If you’re looking for the best weapons to use in Warzone Season 1, look no further, as this guide has all the meta weapons listed for Battle Royale, including Assault Rifles, SMGs, and Snipers.
The current Warzone meta heavily favors low-recoil AR beams, ultra-mobile SMGs, and fast-handling snipers that can one-shot at practical ranges. At the time of writing, it’s the early Black Ops 7 integration period, and my list includes the weapons that are dominant in Multiplayer and Zombies.
Each gun below will give the best results in both casual and sweaty lobbies. If you want to rack in more kills in Season 1, here are the five best weapons and their builds you should be locking into in Warzone.
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5 best Warzone loadouts right now in Season 1
At the time of writing, I have included Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, and Sniper Rifles in my list. Since it’s still pretty early in Season 1, I have chosen these usual picks, but I will continue updating the list as the meta evolves down the line.
Best Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 1
MXR-17
MXR-17 is a classic all‑around assault rifle with controllable recoil, solid bullet velocity, and reliable damage at most normal gunfight distances. If you want to hold power positions, clear open lanes, and still feel usable inside 25 to 30 meters with good ADS speed and strafe, go for this AR.
Here’s the recommended build for the AR in Warzone Season 1:
- Optic: EAM xL Reflex
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 17″ Greaves Scourge Barrel
- Magazine: Rhodes Drum Mag
- Stock: Winch Stock
DS20 Mirage
DS20 Mirage leans into long‑range dominance a bit more, thanks to its very low visual recoil and strong velocity. Its main strengths are clarity of sight picture and consistency at 50 to 70+ meters, letting you chip armor or down rotating players before they can reach hard cover.
Here’s the recommended build for the DS20 Mirage in Warzone Season 1:
- Optic: EAM xL Reflex
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 17.1″ Abdicator Barrel
- Magazine: Griffon Reserve Extended II
- Rear Grip: A1-C Control Grip
Best SMGs in Warzone Season 1
MPC-25
MPC-25 is one of the go‑to SMGs in early Season 1, thanks to extremely competitive close‑range TTK and excellent mobility. It combines a fast rate of fire with forgiving handling, so it deletes armor in hallways, stairwells, and small buildings, especially on compact maps and Resurgence playlists.
Here’s the recommended build for the MPC-25 in Warzone Season 1:
- Muzzle: K&S Compensator
- Underbarrel: Zero Shift Handstop
- Magazine: MPC Overload Drum
- Rear Grip: Magnate Grip
- Stock: K-1 Pedal Stock
Kogot-7
Kogot-7 is the ideal SMG for aggressive mechanical players. Its recoil can feel snappier than MPC‑25, yet it pays you back with very serious damage in the zero to 10 meter distance, making it ideal for entry fraggers who always take the first peek.
Here’s the recommended build for the Kogot-7 in Warzone Season 1:
- Muzzle: Hawker-9 Brake
- Barrel: 13.5″ Canis-05 Barrel
- Underbarrel: VAS Drift Lock Foregrip
- Magazine: Vex Expanse Mag
- Stock: EMT3 Radix Stock
Best Sniper Rifle in Warzone Season 1
VS Recon
VS Recon stands out among Season 1 snipers as a top‑tier option if you want consistent one‑shot potential in realistic engagement ranges. It combines decent ADS, manageable sway, and the ability to down fully plated enemies with a well‑placed headshot inside a defined distance window, making it extremely valuable on open rotations across big POIs.
Here’s the recommended build for the VS Recon in Warzone Season 1:
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 23″ G-Force Barrel
- Underbarrel: Stetig-C Handguard
- Rear Grip: R-1 Shelf Grip
- Fire Mods: 7.62 Nato Overpressured
Now that you know the best weapons to use in WZ S1, make sure your settings are dialed in before hopping into BR:
- Best PC graphics settings
- Best controller settings
- Best aim assist settings
- Best mouse and keyboard settings
- Best audio settings
- Best movement settings
Published: Dec 8, 2025 02:14 am