Top 5 Meta Loadouts in Warzone 2 Season 5

The Season 5 update for Call of Duty: Warzone went live on August 2. Although there was some weapon balancing in the recent patch, the meta hasn't changed that much. In this guide, I've listed the meta guns and their best loadouts in Season 5 of Warzone.

Warzone 2 Season 5 Meta Gun Loadouts

Battle Rifles and LMGs are still better than Assault Rifles as long-range weapons when it comes to time-to-kill (TTK). Therefore, I have made sure to include the best Battle Rifle and LMG builds in the list below.

1. Cronen Squall and ISO 45 - Meta

• Cronen Squall Build
  • Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
  • Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel
  • Optic: Aim OP-V4
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• ISO 45 Build
  • Muzzle: Bruen Pendulum
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7mW
  • Stock: Demo Fade TAC
  • Magazine: 45 Round Drum
  • Rear Grip: EXP Shear

2. HCR 56 and Lachmann Sub - Meta

• HCR 56 Build
  • Muzzle: FJX Fulcrum Pro
  • Optic: Aim OP-V4
  • Stock: Bruen STB 556 Stock
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
• Lachmann Sub Build
  • Barrel: L38 Falcon 226mm
  • Laser: Accu-Shot 5mW Laser
  • Stock: Meer Recoil-56 Factory Stock
  • Magazine: 40 Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: Lachmann TCG-10

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3. Tempus Razorback and Vaznev-9k

• Tempus Razorback Build
  • Muzzle: Echoless-80 / FJX Fulcrum Pro (for zero recoil)
  • Barrel: 16" Tankr-V
  • Optic: Aim OP-V4
  • Underbarrel: DM Proto-Grip
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag
• Vaznev-9k Build
  • Barrel: KAS-1 254mm
  • Laser: Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • Stock: Otrezat Stock
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip

4. Kastov 545 and FSS Hurricane

• Kastov 545 Build
  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Barrel: IG-K30 406mm
  • Optic: Aim OP-V4
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag
• FSS Hurricane Build
  • Muzzle: XTEN Razor Comp
  • Laser: Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • Stock: Demo Quicksilver Collapsed
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point / Overpressured
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

Related: Best SMGs in Warzone 2 (Current Season)

5. Chimera and Signal 50

• Chimera Build
  • Muzzle: TY-LR8
  • Barrel: 10" SA Phoenix
  • Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
  • Stock: M13C Factory Stock
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
• Signal 50 Build
  • Muzzle: Bruen L40 Kobra
  • Barrel: 29" TV KILO-50
  • Optic: Forge TAC Delta 4 / Schlager Night View
  • Stock: FSS Echo Stock
  • Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity

These are the best loadouts that I suggest using in Season 5 of Warzone 2. There are some other guns like M4, Lachmann-762, RPK, Vel 46, and PDSW 528 that you can also give a try. The newly added FR Avancer is also a good sniper support weapon, but not as good as the Chimera.

Warzone 2 Season 5 Best Perks

Here are the perks that I believe are the best ones to add to your perk package.

• Perk 1: Overkill (essential if you want to carry two primary weapons)
• Perk 2: Double Time / Bomb Squad
• Perk 3: Fast Hands
• Perk 4: Birdseye / High Alert

After the update, Bomb Squad prevents you from getting down even if you're stuck with a lethal. This makes it a great option alongside Double Time. Fast Hands is a no-brainer as the third perk, but you can also pick Restock. Finally, it's a toss-up between Birdseye and High Alert. Professional players have been using Birdseye a lot recently, but I think High Alert is equally good.

I haven't listed Ghost here because you can find and equip Stealth Vest to stay hidden from UAVs. Also, consider using Quick Fix if you're playing resurgence game modes on Vondel and Ashika Island.

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