The best SMGs to have in your loadouts in Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded are:
These SMGs are very mobile and kill extremely quickly up close, making them great options for taking down other opponents inside buildings.
We have listed all of the best builds for these weapons below so you can add them to your loadouts before you drop into Al Mazrah or Ashika Island!
Read More: Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded Weapons Tier List & Meta Loadouts

3. VEL 46
The VEL 46’s fast fire rate, low recoil, and huge damage range make it the perfect sniper support SMG for Warzone 2!
Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
AVR-T90 Comp (Muzzle) | +0.58 ↑ +0.20 → | Vaznev-9K Level 4 |
Tango 228 Barrel (Barrel) | +0.37 ↑ -0.32 ← | VEL 46 Level 22 |
VLK LZR 7MW (Laser) | -0.32 ↓ -24.68 ← | STB 556 Level 5 |
50 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | VEL 46 Level 7 |
ZLR Combat Grip (Rear Grip) | +0.55 ↑ -0.22 ← | VEL 46 Level 12 |

2. Lachmann Sub
The Lachmann Sub is still the a great SMG in Warzone 2, despite another nerf in the Season 3 update. This is thanks to its very fast mobility and time-to-kill.
Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
Lacerta Compensator (Muzzle) | +0.64 ↑ +0.16 → | BAS-P Level 22 |
VLK LZR 7MW (Laser) | -0.24 ↓ -18.50 ← | STB 556 Level 5 |
Cronen Mini Pro (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -2.25 → | Expedite 12 Level 7 |
40 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | Lachmann Sub Level 14 |
Lachmann TCG-10 (Rear Grip) | +0.76 ↑ -0.40 ← | Lachmann 762 Level 11 |
Find out the best Lachmann Sub class build for Warzone 2 if you want to use this SMG!

1. Vaznev-9K
The Vaznev-9K is a very mobile SMG that kills very fast up close. Combine that with a very controllable recoil pattern, and it is the best SMG in the game right now!
Attachment | Tuning | How to Unlock |
FTAC Castle Comp (Muzzle) | +0.34 ↑ +0.16 → | 556 Icarus Level 10 |
FSS OLE-V Laser (Laser) | -0.12 ↓ -18.50 ← | EBR-14 Level 10 |
Cronen Mini Pro (Optic) | -1.58 ↓ -2.25 → | Expedite 12 Level 7 |
45 Round Mag (Magazine) | N/A | Vaznev-9K Level 11 |
Demo-X2 Grip (Rear Grip) | +0.70 ↑ -0.19 ← | RPK level 18 |
Check out our Warzone 2 Vaznev-9K loadout guide for more information on how to effectively use this powerful SMG!

Alongside one of these SMGs, you’ll also need to use a meta-long-range weapon in Warzone 2. These are our favorite loadouts: