Warzone has relaunched with Black Ops 6, integrating a tonne of the features, guns, and systems seen in the multiplayer, Zombies, and campaign to the battle royale. Already, this early in the new iteration of the game, we have a meta emerging with the strongest weapons, loadouts, gear, field upgrades, and more to use in matches.
In this guide, we will run through the current meta, specifically for the main battle royale covering Urzikstan and the Area 99 map. For even more on Area 99 and the Warzone integration live now in-game, be sure to check out our breakdown and rundown here.
‘Call of Duty Warzone’ Season 1 loadout meta
The current meta in ‘Call of Duty Warzone’ Season 1 is:
- XM4, GPR 91, Jackal PDW, PP-919, XMG – weapons
- Smoke Grenade, Stim Shot, Molotov Cocktail – lethal and tactical
- Dexterity, Survivor – Perk 1
- Quartermaster, Sprinter, Quick Fix – Perk 2
- Resolute, Tempered, Alertness – Perk 3
When it comes to weapons, the XM4 and GPR 91 are the AR choices in the game right now. The XM4 is just as strong as it is in Black Ops 6 multiplayer, with high damage, little recoil, and good range. The GPR 91 is a bit better here in Warzone because you will often be fighting at further ranges. It has barely any recoil and some of the most consistent at-distance damage of an AR.
If you are looking for an SMG, the Jackal PDW and PP-919 are the standouts right now. The latter is one of the top choices because of its high magazine size, whereas the Jackal PDW offers great stats with some of the best movement of any SMG. Finally, if you do want a heavy-duty weapon, the XMG stands out as it is the least bulky of the LMGs while still having a solid magazine size.
In your gear slots, select smoke grenades or stim shots to be able to dart out of cover and heal, or enshroud an area and escape or confuse your enemies. Molotovs can be used to push enemies back or finish off enemies around corners. In the perk 1 slot, Quick Fix is the standout at the moment, allowing you to start regenerating health quicker and be revived quicker. Dexterity is a solid secondary choice too.
Personally, we would suggest Quick Fix in the Perk 2 slot. This perk means you will immediately start regenerating your health when you kill someone or insert an armour plate, increasing your survival. Sprinter can also work for those who like to constantly move around the map, alongside Quartermaster if you like to have a lot of equipment or want to constantly have stims, smokes, and grenades.
Finally, in the third slot, we suggest Alertness because of its ability to tell you when you are being targeted. If you don’t have it, Resolute or Tempered is a good alternative.
If you are also playing Black Ops 6, then be sure to check out our guide on the best weapons in the multiplayer and our campaign guides on the safe codes and safehouse puzzles.
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