Top 5 SMGs to use in Warzone Season 2

Modified Feb 19, 2024 10:36 GMT

Top 5 SMG to use in Warzone Season 1 — A look at the top 5 SMGs in Warzone Season 2 (Image via Activision)

arzone Season 2 is here, and with a brand-new Season, there has been a significant shift in the game’s weapons meta, especially for SMGs. Ranked Resurgence has also gone live, and now more than ever, players must stay on top of the curve by getting their hands on these meta weapons. If you like using SMGs, you should definitely try out some of the weapons that have had their statistics bumped up this season.

This article will discuss the five best weapons you can opt for in Warzone Season 2. Wielding these weapons, paired with the right attachments will help you win the majority of your encounters. Read below for a detailed brief.

Top 5 best SMGs to use in Warzone Season 2: RAM-9, HRM-9, AMR9, and more

1) RAM-9

RAM-9 is a brand new addition in Warzone Season 2 (Image via Activision)

The RAM-9 saw its debut with the launch of Warzone Season 2. It is the strongest sub-machine gun available in the game currently, and wielding it, with adept mechanical skill, will most certainly guarantee your success against any 1v1 encounter in the game. The weapon features exceptional stats for its class, and with our recommended loadout, you will breeze through your games with absolute ease.

Recommended loadout:

Ammo: High Grain Rounds
Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
Comb: Recon Comb
Barrel: Speedway V5 Short Barrel
Magazine: 50 Round Magazine

2) HRM-9

The HRM-9 SMG of Warzone (Image via Activision)

The HRM-9 is the newest SMG featured with the launch of Warzone Season 1 Reloaded. It is exceptionally powerful for its class, and one of the most versatile weapons offered in the SMG sector. To ensure you have the strongest build, pair it with the attachments recommended below.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: JAK BFB
Barrel: Thorn-90 Barrel
Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
Stock: Folding Stock
Magazine: 50 Round Drum Magazine

3) AMR9

ARM9 is a powerful SMG in Warzone Season 2 (Image via Activision)

The AMR9 features the fastest time-to-kill (TTK)in Warzone Season 2. It has some of the best stats featured in an SMG and has the potential to rip through any enemy that is up close and personal. We find it best suited as a secondary weapon to a Sniper Rifle, solely because of its slow sprint-to-fire time. Pair it with the right attachments and the AMR9 will ensure you never lose a close-quarter matchup anytime soon.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor S
Underbarrel: SL Skeletal Vertical Underbarrel
Ammo: High Grain Rounds
Optic: MK.3 Reflector
Magazine: 50 Round Magazine

4) Striker 9

The Striker-9 can easily rip its enemies in Warzone Season 2 (Image via Activision)

The Striker 9 is an aggressive SMG provided in Warzone's extensive arsenal. It has a great combination of high fire rate and damage, providing more than enough grounds to be one of the best weapons in the game. Its recoil is definitely manageable and with the right attachments, you can shred through squads with absolute ease.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor S
Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
Optic: MK3 Reflector
Stock: Lachmann MK2 Light Stock
Magazine: 50 Round Drum Magazine

5) WSP-9

WSP-9 is still a powerful choice in Warzone Season 2 (Image via Activision)

The WSP-9 remains a strong and viable option in Warzone Season 2. Though not as strong as its competitors, the WSP-9 provides ample value for money. Its capability for handling close-quarter combat is frankly quite amazing, and the weapon provides players quite a versatile playstyle to work with.

Furthermore, it is quite a beginner-friendly SMG, perfect for queueing up Ranked Resurgence. It has quite manageable recoil, and players can definitely enjoy a stress-free experience while handling this gun.

Recommended loadout: