An assault rifle will usually be your main weapon in Warzone 2, whether you are fighting in Al Mazrah or Ashika Island.
A strong AR needs low recoil for long-range firefights and good damage output to outgun enemies at mid-distance.
The best assault rifles to use in Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded are:
These are all part of the meta in Warzone right now, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses and suits a different play style.
However, to make the strongest version of each of these weapons, you’ll want to read on to see the meta builds for each of them!
Read More: Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Weapons Tier List & Meta Loadouts
3. ISO Hemlock
The ISO Hemlock has dropped to third place in our rankings, thanks to a recent damage nerf. Its time to kill is slower than other ARs, but it’s so accurate that you’ll be able to hit all of your shots with ease!
Here’s the best build for it:
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| XTEN Havoc (Muzzle) | +0.46 ↑ +0.24 → | Kastov 545 Level 8 |
| Fielder-T50 (Barrel) | +0.16 ↑ +0.16 → | ISO Hemlock Level 13 |
| Schlager 3.4x (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -1.50 → | RAPP H Level 12 |
| 5.56 High Velocity (Ammunition) | -0.54 ↓ -4.35 ← | STB 556 Level 7 |
| 45 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | ISO Hemlock Level 18 |
2. Lachmann 556
The Lachmann 556 has slowly become one of the meta assault rifles in Warzone 2. It has very low recoil, great range, and good damage output, making it a great long-range option.
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| XTEN Ported 290 (Muzzle) | +0.44 ↑ +0.17 → | HCR 56 Level 16 |
| 15.9″ Lachmann RAPP Barrel (Barrel) | +0.32 ↑ +0.10 → | Lachmann-762 Level 3 |
| Schlager 3.4x (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -1.50 → | RAPP H Level 12 |
| 5.56 High Velocity (Ammunition) | -0.50 ↓ -5.22 ← | STB 556 Level 7 |
| 60 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | Lachmann-556 Level 19 |
1. TAQ-56
The TAQ-56 has very low recoil, high damage, and surprisingly fast mobility, making it the best long-range assault rifle for Warzone 2.
This is the best TAQ-56 build:
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| Echoless-80 (Muzzle) | +1.04 ↑ +0.18 → | TAQ-56 Level 14 |
| Schlager 3.4x (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -1.50 → | RAPP H Level 12 |
| FTAC Ripper 56 (Underbarrel) | +0.54 ↑ +0.18 → | Lachmann-762 Level 6 |
| 5.56 High Velocity (Ammunition) | -0.52 ↓ -2.90 ← | STB 556 Level 7 |
| 60 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | TAQ-56 Level 17 |
The TAQ-56 is also one of the best weapons to use in Warzone 2 Ranked Play. However, you’ll want to use a slightly different build in high-skill, high-stakes games.
Here are the meta Warzone 2 Ranked Play loadouts so you can climb up the skill divisions quickly.
Now that you’ve got a powerful assault rifle in your loadout, you’ll need a strong SMG to go alongside it. These are the best SMGs you should be using:
