5 best Meta Weapon Loadouts in Warzone (Season 2)

By using the best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2, you can easily dominate your matches. With the Season 2 update, several weapons were nerfed and buffed, changing their ranking on the meta list. Furthermore, with new firearms making their way to the game, it is time to give everyone's loadout a much-needed upgrade to remain competitive against other players.

Hence, in this article, we'll take a closer look at the 5 best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the views of the writer.

Best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2

The best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2 are extremely lethal. In the right hands, they can easily dominate matches. The loadouts are optimized to deliver players the best possible results for the respective weapons. With the help of the right attachments, the cons of these weapons have been mitigated and also enhanced its strengths.

Given below is the list of the 5 best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2:

1) XM4

Despite receiving a nerf in the Season 2 update, the XM4 Assault Rifle has been able to maintain its position as the ultimate meta weapon. What makes the XM4 stand out from its competition is its ease of use. It has an extremely low recoil and this allows players to wield the weapon easily in a variety of scenarios, be it long-range combat or close-range, earning its spot among the best weapon loadouts in Warzone.

Recommended build:

Slot	Attachment
Optic	Willis 3X
Muzzle	Compensator
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Vertical Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Magazine III
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Stock	Buffer Weight Stock
Mods	5.56 NATO Overpressured

2) C9

The C9 SMG was buffed in the Season 2 update, making it one of the best guns in the game for close-range engagements. It has a decent rate of fire, damage range, and handling stats. This makes the weapon ideal for aggressive close-range plays. For many players, its fire rate is offputting. However, it's a blessing in disguise as it makes controlling the recoil quite easy. Moreover, since the damage output is high, it easily makes up for the rate of fire and this helps the gun become one of the best weapon loadouts in Warzone.

Recommended build:

Slot	Attachment
Muzzle	Suppressor
Barrel	Long Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Magazine II
Rear Grip	Commando Grip
Stock	Infiltrator Stock
Laser	Strelok Laser
Mods	Recoil Springs

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3) AMES 85

AMES 85 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The AMES 85 Assault Rifle is the jack of all trades. It has one of the best fire rates in its class and superb accuracy. This makes the weapon ideal for mid-range fights in the game. Even without any attachments equipped, the Assault Rifle has a quick time-to-kill, which stands at 800 ms. But by using the best meta loadout for it in the game, you can further enhance it, helping it make its way to the best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone.

Recommended build:

Slot	Attachment
Optic	Willis 3X
Muzzle	Compensator
Barrel	Gain-Twist Barrel
Underbarrel	Vertical Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Magazine II
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Stock	Infiltrator Stock
Mods	Recoil Springs

4) PPSh-41

PPSh-41 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

PPSh-41 joined the game with the Season 2 update and it has already become a meta-tier weapon. The SMG boasts a fast fire rate standing at 952 rpm and deals 22 damage per bullet. This results in a time-to-kill of only 819 ms. This makes it a great pick for close-range gunfights and will be especially lethal on small maps in the game such as Area 99 or Rebirth Island. However, the fast fire rate can be an issue as it drains the bullets quickly and adds to the recoil.

Recommended build:

Slot	Attachment
Optic	Kepler Microflex
Muzzle	Compensator
Barrel	Long Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Magazine II
Stock	Agility Stock
Laser	Target Laser
Mods	Recoil Springs

5) KATT-AMR

KATT-AMR in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The KATT-AMR is a Sniper Rifle from Modern Warfare 3. Despite being an older gun in the weapon, it still reigns as the best one-shot Sniper Rifle in the game. It can easily take down enemies at long ranges with just one shot to the head. The weapon lacks handling and mobility stats but it makes up for it with high damage output. If you are a player who likes to snipe their targets from range, you simply cannot go wrong with the KATT-AMR.

Recommended build:

Slot	Attachment
Muzzle	VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor XL
Barrel	ZANG-34 BARREL
Laser	CORIO LAZ-44 V3
Ammunition	.50 CAL High Velocity
Bolt	Ephemeral Quickbolt

That covers the 5 best meta weapon loadouts in Warzone Season 2. These meta weapon loadouts in Warzone are set up to make the most out of the weapons and make them easy to use in the game.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan