An assault rifle will usually be your primary 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 6 are:
These have all risen to the top of the Warzone 2 AR meta following the latest set of buffs and nerfs to weapons in the game!
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!
3. Tempus Razorback
The Tempus Razorback is a very reliable, low-recoil assault rifle that has a pretty good time to kill too, making it the one of the best assault rifles in Warzone 2 right now.
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| FJX Fulcrum Pro (Muzzle) | +0.52 ↑ +0.15 → | M13B Level 11 |
| 16″ TANKR-V (Barrel) | +0.44 ↑ +0.22 → | Tempus Razorback Level 3 |
| Aim OP-V4 (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -1.65 → | BAS-P Level 5 |
| DM Proto-Grip (Underbarrel) | +0.32 ↑ +0.20 → | Tempus Razorback Level 6 |
| 60 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | Tempus Razorback Level 21 |
2. TR-76 Geist
The brand-new TR-76 Geist is one of the most powerful assault rifles in Warzone 2.
It has low recoil and high damage – the only downside is the 45-round magazine, which is smaller than the other meta ARs.
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| Bore-490 (Muzzle) | +0.48 ↑ +0.18 → | SO-14 Level 14 |
| Bruen Bridle Heavy (Barrel) | +0.30 ↑ +0.22 → | TR-76 Geist Level 18 |
| Aim OP-V4 (Optic) | -1.45 ↓ -1.65 → | BAS-P Level 5 |
| FTAC Ripper 56 (Underbarrel) | +0.50 ↑ +0.24 → | Lachmann-762 Level 6 |
| 45 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | TR-76 Geist Level 20 |
1. FR Avancer
The newly-buffed FR Avancer has become the best assault rifle in Warzone 2. It has a blisteringly fast fire rate, as well as great TTK and mobility.
Plus, the meta attachments also increase its bullet velocity and reduce its recoil, making it deadly at long range.
| Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
| Komodo Heavy (Muzzle) | +0.80 ↑ +0.35 → | Lachmann-556 Level 18 |
| 600mm FR Longbore (Barrel) | +0.26 ↑ +0.25 → | FR Avancer Level 3 |
| Aim OP-V4 (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -1.65 → | BAS-P Level 5 |
| FTAC Ripper 56 (Underbarrel) | +0.78 ↑ +0.26 → | Lachmann-762 Level 6 |
| 60 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | FR Avancer Level 3 |
