Using the best Call of Duty: Warzone weapons is key to picking up victories in the popular battle royale, and we’ve put together a list of the most powerful guns in Season 5, with a full tier list of every gun in the game.
In Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5, there are over a hundred weapons to choose from. Guns, knives, and explosives from both Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War are available to take into Verdansk ’84 and Rebirth Island.
While you want to optimize your graphics settings and controller settings in Warzone, everyone wants to know the best weapon to use.
Warzone Season 5’s meta is mostly Assault Rifle-based, but if you’re looking for the best or just want something new to experiment with, with help from stats provided by TrueGameData, all 85 primary weapons in the game are ranked and the top 10 are counted down.
Call of Duty Warzone: Weapon tier list
Before we count down the top 10 weapons in Warzone, we’re ranking every single primary weapon available in the game. Some weapons clearly shine above the rest and some should be avoided at all costs.
Here’s our official tier list of every primary weapon in Warzone.
S-Tier: Krig 6, C58, Kar98k, Swiss K31, OTs 9, MAC-10, EM2
A-Tier: TEC-9, Milano, MP5 (MW), Grau 5.56, QBZ-83, FARA 83, AK-47 (CW), MP5 (CW), CR-56 AMAX, PKM, Bullfrog, Bruen Mk9, LC10, Stoner 63, HDR, AS VAL, SP-R 208
B-Tier: Nail Gun, CX-9, FFAR 1, RAM-7, MG 82, XM4, M4A1, MP7, Kilo 141, M13, PPSh-41, DMR 14, ZRG 20mm, LW3 – Tundra, M16, Gallo SA12, AK-74u, Oden, Origin 12, Groza, Streetsweeper, JAK-12, SA87
C-Tier: Fennec, FN Scar 17, Pelington 703, AX-50, M82, AUG (CW), Uzi, P90, RPD, VLK Rogue, Holger-26, Riot Shield, AN-94, CARV.2, R9-0
D-Tier: AUG (MW), Crossbow, PP19 Bizon, M60, MG34, Hauer 77, ISO, Striker 45, FAL, FiNN LMG, M91, Type 63, FR 5.56
F-Tier: Dragunov, Rytec AMR, EBR-14, 725, KSP 45, MK2 Carbine, R1 Shadowhunter, AK-47 (MW), SKS, Model 680
S-Tier weapons are the meta in Warzone Season 5 – the best of the best. Weapons in A-tier are incredibly strong and extremely viable, and could quickly become the meta if any of the S-Tier weapons receive a nerf in future updates.
B-Tier guns are useable, and very viable if built right and used in the right circumstances, whereas C-Tier weapons would only need some buffs to increase their popularity.
D-Tier weapons are ineffective, but you can try them out and have some fun with them, while F-Tier guns shouldn’t be in your loadout at all.
Best weapons in Warzone Season 5
10. Grau 5.56
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 221ms | Fire Rate: 730 rpm | Reload Time: 2.15s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263ms | Bullet Velocity: 720 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.61 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 31m): 42 | Headshot Damage (31m +): 36 | |
Long-time Warzone players will know the Garu 5.56 very well, with the weapon dominating the meta for months during 2020. While it has received a pretty substantial nerf since then, the Grau is still a dominant force on Verdansk and is becoming increasingly popular as Season 5 rolls on.
The main reason people flock to this gun is its accuracy. In terms of Assault Rifles, there are few that are as easy to handle as this one, and with an easy-to-learn recoil pattern, you can beam enemies across the map if you’re using the best Grau 5.56 Warzone loadout:
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Ammunition: 60 Round Mags
Another thing that makes the Grau 5.56 is that it’s a perfect ‘Fully Loaded’ weapon, so you can add the Fully Loaded Perk to it, and then get full ammo from your loadouts.
9. QBZ-83
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 221ms | Fire Rate: 679 rpm | Reload Time: 2.15s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263ms | Bullet Velocity: 636 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.8 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 31m): 42 | Headshot Damage (31m +): 36 | |
The Groza used to be one of the worst weapons in Warzone, but after a handy buff to torso damage following the Season 4 Reloaded patch, the QBZ-83 become the game’s most underrated weapon:
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Barrel: 15.5″ Task Force
- Optic: Axial Arms 3x
- Grip: Field Agent Grip
- Magazine: STANAG 60 Rnd Drum
While the weapon’s Base and ADS movement speeds aren’t super impressive, it still packs a punch when you get up close to enemies, and is accurate enough to damage opponents at longer distances too.
8. FARA 83
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 296 ms | Fire Rate: 790 rpm | Reload Time: 3.17 s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263 ms | Bullet Velocity: 600 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.31 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 27m): 39 | Headshot Damage (31m +): 35 | |
The FARA 83 dominated the early meta of Warzone Season 4 but has fallen down the pecking order into Season 5. With nerfs from Raven Software to bring its power down, other Assault Rifles have leapfrogged it, but it’s still a powerful gun that is worthy of your loadout.
Raven has twice increased the recoil of the weapon to make it more difficult to control, and also brought down the gun’s maximum damage with the Season 4 Reloaded patch.
Despite all this, the FARA 83 is still one of the most accurate guns in its class, and while it doesn’t deal as much damage as other ARs, its high rate of fire more than makes up for that:
- Muzzle: Gru Suppressor
- Barrel: 18.7″ Spetsnaz RPK Barrel
- Optic: Axial Arms 3x
- Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Grip
- Ammunition: Spetsnaz 60 Rnd
7. EM2
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 375 ms | Fire Rate: 533 rpm | Reload Time: 2.04 s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263 ms | Bullet Velocity: 636 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.41 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 26m): 61 | Headshot Damage (26m +): 55 | |
The EM2 Assault Rifle arrived in Season 5 and was quickly recognized as an extremely powerful choice.
It acts similarly to the C58, having the same fire rate and bullet velocity. However, it kills much faster thanks to its higher damage per shot. The only thing holding it back in comparison to the C58 is its slower ADS speed, which can get you caught out when having to react fast.
Even still, the EM2 remains one of the best weapons you can run in Warzone Season 5:
- Muzzle: AgencySuppressor
- Optic: Reflex
- Underbarrel: Field Agent
- Ammunition: 40 Mag
- Rear Grip: Serpant or Airborne
6. OTs 9
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 192 ms | Fire Rate: 855 rpm | Reload Time: 2.4 s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 117 ms | Bullet Velocity: 350 m/s | ADS Movement: 3.38 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 8.2m): 45 | Headshot Damage (8.2 – 16m): 31 | Headshot Damage (16m +): 27 |
The OTs 9 is one of the fastest killing weapons in Warzone Season 5 but isn’t widely used because of its tough unlock challenge (For Multiplayer, you can get the weapon by killing 2 or more players rapidly in 15 different completed matches with SMGs. Zombies mode requires you to use an SMG to kill 50 Tempests within 2 seconds of them reappearing after teleporting.). However, once you’ve unlocked it, you can make it as powerful as the best Shotguns.
Its stats are incredibly similar to Cold War’s MP5, but it has much lower recoil, making it effective at slightly longer ranges. Its rate of fire is quite forgiving too, so you won’t be left out to dry if you miss a couple of shots.
The only thing holding it back compared to the MAC-10 is a smaller magazine size, but if it was any larger, it would be unstoppably effective:
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Barrel: 5.9″ Task Force
- Laser: Tiger Team Spotlight
- Stock: Raider Stock
- Ammunition: 40 Fast MAg
5. Swiss K31
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 454ms | Fire Rate: 42 rpm | Reload Time: 2.95s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263ms | Bullet Velocity: 543 m/s | ADS Movement: 1.33 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 50m): 250 | Headshot Damage (50m +): 250 | |
The Swiss K31 wasn’t a particularly strong Sniper Rifle when it was first released, but some powerful buffs to Cold War snipers have made it a very strong option for those who favor picking off enemies.
This Sniper Rifle has one of the best ADS times in its class, making it a perfect option for quickscopers who like to get into their opponents’ faces. Along with that, it’s probably the most mobile sniper in its class too:
- Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
- Barrel: 24.9″ Combat Recon
- Laser: SWAT 5mW Laser
- Underbarrel: Bruiser Grip
- Rear Grip: Seprent Grip
4. MAC-10 – Best SMG in Warzone Season 5
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 167ms | Fire Rate: 1118 rpm | Reload Time: 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 163ms | Bullet Velocity: 356 m/s | ADS Movement: 3.36 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 15m): 27 | Headshot Damage (15m+): 22 | |
The MAC-10 dominated after Warzone’s integration and has now become one of the strongest SMGs in Warzone again in Season 5.
While it isn’t particularly powerful, what it does have is an insane rate of fire, spitting out over 1000 rounds every minute. Coupled with a low sprint-to-fire time and high ADS movement, the MAC-10 is every rusher’s dream:
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Barrel: 5.9″ Task Force
- Laser: Tiger Team Spotlight
- Stock: Raider Stock
- Ammunition: STANAG 53 Rnd Drum
3. C58
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 302 ms | Fire Rate: 553 rpm | Reload Time: 2 s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263 ms | Bullet Velocity: 636 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.27 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 25m): 58 | Headshot Damage (25m +): 53 | |
Warzone players quickly realized the power of the C58. While the C58 doesn’t come with a particularly high rate of fire, that won’t matter if you’re accurate and can hit your shots.
That’s because the C58 deals a huge 54 headshot damage, making it one of the most lethal ARs in its class. With the right attachments, this gun can take down any opponent, regardless of distance, and has become a staple of loadouts into Season 5:
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Barrel: 18.5″ Task Force
- Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
- Ammunaition: STANAG 55 Rnd / 45 Rnd Drum
- Optic: Axial Arms 3x / Royal & Cross 4x
2. Kar98k – Best Warzone Sniper/Marksman Rifle
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 292ms | Fire Rate: 44 rpm | Reload Time: 3.58s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263ms | Bullet Velocity: 642 m/s | ADS Movement: 1.95 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 62m): 250 | Headshot Damage (62m+): 250 | |
If you want a Sniper Rifle that’s both quick and accurate, the Kar98k is the strongest choice available. Although being a Marksman Rifle, equipping the Kar with a Sniper Scope will make it the most aggressive sniper build in Warzone.
Being slightly faster than the K31, it’s fast enough that you’ll be able to quickscope enemies up close. Starting a fight with a couple of easy headshots will put your team at a distinct advantage.
And with its one-shot headshot and minimal bullet drop, you can effectively snipe at long-range too:
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″ Barrel
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Optic: Sniper Scope (Crossthread Reticle)
- Stock: FTAC Sport Comb
1. Krig 6 – Best Warzone Assault Rifle
Weapon Stats
| ADS Time: 263ms | Fire Rate: 652 rpm | Reload Time: 2.19s |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint to Fire Time: 263ms | Bullet Velocity: 606 m/s | ADS Movement: 2.63 m/s |
| Headshot Damage (0 – 38m): 45 | Headshot Damage (34m+): 37 | |
The Krig 6 has been a staple in Black Ops Cold War for a long time, but Season 4 saw it become the go-to AR in Warzone and this has remained true in Season 5.
The Krig 6 is the ultimate all-rounder in its class. A solid rate of fire with good damage, while still allowing for decent mobility, there are few situations where the Krig 6 can be outmatched, and that’s why it’s remained the most popular gun in Warzone Season 5:
- Barrel: 15″ CMV Mil-Spec
- Optic: Axial Arms 3x
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
- Ammunition: Salvo 60 Rnd Fast Mag