Best SO-14 Warzone 2 loadout: Class setup, attachments, Perks

The SO-14 is an extremely unique battle rifle in Warzone 2 thanks to its powerful full-auto mode that gives it a devastating TTK with a meta loadout.

Season 4 elevated the SO-14 into one of the best weapons in Warzone 2. The battle rifle’s TTK speed surpasses every other long-range meta weapon. This comes with a caveat, of course, as the weapon only kills as fast as you are able to spam the trigger in semi-auto mode.

The SO-14 can also fire full auto, but an extremely strong recoil only makes it viable in close-range combat. Players will also have a difficult time adjusting to the SO-14’s long-range recoil, but this high-skill, high-reward weapon won’t lose many gunfights if you are able to master it.

In order to make the most out of this fan-favorite weapon, here is the best loadout in Season 4.

Contents

• Best SO-14 Warzone 2 loadout
• Best SO-14 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment
• How to unlock the SO-14 in Warzone 2
• Best SO-14 alternatives in Warzone 2

Best SO-14 Warzone 2 loadout

Attachments

• Muzzle: ZLR Talon 5 (+1.40, +1.00)
• Barrel: 22″ Boremaster Barrel (+0.37, +0.32)
• Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4 (-3.00, +0.00)
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56 (+0.80, +0.40)
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

For starters, you’ll want to equip the ZLR Talon 5 and the 22″ Boremaster to the SO-14. These attachments massively boost the battle rifle’s bullet velocity, damage range, and recoil smoothness. Not only that, but they also suppress the gun which keeps you off the radar on Al Mazrah.

Following this, utilize the FTAC Ripper 56 underbarrel to improve the SO-14’s overall stability and improve your flinch resistance for the full auto mode.

Finally, round off this loadout with the Forge Tac Delta 4 for a top-tier clear optic that thrives at medium to long range, and a 50 Round Drum to take on multiple enemies at once.

Best SO-14 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment

• Base Perk 1: Double Time
• Base Perk 2: Overkill
• Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
• Ultimate Perk: High Alert
• Lethal: Drill Charge
• Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade

For Base Perks, Double Time is useful as it doubles your tactical sprint duration, making getting around both Al Mazrah and Vondel faster. Using Overkill to run a secondary that covers the SO-14 weaknesses like a meta SMG is also recommended.

Fast Hands ensures you are less likely to get caught while reloading and works well with Overkill as it increases weapon swap speed.

For the Ultimate Perk, High Alert is a superb choice as it provides free intel by highlighting the direction of enemy players aiming at you from behind. With Warzone 2’s short TTK, this is one of the few ways to give yourself enough time to react before being downed.

Equipment is flexible as there are several strong choices but a Drill Charge and Smoke Grenade are the top picks here. Drill Charges are excellent for flushing out players from hard-to-reach areas, while Smoke Grenades allow you to reposition through open spaces without being punished.

How to unlock the SO-14 in Warzone 2

In order to unlock the SO-14 in Warzone 2, you’ll need to reach level 12 with the EBR-14. This won’t take you long at all, especially if you complete the challenge in MW2 multiplayer.

Best SO-14 alternatives in Warzone 2

If the SO-14 doesn’t fit your style of play, then consider using the EBR-14 marksmen rifle at long to medium range on Al Mazrah.

Equipped with deadly damage output and capable of wiping out foes with ease from a distance, it’s perfect for any accurate sharpshooters in Warzone 2.

To maximize its power, you’ll need a top-tier EBR-14 loadout and luckily, we’ve got you covered.

That’s all for our SO-14 loadout! For more of our Warzone 2 coverage, check out these guides below:

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