How to make JoeWo's "hardest-hitting" battle rifle loadout for Warzone 2 Ranked Play

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 expert JoeWo recently revealed his top pick for the best primary firearm in Warzone Season 3 Reloaded's Ranked Play. Calling it the "hardest hitting" weapon for that slot, this gamer suggests players use the Cronen Squall battle rifle if they wish to rise up through WZ2's ranks, no matter how tough the competition gets.

Ranked Play in Warzone 2, which kicked off with Season 3 Reloaded, pits gamers against one another in an ultimate battle of survival. They earn kills and win games to increase their rank.

The Cronen Squall has dominated WZ2's weapon meta since its arrival in Season 3. That is because this gun offers a super-fast TTK and impressive mobility; you can eliminate targets effortlessly with it in the blink of an eye. This is what makes this firearm the go-to weapon for both new and veteran players in Ranked Play. Now, JoeWo has revealed a great loadout for it.

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Warzone 2 veteran JoeWo reveals the "hardest-hitting" primary weapon to use in Warzone Ranked Play

The Electrified Juice weapon blueprint in Warzone 2 (Image via Activision)

This semi-automatic bullpup battle rifle uses the 6.8 Wrath ammunition, dealing lethal damage with every shot. This ammo type is ideal for long-range engagements. Through the extensive weapon customization options featured in Gunsmith 2.0, JoeWo's recommended "hard-hitting" primary weapon loadout in Warzone 2's Ranked Play can be acquired using:

• Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
• Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel
• Optic: AIM OP-V4
• Underbarrel: Edge-47 Grip
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

The Sakin Tread-40 compensator is a muzzle attachment that reduces a weapon's overall recoil by improving vertical recoil control and horizontal recoil control. This ensures better accuracy for prolonged periods of firing. The Sakin Tread-40 can be unlocked by increasing the RAPP H LMG level's to 14.

The HR6.8 Barrel is a long and heavy barrel modification designed specifically for the Cronen Squall. It provides improved long-range accuracy by enhancing this gun's damage range, bullet velocity, and recoil control. However, the additional weight from this barrel results in slower player movement speed and ADS speed. The HR6.8 Barrel is unlocked by getting the Cronen Squall's level to 2.

The Firebreak weapon blueprint in Warzone 2 (Image via Activision)

When it comes to optics, players have a vast range of options. However, the AIM OP-V4 red-dot sight is what most competitive players opt for. It provides a clear view and minimal obstruction and can be unlocked by leveling up the BAS-P SMG to 5.

The Edge-47 Grip is an angled grip underbarrel responsible for improving this weapon's aiming idle and recoil stability, providing superior control during periods of sustained fire. The only downside to this attachment is it reduces ADS speed. The Edge-47 angled grip can be unlocked by increasing the M13B level to 16.

Finally, the last attachment to use is the 50 Round Drum magazine, which increases this weapon's ammo capacity from 20 to 50 — enough to take down multiple opponents in Ranked Play.

However, this increased magazine size results in a heavier build and significant reduction in mobility as well as movement, ADS, sprint-to-fire, and reload speeds. The 50 Round Drum can be unlocked by leveling up the Cronen Squall to level 23.

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Joseph Wohala, going by the alias JoeWo, is an acclaimed competitive FPS player and streamer. Dubbed the "Movement King" of Call of Duty," JoeWo has competed in multiple global tournaments against the best players in the world, leaving them rattled with his lightning-fast mobility.

In his latest video, JoeWo talks about how the Cronen Squall battle rifle is an ideal primary weapon for "sweaty" players, offering them the ability to take down targets across long distances. He demonstrates the weapon's true potential by featuring footage of his Ranked Play gameplay, where he successfully secures a Warzone Victory. Those interested can watch the video above.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded is available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, as well as PC (via Battle.net and Steam)