Best close-range loadout in Warzone Area 99 map

Having the best close-range loadout in Warzone's new map, Area 99, will give you a competitive edge. Set in the Nevada desert, this map features various POIs, including complex indoor areas where close-range battles are common. Key regions like Reactor, Pods, and Wearhouse are hotspots for such encounters, so it's crucial to be prepared.

Currently, the Jackal PDW is the top close-range weapon in the game, offering the perfect balance of damage output, TTK, recoil control, and overall handling.

This article provides the optimal loadout for the Jackal PDW SMG, designed specifically for dominating in Area 99.

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Best Jackal PDW (close-range) loadout attachments in Warzone Area 99

The Jackal PDW is an excellent choice for close-range combat, offering decent damage output for an SMG, controllable recoil, a high fire rate, and an impressive TTK of 616 ms within 11 meters. To maximize its potential, use the following attachments:

• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
• Stock: Infiltrator Stock

Jackal PDW (close-range) loadout in Warzone Area 99 (Image via Activision)

Since the Jackal PDW is most effective at close range, the Long Barrel is a crucial attachment for extending its damage range slightly, making it more viable at medium distances.

The Ranger Foregrip underbarrel is essential for improving mobility without compromising other stats. It enhances sprinting movement speed and provides horizontal recoil stability, ensuring better control during intense firefights.

While the Extended Mag II slightly reduces handling stats like ADS speed, reload speed, and sprint-to-fire speed, its 50-round capacity is invaluable for taking out multiple enemies without frequent reloading.

To compensate for the handling penalties, the Ergonomic Grip is used, which improves ADS speed, dive-to-fire speed, and slide-to-fire speed, key attributes for excelling in close-range combat and maximizing the new Omnimovement mechanics.

Finally, the Infiltrator Stock boosts mobility by increasing movement speed while aiming down sights, further enhancing your versatility in close-quarters engagements.

Note: To access all the mentioned attachments, you must level up your Jackal PDW SMG to at least level 32.

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Best Jackal PDW class setup in Warzone Area 99

To maximize the effectiveness of the Jackal PDW, consider pairing it with a long-range weapon. Area 99 features diverse combat scenarios, making it challenging to rely solely on an SMG. You must equip the Overkill Wildcard, which allows you to carry two primary weapons, ensuring versatility.

For long-range engagements, the GPR 91 or XM4 assault rifle are excellent choices, offering optimal performance in ranged battles.

Here’s the recommended class setup:

• Tactical: Stim Shot
• Lethal: Throwing Knife
• Perk 1: Dexterity
• Perk 2: Quick Fix
• Perk 3: Ghost
• Wildcard: Overkill

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