The Warzone meta has changed once again in Season 2 Reloaded, so we’ve put together this guide on the best weapons and loadouts to use in the current meta to help you dominate Call of Duty’s battle royale.
The Season 2 Reloaded update saw a wide range of changes made to some of the most used weapons in Warzone. This included a range of buffs and nerfs to existing weapons as well the introduction of a new battle rifle that has already proven itself to be top-tier.
With new guns being added every season and others being rebalanced, the meta inevitably evolves. Following such a sweeping set of changes, it’s difficult to keep on top of what’s still worth using. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best Warzone meta loadouts to dominate Urzikstan, Ashika Island, Vondel and the battle royale’s other maps.
Contents
- Best Warzone weapons and loadouts
- What is the best gun in Warzone?
- Every gun in Warzone
- Warzone Assault Rifles
- Warzone SMGs
- Warzone Battle Rifles
- Warzone LMGs
- Warzone Snipers
- Warzone Shotguns
- Warzone Marksman Rifles
- Warzone Handguns
Best Warzone Season 2 Reloaded loadouts
5. HRM-9
The HRM-9 boasts a good balance of mobility and range making it suitable for every situation.
Attachments
- Muzzle: L4R Flash Hider
- Barrel: Princeps Long Barrel
- Stock: Folding Stock
- Underbarrel: FTAC SP-10 Angled Grip
- Magazine: 50 Round Drum
Despite being an SMG, the HRM-9 can handle itself at both close and medium range making it more versatile than many of its competitors. It isn’t great at long range but as long as you use it appropriately this weapon is incredible.
This loadout elevates it to be one of the best weapons in Warzone dealing with the SMG’s higher recoil well while ensuring it still feels snappy and responsive. The HRM-9 is a great all-rounder that is well worth using, especially in Resurgence.
4. XRK Stalker
The XRK Stalker is easily Warzone’s best sniper rifle.
Attachments
- Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
- Barrel: Fission 60 Barrel
- Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
- Stock: No Stock
- Ammunition: .50 Cal High Grain Rounds
The XRK Stalker was already a fantastic sniper rifle, especially for marksmen who like to be a little more aggressive. So it getting buffed in Season 2 Reloaded to have even better handling was not expected, but we’re not complaining.
Those buffs further cement the XRK Stalker as the best sniper in Warzone, and our loadout looks to take advantage of this. By stacking a mix of range and mobility-enhancing attachments you get a well-rounded sniper that’s deadly in the right hands.
3. SVA 545
The SVA 545’s unique fire rate takes advantage of a powerful opening two-round burst.
Attachments
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
- Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
- Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Since Season 2 was first released, the SVA 545 has continued to be one of the best weapons in Warzone thanks to how it effortlessly it transitions from its strong two-round burst into accurate fully automatic fire. Though it can take some getting used to this is a fantastic AR if built correctly.
The loadout given here is designed to improve upon the already impressive initial damage that it does, while also giving it better overall recoil control. This gives the SVA 545 more range and makes it competitive across a wider range of scenarios.
2. RAM-9
The RAM-9 is the best close-range weapon in Warzone.
Attachments
- Muzzle: AVR-T90 Comp
- Barrel: FSS Imperator Light Barrel
- Optic: Quarters Classic Reflex
- Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
- Magazine: 50 Round Mag
The RAM-9 is a gun that you will find in just about every single match of Warzone and for good reason. It is the most popular SMG because it gives you incredible mobility and hits hard up close. It is the best gun in close-quarters action, and that is the kind of showdown that you are going to be engaged in when the circle reaches its inevitable end.
This loadout eliminates most of the SMG’s recoil making it easier to keep shots on target. The best aspect to this build though is that it gives even more mobility so that you can keep maneuvering around your enemy, and they won’t be able to keep up.
1. MCW
The MCW is both ridiculously easy to use and extremely effective.
Attachments
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
- Optic: VLK 4.0 Optic
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
- Magazine: 60 Round Drum
Ever since MW3’s integration into Warzone, there was a feeling in the community that the MCW could be great. Unfortunately, its lacklustre damage made it hard to pick over other more meta options. That is until Season 2 Reloaded where a huge damage buff elevated this AR to the very top of the Warzone meta.
Getting the most out of the MCW is as simple as making it as accurate as possible, and that’s exactly what this loadout does. It is no exaggeration to say that this build has the lowest recoil of any automatic weapon in Warzone and is capable of taking out enemy players from hundreds of meters away which no other AR or LMG can match.
What is the best gun in Warzone: Season 2 Reloaded?
The MCW is currently the best gun in Warzone Season 2 Reloaded with the popular assault rifle being both extremely easy to use and deadly at both medium to long range. Just about anyone can dominate with this weapon and get value out of it thanks to its remarkably low recoil.
Laser accurate ARs dominating Warzone is a tale as old as the battle royale itself. Be it the M4. Grau, or M13B, these kinds of weapons have always performed well and the MCW is certainly no exception. It is especially potent on Urzikstan where the map’s longer sightlines play to the MCW’s strengths.
All guns in Call of Duty: Warzone
There are countless weapons for players to choose from in Warzone but only a handful of them are meta.
Now we’ve outlined the best Warzone meta weapons and loadouts, let’s check out all the other options available for players across both MW2 and MW3’s vast arsenal.
Warzone Assault Rifles
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | Loadout/Class | SVA 545 | Loadout/Class |
| TAQ-56 | Loadout/Class | MTZ-556 | Loadout/Class |
| Kastov 762 | Loadout/Class | Holger 556 | Loadout/Class |
| Lachmann-556 | Loadout/Class | MCW | Loadout/Class |
| STB 556 | Loadout/Class | DG-56 | Loadout/Class |
| M16 | Loadout/Class | FR 5.56 | Loadout/Class |
| Kastov-74u | Loadout/Class | RAM-7 | Loadout/Class |
| Kastov 545 | Loadout/Class | BP50 | Loadout/Class |
| M13B | Loadout/Class | ||
| Chimera | Loadout/Class | ||
| ISO Hemlock | Loadout/Class | ||
| Tempus Razorback | Loadout/Class | ||
| FR Avancer | Loadout/Class | ||
| M13C | Loadout/Class | ||
| TR-76 Geist | Loadout/Class |
Warzone SMGs
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEL 46 | Loadout/Class | Striker | Loadout/Class |
| MX9 | Loadout/Class | WSP Swarm | Loadout/Class |
| Lachmann Sub | Loadout/Class | AMR9 | Loadout/Class |
| Vaznev-9k | Loadout/Class | WSP-9 | Loadout/Class |
| FSS Hurricane | Loadout/Class | Rival-9 | Loadout/Class |
| Minibak | Loadout/Class | Striker 9 | Loadout/Class |
| PDSW 528 | Loadout/Class | RAM-9 | Loadout/Class |
| Fennec 45 | Loadout/Class | HRM-9 | Loadout/Class |
| ISO 45 | Loadout/Class | ||
| Lachmann Shroud | Loadout/Class | ||
| ISO 9mm | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Battle Rifles
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachmann 762 | Loadout/Class | BAS-B | Loadout/Class |
| SO-14 | Loadout/Class | Sidewinder | Loadout/Class |
| TAQ-V | Loadout/Class | MTZ-762 | Loadout/Class |
| FTAC Recon | Loadout/Class | SOA Subverter | Loadout/Class |
| Cronen Squall | Loadout/Class |
Warzone LMGs
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakin MG38 | Loadout/Class | Pulemyot 762 | Loadout/Class |
| HCR 56 | Loadout/Class | DG-58 LSW | Loadout/Class |
| 556 Icarus | Loadout/Class | Bruen Mk9 | Loadout/Class |
| Raal MG | Loadout/Class | Holger 26 | Loadout/Class |
| RPK | Loadout/Class | TAQ Eradicator | Loadout/Class |
| Rapp H | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Snipers
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCPR-300 | Loadout/Class | KATT-AMR | Loadout/Class |
| Signal 50 | Loadout/Class | Longbow | Loadout/Class |
| LA-B 330 | Loadout/Class | KV Inhibitor | Loadout/Class |
| SP-X 80 | Loadout/Class | XRK Stalker | Loadout/Class |
| Victus XMR | Loadout/Class | ||
| FJX Imperium | Loadout/Class | ||
| Carrack. 300 | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Shotguns
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood 300 | Loadout/Class | Lockwood 680 | Loadout/Class |
| Expedite 12 | Loadout/Class | Haymaker | Loadout/Class |
| Bryson 800 | Loadout/Class | Riveter | Loadout/Class |
| Bryson 890 | Loadout/Class | ||
| KV Broadside | Loadout/Class | ||
| MX Guardian | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Marksman Rifles
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBR-14 | Loadout/Class | KVD Enforcer | Loadout/Class |
| SP-R 208 | Loadout/Class | MCW 6.8 | Loadout/Class |
| Lockwood MK2 | Loadout/Class | DM56 | Loadout/Class |
| LM-S | Loadout/Class | MTZ Interceptor | Loadout/Class |
| SA-B 50 | Loadout/Class | ||
| Taq-M | Loadout/Class | ||
| Tempus Torrent | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Handguns
| Weapon (MW2) | Guide | Weapon (MW3) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| X13 Auto | Loadout/Class | COR-45 | Loadout/Class |
| Basilisk Akimbo | Loadout/Class | Renetti | Loadout/Class |
| FTAC Siege | Loadout/Class | TYR | Loadout/Class |
| 9mm Daemon | Loadout/Class | WSP Stinger | Loadout/Class |