Best Warzone Ranked Loadout | Absolute Meta: AR/SMG

Warzone finally has a ranked mode. The ranked mode is trios only on Al Mazrah, and shields are banned. Here is the best loadout you can use.

Best Warzone Ranked Loadout
This is the best loadout for Warzone ranked. | © Activision

Warzone Season 3: Reloaded finally gave CoD's BR a ranked mode. In this article we will go through the best possible loadout for an average player trying to rank up, this is the absolute meta for Warzone ranked.

Quite predictably, this loadout will consist of a long-range AR and an SMG. You might consider a sniper, but we would advise against it for most players. While a sniper can be very fun, and it might let you steal some kills from afar, in desperate situations a sniper will not save you – an SMG can.

If you want to play Warzone ranked seriously, then you should also consider the following after you've read this article:

Best Warzone Ranked Loadout: Lachmann 556 & Lachmann Sub

Primary Weapon: Lachmann Sub / MP5 (SMG)

We put the Lachmann in our primary slot because if we're in a situation where we need to quickly grab our loadout and fight, the SMG is the best option. Here is the best loadout for the Lachmann:

Lachmann SMG For Warzone Ranked
We love the Lachmann, which is tied with the Vaznev as "absolute meta". | © Activision

Slot

AttachmentTunings
MuzzleXTEN Razor CompAim Down Sight Speed (-0.80 oz) / Gun Kick Control (+0.35 in)
BarrelL38 Falcon 226MMAim Walking Speed (-0.50 lb) / Damage Range (+0.40 in)

Laser

1MW Quick Fire LaserSprint To Fire Speed (-0.50 oz) / Aim Down Sight Speed (-51.00 ft)
Rear GripLachmann TCG-10Aim Down Sight Speed (-1.00 oz) / Sprint To Fire Speed (-0.45 in)
Magazine50 Round DrumDefault

We strongly suggest opting for either the Lachmann Sub as they stand out as the most comfortable submachine guns (SMGs) in Warzone 2. These options are suitable for players of all skill levels, and their appeal stems not only from their minimal recoil but also their impressive time-to-kill (TTK) in competitive situations. The Lachmann Sub boasts remarkable attributes such as superior mobility, handling, and recoil management, rendering it an exceptional choice for any player.

Note: The ISO 45 is feeling incredible right now, but we're still testing it. We think it might be the absolute meta, but it is harder to use than the Lachmann Sub.

Secondary Weapon: Lachmann 556

In the secondary slot, our long-range AR:

Lachmann 556 Loadout
This is definitely the best Lachmann 556 loadout! | © Activision

Slot

AttachmentTunings
MuzzleHarbinger D20Recoil Smoothness (+1.40 oz) / Bullet Velocity (+1.00 in)
Barrel10.6" Lachstrike BarrelRecoil Steadiness (+0.50 lb) / Damage Range (+0.40 in)
OpticAim OP-V4Default
Magazine60 Round MagDefault
UnderbarrelDemo Firm GripRecoil Stabilization (+0.78 oz) / Aiming Idle Stability (+0.40 in)

We have carefully chosen attachments to improve recoil control, damage range, and aiming stability, considering the best tradeoffs. You can pick the optic that suits your preference.

That was the best loadout for Warzone ranked. We hope you found it helpful.

If you find yourself enjoying Call of Duty played competitively, then we recommend checking out the CDL on the weekends. Multiplayer is quite different to Warzone of course, but it scratches the competitive itch.

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