- For the assault rifle variants, see G36C, G37H and Holger 556.
The MG36 is a light machine gun featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Mobile and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3[]
- "The MG36 provides excellent station suppressive fire, dealing high damage at long ranges with a fast firing rate. Mobility is sluggish, and accuracy is merely decent, but manageable recoil keeps your sights on the target for easier acquisition. Let the enemy come to you and mow them down on sight."
- — Call of Duty: Elite description
Campaign[]
The MG36 appears in the mission "Persona Non Grata" with a Grip, found on the ground as soon the player takes control of Yuri. It appears somewhat differently from its multiplayer version, as it has a considerably smaller magazine, lower rate of fire, lower recoil, and decreased reload add time (meaning the magazine is refilled when the new magazine is about to be inserted to the weapon), making it effective for reload cancelling. However, it can run out of ammo rather quickly, depending on how much the player uses it.
Multiplayer[]
The MG36 deals forty damage at all ranges, needing three shots to kill, or two shots to kill if one bullet hits the head. The MG36 is a one shot kill at all ranges in Hardcore game types, unless shooting through heavy cover. The MG36 has high penetration power.
The MG36 fires fully automatically at a rate of 769 RPM.
The MG36 has recoil values of 80 to the left, 80 to the right, 50 upwards, and 10 downwards. The MG36 has a centerspeed value of 1500. Like with all other LMGs in Multiplayer, the MG36 has a small amount of shot spread when aiming down the sights. The MG36 has a moderate amount of idle sway and a fast swaying speed.
The MG36 allows users to move at 80% of the base movement speed, or strafe at 32% of the base speed. The hip-fire crosshairs are large. The MG36 has a slightly faster aim down sight time than most other LMGs, aiming in 380 milliseconds. The MG36's reload animation takes 3.73 seconds if the drum is not empty, or 4.53 seconds if the drum is fully empty. The MG36 has a Reload Cancel time of 4 seconds. For partial reload animations, the user must wait 270 milliseconds after the partial reload animation ends before the reload is completed, effectively making it impossible to reload cancel a partly depleted magazine with the MG36.
The MG36 has the standard LMG capacity of 100 rounds. The MG36 by default gets one drum in reserve, giving a starting ammo loadout of 200 rounds.
The MG36 has the standard assortment of attachments and weapon proficiencies on offer. All attachments and weapon proficiencies work as expected on the MG36.
Due to a recent update, all light machine guns kill in a minimum of three shots against a normal opponent unless shooting through cover, Therefore, the only negative aspect about using a Silencer with this gun is the opportunity cost of not using another attachment.
Attachments[]
- Red Dot Sight - Unlocked at weapon level 2.
- Silencer - Unlocked at weapon level 5.
- Grip - Unlocked at weapon level 8.
- ACOG Scope - Unlocked at weapon level 11.
- Rapid Fire - Unlocked at weapon level 14.
- Heartbeat Sensor - Unlocked at weapon level 20.
- Holographic Sight - Unlocked at weapon level 22.
- Extended Mags - Unlocked at weapon level 25.
- Thermal Scope - Unlocked at weapon level 27.
Proficiency[]
- Kick - Unlocked at weapon level 4.
- Impact - Unlocked at weapon level 9.
- Attachments - Unlocked at weapon level 12.
- Focus - Unlocked at weapon level 16.
- Speed - Unlocked at weapon level 21.
- Stability - Unlocked at weapon level 28.
Survival Mode[]
The MG36 is available in Survival Mode at level 48 and costs $7000. It is an effective weapon, with good damage, a large magazine, decent rate of fire, and a rather fast reload for light machine guns, which makes it probably the best choice of any LMG to purchase. The player should beware when adding the grip attachment to the MG36, as it will lower its rate of fire.
Gallery[]
- For camouflage pictures, see MG36/Camouflage.
- For attachment pictures, see MG36/Attachments.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare[]
- "A versatile fully automatic 5.56mm light machine gun. Modular design can be configured for a broad range of engagements."
- — In-game description
The MG36 returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as the Holger-26. It was added as part of the Season One update.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
- Breacher Device (Lv. 2)
- Flash Guard (Lv. 7)
- Muzzle Brake (Lv. 14)
- Lightweight Suppressor (Lv. 20)
- Tactical Suppressor (Lv. 27)
- Compensator (Lv. 38)
- Monolithic Suppressor (Lv. 51)
Barrel[]
- XRK Ultralight (Lv. 9)
- FTAC 8.98" Spitfire (Lv. 39)
Laser[]
Optic[]
- Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex (Lv. 3)
- Corp Combat Holo Sight (Lv. 6)
- Aim-Op Reflex Sight (Lv. 8)
- Viper Reflex Sight (Lv. 11)
- VLK 3.0x Optic (Lv. 15)
- APX5 Holographic Sight (Lv. 17)
- Operator Reflex Sight (Lv. 23)
- Solozero NVG Enhanced (Lv. 24)
- Integral Hybrid (Lv. 26)
- Scout Combat Optic (Lv. 29)
- Solozero Optics Mini Reflex (Lv. 32)
- FSS Integral Reflex (Lv. 34)
- Sniper Scope (Lv. 36)
- 4.0 Flip Hybrid (Lv. 40)
- Merc Thermal Optic (Lv. 42)
- G.I. Mini Reflex (Lv. 44)
- PBX Holo 7 Sight (Lv. 46)
- Canted Hybrid (Lv. 48)
- Monocle Reflex Sight (Lv. 50)
- Cronen C480 Pro Optic (Lv. 52)
- Thermal Hybrid (Lv. 54)
- Solozero K498 4.0x Integral (Lv. 56)
Stock[]
- FSS Ranger (Lv. 21)
- FSS Infantry (Lv. 28)
- No Stock (Lv. 47)
- XRK Axis (Lv. 55)
Underbarrel[]
- Commando Foregrip (Lv. 4)
- Merc Foregrip (Lv. 18)
- Tactical Foregrip (Lv. 30)
- Ranger Foregrip (Lv. 43)
- Operator Foregrip (Lv. 53)
Magazine[]
- 30 Round Mags (Lv. 25)
Rear Grip[]
- Granulated Grip Tape (Lv. 13)
- Stippled Grip Tape (Lv. 31)
- Rubberized Grip Tape (Lv. 45)
Perks[]
- Heavy Hitter (Lv. 5)
- Recon (Lv. 10)
- FMJ (Lv. 12)
- Sleight of Hand (Lv. 16)
- Frangible - Wounding (Lv. 22)
- Fast Melee (Lv. 33)
- Fully Loaded (Lv. 37)
- Mo' Money (Lv. 41)
- Frangible - Disabling (Lv. 57)
Blueprints[]
| Blueprint | Rarity | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Chainbreaker | Epic | White Lies Bundle |
| Dream Maker | Epic | Notice Me II Bundle |
| Necrosis | Epic | Arachnid Bundle |
| Xerocole | Epic | Battle Pass Modern Warfare Season 3 Tier 76 |
| Surgical | Epic | JW GROM: Mil-Sim Pack Bundle |
| Hunting Blind | Epic | Pro Pack: Position Player Bundle |
| Finish Line | Epic | 2v2 Gunfight Tournament reward Modern Warfare Season 6 |
| Tarpon | Epic | Battle Pass Modern Warfare Season 5 Tier 35 |
| Gilded | Legendary | Battle Pass Modern Warfare Season 1 Tier 85 |
| Soul Of The Beast | Legendary | Hydra Slayer Bundle |
| Dynatron | Legendary | Megacity Menace Bundle |
| Palliser | Legendary | Armored Assault Bundle |
| Colonial Standard | Legendary | Earth Expeditionary Force Bundle |
| The Catacombs | Legendary | Battle Pass Modern Warfare Season 5 Tier 76 |
| Reptilian | Legendary | Captain Chameleon Bundle |
Gallery[]
- For attachment images, see MG36/Attachments#Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).
Call of Duty: Mobile[]
- "A versatile fully automatic 5.56mm light machine gun. Modular design can be configured for a broad range of engagements."
- — In-game description
The MG36 returns in Call of Duty: Mobile as the Holger 26. It was added in June 2021 as part of the Season 4: Spurned & Burned update.
Multiplayer[]
The Holger 26 is a unique LMG, that directly clashes with the M4LMG in terms of modifiability. Both feature magazine conversions that increase ADS speed, and reload time, and both feature only one attachment that can increase range. However, where the M4LMG takes advantage of higher damage with less mobility and a lower fire-rate, the Holger makes use of consistent damage, with no multipliers to any part of the body other than the head, and a higher fire-rate in combination with higher mobility.
Players running the weapon with the magazine conversion can play with this gun as if it was an assault rifle, with slightly-below average mobility. In this role, it is quite viable, the consistent damage making it quite easy to use.
Of course, as an LMG, it also fairs well, despite not having an increased drum magazine like other belt-fed or drum-feds. Its consistent damage, high fire-rate, accuracy, recoil, and mobility allow players to hunker down and if needed, swap to various enemies charging down a lane fairly easily.
Despite not having the attractive damage output of other LMGs, the Holger sports high consistency, allowing for both aggressive play with magazine conversions, and excelling in the traditional post-up role of an LMG.
Battle Royale[]
The Holger 26 is available for looting and can be selected in the player's personal loadout.
Holger 26 (Mythic)[]
- "Higher damage and accuracy."
- — Description
The Holger 26 (Mythic) variant can be found in Airdrops, and comes pre-equipped with a suppressor, laser sight, stock, and grip tape.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
- OWC Light Suppressor (Lv. 4)
- RTC Light Muzzle Brake (Lv. 21)
- Tactical Suppressor (Lv. 27)
- OWC Light Compensator (Lv. 31)
- MIP Light Flash Guard (Lv. 36)
- Monolithic Suppressor (Lv. 45)
Barrel[]
- MIP Light (Lv. 11)
- MIP Light Barrel (Short) (Lv. 15)
Optic[]
- Classic Red Dot Sight
- Red Dot Sight 1
- Tactical Scope
- Classic Holographic Sight
- Red Dot Sight 2
- Holographic Sight 2
- Holographic Sight 1
- 3X Tactical Scope 2
- RTC 4.4X Tactical Scope
- 3X Tactical Scope 1
- Red Dot Sight 3
- Holographic Sight 3
- Red Dot Sight 4
- 4X Tactical Scope
- Red Dot Sight 5
- Red Dot Sight 6
- 3X Tactical Scope 3
- OWC 4.4X Tactical Scope
Stock[]
- YKM Light Stock (Lv. 7)
- RTC Steady Stock (Lv. 24)
- YKM Combat Stock (Lv. 34)
- No Stock (Lv. 43)
Perks[]
- FMJ
- Sleight of Hand
- Empty Reload
- Full Ammo
- Disable
- Stealth Kill
- Long Shot
Laser[]
- RTC Laser 1mW (Lv. 6)
- OWC Laser - Tactical (Lv. 10)
- MIP Laser 5mW (Lv. 18)
Underbarrel[]
- Strike Foregrip (Lv. 3)
- Merc Foregrip (Lv. 17)
- Operator Foregrip (Lv. 23)
- Tactical Foregrip A (Lv. 37)
- Bipod (Lv. 49)
- Ranger Foregrip (Lv. 51)
Ammunition[]
- Holger-26C Lightweight Polymer Mag (Lv. 12)
- Holger-26K Double-Stack Carbine Mag (Lv. 14)
Rear Grip[]
- Stippled Grip Tape (Lv. 5)
- Granulated Grip Tape (Lv. 32)
- Rubberized Grip Tape (Lv. 41)
Blueprints[]
Epic[]
- Fool Square
- Surface Tension
- Anodized
- Vector Pop
- 2nd Anniversary Limited
- Chromium Claw
- Spilled
- Gradient Shot
- Steelmelt
- Dream Maker
- Serpentine Sands
- Eclipse
- Call of the Tropics
- In the Dark
- The Great Christmas Gun
- Tuning Frequency
- Veil of Shadows (Garena & Chinese exclusive)
- Storm Surge
- Serpent's Gold
- Stone Tiger
- Dino
Legendary[]
- Risen Deep
- Jacked Lantern
- Ice Majesty
Mythic[]
- Dark Frontier
Gallery[]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III[]
- "A highly modular light machine gun that can be adapted to most combat scenarios. Chambered in versatile 5.56 ammunition."
- — In-game description
The MG36 returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as the Holger 26.
Overview[]
Zombies[]
The Holger 26 can be brought into Operation Deadbolt via Create-A-Class, at Common rarity and can be found at any rarity via the Mystery Box for 950 Essence. When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine or with Aetherium Crystals, it becomes the Oddgeir.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
- VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- HMRES Mod Suppressor
- ELR Blackfire Compensator
- Zenith-10 Compensator
- EX-01 Match Compensator
- Casus Brake
- S-37C DL Breacher Device
- L4R Flash Hider
- Colossus Suppressor
- Purifier Muzzle Brake
Barrel[]
- Ascendant Lord Heavy Barrel
- Ascent Lord Heavy Barrel
- LM Spitfire Barrel
- Bulwark Integrated Bipod Barrel
Laser[]
- SL Razorhawk Laser Light
- CS15 Scarlet Mounted Laser
Optic[]
- Corvus Mini Riser Optic
- QTG Reflex Sight
- Nydar Model 2023
- MK.23 Reflector
- KR V4 1X Riser
- RQ-9 Recon
- FSS Spectre Microtherm
- Slate Reflector
- Caucasus Reflex Sight
- Chrios Holo
- XTEN ERX-10 Mini
- KR Mortis Precision 2.5x
- Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
- TOS Nightfall 2.5x Thermal Optic
- Holger Carryhandle Optic
- XTEN Intlas AS-7
Stock[]
- Lachmann Vehemence-90 Stock
- RB Crotalus Assault Stock
- Default Stock
Underbarrel[]
- Chewk Angled Grip
- XTEN TX-12 Handstop
- Kimura RYN-03 Vertical Grip
- SL Skeletal Vertical Grip
- Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip
- Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip
- FTAC SP-10 Angled Grip
- Bruen Bastion Angled Grip
- Bruen Heavy Support Grip
- XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
- Holger Vertical Grip
Ammunition[]
- 5.56 NATO Low Grain
- 5.56 NATO High Grain
- 5.56 NATO Penetration Rounds
Magazine[]
- 40 Round Mag
- 100 Round Drum
Rear Grip[]
- Dana-7 Palmrest
- CT2000 Tactical Grip
- LM Intruder Grip
- Morn-20 Grip
Conversion Kit[]
Blueprints (Modern Warfare III)[]
| Blueprint | Image | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Brute | 
|
Cryptids: Bigfoot Bundle |
| Ejector | 
|
Turbulence Ultra Skin Bundle |
| Forest Stalker | 
|
Cryptids: Heart of Ice Ultra Skin Bundle |
| Fresh Death | 
|
Bunny BonBon Bundle |
| Fuel and Fire | 
|
Tracer Pack: TacGas Bundle |
| GG EZ Holger 26 | 
|
GG EZ Weapon Vault Bundle |
| Haunted Plastic | 
|
Killer: Porcelain Part Pack Bundle |
| Ignition's End | 
|
Kung Fu Warrior Bundle |
| No Mames | 
|
El Chupacabras Bundle |
| Pack O' Fire | 
|
Kaboom Bundle |
| Pathogen | 
|
Tracer Pack: Horseman: Vi.Rus Ultra Skin Bundle |
| Pink Death | 
|
Sakura Bloom Bundle |
| Righteous Fury | 
|
Tracer Pack: Oathbreaker Bundle |
| Sheer Lunacy | 
|
Tracer Pack: Echo Endo: Ecstatic Entropy Mastercraft Bundle |
| Tesseract | 
|
Polyhedral Bundle |
| War Steed | 
|
Unholy Templar Bundle |
Blueprints (Warzone Mobile)[]
| Blueprint | Image | Rarity | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimation | Rare | Obtain 115000 Event Points during the Kill Zombies event |
Trivia[]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3[]
- It appears that the MG36 model in singleplayer and on Create-a-Class image has two iron sights attached, one pair of sights is flipped down. This can be easily seen in "Persona Non Grata", where the MG36 is available at the beginning.
- In third-person, the MG36's iron sights are not removed when optics are attached.
- When camouflage is applied to the MG36, the right side of the gun only receives a simple color of the camouflage applied. For example, when the Snake Camouflage is applied, it will only look brownish on the right side. This is can be seen when viewing in third person.
- Prior to a patch, adding the Grip attachment significantly reduced the weapon's rate of fire in multiplayer; this is still present in Survival Mode.
Call of Duty: Mobile[]
- The Holger-26 has an integrated bipod but it is not used when the Bipod attachment is equipped.
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