Best guns in Warzone Season 5

Warzone’s meta has shifted again following the launch of Season 5, so to make sure your classes are still competitive, you need to run the best guns.

The arrival of several new weapons means that you’ll once again have to figure out what to use in Call of Duty‘s battle royale. After all, your old builds won’t necessarily cut it anymore if you want to win as many games as possible.

The classic AUG has returned, and the update also brought more buffs and nerfs, so to help you figure out what to use in Verdansk and Rebirth Island, here are the top 10 guns in Warzone.

Best Warzone guns

These are the top ten weapons in Warzone following the Season 5 update. We’ve ranked them based on our preference, but you’ll be able to use any weapon on this list and still be dominant, so give them all a try and see what suits your playstyle. 

Here’s a full breakdown of each weapon. 

10. Grekhova

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If you’re looking for a secondary weapon to run alongside a Gunfighter loadout, then look no further than the Grekhova.

This fully automatic pistol kills devastatingly quickly, and its fire rate makes it extremely easy to use. Of course, it won’t go toe-to-toe with the other weapons in this list in face-on-face fights, but if you need something to help you out in a pinch, it’s the perfect choice.

9. FFAR 1

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The FFAR 1 was one of the best guns in Black Ops Cold War, and it’s back with a vengeance in Warzone. However, while it originally shone as an all-around AR, it’s best-suited as a sniper support weapon in Season 5.

Its low recoil and solid TTK make it a great partner to an HDR or any other sniper. Crucially, if you pair it with a sniper, you’ll have every range covered, as SMGs are only competitive up to around 20 meters in most cases. The only issue is it’s quite hard to control, and its damage-per-mag falls short of others on the list.

So, if you want the most balanced class, here’s the best FFAR 1 loadout.

8. CR-56 AMAX

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The CR-56 AMAX is back in the meta after getting its damage range buffed in Season 5.

While it’ll lose to other Assault Rifles at close range, what makes it so effective is that it barely has a damage drop-off. While other ARs start to lose their range between 40 and 50 meters, the AMAX deals the same damage all the way out to 70 meters, meaning it’s a perfect counter to snipers.

While it’s not a laser like the Grau, it’s still a great choice in Season 5, and it’s even better with the best loadout.

7. LC10

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The LC10 is no longer the best SMG in Warzone, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth using, as it’s still a great choice.

Although it’s not the be-all and end-all, it still has solid damage, low recoil, and good mobility, so if you like the feel of the weapon, you won’t be at a major disadvantage in Season 5. To get the maximum range and damage out of it, here’s the best LC10 loadout.

6. Swat 5.56 (Grau conversion)

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The Grau 5.56 is available as a conversion kit for the Swat 5.56, and like its original form, it’s an absolute laser beam. Not much separates it from the Kilo in terms of accuracy, but the Grau kills faster at every range, and you can feel the difference. 

It’s not quite as powerful as the Cypher 091 following a small nerf in Season 5, but it’s still a strong choice, so to make it as accurate and easy to use as possible, check out the best Swat 5.56 loadout.

5. Ladra

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The Ladra quickly became one of the best SMGs in Warzone and has held that spot in Season 5. While it lacks the versatility of something like the GPR, it more than makes up for it with great mobility and an insane TTK.

Its secret weapon is its fire rate, which is far faster than most guns in its class. So, if you’re hitting your shots, it absolutely melts through enemies in close-range fights.

If you need a hand keeping its recoil in check, here’s the best loadout to run.

4. HDR – Best sniper in Warzone

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The HDR is the perfect Sniper Rifle in Warzone thanks to its ability to one-shot-headshot at any range and high bullet velocity. 

This sniper was a menace in the original Verdansk, and once again, you’ll need to keep an eye on rooftops and windows as, more likely than not, the last thing you see before going to the Gulag is the sniper glint from an HDR. Although it was nerfed in Season 5, it’s still the king.

Make sure to check out the best HDR loadout to make long-range sniping easy.

3. GPR 91

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The GPR 91 received major buffs in Season 4 Reloaded, increasing its range and damage to the lower torso, and it has remained a deadly choice in Season 5.

What makes it so effective is its close-range damage, killing only slightly slower than the FFAR 1 while being much easier to use. While its damage drops severely at long range, it’s a fantastic option to pair with a Sniper Rifle or as a Rebirth Island primary with the right loadout.

2. C9 – Best SMG in Warzone

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The C9 has taken the crown as the best SMG in Warzone following the LC10’s nerf in Season 5.

It’s fast and easy to use, making it the perfect gun to get into enemies’ faces and delete them with a rapid TTK. It also has fantastic range for an SMG, which only solidifies its place as the number one close-range choice.

It was also buffed in Season 5, so make sure you apply the best C9 loadout attachments to maximize its potential.

1. Cypher 091 – Best Assault Rifle

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The Cypher 091 is the best Assault Rifle in Season 5 and the best gun in the game, having a perfect balance between damage, range, and ease of use.

It was already strong, but nerfs to the other meta contenters have catapulted it into the top spot. If you’re looking for your classic medium to long-range Assault Rifle with low recoil, high bullet velocity, and solid damage, then you don’t have to look any further than the Cypher in Season 5.

You can check out the best loadout to get the most from it.

All Warzone guns

Below, you’ll find a list of every gun that’s currently available in Warzone across MW2, MW3, and BO6, with links to guides on the best loadouts for each of them:

Assault Rifles

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
M4	Loadout	SVA 545	Loadout	XM4	Loadout
TAQ-56	Loadout	MTZ-556	Loadout	AK-74	Loadout
Kastov 762	Loadout	Holger 556	Loadout	AMES 85	Loadout
Lachmann-556	Loadout	MCW	Loadout	GPR 91	Loadout
STB 556	Loadout	DG-56	Loadout	Model L	Loadout
M16	Loadout	FR 5.56	Loadout	Goblin Mk2	Loadout
Kastov-74u	Loadout	RAM-7	Loadout	AS VAL	Loadout
Kastov 545	Loadout	BP50	Loadout	Krig C	Loadout
M13B	Loadout	BAL-27	Loadout	Cypher 091	Loadout
Chimera	Loadout	STG44	Loadout	Kilo 141	Loadout
ISO Hemlock	Loadout			CR-56 AMAX	Loadout
Tempus Razorback	Loadout			FFAR 1	Loadout
FR Avancer	Loadout			ABR A1	Loadout
M13C	Loadout
TR-76 Geist	Loadout

SMGs

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
VEL 46	Loadout	Striker	Loadout	C9	Loadout
MX9	Loadout	WSP Swarm	Loadout	KSV	Loadout
Lachmann Sub	Loadout	AMR9	Loadout	Tanto .22	Loadout
Vaznev-9k	Loadout	WSP-9	Loadout	PP-919	Loadout
FSS Hurricane	Loadout	Rival-9	Loadout	Jackal PDW	Loadout
Minibak	Loadout	Striker 9	Loadout	Kompakt 92	Loadout
PDSW 528	Loadout	RAM-9	Loadout	Saug	Loadout
Fennec 45	Loadout	HRM-9	Loadout	PPSh-41	Loadout
ISO 45	Loadout	FJX Horus	Loadout	Ladra	Loadout
Lachmann Shroud	Loadout	Superi 46	Loadout	LC10	Loadout
ISO 9mm	Loadout	Static-HV	Loadout

Battle Rifles

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide
Lachmann 762	Loadout	BAS-B	Loadout
SO-14	Loadout	Sidewinder	Loadout
TAQ-V	Loadout	MTZ-762	Loadout
FTAC Recon	Loadout	SOA Subverter	Loadout
Cronen Squall	Loadout	DTIR 30-06	Loadout

LMGs

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
Sakin MG38	Loadout	Pulemyot 762	Loadout	PU-21	Loadout
HCR 56	Loadout	DG-58 LSW	Loadout	XMG	Loadout
556 Icarus	Loadout	Bruen Mk9	Loadout	GPMG-7	Loadout
Raal MG	Loadout	Holger 26	Loadout	Feng 82	Loadout
RPK	Loadout	TAQ Eradicator	Loadout	PML 5.56	WIP
Rapp H	Loadout	TAQ Evolvere	Loadout
		Kastov LSW	Loadout

Sniper Rifles

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
MCPR-300	Loadout	KATT-AMR	Loadout	LW3A1 Frostline	Loadout
Signal 50	Loadout	Longbow	Loadout	SVD	WIP
LA-B 330	Loadout	KV Inhibitor	Loadout	LR 7.62	Loadout
SP-X 80	Loadout	XRK Stalker	Loadout	AMR Mod 4	Loadout
Victus XMR	Loadout	MORS	Loadout	HDR	Loadout
FJX Imperium	Loadout
Carrack .300	Loadout

Shotguns

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
Lockwood 300	Loadout	Lockwood 680	Loadout	Marine SP	Loadout
Expedite 12	Loadout	Haymaker	Loadout	ASG-89	Loadout
Bryson 800	Loadout	Riveter	Loadout	Maelstrom	Loadout
Bryson 890	Loadout	Reclaimer 18	Loadout	Olympia	WIP
KV Broadside	Loadout
MX Guardian	Loadout

Marksman Rifles

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
EBR-14	Loadout	KVD Enforcer	Loadout	SWAT 5.56	Loadout
SP-R 208	Loadout	MCW 6.8	Loadout	Tsarkov 7.62	Loadout
Lockwood MK2	Loadout	DM56	Loadout	AEK-973	Loadout
LM-S	Loadout	MTZ Interceptor	Loadout	DM-10	Loadout
SA-B 50	Loadout	Kar98k	Loadout	TR2	Loadout
Taq-M	Loadout
Tempus Torrent	Loadout

Pistols

Weapon (MW2)	Guide	Weapon (MW3)	Guide	Weapon (BO6)	Guide
X13 Auto	Loadout	COR-45	Loadout	9mm PM	WIP
Basilisk Akimbo	Loadout	Renetti	Loadout	Grekhova	WIP
FTAC Siege	Loadout	TYR	Loadout	GS45	WIP
9mm Daemon	Loadout	WSP Stinger	Loadout	Stryder .22	WIP

That’s all for the best loadouts in Warzone, but you’ll also want to check out the best Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, and Sniper Rifles. Alternatively, our Black Ops 6 weapon tier list will help you dominate in multiplayer, too.