Warzone 2 Meta: Best Weapons In Season 5

There are hundreds of weapons to choose from in Warzone, but most of you don't have the time to level every single one. So instead, simply use the guide below to discover the absolute Warzone meta. These are the best weapons in Warzone Season 5.

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Warzone 2 Meta In Season 5: Overview

In the following, you will find the current Warzone 2 meta for short and long distances:

• Best Long-Range Weapon:
  • General Meta: RAPP-H / RPK
  • High-Skill Meta: TAQ-V (Single-Fire)
• Best Short-Range Weapon: Lachmann Sub
• Best Sniper: MCPR-300
• Best Resurgence AR / Sniper Support: Razorback
• Honorable Mention: Chimera

When it comes to equipment and perks, we advise the following combination.

Ranked / BR Perk & Equipment Meta

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Warzone 2 Season 5 Meta (General) | Long-Range: RAPP-H

The RAPP combines decent damage and recoil control with an absurd rate-of-fire, which gives it an excellent TTK. If it does have one flaw, it can't be used at very long ranges, like various ARs we've had in the past. But we still think it's probably the best primary weapon option for most people right now.

Here is the best RAPP-H loadout for long range:

All of our attachments are geared towards enhancing recoil control, with the most efficient tradeoffs in mind. The optic is personal preference, but you could even consider a 3x for Al Mazrah.

This specific muzzle break is very effective at mitigating horizontal recoil, and we found it to be the most comfortable in testing. If you feel you're struggling too much with vertical recoil then consider swapping out this attachment for a similar muzzle device.

• Here we have a detailed RAPP-H Loadout.

Warzone 2 Season 5 Meta (High-Skill) | Long-Range: TAQ-V

The TAQ-V is very tough to use because it has a lot of recoil. Full-auto is an option, but to get the best TTK in the game you will need to use the TAQ-V in single-fire.

It was very near the top going into Season 4: Reloaded, but it couldn't quite touch the Cronen Squall. But after the Cronen Squall nerf from Monday, July 24, we think the TAQ-V has taken the top spot.

Here is the best TAQ-V loadout for long range:

Even though we are using it in single-fire we still need to buy as much recoil control as possible, and we also still want extended mags. These will obviously come at a mobility and handling cost, but this is a long-range option, after all.

• Here we have a detailed TAQ-V Loadout

Warzone 2 Season 5 | Short-Range: Lachmann Sub

Yes it was nerfed in Season 5 - but it still feels like the best option. The ISO and Vaznev can still compete, and if you're a sh*tter the KV Broadside is good to go, but we think the best option for most players is the Lachmann Sub. It's easy to use, it has a great TTK in close-range, solid mobility, and no obvious downsides.

Below, you can find the best Lachmann Sub loadout for Warzone 2.

It's all pretty obvious stuff, we want faster handling and mobility, with a little extra damage range thrown in. You might be wondering why this laser and not the even faster LZR 7MW, and that's simple because this one doesn't produce a visible beam for enemies to see.

• Here we have a detailed Lachmann Sub loadout.

Warzone 2 Season 5 Meta Sniper: MCPR-300

The MCPR can down with a headshot as long as you use explosive ammunition. In fact, two other snipers can as well, but the MCPR is much faster than those options so it's the meta choice.

We don't think snipers are ever going to see the popularity they had in Warzone 1, but if you do want to use one then we have a build for you below.

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Below, you can find the best MCPR loadout for Warzone 2.

Our top choice for a build right now includes the necessary ammunition for one-shot downs, but it comes at the cost of significantly reduced bullet velocity. To make up for this, we've opted for a heavy suppressor and longer barrel. Additionally, we've added a laser attachment to improve aim-down-sight speed.

We chose the 4x optic because it's the best scope out of the ones that only have a "very small sniper glint".

• Here we have a detailed MCPR-300 Loadout.

Warzone 2 Season 5 Sniper Support / Resurgence AR: Razorback

The Razorback wasn't near the top of the weapons when it was first released, but the devs (probably seeing how unpopular it was) decided to buff it a few weeks later. Since then, it's been an excellent choice for a close-range AR, and reminds us somewhat of the old FFAR.

Going into Season 5 we still think the Razorback is by far the best weapon for this role.

Below, you can find the best Razorback loadout for Warzone 2.

Our focus with the Razorback build is on close to mid-range fights, so aiming stability isn't a priority as we don't expect to use it beyond 30 meters. However, since it's not an SMG, we can't afford to sacrifice all recoil control and aiming stability for speed. Instead, we need to strike a balance between these factors to create a well-rounded weapon.

We recommend using a larger magazine capacity as 30 rounds might not be sufficient in Warzone. The optic is a matter of personal preference, and you could choose to use a 1x. However, we prefer using the 2x.

• Here is a complete Razorback guide for you.

As soon as new balance patches change the current meta, we will of course update this article for you. Until then, have fun grinding!

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