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Captain Price and friends take aim in Warzone
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Warzone weapon tier list and best loadouts: All Black Ops 6 guns, ranked

It's time to lock in and fill your loadout with the best of the best for battle royale. Here are the BO6 guns you should be using in Warzone.

The battle royale battlefield of Call of Duty: Warzone is ever-evolving, bringing in new weapons, maps, and operators to keep things interesting.

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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.

Make sure to double-check your armor plates and your ammo satchels before dropping in, because we’ve got the best loadouts in Warzone for you.

Best Warzone loadouts: Tier list

Warzone season one key art, with an operator hurdling over some debris while multiple people wield rifles in the background.
Here’s what’s popping off in season one. Image via Activision

The best loadout in Warzone right now includes one long-range weapon and another weapon for close-range. In the early days of season one, this 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.

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

TierWeapon
S
(The top meta weapons)
– GPR 91
– XM4
– XMG
– LR 7.62
A
(Strong weapons)
– AK-74
– Model L
– Krig C
– PU-21
– Goblin Mk2
B
(Viable weapons)
– Ames 85
– Tsarkov 7.62
– DM-10
– LW3A1 Frostline
– SVD
C
(These probably shouldn’t be used)
– AS VAL
– SWAT 5.56
– AEK-973
D
(Do not use)
– Shotguns
– Pistols
– SMGs

GPR 91

GPR 91 assault rifle in Black Ops 6
Overwhelming fire rate and accuracy. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
OpticJason Armory 2X
MuzzleSuppressor
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Foregrip
MagazineExtended Mag II
Rear GripCommando Grip
StockBalanced Stock
Fire Mods5.56 Overpressured

The GPR 91 is an early favorite in season one for assault rifles due in large part to its fire rate in combination with its ability to fight at range with accuracy. It’s likely the best AR for now.

XM4

XM4 assault rifle in Black Ops 6
Old faithful. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
OpticJason Armory 2X
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Foregrip
MagazineExtended Mag II
Rear GripCommando Grip
StockBalanced Stock
Fire Mods5.56 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 60 round magazine to keep you firing.

XMG

XMG LMG in Black Ops 6
Solve problems with even more bullets. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
OpticJason Armory 2X
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelLong Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Foregrip
MagazineFast Mag I
Rear GripQuickdraw Grip
StockCombat Stock
Fire ModsRecoil Springs

No matter what the meta is, there’s always a strong option for LMG players. This is because the longer you can shoot an enemy in Warzone, the easier you can down and then finish them off through their armor. The more ammo, the better, but this build even sacrifices 25 rounds with the Fast Mag I and it still rocks.

these things change

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

LR 7.62 sniper rifle in BO6
Scope out the competition. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
MuzzlePorted Compensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelPrecision Handguard
MagazineExtended Mag I
Rear GripQuickdraw Grip
StockHeavy Stock
Fire Mods7.62 NATO Overpressured

Sniper rifles are back to their one-shot killing ways in Warzone thanks to 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

TierWeapon
S
(The top meta weapons)
– PP-919
– Jackal PDW
– KSV
A
(Strong weapons)
– C9
– Tanto .22
– Saug
– 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

PP-919

PP-919 SMG in Black Ops 6
Fast as heck, boy. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
MuzzleSuppressor
BarrelLong Barrel
Rear GripQuickdraw Grip
StockBalanced Stock
Fire Mods9x18mm Makarov FMJ

The PP-919 wins out 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.

Jackal PDW

Jackal PDW SMG in BO6 Black Ops 6
Out-maneuver the enemy. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelRanger Foregrip
MagazineExtended Mag II
Rear GripQuickdraw 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.

Tip:

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

KSV SMG in Black Ops 6
Keep it close. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelGain-Twist Barrel
MagazineExtended Mag I
Rear GripQuickdraw Grip
StockNo 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.

C9

The C9 SMG in Black Ops 6
A golden oldie. Screenshot by Dot Esports
SlotAttachment
MuzzleMuzzle Brake
BarrelReinforced Barrel
MagazineExtended Mag II (50 rounds)
Rear GripErgonomic Grip
StockBalanced 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.


This article will be updated over time when new weapons, updates, and changes are released.


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