First, it was the M4A1 and MP5. Then came a new contender for the throne of the best gun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: the Grau 5.56.
This dominant assault rifle is versatile, powerful, and accurate, as you likely already know if you’ve played Warzone at all. Several years after the game released, the gun is still everywhere, and it’s everywhere because it’s that good.
The season five update for Warzone and Vanguard buffed the Grau in Warzone, increasing its max damage, max damage range, and neck damage multiplier, sending it right back up toward the top of the meta.
Here are a few of the best loadouts for the Grau 5.56 in Modern Warfare and Warzone.
Best Grau loadout in Warzone
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
- Optic: VLK 3.0x Optic
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Ammunition: 60 Round Mags
The most common loadout for Warzone maximizes range while prioritizing stealth and a large magazine. This thing melts from any range and is deadly accurate. This set of attachments has not changed in years as far as becoming the best possible build for the Grau, and it reigns supreme in the summer of 2022.
Grau 5.56 SMG build
- Barrel: XRK CZEN mk2
- Stock: No Stock
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Rear Grip: XRK Void II
- Perk: Sleight of Hand
If you like to go off the beaten path with the gunsmith, try this loadout on for size. It completely changes the look and function of the Grau by turning it into an SMG hybrid that’s strong and quick on smaller maps.
Best Grau loadout in Modern Warfare
- Barrel: FSS 20.8″ Nexus
- Optic: G.I. Mini Reflex
- Stock: FSS Blackjack
- Underbarrel: Cronen Shark II
- Rear Grip: Cronen Sniper Elite
If you want a classic assault rifle loadout, this is the one for you. This loadout is reminiscent of the best ARs in CoD, like Modern Warfare 2’s ACR. It’s a ton of fun and it’s strong in multiple scenarios.
