Best Warzone SMG loadouts: Attachments & setups ranked

Every Warzone class needs to have an SMG as a secondary, as the class boasts the best close-quarters combat potential. We’ve assembled a list of the best submachine guns in Warzone, including recommended loadouts so you can dominate close quarters.

While assault rifles are some of the best weapons in Warzone, SMGs are probably a close second due to their absurd close-quarter capability. Having a reliable secondary to melt up close is a must, especially if you’re an aggressive player.

With that said Call of Duty provides plenty of SMGs to play with, although it’s a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what stands out from the rest.

We’ve got you covered with the ultimate SMG guide for Warzone.

Best Warzone SMGs, ranked

There are currently 20 SMGs in Warzone, courtesy of the Carry Forward system uniting MW2 and MW3’s armories. Season 2 of the latter title saw the introduction of the RAM-9 SMG, which is quickly rising the ranks due to its devastating power.

Here are all 20 of Warzone’s SMGs ranked from best to worst:

1. HRM-9
2. Striker 9
3. Striker
4. WSP-9
5. Ram-9
6. FJX Horus
7. WSP Swarm
8. Haymaker
9. Riveter
10. BAS-P
11. AMR9
12. K VBroadside
13. Lachmann Sub
14. Vaznev-9K
15. FSS Hurricane
16. VEL 46
17. Fennec 45
18. ISO 9mm
19. ISO 45
20. Rival-9

Best Warzone SMGs

These are the five best SMGs to use in Warzone Season 3:

5. Ram-9

Best RAM-9 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag
• Reargrip: Retort 90 Grip Tape
• Comb: Recon Comb

Using this loadout for the RAM-9 is going to give you an all-around SMG that can handle just about any close-quarters situation. It has solid recoil reduction, excellent fire rate, and great movement speed to easily maneuver around small areas.

4. WSP-9

Best WSP-9 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
• Barrel: HISS Short Light Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop

The WSP-9 offers some of the best movement among SMGs that will have you zipping around a fight to take down your enemies before they can even line up a shot on you. Plus, its 40 Round Mag ensures that you have plenty of shots to land in one clip.

3. Striker

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Best Striker Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
• Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
• Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
• Magazine: 48 Round Mag
• Underbarrel: XRK BW-4 Handstop

A truly balanced weapon, the Striker is going to give you excellent firepower and maneuverability in a match. It may have a slower rate of fire than others, but those shots are powerful and it can be a perfect weapon for any aggressive players you can find.

2. Striker 9

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Best Striker 9 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor S
• Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
• Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop

The Striker 9 takes everything from the standard Striker and makes it better. This includes giving it more range and better recoil control. Because of this, it really is an improved version and should be taken whenever given a chance.

1. HRM-9

Best HRM-9 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
• Stock: Folding Stock
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• Ammunition: 9MM High Grain Rounds

The HRM-9 is the top choice when it comes to SMGs in Warzone, boasting great mobility and recoil, while also being able to do damage from a good distance away from your target. Its large magazine size gives you the chance to fire off more shots as well to make sure you can take out as many people as you need.

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