Best Warzone Weapons: Ultimate Tier List With Meta Loadouts

Written by: Shizza

29/01/2023

Warzone 2 has officially been released and is well underway, but not everyone is ready to move on to the sequel. Instead, they only want to carry on their journey in the original Warzone. This means that it can be difficult to figure out which gun players should be using in their matches as of right now.

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Fortunately, in this article, we have put together five of the best guns in Warzone based on their popularity in the meta using WZ Ranked. So, players can stop worrying as they will always know which weapons they should take into Fortune’s Keep, Caldera, or Rebirth Island.

This article also includes a meta loadout along with all of the weapons so players can maximize the damage and potential of every weapon on the list. Let’s go on ahead with the article and check out the top five best guns in Call of Duty: Warzone.

All Guns In Call Of Duty: Warzone

Now that we have listed down the top five best weapons of Warzone in the current meta, let us check out the other options available for players in the game.

Warzone Assault Rifles

Weapon	Description
M4A1	This is a fully automatic battle rifle, which is most effective at medium to long range when used with the correct attachments.
FN Scar 17	It is a large caliber automatic Assault Rifle that is effective in long-range gunfights.
FAL	A semi-automatic Assault Rifle that is capable of taking out enemies effectively at medium range.
AS VAL	This is an integrally suppressed fully automatic Assault Rifle that was built for stealth and close-quarter combat.
Kilo 141	A fully automatic Assault Rifle with a steady rate of fire and a manageable recoil pattern.
FR 5.56	A three-round burst Assault Rifle that is highly effective in medium-range gunfights.
STG44	This is a versatile Assault Rifle that can easily adapt to any given situation.
Vargo-S	A full auto AR that trades firepower for improved accuracy and fire rate.
M13	Fully automatic Assault Rifle with a high rate of fire and a low recoil pattern.
KG M40	This is a fully automatic workhorse Assault Rifle.
Grau 5.56	A fully automatic lightweight Assault Rifle that allows players to constantly stay on the move.
Nikita AVT	Full-auto Assault Rifle with the best-in-class fire rate in Vanguard.
Oden	Fully automatic hard-hitting battle rifle with a slow rate of fire.
FFAR 1	FFAR 1 is a high-fire rate Assault Rifle with a fast reload speed and deadly damage at medium range.
BAR	High-caliber full-auto with accuracy for long-distance engagements.
Krig 6	Fully automatic Assault Rifle with incredible accuracy and a fast reload speed.
QBZ-83	Fully automatic Assault Rifle with fast handling speed and increased mobility.
AS44	Fast-firing full-auto Assault Rifle ideal for close to mid-range engagements.
AK-47 (Cold War)	Fully automatic high damage Assault Rifle with a slower rate of fire that’s effective in short to medium-range gunfights.
Groza	Automatic Assault Rifle with a fast fire rate that deals consistent damage at range.
AK-47 (Modern Warfare)	High damage automatic Assault Rifle with a heavy recoil pattern.
C58	Full-auto Assault Rifle with high damage at close range with a slower fire rate.
Cooper Carbine	This short-range AR is easy to control with a fast fire rate.
Vargo 52	Full-auto Assault Rifle with good damage at mid-range with a fast fire rate, improved muzzle velocity, and reliable handling for steady firing control.
AN-94	High damage Assault Rifle with a unique hyper burst feature that gives the user the upper hand in gunfights.
XM4	Automatic rifle with reliable damage and manageable recoil control when firing.
FARA 83	Automatic Assault Rifle with a high rate of fire that’s effective at medium to long range.
CR-56 AMAX	Compact fully automatic Assault Rifle built for mid-range gunfights.
RAM-7	Fully automatic bullpup Assault Rifle that’s effective in close-quarter gunfights.
EM2	Well-rounded British rifle with good firing control.
Automaton	Automatic rifle with steady fire rate and is deadly at mid to long-range engagements.

Warzone Sniper Rifles

Weapon	Description
AX-50	Hard-hitting bolt action Sniper Rifle that requires a precise aim at long distances.
Dragunov	Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle that thrives at medium to long range and has featured in countless Call of Duty titles.
HDR	Anti-material bolt action Sniper Rifle that’s devastating at long-range.
LW3 Tundra	Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with high damage output and moderate sway.
M82	Harding hitting Sniper Rifle with heavy recoil and slow handling.
Pelington 703	Bolt action Sniper Rifle that offers mobility and a fast re-chamber speed.
Rytec AMR	High-damage semi-automatic Sniper Rifle that’s dominant at long range.
Swiss K31	Straight pull bolt action Sniper Rifle that does high damage at long range.
ZRG 20MM	Newly released bolt action Sniper Rifle with deadly damage at long range.

Warzone Tactical Rifles

Weapon	Description
AUG (Cold War)	Burst fire high damage Tactical Rifle with a built-in optic that provides 1.5x magnification.
DMR-14	Semi-automatic Tactical Rifle with a high fire rate and low recoil.
M16	Burst fire Tactical Rifle and deadly accurate while a player is aiming down sight.
M1916	Semi-automatic Vanguard rifle that’s deadly accurate and deals reliable damage.
Type 63	Semi-automatic Tactical Rifle with a low rate of fire and improved stability at long range.

Warzone SMGs

Weapon	Description
Armaguerra 43	Very high rate-of-fire SMG. Effective at short to medium-range engagements.
AK-74u	Fully automatic SMG that offers consistent damage and reliable weapon control.
AUG (Modern Warfare)	Modular fully automatic SMG designed for mobility and control.
Bizon	Fully automatic SMG with reliable damage and a large ammo pool.
Bullfrog	Fully automatic SMG with improved range and a less accurate hip-fire spread.
CX-9	High fire rate SMG with excellent manoeuvrability.
Fennec	Fully automatic SMG with an insanely high fire rate and a smooth recoil pattern.
H4 Blixen	Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium-range engagements.
ISO	Precise SMG with a fast rate of fire that thrives in close-quarter engagements.
KSP 45	3-round burst SMG that provides high damage at moderate range and was released with Black Ops Cold War.
LC10	Well-rounded fully automatic SMG with great accuracy and impressive muzzle velocity.
LAPA	Full-auto lightweight Submachine Gun prototype with reliable damage and good firing control.
MAC-10	High damage fully automatic SMG with a fast fire rate and heavy vertical recoil.
Marco 5	A high mobility Submachine Gun, accurate from the hip with excellent close-range stopping power.
MP5 (Cold War)	Fully automatic SMG with a fast fire rate and low recoil.
Milano 821	Fully automatic SMG with a slow rate of fire that offers a manageable recoil pattern.
MP7	Compact fully automatic SMG with a high rate of fire and minimal recoil.
MP5 (Modern Warfare)	A balanced fully automatic SMG with consistent damage and manageable recoil.
MP40	Workhorse SMG is suited to all short to medium-range engagements.
Owen Gun	High-caliber full-auto SMG with accuracy for medium ranges.
P90	Automatic SMG with an incredibly high rate of fire that thrives at close quarters.
PPSh-41	Full auto SMG with a fast rate of fire and a large bullet spread.
Striker 45	Hard-hitting SMG that is capable of shredding enemies at long distances with great aim.
STEN	High-mobility full-auto SMG ideal for flanking enemy positions.
TEC-9	Semi-automatic SMG with high accuracy and minimal recoil.
UGR	Full-auto underwater Submachine Gun modified for improved land performance. Fire 5.66mm steel darts with moderate bullet velocity.
Uzi	Fully automatic open bolt SMG that’s both lightweight and mobile.
Welgun	Heavy full-auto SMG with lethality and range for short- to medium-range engagements.

Warzone Shotguns

Weapon	Description
Gallo SA12	Semi-automatic Shotgun with reliable damage and pellet spread.
Hauer 77	High-damage pump-action Shotgun that’s capable of one-shotting enemies at close range.
Jak-12	Fully automatic open bolt Shotgun that’s incredibly effective in close engagements.
Model 680	Pump-action Shotgun that’s reliable and effective in close-quarter gunfights.
Origin 12	Semi-automatic Shotgun with large ammo capacity for nonstop fire.
R9-0	Double-Barrel Shotgun that fires two rapid shots before each re-chamber.
Streetsweeper	Burst fire high damage tactical rifle with a built-in optic that provides 1.5x magnification.
VLK Rogue	Agile 12-gauge Shotgun with incredible mobility and range capabilities.
725	Break action Shotgun with a two-round capacity that’s lethal at extended ranges.

Warzone Marksman Rifles

Weapon	Description
Crossbow	Silent and deadly crossbow capable of one-shotting enemies if players have a good enough aim.
EBR-14	Semi-automatic long-range battle rifle that’s lethal if the user can land multiple shots on their opponent.
Kar98k	High damage bolt action rifle that remains one of the most popular weapons in Warzone.
MK2 Carbine	Accurate lever-action rifle capable of taking out an enemy with a well-aimed shot.
R1 Shadowhunter	Black Ops Cold War Crossbow that launches lethal bolt projectiles that rewards a player with great aim.
SP-R 208	Hard-hitting bolt action rifle that’s precise and deadly at long range with a scope.
SKS	Lightweight semi-automatic Carbine rifle that focuses on utility over accuracy.

Warzone LMGs

Weapon	Description
Bren	Full-auto LMG with accurate initial fire, recoil becomes difficult to control with sustained fire.
Bruen	Open bolt fully automatic LMG that provides a fast rate of fire and great stability.
FiNN	Ultra-light automatic LMG with a low fire rate and advanced recoil control.
Holger-26	Versatile LMG that’s designed for a broad range of engagements and effective at all ranges.
MG 82	Fully automatic LMG with a manageable recoil pattern and high damage at medium range.
M91	Heavy LMG that’s stable and effective in long-range engagements but lacks mobility.
M60	Fully automatic LMG with solid ammo capacity and a slower rate of fire for excellent stability.
MG34	Fully automatic LMG with a high rate of fire and a heavy recoil pattern.
PKM	Fully automatic high-power LMG that’s effective at medium to long range.
RPD	High-damage LMG with great handling speed and a heavy recoil pattern that’s featured in countless Call of Duty titles.
RAAL MG	The Reconnaissance Auxiliary Assault Lightweight Machine Gun uses a low fire rate and a reciprocating barrel.
Stoner 63	Fully automatic LMG with a solid fire rate and a large ammo capacity.
SA87	Fully automatic bullpup Light Machine Gun with a lower rate of fire that keeps the recoil low.
Type 11	Lighter LMG offers additional manoeuvrability to reposition during battle.
UGM-8	High fire rate, mobile LMG that excels at creating suppressing fire and pushing enemy positions.
Whitley	Heavy long-range machine gun, cumbersome but consistent.

This list should be enough for you to look for the best gun in Warzone that will suit your playstyle and will allow you to eliminate your enemies.

Top 5 Meta Warzone Weapons And Loadouts, Ranked

Here are the top 5 Meta Warzone weapons and loadouts in Ranked:

1. Armaguerra 43

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Attachments

Underbarrel: SG98 Compact
Barrel: Imerito 550mm 03P
Stock: Imerito TA Skeletal
Ammo Type: Lengthened
Optic: Slate Reflector
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Mags
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Perk 1: Hardscope
Perk 2: Quick

In CoD Warzone, the Armaguerra has become more prominent and recognized as the game's elite killer due to a rejig at the top. The other weapons have received many nerfs, but the Armaguerra’s fierce SMG capabilities have been clear for all to see, owing to its amazing fire rate and piercing shots up close.

In case you wish to know how much the Warzone community favors the weapon, then you need not look any further than its meta-pick rate. The Armaguerra is currently the number one SMG in Warzone, with a whopping 11.7% as its meta-pick rate.

2. Cooper Carbine

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Attachments

Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Barrel: 22” Cooper Custom
Stock: Cooper Custom Padded
Ammunition: Lengthened
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Drums

Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: Fully Loaded

Ever since its arrival into the game, the Cooper Carbine has either been absolutely lethal or has occasionally had its beastly mouth muzzled by a nerf before being buffed into the meta once again.

It is the most popular AR in this game at the moment, with a pick rate of 9.2%, and destroys its enemies at medium to long range. The Cooper Carbine has the damage of an Assault Rifle and can output at the rate of an SMG.

The above makes the weapon a pretty easy gun to consider during Warzone Season 5 Reloaded.

3. XM4

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Attachments

Barrel: 13.5″ Task Force
Rear Grip: Airborne Elastic Wrap
Optic: Microflex LED
Ammunition: 45 Rnd

Muzzle: Suppressor

The XM4 has successfully made its way into the top five most popular weapons in Warzone, replacing the Grau 5.56 on the list. As an Assault Rifle, the XM4 is amazingly versatile and can be used in several ways, depending on the attachments that are used on the weapon.

This loadout mainly focuses on making the XM4 deadly at medium range, with the 13.5” Task Force barrel and Suppressor improving the gun’s bullet velocity as well as the damage range.

Players will absolutely destroy their enemies on Caldera if they run this setup alongside the Gorenko or MP40.

4. 3-Line Rifle

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Attachments

Underbarrel: Heavy Foregrip
Barrel: Kovalevskaya 820mm R1MN
Stock: ZAC Custom MZ
Ammunition: Lengthened
Optic: 1913 Variable 4-8x
Rear Grip: Leather Grip
Magazine: .30-06 20 Round Mags
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Perk 1: Silent Focus
Perk 2: On-Hand

At last, a sniper has made its way into the top five most popular weapons in Warzone Season 5 Reloaded, and as expected, it is the 3-Line Rifle. This deadly long-range choice has the ability to down enemies in no time and is top-tier on Caldera and Rebirth Island.

With the Kar98k and Swiss K31 officially in the past and their days over, this Vanguard sniper has taken their spot at the top. This gun is definitely worth using if you enjoy eliminating your enemies from a distance.

5. MP40

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Attachments

Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Barrel: Krausnick 317mm 04B
Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
Ammo Type: Hollow Point
Optic: Slate Reflector
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mags
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Perk 1: Brace
Perk 2: Quick

After making a comeback in Season 5 Reloaded, the MP40 made its way into the top-five spot in place of the PPSh-41. This lethal SMG has a deadly TTK while also providing its user with tons of mobility, which makes it perfect for players who prefer to play aggressively and take on gunfights head-on.

Just keep in mind to run Overkill with the MP40, as it is crucial that you have a longer-range weapon at your disposal. A meta sniper or AR would be ideal alongside this weapon, which will give you a versatile setup overall.

The Best Gun In Warzone

It is extremely difficult for everyone to choose the best gun in Warzone since they all have their own preferences when it comes to picking and customizing the ideal loadout. Nevertheless, as mentioned above, the Armaguerra 43 is the most popular weapon in the game as of right now.

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It is considered the most powerful weapon in the current meta by many players. With devastating damage and a lethal TTK at close range, the Armaguerra 43 is a deadly weapon that can destroy its enemies in an instant.

Even though choosing meta weapons is crucial if you are looking for every possible advantage, your main focus should be on finding a gun that you enjoy using. Also, remember to try a bunch of loadouts above and check which ones help you pick up the most kills.