Best Striker Warzone loadout: Class setup, attachments, Perks

❘ Updated: 2024-05-13T16:09:22

Introducing the Striker, a formidable SMG excelling at both close and medium ranges. Conquer Urzikstan in Warzone with the best Striker loadout to ensure dominance.

Long-term Call of Duty fans will have fond memories of the UMP-45. It dominated in the original Modern Warfare 2 and now returns in MW3 and Warzone as the Striker, an equally powerful weapon.

The Striker is unique amongst SMGs as it is incredibly accurate but still offers a competitive TTK up close. It serves as a middle ground between the WSP 9 and Striker 9. In a battle royale like Warzone where versatility is key, that positions the Striker nicely.

To help you get the most out of this SMG we’ve put together this meta loadout to use on Urzikstan.

Best Striker loadout
Striker loadout: Perks and equipment
How to unlock Striker in Warzone
Best alternative to Striker in Warzone

Best Striker Warzone loadout

Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
Stock: Lachmann Recon Series Stock
Magazine: 60 Round Drum
Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop

The Striker is exceptionally accurate and forgiving regarding its recoil, and you’ll want to lean into that strength. The combo of the Lachmann Recon Series Stock and the meta ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider effectively turns the SMG into a laser.

On the other hand, the Striker Recon Long Barrel helps increase bullet velocity and range, meaning you can be quite a pest at any range.

With recoil under control, the underbarrel slot is home to the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop. This attachment will help improve all the mobility-related stats, such as aim walking, ADS speed, and the overall movement speed of the Striker.

Finally, the 60 Round Drum is an obvious choice as it drastically reduces how often you’ll need to reload. Larger magazines are a must in Warzone where the longer TTK will see you quickly burn through ammunition.

Striker previewed in Call of Duty: Warzone.

The Striker is an impressively accurate SMG that can compete even at medium range.

Striker Warzone Loadout: Perks and Equipment

Perk 1: Double Time
- Increases Tac Sprint duration
Perk 2: Sleight of Hand
- Reload faster
Perk 3: Stalker
- Increased strafe and aim down sight movement speed
Perk 4: Resolute
- 5% speed boost when hit with an enemy bullet
Lethal: Throwing Knife
Tactical: Stun Grenade

Despite its exceptional accuracy, the Striker is still an SMG at heart and therefore is best used with Perks that benefit an aggressive playstyle. For movement, the combination of Double Time in slot 1 and Stalker in slot 3 can’t be beat with these two Perks combining to make you much more mobile.

Since the 60 Round Drum does slow down the Striker’s reload speed a lot, it’s good to use Sleight of Hand in Perk slot 2 to reload faster. This makes sense on an SMG as you’ll regularly be taking close-range gunfights where small margins like a faster reload can make all the difference.

Resolute has already proven itself as a powerhouse Perk in slot 4, increasing your movement speed after taking damage. This is incredible on this loadout as the No Stock attachment stacks with Resolute letting you run very quickly.

A Throwing Knife is a classic option for the lethal slot to finish off downed enemies without having to waste ammo. As for tactical, a Stun Grenade can provide a huge advantage in an otherwise tight gunfight.

How to unlock Striker in Warzone

The Striker is unlocked in Warzone by reaching Level 4 when you first get access to the Gunsmith. Alternatively, extracting the Striker in Zombies will also unlock the SMG.

Best alternative to Striker in Warzone

A great alternative to the Striker is the Rival-9 which trades range and versatility in favor of a more traditional SMG experience with the Rival having a rapid fire rate and dominating up close.

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