone
No loadout is complete without having a strong set of perks to back it especially if the weapon isn’t enough to outlast your opponent’s either in a direct gunfight or in events leading up to one. Here are our recommendations for the best perks with this Icarus 556 loadout:
| Base Perk 1 | Bomb Squad/Overkill |
| Base Perk 2 | Double Time |
| Bonus Perk | Fast Hands |
| Ultimate Perk | Ghost |
| Lethal Equipment | Drill Charge |
| Tactical Equipment | Flash Grenade |
For our initial base perk, we have provided a couple of options to choose from and depending on your preference for having two primary weapons Overkill could be extremely effective especially if you have a Sniper as your second weapon and can switch between them quickly using Fast Hands and use Double Time to escape a cornered situation. Using Ghost is extremely clutch especially in Warzone where people don’t hesitate using UAVs frequently, as it will help you remain undetected, prepare for a counterattack or simply let the threat pass and engage later.
Best Icarus 556 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
If you are looking to equip Icarus 556 in Modern Warfare III, the loadout looks slightly different Here’s our recommendation for the best loadout for Icarus 556 in Modern Warfare III:
| Stock | FTAC Valor Stock |
| Optic | Cronen Mini Pro |
| Rear Grip | FSS Spider Grip |
| Barrel | 18″ T300 Barrel |
| Underbarrel | FTAC Ripper 56 |