H&K XM8 (Heckler & Koch eXperimental Model 8) is an American assault rifle available in Counter-Strike Online exclusive to the Terrorists.
Overview
XM8 is a free assault rifle for the Terrorists. It does moderate damage and has the ability to zoom. Through an upgrade event, It can be upgraded to XM8 Limited edition. It can be switched to XM8 Sharpshooter in the middle of the battle, which is a semi automatic sniper rifle. XM8 Carbine's Counter-Terrorist counterpart is the FN SCAR L.
Advantages
- High rate of fire
- Has the ability to zoom
- Medium recoil
- Cheap price
- High damage
- Can perform a kill with just one headshot
Disadvantages
- Loses accuracy in just several shots
- Loud sound which will attract enemies
- Inaccurate when spraying
- Heavy for an assault rifle
- Purchasable only for the Terrorists
Tactics
- Aim for head, as it takes only one shot to perform a headshot kill.
- Use the scope when the crosshair has spread. The crosshair will go back to normal.
Users
: Seen used by a Spetsnaz operative in a poster.
Gallery
View model
Ditto, unused HQ model
World model
Store preview
Shop model
In-game screenshot
A Spetsnaz operative with a black-colored XM8 Carbine
Head-up display (HUD) icon
Firing sound
Draw sound
Reload sound
Changing barrel
Trivia
- The XM8 is an experimental weapon built by Heckler & Koch. It was tested by the US Army but it was rejected from service. The XM8 was only in service with the Malaysian Navy or used by some PMC.
- This weapon can also have a drum magazine.
- In real life, this weapon also comes with many variants.
External links
- XM8 at Wikipedia.