Best Rival-9 Warzone loadout: Class setup, attachments, Perks

Harness the potency of the Rival-9 up close with the best Warzone loadout for Season 4 Reloaded. This setup includes recommended attachments and Perks to maximize its effectiveness.

The Skorpion Evo returned to Call of Duty as the Rival-9, yet again offering a deadly close-quarters weapon that excels thanks to its high fire rate and impressive TTK.

Its characteristics and strengths fit what players have come to expect from a top-tier SMG so it’s no surprise that the Rival-9 has become a solid meta contender since its release.

To get the most out of the Rival-9 in Warzone Season 4 Reloaded you’ll need the best loadout possible, and we’ve got you covered.

Contents

• Best Rival-9 loadout
• Rival-9 loadout: perks and equipment
• How to unlock Rival-9 in Warzone
• Best alternative to Rival-9 in Warzone

Best Rival-9 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
• Barrel: Rival-C Cleanshot Barrel
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip

Maximizing effective range is key to getting the most out of the Rival-9 and this is done by equipping both the ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider muzzle and Rival-C Cleanshot Barrel. Not only do these extend its damage ranges but also make the SMG more stable during sustained fire through improved recoil control.

Speaking of sustained fire, using the 50 Round Drum magazine attachment is practically a must in Warzone to avoid having to constantly reload. However, this reduces mobility somewhat so to counteract that we recommend the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop which boosts movement speed, ADS Speed, and sprint-to-fire speed.

One of the big downsides to the Rival-9 is that its recoil can be a little difficult to manage, especially in medium-range gunfights. The Rival Vice Assault Grip rear grip solves this by making the SMG’s recoil much more predictable.

Rival-9 Warzone Loadout: Perks and Equipment

• Perk 1: Mountaineer
  • Fall from higher heights without taking fatal damage.
• Perk 2: Double Time
  • Increases Tac Sprint duration and reduces refresh time.
• Perk 3: Fast Hands
  • Swap weapons faster
• Perk 4: Resolute
  • Speed boost when you are hit with an enemy shot
• Lethal: Frag Grenade
• Tactical: Smoke Grenade

Mountaineer is going to help you keep moving around the battle, since it will help reduce fall damage and open up more paths for you to take. Double Time is going to build off of this by doubling your Tactical Sprint Duration. This is fantastic for playing fast and pushing other teams.

Fast Hands makes a lot of sense with the Rival-9 as the SMG’s limited range forces you to run a heavier assault rifle, LMG, or sniper with it. All of these are slow to swap to which can cause problems. Fast Hands drastically improves weapon swapping speed and provides a nice boost to reload speed too.

Resolute rounds out the Perk package through giving you a burst of speed when you are hit with an enemy shot. This improves you mobility further by allowing you a chance to get out of sticky situation much quicker.

For equipment, the classic Frag Grenade is a solid choice as the ability to cook it and have it explode at just the right moment can leave enemies vulnerable. Meanwhile, a Smoke Grenade stands out as the best tactical as it can be used to obscure open areas and safely revive teammates not in cover.

How to unlock Rival-9 in Warzone

The Rival-9 is unlocked through the Armory, a unique mechanic introduced in MW3 that you can access from Level 25. After reaching this rank select the Rival-9 in the Armory and complete three daily challenges to obtain it.

Alternatively, successfully exfiling in Zombies with a Rival-9 will also unlock the fast-firing SMG.

Best alternative to Rival-9 in Warzone

Another similar weapon to the Rival-9 that also excels at close range is the Striker 9. It performs very similarly to the Rival-9 offering a comparable TTK, effective range, and handling.

SMGs have always been a strong part of the Warzone meta and that’s continuing with Season 4 Reloaded. Be sure to know everything about the other SMG options like the Superi 46, Striker, FJX Horus, and WSP-9.