Best Warzone SMG loadouts in Season 5 Reloaded

When it comes to the close-range duels, SMGs dominate the Warzone meta, for the reason that using the powerful submachine gun equipped with the best loadout is a must to win more games. The meta Assault Rifle and LMGs, which are great options for long-range gunfights, the class is far superior up close. Not only do they kill faster, but they also offer better mobility and handling for getting the jump on enemies.

Season 5 reloaded did not add any new submachine guns as the various buffs and nerfs wave shook up the meta, so here are the best SMGs to help you rack up the kills and win more Warzone matches.

Best SMG loadouts in Warzone

1. C9

1. Muzzle: Compensator
2. Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
3. Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
4. Magazine: Extended Mag 1
5. Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

The C9, which has been one of the best SMGs in Warzone many times it is back on top in Season 5, despite the small nerf in the Reloaded update. It was ngth is it ithat s llackswness, being a remarkably well-rounded weapon which is as versatile as it is effective.

2. Ladra

2. Muzzle: Compensator
3. Barrel: Long Barrel
4. Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
5. Magazine: Extended Mag II
6. Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

It is no longer the best SMG in Warzone as the Ladra is still is the fantastic option with the rapid fire rate, low recoil, with great mobility and fast TTK. It is not quite as the powerful as it is once was and has had its crown stolen by the LC10.

3. LC10

3. Muzzle: Suppressor
4. Barrel: Long Barrel
5. Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
6. Magazine: Extended Mag 2
7. Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

The LC10 is still one of the best SMGs in Warzone Season 5, as the slight nerf which has knocked it off the top spot, with the extremely low recoil  with the great mobility and as a fast TTK, there are almost no reason not to use it.

4. Ksv

4. Muzzle: Compensator
5. Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
6. Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
7. Magazine: Extended Mag 1
8. Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

The KSV is still has the fantastic option because it is extremely well rounded, combining the everything which could possibly want into the deadly package.

5. Saug

5. Muzzle: Compensator
6. Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
7. Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
8. Magazine: Extended Mag 1
9. Stock: Light Stock

The Saug was the solid pick before Verdansk returned as the healthy buffs which has take it is straight into the meta, it is fire rate is one of the fastest in the category, giving it an incredibly TTK if you can also land of the shots at the short range.

All Warzone SMGs ranked

Rank	Weapon
1	C9
2	Ladra
3	LC10
4	KSV
5	Saug
6	PPSh-41
7	Jackal PDW
8	Kompakt 92
9	MX9
10	HRM-9
11	Striker
12	Vaznev-9k
13	Tanto .22
14	BAS-P
15	PP-919
16	VEL 46
17	PDSW 528
18	Superi 46
19	Lachmann Shroud
20	AMR9
21	Rival-9
22	FJX Horus
23	RAM-9
24	Fennec 45
25	WSP-9
26	Striker 9
27	WSP Swarm
28	Lachmann Sub
29	FSS Hurricane
30	ISO 9mm
31	Static-HV
32	ISO 45
33	Minibak

Meta analysis

Black Ops 6 guns are still comfortably the best weapons in Warzone, and the C9 stands out above all the other close-range options. There are aggressive powerhouses to clear the building or the sniper support, which has cover for you at mid-range.

You also have the option to use the LC10, KSV, and Ladra, all of which are strong right now, as they have each on their own strength, so it was worth giving the guns a go and seeing which works best for you. The margins between them are extremely tight, so there are no incorrect choices.

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