The best meta weapons in Warzone

Wondering about the ultimate weapon in Warzone? Check out our ranked list of the most effective meta weapons.

Warzone Season 1 in the Modern Warfare 3 era has started. With the dozens of weapons from the new Call of Duty opus integrated into the battle royale, the meta has obviously been turned upside down.

It’s essential to stay on top of the meta and make sure your classes are up to date to avoid getting left behind. Fortunately, we have everything planned to make your job easier.

Find out which are the current best weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone to dominate the meta and ensure you rack up kills and victories.

The best meta weapons in Warzone – Tierlist

Tier S	BAS-B, DG-56, WSP Swarm, KATT-AMR, MCW, MCW 6.8, Bruen Mk9, Lachmann Sub, Kastov 762, RPK, TAQ-V, Vaznev-9k, DM56, Pulemyot 762, MTZ Interceptor
Tier A	KV Inhibitor, Striker, Rival-9, Holger 556, SVA 545, RAM-7, Holger 26, TAQ Eradicator, Renetti, XRK Stalker, TAQ-56, TYR, Fennec 45, RAAL MG, Chimera, M4, ISO 45, ISO Hemlock, Signal 50, SO-14, X13 Auto, MCPR-300, Sakin MG38
Tier B	FR 5.56, MTZ-556, AMR-9, Striker-9, WSP-9, DG-58 LSW, Lockwood 680, KVD Enforcer, COR-45, WSP Stinger, Lachmann-556, VEL 46, Cronen Squall, M13B, BAS-P, RAPP H, Tempus Razorback, STB 556, KV Broadside, PDSW 528, FJX Imperium, SP-X 80, 556 Icarus, P890, Kastov 545, Kastov-74U, Victus XMR
Tier C	Sidewinder, MTZ 762, Haymaker, Riveter, Longbow, ISO 9mm, TR-76 Geist, MX Guardian, Lockwood 300, FR Avancer, Lachmann-762, FSS Hurricane, HCR 56, Carrack. 300, FTAC Siege, Minibak, Bryson 800, RPG-7, Bouclier anti-émeute, MX9, TAQ-M, EBR-14, Lachmann Shroud
Tier D	Karambit, Gutter Knife, Tempus Torrent, Stormender, RGL-80, M13C, Lockwood MK2, LM-S, SP-R 208, FTAC Recon, Strela-P, Basilisk, X12, JOKR, .50 GS, GS Magna, Arbalète, Pioche, Dual Kodachis, Tonfa, PILA, Combat Knife, M16, LA-B 330, Expedite 12, Bryson 890, SA-B 50, Dual Kamas, 9mm Daemon

Tier S – Top meta weapons

Tier S of the best Warzone weapons — Activision

Below, find all the weapons to favor in your custom classes on Warzone. They are the best in the meta. So if you want to compete with the best players, you’ve come to the right place.

BAS-B

The BAS-B is a must-have battle rifle in Warzone. With its excellent damage, impressive range and easy-to-manage recoil, the BAS-B has won over many players.

The best BAS-B class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

DG-56

The bursts of the DG-56 wreaked havoc in the early days of Warzone in the Modern Warfare 3 era. Even after a well-deserved nerf, this excellent assault rifle remains a must-have.

The best DG-56 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

WSP Swarm

Ultra-nervous gameplay enthusiasts immediately fell in love with the WSP Swarm. The ultimate mobile SMG, the WSP Swarm has a monstrous TTK.

The best SWP Swarm class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

CAT-AMR

The KATT-AMR is the very archetype of the sniper. Extremely precise and with incredible range, this sniper rifle inflicts colossal damage.

The best KATT-AMR class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

MCW

The MCW is a true masterpiece of precision, making it the ideal weapon for beginners. However, don’t think that this assault rifle is only for beginners, because it is just as devastating for experienced players.

The best MCW class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

MCW 6.8

Tactical rifles benefit from better range than assault rifles, at the expense of rate of fire and mobility. The MCW 6.8 is no exception and excels in mid to long range firefights.

The best MCW 6.8 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

The bridge MK9

The famous Bruen MK9 machine gun is a powerful weapon, which compensates for its lack of mobility with enormous damage and an endless magazine.

The best Bruen Mk9 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lachmann Sub

The Lachmann Sub is a masterpiece of stability, mobility and lethality that is suitable for all playing styles.

The best Lachmann Sub class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Kastov 762

The Kastov 762 (or AK-47) is designed to destroy your opponents at all distances.

The best Kastov 762 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

RPK

An emblematic Call of Duty weapon, the RPK is once again this year a heavy machine gun offering high power and impressive precision.

The best RPK class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

TAQ-V

The TAQ-V is a formidable combat rifle that can eliminate targets at all distances provided it is extremely precise.

The best TAQ-V class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Vaznev 9k

The Vaznev 9k has an extremely high rate of fire making it intractable at close range.

The best Vaznev-9K class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

DM56

With a surprising rate of fire, the DM56 is the perfect hybrid between its fellow tactical rifles and the ever-popular assault rifles in Warzone.

The best DM56 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Machine gun 762

The Pulemyot 762 machine gun has nothing in common, since it is often via its bullpup kit that it radiates, transforming it into a real supercharged assault rifle.

The best RPK class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

MTZ Interceptor

Known for its exceptional TTK and exceptional accuracy, the MTZ Interceptor is the ideal tactical rifle for players who want to play from afar without completely sacrificing their mobility.

The best MTZ Interceptor class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Tier A – Meta weapons

Tier A of the best Warzone weapons — Activision

KV Inhibitor

Sniper enthusiasts quickly fell in love with the KV Inhibitor from Modern Warfare 3. Powerful and precise, it is the ideal weapon for stringing together long-range kills.

The best KV Inhibitor class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Striker

The Striker submachine gun has won over players thanks to its surprising versatility, including its above-average accuracy among SMGs.

The best Striker class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Rival-9

If you like the mobility and crazy rate of fire of SMGs, the Rival-9 has it all. True to the strengths of its category, this is a submachine gun not to be underestimated.

The best Rival-9 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Holger 556

The Holger 556 is renowned for its impressive destructive power, but also for its difficulty in handling. Will you be able to tame this AR?

The best Holger 556 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

SVA 545

The SVA 545 assault rifle is the king of versatility. If he doesn’t excel in any area, he won’t make you feel helpless in any situation.

The best SVA 545 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

RAM-7

The RAM-7 assault rifle offers an interesting challenge to players. Although he has an excellent TTK, his recoil is particularly difficult to control. A weapon to be reserved for the most precise and experienced players.

The best RAM-7 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Holger 26

As soon as Warzone players became interested in the new weapons added via Modern Warfare 3, the Holger 26 was able to convince its audience. Precise and destructive, this LMG has it under the hood.

The best Holger 26 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

TAQ Eradicator

Each Warzone meta is entitled to their own “laser” weapon, whose lack of recoil gives extraordinary precision. Since the integration of Modern Warfare 3, the TAQ Eradicator has occupied this role.

The best TAQ Eradicator class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Rennett

The Renetti is a handgun that excels at close range and allows you to be mobile around the map.

The best Renetti class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

XRK Stalker

Option of choice, the XRK Stalker is a versatile sniper that excels at all distances.

The best XRK Stalker class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

TAQ-56

The TAQ-56 checks all the boxes of the ideal assault rifle to use due to its power, accuracy and mobility.

The best TAQ-56 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

TYR

The TYR offers considerable firepower, with gameplay similar to a shotgun.

The best TYR class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Fennec 45

The Fennec 45 (or Vector) is an iconic Call of Duty weapon that deals serious damage at close to medium range.

The best class of the Fennec 45 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

RAAL MG

The RAAL MG machine gun is a powerful weapon with an excellent rate of fire and relatively low recoil.

The best RAAL MG class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Chimera

The Chimera is a fearsome short- to mid-range assault rifle that acts more or less like a submachine gun.

The best Chimera class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

M4

The M4 is a Call of Duty classic that is still appreciated by players because of its power and flawless precision.

The best M4 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

ISO 45

Fast and efficient, the ISO 45 is one of the best submachine guns that allows you to quickly chain eliminations.

The best ISO 45 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

ISO Hemlock

The ISO Hemlock is a formidable assault rifle at both medium and long ranges.

The best Hemlock ISO class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Signal 50

Capable of eliminating all threats at very long range, the Signal 50 is a formidable sniper, although very heavy to transport.

The best Signal 50 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

SO-14

The SO-14 is a weapon capable of killing its opponents in just a few bullets provided you control its strong recoil.

The best SO-14 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

X13 Car

The X13 Auto is an automatic pistol that wreaks havoc at close range.

The best class of the X13 Auto in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

MCPR-300

The MCPR-300 is a formidable long-range precision rifle since it is capable of quickly targeting and eliminating opponents.

The best MCPR-300 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Sakin MG38

The Sakin MG38 is a heavy machine gun that makes your mobility relatively slow, but its excellent accuracy and colossal damage totally make up for this weakness.

The best class of the Sakin MG38 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Tier B – Competitive weapons

Tier B of the best Warzone weapons — Activision

FR 5.56

The FR 5.56 is a burst weapon that is similar to the iconic Famas from MW2. This weapon hits hard at all distances.

The best class of FR 5.56 in Warzone: accessories, assets…

MTZ-556

The best class of the MTZ-556 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

AMR-9

The best class of the AMR9 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Striker-9

The Striker-9 excels at close to medium range and has an excellent rate of fire.

The best Striker 9 class in Warzone: accessories, assets…

WSP-9

The best WSP-9 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

DG-58 LSW

The DG-58 LSW is a particularly effective machine gun in Warzone that excels at medium and long ranges.

The best DG-58 LSW class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lockwood 680

The Lockwood 680 is a formidable shotgun that allows for aggressive play in Warzone.

The best class of the Lockwood 680 in Warzone: accessories, assets…

KVD Enforcer

A 7.62mm caliber tactical rifle, the KVD Enforcer is a very low recoil weapon that dominates at long range.

The best KVD Enforcer class in Warzone: accessories, assets…

COR-45

The secondary weapon of choice, the COR-45 will never disappoint you when you are in a dangerous situation.

The best COR-45 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

WSP Stinger

Effective at close range, the WSP Stinger is a powerful handgun that will give your opponents no chance.

The best WSP Stinger class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lachmann-556

While the Lachmann-556 isn’t the most powerful assault rifle in MW2, its versatility makes it extremely reliable when in the hands of a good player.

The best class of the Lachmann-556 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

WELL 46

The VEL 46 is an ideal submachine gun for all players looking to string together kills in a very aggressive manner.

The best VEL 46 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Cronen Squall

The Cronen Squall is an extremely powerful weapon that deals a lot of damage with fairly easy to master knockback.

The best Cronen Squall class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

M13B

The M13B is a very effective assault rifle at all ranges due to its damage and excellent accuracy.

The best M13B class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

BAS-P

The BAS-P is a fearsome short-range submachine gun that will completely melt your enemies’ armor.

The best BAS-P class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Rapp H

The Rapp H is a machine gun with a huge base magazine that allows you to chain kills without having to reload, which is its strength.

The best Rapp H class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Tempus Razorback

The Tempus Razorback is a very powerful assault rifle that is capable of quickly eliminating your opponents at all ranges.

The best Tempus Razorback class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

STB 556

The STB 556 is a very precise weapon, ideal for medium and long range combat.

The best STB 556 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

KV Broadside

The KV Broadside is a shotgun that excels in very close range combat.

The best KV Broadside class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

PDSW 528

The PDSW 528 is a rapid-fire submachine gun that has a very fast TTK at close range.

The best PDSW 528 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

FJX Control

The FJX Imperium is a reproduction of the legendary Intervention sniper from MW2 (2009) and it is still just as pleasant to use.

The best FJX Imperium (Intervention) class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

SP-X 80

The SP-X 80 is the ideal sniper rifle for all sniper fans looking to find the best location on a map to string together distant kills.

The best SP-X 80 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

556 Icarus

The 556 Icarus heavy machine gun is a real laser when the first bullets start hitting its target.

The best class of the 556 Icarus in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

P890

Kastov 545

The Kastov 545 assault rifle features a relatively fast TTK while having relatively powerful recoil.

The best Kastov 545 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Kastov-74u

The Kastov-74u is a powerful assault rifle optimized for short and medium distances with relatively low recoil.

The best Kastov-74u class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Diet XMR

The Victus XMR is a powerful sniper that will allow you to easily eliminate distant targets although it is a little heavy to carry.

The best Victus XMR class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Tier C – Off-meta weapons

Tier C of the best Warzone weapons — Activision

Sidewinder

The Sidewinder is an unpopular combat rifle that nevertheless offers serious damage provided you equip it well.

The best Sidewinder class in Warzone: accessories, assets…

MTZ 762

Particularly effective at medium range, the MTZ 762 is a reliable choice that has an excellent rate of fire with low recoil.

The best class of the MTZ-762 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Haymaker

Considered Warzone’s new Origin 12, the Haymaker is a real melee threat.

The best Haymaker class in Warzone: accessories, assets…

Riveter

The Riveter is a fully automatic shotgun that tears apart anything in its path.

The best Riveter class in Warzone: accessories, assets…

Longbow

Powerful at long range, the Longbow is an excellent choice if you play conservatively.

The best Longbow class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

ISO 9mm

The ISO 9mm is a very effective submachine gun that will allow you to quickly chain together eliminations while being extremely fast in your movements.

The best ISO 9mm class in Warzone: accessories, assets, equipment

TR-76 Spirit

The TR-76 Geist is probably one of the most accurate assault rifles in Warzone, and thanks to this, it’s extremely easy to take out your opponents at all ranges.

The best class of TR-76 Geist in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

MX Guardian

The MX Guardian is an unusual shotgun that is formidable at close to medium ranges.

The best MX Guardian class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lockwood 300

The Lockwood 300 is a shotgun that deals huge damage at close range, but its low ammo capacity is a huge weakness.

The best Lockwood 300 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

FR Move forward

You probably know this weapon better as the FAMAS. This assault rifle made in France is formidable, with almost non-existent recoil.

The best class in FR Advancing in Warzone: accessories, assets, equipment

Lachmann-762

The Lachmann-762 is typically the classic CoD assault rifle that offers good accuracy, high damage and decent mobility for stringing together kills.

The best class of the Lachmann-762 in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

FSS Hurricane

The FSS Hurricane is a formidable weapon in Warzone that is capable of eliminating all your opponents in just a few bullets.

The best FSS Hurricane class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

HCR 56

The HCR 56 is MW2’s new AUG, and this weapon is still as reliable as before.

The best HCR 56 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Carrack. 300

The Carrack. 300 is an atypical sniper, with its semi-auto mode and bullpup design. In the right hands, this is a weapon not to be underestimated.

The best Carrack. 300 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

FTAC wins

The FTAC Siege is an automatic pistol that is able to compete with some submachine guns in close quarters combat due to its firepower and rate of fire.

The best FTAC Siege class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

The minis

The Minibak is a reliable submachine gun that will bring back many memories for long-time fans.

The best Minibak class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Bryson 800

The Bryson 800 is a powerful shotgun that destroys everything in its path even if it is not really the best choice for quickly stringing together eliminations.

The best Bryson 800 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

RPG-7

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MX9

The MX9 clearly isn’t the best weapon in its class, but in the right hands it’s still capable of getting the job done at close to mid range.

The best MX9 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

TAQ-M

Formidable at long range, the TAQ-M is a weapon capable of eliminating opponents in just a few bullets.

The best TAQ-M class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

EBR-14

The EBR-14 is capable of eliminating opponents in just a few bullets provided you control its recoil.

The best EBR-14 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lachmann Shroud

The Lachmann Shroud is a deadly submachine gun that features burst and semi-automatic firing modes.

The best Lachmann Shroud class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Tier D – Weapons to avoid

Karambit

Gutter Knife

Time Torrent

The Tempus Torrent is an extremely effective weapon at all distances provided you control its recoil well.

The best Tempus Torrent class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Great men

RGL-80

M13C

The M13C is a “versatile and hard-hitting” assault rifle that is capable of inflicting serious damage on opponents at all ranges.

The best M13C class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Lockwood Mk2

Ideal for eliminating opponents in one shot at all distances, the Lockwood Mk2 can be a very powerful weapon but requires perfect precision.

The best Lockwood MK2 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

LM-S

Perfect for eliminating opponents at long range, the LM-S is an ideal choice for players with a cautious playstyle.

The best LM-S class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

SP-R 208

The SP-R 208 is an extremely powerful weapon that is capable of eliminating opponents with just one bullet.

The best SP-R 208 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

FTAC Recon

Based on the M4 platform, the FTAC Recon is a relatively solid option for medium to long range combat.

The best FTAC Recon class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Strela-P

Basilisk

The Basilisk is an extremely powerful pistol which, however, has a relatively difficult recoil to control.

The best Basilisk class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

X12

The X12 Pistol is ideal for finishing the job on an opponent when you’re low on ammo in your primary weapon.

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.50 GS

The. 50 GS or better known as the Desert Eagle is a weapon beloved by CoD fans due to its ability to kill with a single bullet, although that is its only strong suit.

GS Magna

The GS Magna is the automatic version of the. 50 GS from Warzone. This weapon is capable of inflicting serious damage as long as you get as close as possible to your opponents.

The best GS Magna class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Crossbow

The Crossbow is an iconic Call of Duty weapon that is capable of eliminating opponents with just one bolt as long as you don’t miss the target.

The best Crossbow class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Pickaxe

Dual Kodachis

Tonfa

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Combat Knife

M16

An emblematic weapon of CoD, the M16 from MW2 will bring back many memories to fans even if its power has dropped significantly.

The best M16 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

LA-B 330

The LA-B 330 is a powerful sniper that is ideal for all players who love to string together kills quickly.

The best LA-B 330 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Expedite 12

If you are a fan of shotguns, then the Expedite 12 is the perfect weapon for you due to its mobility and power.

The best Expedite 12 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Bryson 890

Like the Bryson 800, the Bryson 890 is also a solid shotgun capable of destroying enemies at close range.

The best Bryson 890 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

SA-B 50

The SA-B 50 Bolt Action Rifle is capable of working wonders at long range, but the cost in mobility and short range potential is high.

The best SA-B 50 class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

Dual Kamas

9mm Daemon

The 9mm Daemon is a semi-automatic pistol that is capable of quickly eliminating any threats close to you.

The best 9mm Daemon class in Warzone: accessories, perks, equipment

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