The battle royale battlefield of Call of Duty: Warzone is ever-evolving, bringing in new weapons, maps, and operators to keep things interesting.
Whether you’re flying solo or dropping in with a squad, it’s imperative to know what the best weapons are when it comes time to buy a weapon on Urzikstan, Area 99, or any of the maps or modes you enjoy playing. Meta loadouts are the name of the game in CoD.
Unfortunately, Warzone’s meta got quite stale in season one, and not much has changed thus far in season two as many of the most dominant weapons are still dominant now after the Jan. 28 update.
Make sure to double-check your armor plates and your ammo satchels before dropping in, because we’ve got the best BO6 Warzone meta tier list.
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Best loadout for Warzone season 2
The best loadout in Warzone right now includes one long-range weapon and another weapon for close-range. In the early days of season two, this still includes assault rifles like the GPR 91 and sniper rifles like the LR 7.62 for long range, and SMGs like the KSV and PP-919 for close range. Unfortunately, the season two update did not do much to change what weapons are best to use.
Read on below to see what you should be using in your loadouts for Warzone in season one of Black Ops 6.
Best long-range guns in BO6 Warzone season 2
| Tier | Weapon |
|---|---|
| S (The top meta weapons) | – XM4 – AK-74 – LR 7.62 – Ames 85 |
| A (Strong weapons) | – LR 7.62 – Model L – Krig C – Cypher 091 – XMG – Goblin Mk2 |
| B (Viable weapons) | – AS VAL – Tsarkov 7.62 – Feng 82 – PU-21 – DM-10 – LW3A1 Frostline – SVD |
| C (These probably shouldn’t be used) | – GPMG-7 – SWAT 5.56 – AEK-973 |
| D (Do not use) | – Shotguns – Pistols – SMGs |
XM4
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | Willis 3X |
| Muzzle | Compensator |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip |
| Magazine | Extended Mag III |
| Rear Grip | Commando Grip |
| Stock | Buffer Weight Stock |
| Fire Mods | 5.56 Overpressured |
A favorite in BO6, it’s no surprise that players are loving the XM4 in Warzone, too. It shoots as straight as a laser and has a thunderous 100-round magazine to keep you firing until everybody is dead.
AK-74
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | Willis 3X |
| Muzzle | Compensator |
| Barrel | Gain-Twist Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip |
| Magazine | Extended Mag III |
| Rear Grip | Commando Grip |
| Stock | Balanced Stock |
| Fire Mods | 5.45x39mm Overpressured |
The AK-74 shoots real hard, and with this loadout you will be shooting real straight, too. There’s plenty of long-range options in the game, but it’s between this and the XM4 currently for the gun you want to use when gunning down enemies at a distance.
Ames 85
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | Willis 3X |
| Muzzle | Compensator |
| Barrel | Gain-Twist Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip |
| Magazine | Extended Mag II |
| Rear Grip | Commando Grip |
| Stock | Balanced Stock |
| Fire Mods | 5.56 NATO Overpressured |
The Ames 85 is a distant third when it comes to long-range guns in season two thus far, but it’s still worth using after a decent buff if you’re tired of some of the other options.
Always keep in mind that the Warzone meta shifts constantly, every few weeks or so. It’s still the early days of BO6 Warzone, so the best and worst weapons will be a fluid situation over the coming weeks and months.
LR 7.62
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Ported Compensator |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Precision Handguard |
| Magazine | Extended Mag I |
| Rear Grip | Quickdraw Grip |
| Stock | Heavy Stock |
| Fire Mods | 7.62 NATO Overpressured |
Sniper rifles are back to their one-shot killing ways in Warzone thanks to the season one patch notes, and the LR 7.62 feels the best when it comes to popping heads at range in Urzikstan.
Best close range guns in BO6 Warzone season 2
| Tier | Weapon |
|---|---|
| S (The top meta weapons) | – C9 – PP-919 – Jackal PDW – KSV |
| A (Strong weapons) | – Tanto .22 – Saug – PPSh-41 – Marine SP |
| B (Viable weapons) | – AS VAL – Kompakt 92 – ASG-89 – Grekhova |
| C (These probably shouldn’t be used) | – Most Assault Rifles – 9mm PM – GS45 – Stryder .22 |
| D (Do not use) | – Marksman Rifles – Sniper Rifles |
Jackal PDW
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Compensator |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Ranger Foregrip |
| Magazine | Extended Mag II |
| Rear Grip | Quickdraw Grip |
The Jackal PDW is one of the best guns in BO6 multiplayer, and it translates well to Warzone, too. This build is well-balanced for mid-range damage along with mobility, meaning it’s an excellent back-pocket gun.
C9
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Muzzle Brake |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel |
| Magazine | Extended Mag II (50 rounds) |
| Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip |
| Stock | Balanced Stock |
The C9 is a popular favorite among Warzone players right now for the facts that it is unlocked relatively early and is a familiar gun for many. It’s formidable, too, and its usage rate is among the highest for BO6 SMGs because of it especially after a buff in season two.
PP-919
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Suppressor |
| Barrel | Long Barrel |
| Rear Grip | Quickdraw Grip |
| Stock | Balanced Stock |
| Fire Mods | 9x18mm Makarov FMJ |
The PP-919 wins out among many other SMGs thus far in Warzone thanks to its massive magazine, which is able to dole out enough damage to take down multiple enemies in a squad before ever having to think about reloading.
Make sure to select the Overkill Wildcard if you want to use two primary weapons within your loadout. Otherwise, your best option is to choose Gunfighter and then equip an additional three attachments to your gun. Keep in mind that Gunfighter only works on BO6 guns, though.
KSV
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Compensator |
| Barrel | Gain-Twist Barrel |
| Magazine | Extended Mag I |
| Rear Grip | Quickdraw Grip |
| Stock | No Stock |
KSV enjoyers have reason to be excited because this SMG excels in Warzone, possibly even moreso than in BO6 MP, and is a favorite pick early on for Area 99 and close-range encounters everywhere.
This article will be updated over time when new weapons, updates, and changes are released.
Published: Jan 29, 2025 10:27 am