The SCAR-H has a strong case for being the best Assault Rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It hits hard, keeps clean iron sights, and rewards players who know how to build around its strengths. This guide breaks down exactly which attachments, perks, and wildcards to run so you can get the most out of it in multiplayer.
What is the best SCAR-H build in Black Ops 2?
The meta setup leans on three attachments unlocked through Primary Gunfighter, a wildcard that lets you equip a third attachment on your primary weapon. Without it, you are stuck at two, and the SCAR-H genuinely needs all three slots to reach its potential.
SCAR-H attachment loadout screen
Best SCAR-H attachments
- Suppressor: Keeps you off the minimap while firing. The range penalty exists but is small enough that it rarely changes how engagements play out at typical Assault Rifle distances.
- Adjustable Stock: Speeds up your movement while aiming down sights, which makes strafing during gunfights noticeably more effective and harder to track.
- Extended Clip: Bumps the magazine from 30 rounds up to 40, and your total ammo reserve from 90 to 120. That extra capacity matters when you are pushing multiple enemies or holding a lane without running back to resupply.
If the reload speed feels sluggish with this setup, swapping Extended Clip for Fast Mag is a reasonable alternative. You lose the extra ammo, but faster reloads can save you in tight situations.
Which perks should you run with the SCAR-H?
The perk selection here is built around aggression and sustainability. Dropping the secondary weapon, lethal, and tactical slots to run two wildcards frees up enough points to stack the loadout properly.
Perk setup for SCAR-H class
Perk breakdown
Hardline accelerates Scorestreak progression, which compounds over a full match. Toughness is especially valuable with the SCAR-H because you want to win trades, and flinch can pull your shots off target at the worst moment. Scavenger pairs well with Extended Clip since you are carrying more ammo per mag but still want a reliable way to top up mid-match. Dexterity rounds things out by tightening the sprint-to-ADS transition, which is something you will feel immediately in close-quarters exchanges.
Players who prefer a stealthier approach can swap Hardline for Ghost and replace Dexterity with Dead Silence. That version trades Scorestreak efficiency for better map traversal and UAV immunity, which suits a more passive playstyle.
What wildcards does this class use?
- Primary Gunfighter: Unlocks the third attachment slot on the SCAR-H. This is non-negotiable for the build to work as described.
- Perk 2 Greed: Lets you run two Perk 2 options at once, which is how Toughness and Scavenger both fit in the same slot.
The trade-off for running both wildcards is giving up your secondary weapon, lethal, and tactical equipment entirely. For an aggressive AR player, that is an acceptable loss. The SCAR-H with this attachment set handles most situations where a secondary would otherwise come out.
This is a build that has held up since the original launch of the game, and it remains one of the strongest AR setups for anyone jumping into shooter games today. The combination of radar invisibility, improved mobility, and expanded ammo capacity covers the SCAR-H's only real weaknesses without adding any unnecessary complexity.
For more loadout breakdowns and multiplayer tips, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II strategy guides cover everything from SMG setups to Zombies Easter Eggs in full detail.