With so many weapons to choose from in Warzone, it can be difficult to figure out which guns are the best to dominate your matches. So, let’s run through the best meta weapons in-game at the moment.
Warzone Season 3 Reloaded is well underway and players are still enjoying all the fresh content that arrived in the latest update.
Of course, this means it can be difficult to figure out which gun you should be using in your matches. Luckily, we’ve compiled five of the best Warzone guns based on their popularity in the meta using WZ Ranked, so you’ll always know which weapons to take into Caldera.
We’ve even included a meta loadout alongside all of them so you can make the most out of each of the guns. Without further ado, let’s check out the five best guns in Call of Duty: Warzone.
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Best meta Warzone weapons, ranked
5. Cooper Carbine
Attachments
- Muzzle: MX Silencer
- Barrel: 22″ Cooper Custom
- Optic: G16 2.5x
- Stock: Cooper 45RS
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Drums
- Ammo Type: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
- Proficiency: Vital
- Kit: Fully Loaded
Perks
- E.O.D
- Overkill
- Amped
Equipment
- Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
- Lethal: Semtex
Currently sitting as the third most popular AR in Warzone, the Cooper Carbine is an effective AR that’s perfect for both Rebirth Island and Caldera.
The build above focuses on turning the gun into a medium to long-range laser beam that eliminates enemies in seconds. Not only that, the combination of attachments makes the AR incredibly easy to control, ensuring you land every single bullet.
Just be sure to run Overkill with this setup as you’ll need a close-quarter option at your disposal. Remember, if the build above doesn’t fit your playstyle, consider checking out our dedicated guide for the gun.
4. H4 Blixen
Attachments
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Jonsson 9″ RMK
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Bergstrom MB
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 54 Round Mags
- Ammo Type: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
- Proficiency: Fleet
- Kit: Quick
Added in the Season 3 Reloaded update, the H4 Blixen or Carl Gustaf has not been in Warzone for very long but it’s already second behind the MP40 in terms of popularity.
A hard-hitting SMG that has a solid damage range compared to its competition, the H4 Blixen is perfect when paired up with a meta AR like the Cooper Carbine or STG44.
Our loadout above focuses on maximizing the gun’s damage while also providing a solid amount of mobility.
If you’re looking for an alternative MP40 loadout, consider checking out our dedicated guide for the weapon.
3. MP40
Attachments
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Krausnick 317mm 04B
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mags
- Ammo Type: Hollow Point
- Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
- Proficiency: Brace
- Kit: Quick
Perks
- E.O.D
- Overkill
- Amped
Equipment
- Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
- Lethal: Grenade
Falling to third after the May 4 patch but still sitting as the most popular SMG in Warzone, the MP40 is unmatched at close quarters.
This powerful SMG has a lethal TTK while also providing its user with a lot of mobility, making it ideal for players who prefer to play aggressively.
Just remember to run Overkill with the MP40 as it’s essential you have a longer-range weapon at your disposal.
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If you’re looking for an alternative MP40 loadout, consider checking out our dedicated guide for the weapon.
2. NZ-41
Attachments
- Muzzle: MX Silencer
- Barrel: LOR Mk1 Burst
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Stock: Orbweaver E Pack
- Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
- Optic: SVT-40 PU Scop 3-6x
- Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 50 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Perk: Brace
- Perk 2: Fully Loaded
After major adjustments to its recoil in the June 2 patch, the NZ-41’s popularity has exploded in the last week, becoming one of the strongest ARs in Warzone.
Thanks to its steady recoil pattern, it’s incredibly easy to beam opponents down from a distance and that’s exactly what the build above is designed to do.
It’s hard to know how long it’ll be before Raven nerf this weapon so make the most of it while it lasts as changes could be coming soon.
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If you’re looking for an alternative MP40 loadout, consider checking out our dedicated guide for the weapon.
1. STG44
Attachments
- Muzzle: MX Silencer
- Barrel: VDD 760mm 05B
- Optic: ZF4 3.5x Rifle Scope
- Stock: VDD 34S Weighted
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
- Ammo Type: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
- Proficiency: Vital
- Kit: Fully Loaded
Perks
- E.O.D
- Overkill
- Amped
Equipment
- Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
- Lethal: Semtex
The STG44 has risen in popularity since the May 4 update where it was buffed, making it one of the most powerful ARs in the game.
This deadly weapon packs a punch and deals lethal damage at medium to long-range, especially with the ZF4 3.5x Rifle Scope equipped.
With 10 attachments instead of five, this gun’s strengths can be amplified to the max making it a worthy contender with the likes of the Cold War AK47 and the Cooper Carbine.
On Caldera, you can’t go wrong with this STG44 build, but if you’re looking for an alternative setup, consider checking out our dedicated guide.
What is the best gun in Warzone?
Identifying the best gun in Warzone is a difficult task as everyone has their preference when it comes to picking and customizing the perfect loadout.
However, as showcased above, the STG44 is currently the most popular weapon in the game and is considered by a lot of players as the strongest gun in the current meta.
With a lethal TTK and strong damage at long range, it’s a deadly choice if you want a versatile weapon that can beam down enemies from afar.
All guns in Call of Duty: Warzone
Now we’ve counted down the top five best Warzone weapons in the current meta, let’s check the other available options for players in-game.
Warzone Assault Rifles
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| FAL | Semi-automatic assault rifle capable of taking out enemies effectively at medium range. | Loadout/Class |
| Kilo 141 | Fully automatic assault rifle with a steady rate of fire and a manageable recoil pattern. | Loadout/Class |
| KG M40 | Fully automatic workhorse assault rifle. | Loadout/Class |
| M4A1 | Fully automatic battle rifle, most effective at medium to long-range with the correct attachments. | Loadout/Class |
| FR 5.56 | A three-round burst assault rifle that’s most effective in medium-range gunfights. | Loadout/Class |
| Oden | Fully automatic hard-hitting battle rifle with a slow rate of fire. | Loadout/Class |
| M13 | Fully automatic assault rifle with a high rate of fire and a low recoil pattern. | Loadout/Class |
| FN Scar 17 | Large caliber automatic assault rifle that’s effective in long-range gunfights. | Loadout/Class |
| AK-47 (Modern Warfare) | High damage automatic assault rifle with a heavy recoil pattern. | Loadout/Class |
| RAM-7 | Fully automatic bullpup assault rifle that’s effective in close-quarter gunfights. | Loadout/Class |
| Grau 5.56 | Fully automatic lightweight assault rifle that allows players to stay constantly on the move. | Loadout/Class |
| CR-56 AMAX | Compact fully automatic assault rifle built for mid-range gunfights. | Loadout/Class |
| FARA 83 | Automatic assault rifle with a high rate of fire that’s effective at medium to long-range. | Loadout/Class |
| FFAR 1 | High fire rate assault rifle with fast reload speeds and deadly damage at medium range. | Loadout/Class |
| 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. | Loadout/Class |
| Groza | Automatic assault rifle with a fast fire rate that deals consistent damage at range. | Loadout/Class |
| Krig 6 | Fully automatic assault rifle with incredible accuracy and a fast reload speed. | Loadout/Class |
| XM4 | Automatic rifle with reliable damage and manageable recoil control when firing. | Loadout/Class |
| AN-94 | High damage assault rifle with a unique hyperburst feature that gives the user the upper hand in gunfights. | Loadout/Class |
| AS VAl | Integrally suppressed fully automatic assault rifle built for stealth and close quarter combat. | Loadout/Class |
| QBZ-83 | Fully automatic assault rifle with fast handling speed and increased mobility. | Loadout/Class |
| C58 | Full-auto assault rifle with high damage at close range with a slower fire rate. | Loadout/Class |
| EM2 | Well-rounded British rifle with good firing control. | Loadout/Class |
| STG44 | Versatile assault rifle adaptable to any situation. | Loadout/Class |
| Automaton | Automatic rifle with steady fire rate and is deadly at mid to long-range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| BAR | High-caliber full-auto with accuracy for long-distance engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| Cooper Carbine | This short-range AR is easy to control with a fast fire rate. | Loadout/Class |
| AS44 | Fast firing full-auto assault rifle ideal for close to mid-range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| 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. | Loadout/Class |
| Nikita AVT | Full-auto assault rifle with the best-in-class fire rate in Vanguard. | Loadout/Class |
Warzone SMGs
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| AK74u | Fully automatic SMG that offers consistent damage and reliable weapon control. | Loadout/Class |
| KSP 45 | 3 round burst SMG that provides high damage at moderate range and was released with Black Ops Cold War. | – |
| H4 Blixen | Favored by Special Operations Forces, this hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium-range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| UGR | Full-auto underwater submachine gun modified for improved land performance. Fire 5.66mm steel darts with moderate bullet velocity. | Loadout/Class |
| LAPA | Full-auto lightweight submachine gun prototype with reliable damage and good firing control | Loadout/Class |
| Striker 45 | Hard-hitting SMG that is capable of shredding enemies at long distances with great aim. | Loadout/Class |
| MP5 (Cold War) | Fully automatic SMG with a fast fire rate and low recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| Milano 821 | Fully automatic SMG with a slow rate of fire that offers a manageable recoil pattern. | Loadout/Class |
| P90 | Automatic SMG with an incredibly high rate of fire that thrives at close quarters. | Loadout/Class |
| Uzi | Fully automatic open bolt SMG that’s both lightweight and mobile. | Loadout/Class |
| MP7 | Compact fully automatic SMG with a high rate of fire and minimal recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| LC10 | Well-rounded fully automatic SMG with great accuracy and impressive muzzle velocity. | Loadout/Class |
| Bizon | Fully automatic SMG with reliable damage and a large ammo pool. | Loadout/Class |
| AUG (Modern Warfare) | Modular fully automatic SMG designed for mobility and control. | Loadout/Class |
| MP5 (Modern Warfare) | A balanced fully automatic SMG with consistent damage and manageable recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| Bullfrog | Fully automatic SMG with improved range and a less accurate hip-fire spread. | Loadout/Class |
| Fennec | Fully automatic SMG with an insanely high fire rate and a smooth recoil pattern. | Loadout/Class |
| MAC-10 | High damage fully automatic SMG with a fast fire rate and heavy vertical recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| ISO | Precise SMG with a fast rate of fire that thrives in close-quarter engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| PPSh-41 | Full auto SMG with a fast rate of fire and a large bullet spread. | Loadout/Class |
| CX-9 | High fire rate SMG with excellent maneuverability. | Loadout/Class |
| TEC-9 | Semi-automatic SMG with high accuracy and minimal recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| MP40 | Workhorse SMG is suited to all short to medium-range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| Owen Gun | High-caliber full-auto SMG with accuracy for medium ranges. | Loadout/Class |
| STEN | High-mobility full-auto SMG ideal for flanking enemy positions. | Loadout/Class |
| Welgun | Heavy full-auto SMG with lethality and range for short- to medium-range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| Armaguerra 43 | Very high rate-of-fire SMG. Effective at short to medium range engagements. | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Sniper Rifles
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| ZRG 20MM | Newly released bolt action sniper rifle with deadly damage at long-range. | Loadout/Class |
| Rytec AMR | High damage semi-automatic sniper rifle that’s dominant at long range. | Loadout/Class |
| 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. | Loadout/Class |
| AX-50 | Hard-hitting bolt action sniper rifle that requires a precise aim at long distances. | Loadout/Class |
| Pelington 703 | Bolt action sniper rifle that offers mobility and a fast re-chamber speed. | Loadout/Class |
| LW3 Tundra | Bolt Action sniper rifle with high damage output and moderate sway. | Loadout/Class |
| M82 | Harding hitting Sniper Rifle with heavy recoil and slow handling. | Loadout/Class |
| Swiss K31 | Straight pull bolt action sniper rifle that does high damage at long-range. | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Marksmen Rifles
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| EBR-14 | Semi-automatic long-range battle rifle that’s lethal if the user can land multiple shots on their opponent. | – |
| R1 Shadowhunter | Black Ops Cold War Crossbow that launches lethal bolt projectiles that rewards a player with great aim. | – |
| Kar98k | High damage bolt action rifle that remains one of the most popular weapons in Warzone. | Loadout/Class |
| MK2 Carbine | Accurate lever-action rifle that’s capable of taking out an enemy with a well-aimed shot. | – |
| Crossbow | Silent and deadly crossbow capable of one-shotting enemies if players have a good enough aim. | – |
| SKS | Lightweight semi-automatic Carbine rifle that focuses on utility over accuracy. | – |
| SP-R 208 | Hard-hitting bolt action rifle that’s precise and deadly at long-range with a scope. | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Shotguns
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| Jak-12 | Fully automatic open bolt shotgun that’s incredibly effective in close engagements. | Loadout/Class |
| Gallo SA12 | Semi-automatic shotgun with reliable damage and pellet spread. | Loadout/Class |
| Streetsweeper | Burst fire high damage tactical rifle with a built-in optic that provides 1.5x magnification. | Loadout/Class |
| Origin 12 | Semi-automatic shotgun with large ammo capacity for nonstop fire. | Loadout/Class |
| R9-0 | Double barrel shotgun that fires two rapid shots before each re-chamber | Loadout/Class |
| VLK Rogue | Agile 12-gauge shotgun with incredible mobility and range capabilities. | Loadout/Class |
| 725 | Break action shotgun with a two-round capacity that’s lethal at extended ranges. | – |
| Model 680 | Pump-action shotgun that’s reliable and effective in close-quarter gunfights. | – |
| Hauer 77 | High damage pump-action shotgun that’s capable of one-shotting enemies at close range. | – |
Warzone LMGs
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| PKM | Fully automatic high-power LMG that’s effective at medium to long-range. | Loadout/Class |
| SA87 | Fully automatic bullpup light machine gun with a lower rate of fire that keeps the recoil low. | Loadout/Class |
| M91 | Heavy LMG that’s stable and effective in long-range engagements but lacks mobility. | Loadout/Class |
| MG34 | Fully automatic LMG with a high rate of fire and a heavy recoil pattern. | – |
| Holger-26 | Versatile LMG that’s designed for a broad range of engagements and effective at all ranges. | – |
| Bruen | Open bolt fully automatic LMG that provides a fast rate of fire and great stability. | Loadout/Class |
| FiNN | Ultra-light automatic LMG with a low fire rate and advanced recoil control. | Loadout/Class |
| Stoner 63 | Fully automatic LMG with a solid fire rate and a large ammo capacity. | Loadout/Class |
| RPD | High-damage LMG with great handling speed and a heavy recoil pattern that’s featured in countless Call of Duty titles. | Loadout/Class |
| M60 | Fully automatic LMG with solid ammo capacity and a slower rate of fire for excellent stability. | – |
| MG 82 | Fully automatic LMG with a manageable recoil pattern and high damage at medium range. | Loadout/Class |
| RAAL MG | The Reconnaissance Auxiliary Assault Lightweight Machine Gun uses a low fire rate and a reciprocating barrel. | Loadout/Class |
| Bren | Full-auto LMG with accurate initial fire, recoil becomes difficult to control with sustained fire. | Loadout/Class |
| Type 11 | Lighter LMG offers additional maneuverability to reposition during battle. | Loadout/Class |
| Whitley | Heavy long-range machine gun, cumbersome but consistent. | Loadout/Class |
Warzone Tactical Rifles
| Weapon | Description | Guide |
| M16 | Burst fire tactical rifle and deadly accurate while a player is aiming down sight. | Loadout/Class |
| DMR-14 | Semi-automatic tactical rifle with a high fire rate and low recoil. | Loadout/Class |
| AUG (Cold War) | Burst fire high damage tactical rifle with a built-in optic that provides 1.5x magnification. | Loadout/Class |
| Type 63 | Semi-automatic tactical rifle with a low rate of fire and improved stability at long-range | Loadout/Class |
| M1916 | Semi-automatic Vanguard rifle that’s deadly accurate and deals reliable damage. | Loadout/Class |
Hopefully, this list should help you find the best gun in Warzone that suits your playstyle and allows you to dominate your opponents.
Although choosing meta weapons is key if you’re looking for every possible advantage, your primary focus should be finding a gun you enjoy using.
Don’t forget to try a bunch of the loadouts above and see which ones help you pick up the most kills. If you’re looking to stay on top of all the latest Warzone news and leaks, check out our dedicated Call of Duty home page.
