Best Weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone continues its long run with its fourth major integration, this time merging with Black Ops 6, the latest mainline entry in the Call of Duty franchise. This integration introduces a revamped movement system, the Area 99 Resurgence map, and a roster of ’90s-themed weapons that have shaken up the overall meta.

The debut of these new weapons brings a fresh lineup of top options to use in Warzone Battle Royale. While this iteration of the game features the most balanced meta of all its predecessors — giving players more freedom in choosing their preferred weapons — there are still some options that rank higher than others. With that in mind, here are the 10 best weapons to use in Warzone Season 1.

10 LW3A1 Frostline

Fast-Handling Sniper Rifle

First up is the LW3A1 Frostline, the first major Sniper Rifle that players will unlock. Featuring an average kill potential of two shots, along with the ability to eliminate opponents with a single shot to the head, this reliable Sniper Rifle is excellent for quickly taking down enemies. However, its damage is almost identical to that of the LR 7.62, and while its time-to-kill is quite similar, the LW3A1 Frostline has poorer range and bullet velocity compared to the LR 7.62.

Where the LW3A1 Frostline excels, however, is in its superior handling attributes, offering much better aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds than the LR 7.62. Combined with its slightly faster fire rate, players may find that the LW3A1 Frostline is the best Sniper Rifle to consider for Resurgence playlists. It does have a fair amount of weapon kick, though, which can be a drawback for players seeking something more accurate.

9 LR 7.62

High Damage Sniper Rifle With Excellent Range

Rounding out the Sniper category is the LR 7.62, currently one of the hardest-hitting Sniper Rifles among the Black Ops 6 options. Though nearly identical to the LW3A1 Frostline in terms of damage when used in Warzone, the LR 7.62 maintains its high damage at further ranges, making it more reliable on larger maps like Urzikstan. Despite being slower overall, the LR 7.62’s extended damage range makes it more effective at a distance, producing a more consistent two-shot kill when landing on the upper torso.

Where the LR 7.62 truly excels is in its superior bullet velocity, which in turn enhances accuracy. With a higher bullet velocity, players don’t need to lead their shots as much compared to the LR 7.62’s closest competitor, making landing those one-shot headshot kills that much easier. Additionally, the LR 7.62 is much easier to control, sporting less recoil and gunkick, allowing for smoother follow-up shots. However, these advantages come at the cost of reduced mobility and a slightly slower rechambering speed, which can limit the weapon’s potential on smaller Resurgence maps like Area 99.

8 Saug

Powerful Close-Range Weapon

Next up is the Saug, a compact Submachine Gun that debuted with the Season 1 update. Right off the bat, the Saug is one of the faster-handling weapons in the game, falling just behind options like the Jackal PDW but outperforming most other Submachine Guns in terms of aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speed. Its mobility is also impressive, narrowly surpassing most other weapons in the game but once again trailing slightly behind the Jackal PDW.

Where the Saug truly shines, however, is its blistering fire rate, granting it a highly respectable damage output. In fact, the Saug boasts an excellent time-to-kill, ranking as the third-best Submachine Gun up to 10 meters, only falling behind two other options. All these attributes make the Saug a solid weapon to add to a player’s custom loadout. However, the weapon’s damage does quickly fall off at medium range, and it does boast a fair amount of recoil.

7 C9

High DPS Submachine With Great Versatility

Continuing the trend of high-ranking Submachine Guns is the C9, an excellent Multiplayer weapon that carries over well into Warzone. When it comes to time-to-kill, the C9 is a solid contender in the close-range meta, boasting the second-best TTK among all Submachine Guns up to the 10-meter mark, narrowly beating out the Saug. Although it is slightly slower than the previous entry, the C9’s impressive TTK more than makes up for this drawback.

In terms of handling and mobility, the C9 falls somewhere in the middle — not the absolute best but high enough that players won’t be at a disadvantage if they choose it over other options. Where the C9 truly shines, however, is in its ease of use, remaining relatively easy to control in most situations. All in all, if players want a slightly more versatile Submachine Gun, they can’t go wrong with the C9.

6 Jackal PDW

Fast Killing Close-Range Submachine Gun

Completing the Submachine Gun category is the Jackal PDW, a fan favorite in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and a strong contender in the close-range meta for Warzone. Among most weapons in the game, the Jackal PDW stands out for its speed and agility, boasting exceptional mobility and handling which rank among the best in the game. With a quick aim-down-sight time and sprint-to-fire speed, the Jackal PDW is well-suited for snapping onto opponents in close-quarters combat. Its firepower is also impressive, though it falls just slightly behind options like the Tanto .22.

While the Jackal PDW may not be the hardest-hitting SMG available, it does boast the best DPS at the 10-meter mark out of all weapons in its category, making it among the fastest-killing SMGs for gunfights at that range. It also performs pretty well beyond the 10-meter range, only just narrowly being beaten out by other options like the KSV going into the 20-meter range. The only major caveat of the Jackal PDW is its noticeable side-to-side recoil, which can make controlling the weapon at medium range challenging. However, as a close-range support weapon, the Jackal PDW remains one of the top choices to consider for Warzone.

5 XMG

Excellent Light Machine Gun For Long-Range Engagements

Moving on to a more long-range option, we have the XMG, a powerhouse in the long-range meta. While it may not have the highest overall time-to-kill (TTK) among all Light Machine Guns in the game, the XMG is still a top contender, boasting an impressive TTK up to the 45-meter range before leveling out with options like the Pulemyot 762 beyond that point. What sets the XMG apart from other choices is its remarkable accuracy, which, combined with its decent firepower, makes it a formidable weapon.

Although the XMG falls on the slower side in terms of mobility and handling compared to other weapons, it does boast a large magazine and significant damage output at range. This large magazine does come with the drawback of a lengthy reload time, however, but the ability to lay down sustained suppressive fire often makes this trade-off worthwhile.

4 XM4

Versatile Assault Rifle Boasting a High Fire Rate

One of the top-picked Assault Rifles in Warzone is currently the XM4. While this is largely because it is the first Black Ops 6 Assault Rifle that players will acquire, it is also a solid choice overall. Although it does not rank among the best in terms of overall time-to-kill, primarily due to the weapon’s relatively low damage per shot, its fast fire rate does bridge the gap slightly, placing it just behind the GPR 91 and the AK-74 up to the 36-meter mark.

While these limitations might prompt some players to overlook the XM4, its stats are still respectable. In fact, the weapon’s bullet velocity is on the higher end, narrowly surpassing that of the GPR 91. When paired with its rapid-fire rate, the XM4 becomes quite a versatile option for close-quarters engagements, especially if players can land a few headshots. However, in terms of range, the XM4 is comparatively one of the worst Assault Rifles, as its damage drops off significantly beyond 55 meters.

3 Model L

Great Assault Rifle Boasting Excellent Long-Range Potential

Despite boasting higher damage than the XM4, the Model L is actually quite similar in comparison, matching the XM4 in average time-to-kill up to the 36-meter range. However, things change beyond the 36-meter mark, where the Model L begins to outshine the XM4. From 45 meters, the Model L even surpasses the top-picked GPR 91, eventually becoming the highest time-to-kill Assault Rifle from 50 to 55 meters.

While the Model L may not be the hardest-hitting or fastest-killing Assault Rifle at closer ranges, its advantage beyond 50 meters can give it the edge, potentially outmatching opponents using other weapons in the Assault Rifle category. Additionally, the Model L is one of the easiest Assault Rifles to control, making it a highly accurate and reliable option.

2 GPR 91

High Damage Assault Rifle With Impressive Range

While not exactly a top-tier meta option in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, the GPR 91 is undoubtedly an excellent choice for Warzone. Although it doesn’t boast the highest damage in its weapon class, it ranks impressively in overall TTK (time-to-kill), serving as the second-best full-auto option within the Assault Rifle category up to the 35-meter mark. Its bullet velocity is also quite high, trailing only behind options like the XM4 and the AK-74.

With a combination of high damage and bullet velocity, the GPR 91 excels in Warzone’s medium-to-long-range meta. Additionally, the weapon is relatively easy to control, featuring primarily vertical recoil with a minimal horizontal kick that leans to the left. For players aiming to improve their performance in long-range engagements, the GPR 91 is a strong contender worth considering.

1 AK-74

Hardest Hitting Full-Auto Assault Rifle With Great Range

Serving as the top full-auto weapon in the Assault Rifle category is the AK-74, boasting one of the highest levels of damage among all the weapons in its class. The AK-74 is a heavy-hitter in the meta for Warzone, boasting the best TTK up to the 36-meter mark when it comes to full-auto Assault Rifle options, and maintaining a high rank from 38 to 45 meters. Of course, this is mainly factoring in if players hit most of their shots into a player’s chest. The level of bullet velocity of the AK-74 is also on the high end of its category, allowing the weapon to be pretty versatile at longer ranges.

Though it definitely falls on the slower end in terms of handling and mobility — which only hinders its potential in close-quarters combat — the AK-74 is quite versatile, serving as an excellent option for the medium-to-long-range meta in Warzone. The only major drawback of the AK-74 is its significant vertical and horizontal recoil, requiring players to prioritize attachments that boost recoil control to maintain accuracy at range.