Warzone Season 5 Meta: Best Weapons and Loadouts

Here's a list of the best Warzone Season 5 meta weapons and loadouts, including picks for SMG, AR, LMG, Shotgun, and Sniper.

Are you looking for the best meta guns for Warzone Season 5? You’ve come to the right place. Players looking to improve their KDR and dominate the Warzone Season 5 meta may want to take advantage of some of these overpowered weapons and loadouts. Below is our tier list of meta guns for Warzone Season 5 2022.

It should go without saying that what we consider the best guns in Warzone is subjective. Some players may disagree, and that’s fine, but know that these weapons are what people will be using in the current Warzone Season 5 meta. 

Best Warzone Season 5 Meta Guns

The Warzone Season 5 meta guns for each weapon class are:

  • SMG: Armaguerra 43
  • AR: KG M40
  • LMG: UGM-8
  • Sniper: 3-Line
  • Shotgun: Combat Shotgun

Best SMG in Warzone Season 5: Armaguerra 43

The Armaguerra 43 is the leader in its class in terms of TTK. Its status is mainly due to its high fire rate and dominant damage. If you’re looking for a good loadout, we’ve got you covered.

Armaguerra 43 loadout for Warzone Season 5:

  • Muzzle: Recoil Booster
  • Barrel: Botti 315mm CII
  • Stock: Imerito SA Folding
  • Grip: Hatched Grip
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Perk: Sleight of Hand

Best AR in Warzone Season 5: KG M40

The assault rifle leading the pack for the Warzone Season 5 meta is the KG M40. It has a great time-to-kill, decent bullet velocity, and virtually no recoil. You can still rock this weapon and do well with minimal unlocks, even if you’re a new player who doesn’t have all the attachments.

KG M40 loadout for Warzone Season 5:

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: Reisdorg 720mm Shrouded
  • Stock: VDD 22G Padded
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 8mm Klauser 60 Round Drums
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Hatched Grip
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
  • Perks: Tight Grip and Fully Loaded

Best LMG in Warzone Season 5: UGM-8

The LMG meta is an interesting one, with a few solid weapon choices all-around. However, the one weapon we prefer is the UGM-8 due to its incredible damage range and dominant time-to-kill at any range. The UGM-8 is a top-tier meta LMG for Warzone Season 5. 

UGM-8 loadout for Warzone Season 5:

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: Bernard XL214 736mm
  • Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angles
  • Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 125 Round Box
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
  • Stock: Mercier WT Ancre
  • Rear Grip: Hatched Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip, Fully Loaded

Best Sniper in Warzone Season 5: 3-Line

Picking the best meta sniper in Warzone Season 5 is a tough one. On the one hand, you have the Kar98k, which undeniably feels amazing to use. Then, you have the 3-Line, which can shred at any range and be used aggressively in many situations. It’s not too slow like some snipers and can one shot from any range, unlike the Kar98k and Swiss, which makes it the best Warzone Season 5 meta sniper, in our opinion.

3-Line loadout for Warzone Season 5:

  • Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
  • Barrel: Empress 514mm F01
  • Optic: Preference
  • Stock: ZAC Custom MZ
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: .30-06 20 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Silent Focus, On-Hand

Best Shotgun in Warzone Season 5: Combat Shotgun

Lastly, nobody can deny the power of the Combat Shotgun, which continues to reign supreme in the Warzone Season 5 meta. We saw an update last season which boosted damage and brought back some two-tap kills. Look no further if you’re looking for a meta shotgun in Warzone Season 5.

Combat Shotgun loadout for Warzone Season 5:

  • Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
  • Barrel: Sawed-Off
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Wire Custom
  • Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
  • Magazine: 12 Gauge 50 Round Tube
  • Ammunition: Packed Powder
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Vital, Quick

That concludes our list of the best meta weapons for Warzone Season 5. Overall, it’s a relatively balanced meta, all things considered. Despite our picks above, there are still many other good options out there, and it all comes down to personal preference, as always.

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