Best Chimera Build in Modern Warfare 2

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If you are looking to rack up kills fast in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, you cannot go wrong with the Chimera Assault Rifle, a.k.a. the “Honey Badger.” This weapon is beastly at close ranges and mows down opponents with ease. This is because the Chimera specializes in high damage output with a superior rate of fire. While its remaining stats are nothing spectacular, they are balanced enough to provide decent smoothness and stability when wielding this AR. The Chimera’s only weakness is its mediocre range, which might compel some players to use it as a second primary for a Sniper Rifle with Overkill.

How to Build the Chimera in Modern Warfare 2

Speed should be a priority when considering equipment and Perks to complement a Chimera build in Modern Warfare 2. Remember that this AR cannot compete with longer-ranged weaponry, meaning that you will need to quickly close the gap between you and your opponent.

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Sources at TheGamer believe Dead Silence is the optimal Field Upgrade for covert tactics with the Chimera in Modern Warfare 2, along with Double Time, Bomb Squad, Fast Hands, and Quick Fix as the choice Perks. As for the attachments, here is a list of recommendations for the Chimera build by MW2 content creator Ears that enhances the weapon’s range, damage, and accuracy at the slight cost of recoil control reduction:

Slot	Attachment	In-Game Description	Pros and Cons
Muzzle	Polarfire-S	The Polarfire-S’s length bolsters the maximum range and bullet velocity for the Chimera build in MW2 at the cost of some stability.	Increases: Sound Suppression, Bullet Velocity, Damage Range, and Recoil Smoothness Decreases: Aim Down Sight Speed and Aiming Stability
Barrel	10″ SA Phoenix	The 10″ SA Phoenix is designed to provide better recoil control and accuracy.	Increases: Hip Fire Accuracy, Recoil Control, Damage Range, and Bullet Velocity Decreases: Aim Down Sight Speed, Hip Recoil Control, and Movement Speed
Underbarrel	FTAC Ripper 56	The FTAC Ripper 56 slightly improves recoil control for quick and accurate shots.	Increases: Aiming Idle Stability, Hip Fire Accuracy, and Recoil Stabilization Causes: Aim Down Sight Speed and Walking Speed
Rear Grip	Bruen Flash Grip	The Bruen Flash Grip offers faster speed when aiming and quicker firing after sprinting.	Increases: Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed Decreases:
Stock	Ravage-8	The Ravage-8 bolsters the weapon operator’s movement speed.	Increases: Crouch Movement Speed, Sprint Speed, and Aim Down Sight Speed Decreases: Recoil Control