Since its launch in 2020, Call of Duty: Warzone has evolved significantly, integrating content from various premium titles like Modern Warfare (2019) and Black Ops Cold War each year. However, with the return of the fan-favorite map Verdansk, certain weapons are essential to recreating the original experience.

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While Warzone has featured thousands of weapons over the years, only a few stand out – whether for their stats, ease of use, comfort, or their impact on gameplay. Many of these weapons perfectly complement Verdansk’s layout and playstyle, making them ideal candidates for a comeback. With that in mind, here are 10 iconic weapons from Call of Duty: Warzone’s history that should return alongside Verdansk.
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OTs 9
Compact High-Mobility SMG
- Category: SMG
- Call of Duty Game: Black Ops Cold War
- Warzone Release: Black Ops Cold War Season 4 (June 2021)
Since its launch, Black Ops Cold War’s Warzone era has been largely dominated by the OTs 9, a highly agile and easy-to-use Submachine Gun. This weapon became a top choice for close-quarters combat, thanks to its minimal recoil, allowing players to kill enemies with ease.
Its clean iron sights also freed up an attachment slot, enabling players to boost bullet velocity and fire rate, transforming it into a powerhouse for close-range engagements.
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Swiss K31
Snappy Agile Sniper Rifle
- Category: Sniper Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Black Ops Cold War
- Warzone Release: Black Ops Cold War Season 3 (April 2021)
For long-range eliminations, Warzone has always relied on a Sniper Rifle with the power to take down enemies in a single well-placed shot, making it easy to control key areas. Among these, the Swiss K31 was the top choice for many players.
Its combination of mobility, range, damage, and ease of use made it an excellent option for an aggressive playstyle, especially when paired with an SMG. The Swiss K31 allowed for fast quickscoping, enabling players to engage threats up close if needed and confidently face enemies head-on.
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HDR
Heavy High-Damage Sniper Rifle
- Category: Sniper Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 2 (March 2020)
While many Warzone players preferred a Sniper Rifle with high mobility and a quick, responsive feel for easier eliminations, others opted for a heavier, more powerful option like the HDR. This bulkier Sniper offered a significantly higher damage profile, ensuring that a well-placed shot could take down enemies instantly.
The HDR had its glory moment in the meta thanks to its exceptional range and high damage output, making one-shot eliminations effortless. While it required precise aim, its learning curve was relatively manageable, allowing players to master its mechanics and secure long-range kills across Verdansk.
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Kilo 141
Comfortable Versatile Assault Rifle
- Category: Sniper Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 2 (March 2020)
The Kilo 141 was a well-rounded Assault Rifle, ideal for both experienced and new players. Its competitive damage, long range, and bullet velocity made it a reliable choice, ensuring enemies couldn’t take you down easily. While it wasn’t the absolute best in its class, its balanced performance made it a popular and comfortable option in Verdansk.
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Additionally, the Kilo 141 featured a smooth and easy-to-control recoil pattern, making it a go-to weapon for players looking for a dependable rifle to handle long-range engagements across the map.
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MP7
Classic Feel With Excellent Close-Range Combat Attributes
- Category: Sniper Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 2 (March 2020)
Modern Warfare (2019) brought back several classic Call of Duty weapons, including the MP7, a highly versatile Submachine Gun perfect for close-range combat. This SMG offered low recoil, a clear sight, and fast ADS speed, making it easy to lock onto enemies and land shots quickly.
Its greatest strength was its mobility, allowing players to move swiftly through Verdansk, especially when using Tac Sprint in Warzone. Additionally, its high hip-fire accuracy made it a reliable choice in various combat situations, ensuring effectiveness in any game situation.
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MAC-10
Compact SMG With Plenty Of Speed and Momentum
- Category: Sniper Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Black Ops Cold War
- Warzone Release: Black Ops Cold War Season 1 (December 2020)
The MAC-10 was the first post-launch SMG in Black Ops Cold War and quickly became a fan favorite. It supported an aggressive, high-mobility playstyle, allowing players to weave through Verdansk’s buildings while making it difficult for enemies to land shots.
With its blazing-fast fire rate, manageable recoil, and compact design, the MAC-10 excelled in close-quarters combat, offering exceptional agility. Additionally, its high damage output enabled it to compete against weapon categories that would typically have the upper hand in tricky fights.
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FFAR 1
Tricky But Highly Efficient Assault Rifle
- Category: Assault Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Black Ops Cold War
- Warzone Release: Black Ops Cold War Season 1 (December 2020)
The FFAR 1 was a tricky weapon to master, primarily due to its circular sights, which could obstruct your vision during engagements. However, once players got the hang of it, the weapon became a long-range powerhouse, allowing them to eliminate enemies effortlessly thanks to its low recoil, high damage, and extended range.
It enjoyed a period of dominance in the game, and when paired with an SMG, it was nearly unbeatable. Additionally, its large magazine capacity allowed you to take out multiple enemies before needing to reload, reducing the risk of being exposed during combat.
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CR-56 AMAX
Reliable Hard-Hitting Assault Rifle
- Category: Assault Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 4 (June 2020)
Although it arrived mid-Modern Warfare (2019)’s lifecycle, the CR-56 AMAX quickly became one of the most used Assault Rifles, even after multiple nerfs. With low recoil and high damage, it was a powerful choice for long-range engagements in Verdansk.

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Its similarities to the Galil from the Black Ops series, combined with its heavy-hitting power, made it a fan favorite. While its fire rate wasn’t the fastest, its high damage more than compensated, solidifying its place as a top-tier weapon in the game.
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MP5
Iconic All-Around SMG With Familiar Handling
- Category: SMG
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 2 (March 2020)
A CoD classic like the MP5 is the perfect weapon to complement Verdansk’s return. This SMG was the first of its category to dominate the meta, quickly becoming a favorite due to its reliability and familiar handling. While close-range combat in the earlier game didn’t feature the advanced movement mechanics seen in more recent titles, the MP5 still provided enough mobility to smoothly navigate the map.
Although BO6 has its rendition of this weapon, the C9, the MW 2019 version was distinct in both functionality and design, offering greater comfort and security when equipped, and will probably evoke memories of veteran players’ past battles.
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Grau 5.56
Long-Range Powerhouse With Incredible Damage
- Category: Assault Rifle
- Call of Duty Game: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Warzone Release: Modern Warfare Season 2 (March 2020)
When reflecting on the original version of Warzone, the Grau 5.56 immediately comes to mind as one of the most iconic weapons in the game. It was the first weapon to completely take over the meta, largely due to its minimal recoil, which made it feel almost like a laser when controlling Verdansk’s long-range combats. Its default iron sight was a game-changer, allowing players to effortlessly spot enemies from a distance while maximizing its high damage output.
The Grau 5.56 was essential to Verdansk’s history, offering a perfect balance of reliability and precision. Its popularity and effectiveness helped cement its status as a fan favorite, playing a pivotal role in almost every engagement in the game.

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