Best Warzone 2 loadouts: Meta weapons and classes for Al Mazrah, Ashika Island, & Vondel

Warzone 2 Season 5 is here, introducing a range of balance changes, long-awaited movement changes, and two new vehicles. If you want to score some victories in Season 5, we’re here to help with these best loadouts and current meta guns in Warzone 2.

The Season 5 update stabilized Warzone 2’s meta. A few weapons still obviously stand out above the rest of the pack, but plenty of previously forgotten guns can hold their own in long and short-range engagements.

A big reason for this is that the Cronen Squall and Lachmann Sub finally received nerfs. Despite seeing a hefty nerf, the Cronen Squall still holds strong in the game’s current meta. But, there may be a new king in town that we will highlight. And with the Lachmann Sub out of the way, there are plenty of question marks surrounding the best up close and personal weapon.

Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best Warzone 2 loadouts to use to dominate Al Mazrah, Ashika Island & Vondel.

Contents

• Best Warzone 2 weapons and loadouts, ranked
• What is the best gun in Warzone 2?
• List of all guns in Warzone 2
• Warzone 2 Assault Rifles
• Warzone 2 SMGs
• Warzone 2 Battle Rifles
• Warzone 2 LMGs
• Warzone 2 Snipers
• Warzone 2 Shotguns
• Warzone 2 Marksmen Rifles
• Warzone 2 Handguns

Best Warzone 2 meta loadouts and weapons, ranked

5. MCPR-300

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• Muzzle: Nilsound 90 (-1.40, +0.77)
• Laser: Corio LAZ-46 V3 (0.00, -21.39)
• Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4 (-3.00, +0.75)
• Ammunition: .300 Mag Explosive (+0.70, +9.00)
• Magazine: 5 Round Mag

One-shot sniping took a backseat in Season 4, as battle rifles and LMGs offered a better long-range meta option. It’s time to pick back up the sniper rifle, as the MCPR-300 is lethal in Season 5.

Explosive ammunition isn’t as potent as it once was, but if you are able to manage its harsh bullet drop, sniper rifles dominate long-range engagements. The MCPR-300 is the definition of high risk-high reward weapon, and it takes a lot of skill and patience to harness it’s potential.

4. Cronen Squall

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• Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40 (+0.39, +0.26)
• Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel (+0.34, +0.10)
• Optic: Aim OP-V4 (+1.06, -1.65)
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56 (+0.65, +0.31)
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

Season 5 finally knocked the Cronen Squall down a peg, as it saw its maximum damage, upper and lower torso damage multiplier, and limb damage multipliers decrease. However, an increase to its minimum damage did just enough to keep the battle rifle in our top five rankings.

In addition to its fairly low recoil and impressive damage output, the Cronen Squall is also one of the very few guns in Warzone that excels in both full-auto and semi-auto. This makes it uniquely versatile and the perfect primary for players who want something that works in all situations.

3. ISO 45

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• Muzzle: Lacerta Compensator (+0.49, -0.19)
• Barrel: 7″ EX Raptor-V2 (+0.39, -0.22)
• Optic: Slimline Pro (-1.84, -2.25)
• Stock: Demo Fade Tac (-1.94, -1.16)
• Magazine: 45 Round Drum

After a substantial nerf to the Lachmann Sub, some players still believe the ISO 45 is Warzone 2’s best SMG. But we believe the VEL 46 slightly edges it out in close-range engagements, but we won’t know for sure until True Game Data and Sym.gg reveal full Season 5 TTK numbers.

Our loadout emphasizes mobility, speed, and dominating gunfights within 15 meters.

2. VEL 46

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• Muzzle: Lacerta Compensator (+0.80, +0.35)
• Barrel: Lach-165 Zulu (-0.50, +0.40)
• Laser: VLK LZR 7mW (-0.50, -51.00)
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: ZLR Combat Grip (+1.00, -0.45)

The VEL-46 saw its neck, upper, and lower torso multipliers increase in Season 5. Those changes did enough to elevate the fast-firing SMG to the best short-range option in Warzone 2. This game’s rendition of the MP7 works well as both a close-range SMG for aggressive play and as a sniper support to partner with your one-shot primary.

Our loadout is perfect for players that want to push the agenda and take the fight directly to opponents.

1. TAQ V

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• Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40 (+0.54, +0.19)
• Barrel: 18″ Precision-6 Barrel (-0.42, +0.35)
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56 (+0.52, +0.28)
• Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity (-0.43, -4.94)
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

Since its arrival in Season 3, the Cronen Squall has dominated Warzone 2 lobbies. After a series of nerfs in Seasons 4 and 5, the TAQ V has taken over. A devastating fast TTK and easy-to-control recoil set the reliable battle rifle apart.

We recommend replacing 7.62 High-Velocity ammunition with the Aim OP-V4 if you prefer using an optic.

What is the best gun in Warzone 2?

Out goes one battle rifle, and in comes another. After the Season 5 update, we believe that The TAQ V is the best gun in Warzone 2. The battle royale sequel’s short-range meta is too up in the air to choose an SMG as the best weapon, but the TAQ V stands head and shoulder above other long-range weapons.

Admittedly, picking the best gun in Warzone 2 is extremely difficult as every weapon has its strengths in different situations. Also, your personal playstyle plays a big factor in what gun is best for you.

A lot of the time, preference and comfortability are more important than the meta, but nonetheless, there are a set of weapons in the current Warzone 2 meta that are strong in a wider range of situations than the alternatives.

All guns in Call of Duty: Warzone 2

Now we’ve outlined the best Warzone 2 meta weapons and loadouts, let’s check out all the other options available for players.

Warzone 2 Assault Rifles

Weapon	Guide
M4	Loadout/Class
TAQ-56	Loadout/Class
Kastov 762	Loadout/Class
Lachmann-556	Loadout/Class
STB 556	Loadout/Class
M16	Loadout/Class
Kastov-74u	Loadout/Class
Kastov 545	Loadout/Class
M13B	Loadout/Class
Chimera	Loadout/Class
ISO Hemlock	Loadout/Class
Tempus Razorback	Loadout/Class
FR Avancer	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 SMGs

Weapon	Guide
VEL 46	Loadout/Class
MX9	Loadout/Class
Lachmann Sub	Loadout/Class
Vaznev-9k	Loadout/Class
FSS Hurricane	Loadout/Class
Minibak	Loadout/Class
PDSW 528	Loadout/Class
Fennec 45	Loadout/Class
ISO 45	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 Battle Rifles

Weapon	Guide
Lachmann 762	Loadout/Class
SO-14	Loadout/Class
TAQ-V	Loadout/Class
FTAC Recon	Loadout/Class
Cronen Squall	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 LMGs

Weapon	Guide
Sakin MG38	Loadout/Class
HCR 56	Loadout/Class
556 Icarus	Loadout/Class
Raal MG	Loadout/Class
RPK	Loadout/Class
Rapp H	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 Snipers

Weapon	Guide
MCPR-300	Loadout/Class
Signal 50	Loadout/Class
LA-B 330	Loadout/Class
SP-X 80	Loadout/Class
Victus XMR	Loadout/Class
FJX Imperium	Loadout/Class
Carrack .300	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 Shotguns

Weapon	Guide
Lockwood 300	Loadout/Class
Expedite 12	Loadout/Class
Bryson 800	Loadout/Class
Bryson 890	Loadout/Class
KV Broadside	Loadout/Class
MX Guardian	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 Marksmen Rifles

Weapon	Guide
EBR-14	Loadout/Class
SP-R 208	Loadout/Class
Lockwood MK2	Loadout/Class
LM-S	Loadout/Class
SA-B 50	Loadout/Class
Taq-M	Loadout/Class
Tempus Torrent	Loadout/Class

Warzone 2 Handguns

Weapon	Guide
X13 Auto	Loadout/Class
Basilisk Akimbo	Loadout/Class
FTAC Siege	Loadout/Class

So, there you have it. Those are the best Warzone 2 meta loadouts to dominate your enemies on Al Mazrah, Ashika Island, and Vondel in Season 5.

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