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The best assault rifles in Warzone right now (Season 5)

The meta is always changing. Here's what's the best right now.

The assault rifle is the jack of all trades in Call of Duty: Warzone.

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You can use ARs for close to medium-range fights, and when they’re equipped with a proper loadout, they can even be dominant at long ranges throughout the huge sightlines of Caldera or even the close-range battles of Rebirth Island.

In general, for Warzone, assault rifles should be maximized for range, damage, and accuracy, so the same attachments can be used on multiple guns to enhance their effectiveness.

The meta is always changing in Call of Duty. With nerfs and buffs every few weeks, it’s important to stay on top of which gun reigns supreme and which one has fallen off. Every once in a while, like with new seasonal updates, new rifles join the games and shake up the meta even further.

Keeping that in mind, here are the best assault rifles to use in Warzone right now, with some suggested loadouts to go along with them.

The best assault rifles in Warzone right now

Cooper Carbine

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  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: 22″ Cooper Custom
  • Optic: G16 2.5x
  • Stock: Cooper 45RS
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Drums
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk 1: Tight Grip
  • Perk 2: On-Hand

STG44

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  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: VDD 860mm 05B
  • Optic: G16 2.5x
  • Stock: Konstanz Tactical
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk 1: Focus
  • Perk 2: On-Hand

Kilo 141

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  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Singuard Arms 19.8″ Prowler
  • Optic: Scout Combat Optic or VLK 3.0
  • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
  • Ammunition: 60 Round Mags

Grau 5.56

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  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
  • Laser: Tac Laser
  • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
  • Ammunition: 60 Round Mags

M4A1

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  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Stock M16 Grenadier
  • Optic: VLK 3.0x Optic
  • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
  • Ammunition: 60 Round Mags

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Scott Duwe
Senior Staff Writer & Call of Duty lead. Professional writer for over 10 years. Lover of all things Marvel, Destiny 2, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and more. Previous bylines include PC Gamer, Red Bull Esports, Fanbyte, and Esports Nation. DogDad to corgis Yogi and Mickey, sports fan (NY Yankees, NY Jets, NY Rangers, NY Knicks), Paramore fanatic, cardio enthusiast.