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Best Guns in Warzone 2 – Meta Loadouts For Every Weapon Type

If you’re looking for the very best meta guns in Warzone 2, these loadouts will have you destroying lobbies in no time.

We’ve got a brand-new Battle Royale experience to enjoy, and while Warzone 2 isn’t overly different from its predecessor, there are some key changes that players need to know about.

Of course, one of the biggest things that players will need to master is the new Warzone meta. Thankfully, if you’re looking for the best guns, we’ve got you covered – no matter your preferred playstyle.

If you’re missing a few attachments, make sure to use the fastest method to level up guns for Warzone 2 and you’ll soon have everything you need!

Best Guns in Warzone 2.0 – The New Meta

Best Meta Assault Rifles

TAQ-56 Loadout – Best Overall AR

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20 – Unlocked at STB 556 Level 18
  • Barrel: 14.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel – Unlocked at TAQ-56 Level 12
  • Optic: VLK 4.0x Optic – Unlocked at Kastov 764 Level 4
  • Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity – Unlocked at STB 556 Level 7
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag – Unlocked at TAQ-56 Level 17
Best TAQ-56 Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

Here are all the best TAQ-56 loadout options, with the ideal secondaries, and alternative attachments.

Lachmann 556 Loadout – Zero Recoil

  • Muzzle: Gauge-9 Mono – Unlocked at Kastov-74u Level 17
  • Barrel: 15.9″ Lachmann Rapp Barrel – Unlocked at Lachmann 762 Level 2
  • Optic: VLK 4.0x Optic – Unlocked at Kastov 764 Level 4
  • Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity – Unlocked at STB 556 Level 7
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag – Unlocked at Lachmann 556 Level 19
Best Lachmann 556 Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

Not unlocked all these attachments yet? These Lachmann 556 loadouts are easier to unlock, although not quite as meta.

Best Meta SMGs

Lachmann Sub – The Fan-Favorite SMG

  • Barrel: FTAC M-Sub 12″ – Unlocked at Lachmann Sub Level 3
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW – Unlocked at STB 556 Level 5
  • Optic: Cronen Mini Pro – Unlocked at Expedite 12 Level 7
  • Magazine: 50 Round Drum – Unlocked at Lachmann Sub Level 5
  • Rear Grip: Lachmann TCG-10 – Unlocked at Lachmann 762 Level 11
Best Lachmann Sub Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

If you’re taking advantage of the newly-renamed MP5’s firepower, why not check out the other must-have items in your Lachmann Sub loadout?

Vaznev-9K – Big Damage, Range, and Accuracy

  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp – Unlocked at 556 Icarus Level 10
  • Barrel: SA Response III – Unlocked at Vaznev-9K Level 7
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser – Unlocked at EBR-14 Level 10
  • Optic: Cronen Mini Pro – Unlocked at Expedite 12 Level 7
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag – Unlocked at Vaznev-9K Level 11
Best Vaznev-9K Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

But as good as the SMG is by itself, you’ll want to ensure you’re using the best Vaznev-9K build possible with these items in your loadout!

Best Meta LMGs

RPK – Warzone 2’s Best Gun?

  • Muzzle: Kastovia DX90 – Unlocked at Kastov 762 Level 2
  • Optic: Cronen Zero-P Optic – Unlocked at TAQ-56 Level 4
  • Stock: Heavy Support Stock – Unlocked at RPK Level 12
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56 – Unlocked at Lachmann-762 Level 6
  • Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity – Unlocked at Kastov 762 Level 13
Best RPK Loadout Warzone 2 Launch Updated

Although the RPK is unstoppable in this build, you’ll want to check our full RPK Warzone 2 guide to learn the best secondaries, equipment, and more to round out the loadout.

RAAL MG – Insane Firepower

  • Muzzle: Talon Sixteen – Unlocked at Lockwood Mk2 Level 2
  • Barrel: 21″ EXF Rhino Barrel – Unlocked at RAAL MG Level 9
  • Optic: Cronen Zero-P Optic – Unlocked at TAQ 56 Level 4
  • Ammunition: .338 High Velocity – Unlocked at RAAL MG Level 7
  • Magazine: 50 Round Mag – Unlocked at RAAL MG Level 24
Best RAAL MG Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

There’s nothing quite like the destructive potential of the RAAL MG when you finish our build the right way!

Best Meta Sniper Rifles

MCPR-300 – The Meta Sniper

  • Muzzle: FTAC Reaper – Unlocked at MCPR-300 Level 10
  • Barrel: 22″ OMX-456 – Unlocked at MCPR-300 Level 11
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser – Unlocked at EBR-14 Level 10
  • Ammunition: .300 Mag High Velocity – Unlocked at MCPR-300 Level 17
  • Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip – Unlocked at MCPR-300 Level 7
Best MCPR-300 Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

If you’re looking for the biggest, baddest sniper in Warzone 2, be sure to check out our full MCPR-300 loadout, with alternative attachments and build recommendations!

SP-R 208 – Fastest Sniper in Warzone 2

  • Muzzle: ZLR Talon 5 – Unlocked at TAQ-M Level 22
  • Barrel: 23.5″ Fluted R-67 – Unlocked at LA-B 330 Level 5
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser – Unlocked at EBR-14 Level 10
  • Optic: SP-X 80 6.6x – Unlocked at SP-R 208 Level 5
  • Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity – Unlocked at Lachmann-762 Level 12
Best SP-R 208 Loadout Warzone 2 Launch

Looking for an easier build to unlock? Here are a few alternatives to the meta SP-R 208 loadout that can still tear up Al Mazrah.

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