5 best Assault Rifles to use in Warzone Season 5

Assault Rifle loadouts in Warzone are the go-to pick for most players. There are various reasons for this. One of them is the fact Assault Rifles are extremely versatile. They offer the perfect blend of mobility and damage output. Moreover, they are solid mid-range contenders. These are only some of the reasons why the Assault Rifles reign supreme in the battle royale title.

The recent Season 5 update brought in a host of weapon changes. As a result, some of the Assault Rifles in Warzone that were the meta, are no longer the best in their class. Hence, in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the best Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 5 along with our recommended loadouts for them.

Note: The loadouts mentioned in the article reflect solely on the writer's opinion.

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Best assault rifle loadouts for Warzone Season 5

The following are the top 5 Assault Rifles to use in Warzone Season 5 along with their recommended loadouts:

1) STG44

STG44 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The STG44 is the latest Assault Rifle to be added to Warzone and is an instant hit among fans. It boasts a marvelous pick rate of 6.08%. The AR has a moderate rate of fire and a high damage output, that is suitable for close as well as long ranges. Its recoil isn’t high either and can be used comfortably at mid-ranges without even having to counter the recoil. The rifle has a TTK of only 810ms at ranges up to 30m, which is the range most players will engage in a game mode like Resurgence (Rebirth Island, Fortune’s Keep, Vondel), making it an even faster killing machine than the SVA 545.

By using the right attachments, you can further enhance its strengths. Here’s the best loadout for the STG44 in Warzone:

• Barrel: Heinrichter C70 Long Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• Underbarrel: Paracord Grip

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2) SVA 545

SVA 545 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The SVA 545 in Warzone has been able to evade nerfs since its inception. It is one of the most consistent Assault Rifles in the game. It boasts a high damage output and performs quite well even at long-range encounters. Although the recoil can be a tad bit higher, it can mitigated using the right set of attachments.

One of the major pros of the SVA 545 is that it shoots the first two bullets in quick succession, which if hits a target, can deal serious damage instantly.

Similar to the MCW, it also has a high pick rate, which stands at 5.24% at the time of writing.

Here’s the best SVA 545 loadout in Warzone Season 5:

• Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip

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3) MCW

MCW in Warzone (Image via Activision)

MCW has been among the best Assault Rifles in Warzone since its launch. The weapon is the jack of all trades. It doesn’t have the best fire rate or mobility. But it has one thing going for it and that is its extremely low recoil, which makes the weapon consistent across a variety of situations that one might find themselves in. The Season 5 update also buffed the MCW and the firearm is now more lethal than ever. Needless to say, it has a pick rate of a whopping 5.12%.

The following are the attachments you should be using with the MCW to get the most out of it:

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: 16.5” MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Ammunition: 5.56 Nato High Grain Rounds
• Magazine: 60 Round Drum

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4) MTZ 556

MTZ 556 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The MTZ 556 is built for rushers. For an Assault Rifle, it has superb mobility and handling stats making it ideal for aggressive plays. However, that doesn’t mean it lacks in terms of damage or fire rate. It is an exceptional all-rounder that is sure to win you not only gunfights in the game but also matches.

Here’s the best MTZ 556 loadout in Warzone Season 5:

• Barrel: MTZ Clinch Pro Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: MTZ Marauder Stock
• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

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5) Holger 556

Holger 556 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The Holger 556 remains one of the best Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 5. It boasts a decent rate of fire and damage output. On top of that, the Holger 556’s low recoil and gun kick make it the perfect gun for mid-range combat. Currently, it has an overall pick rate of 0.65% across all the game modes in Warzone.

Here’s what we recommended using with the Holger 556:

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

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