The best Vaznev-9K loadout in Warzone

Al Mazrah is a dangerous place in Warzone. You’re going to need some sick weaponry to defend yourself and your squad from all of the hazards it has to offer. This includes decking out your weapons with the most optimized loadouts.

Functionally, Warzone is very similar to the original, Caldera. When it comes to weapons, you need a long-range gun and a close-range weapon to swap to when you’re being pushed by the enemy or if you find yourself indoors.

One of the fans’ favorite weapons in MW2 multiplayer is the Vaznev-9K, so players have been taking that SMG into Al Mazrah since launch and finding plenty of success. But the attachments you need for BR slightly differ from what works in something like Hardpoint because the situations you may be using an SMG for in Warzone 2 are often quite different, even in battles on Ashika Island in season five and beyond.

Best Warzone Vaznev-9K loadout

• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Stock: Markeev R7 Stock
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -4.00oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +2.40in
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.80oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +0.40in
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: Demo-X2 Grip
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.00oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +0.45in

Why this is the best Vaznev-9K Warzone loadout

The SMG of the Kastovia weapon platform in MW2 translates extremely well to the gameplay in Warzone, meaning the time invested into unlocking the gun is definitely worth it if you’re trying to chase down victories in Al Mazrah.

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We firmly believe the Vaznev is one of the best guns currently available for close-range battles in CoD, full stop. It’s an excellent choice as a secondary weapon option paired up with a long-range gun like an assault rifle, LMG, or sniper rifle, and it stands on its own as the best overall SMG.

In our experience, this set of attachments will increase the Vaznev’s accuracy, recoil control, and handling, making it even stronger for quickly moving through the long sightlines of the map or swapping to when pushing into one of Al Mazrah’s many buildings and close-quarters environments. This goes double for the smaller location of Ashika Island.

Best perk package for Vaznev-9K in Warzone

• Perk Package: Double Time, Battle Hardened, Fast Hands, Ghost

Warzone’s de facto perk package is our favorite for a reason. This combination of perks will keep you moving quickly with a refreshed tactical sprint, prevent the harshest effects of stuns and flashes, help you throw your own equipment faster, and keep you off of the enemy UAV’s radar.

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Best equipment for Vaznev-9K in Warzone

• Tactical: Stun
• Lethal: Semtex or Throwing Knife

The Vaznev and stuns go together like ham and eggs, allowing you to both keep your opponent immobile and move quickly to circle them like prey in the jungle. A Semtex or throwing knife is icing on the cake to help finish them off with finesse.