Call of Duty: Warzone had two major weapons appear during the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War integration. As part of Season One's content, the Call of Duty: Warzone community unlocked access to the Groza assault rifle and MAC-10 SMG. While the MAC-10 dominates the news, the Groza stands as an underdog weapon that has hidden potential in its rapid-fire capabilities.
Consider that the Call of Duty: Warzone developers are planning to shake up the meta; players will need alternate loadouts to fill their kits with. While there are many great assault rifles in the game, the Groza can be a powerful weapon in a battle royale setting due to its limited recoil and decent damage output.
Call of Duty: Warzone's battle pass awards players the Groza upon reaching tier 31. The weapon is a free tier for all players and offers them an interesting alternative to many other assault rifle options. The weapon has a high rate of fire mixed with a manageable recoil that excels at medium and long-range encounters. Call of Duty: Warzone players need to take advantage of these strengths when designing their loadout, as it can quickly overtake any enemy if geared with the right attachments.
Call of Duty: Warzone Groza Loadout
- Muzzle - GRU Suppressor Muzzle
- Barrel - 16.5" CMV Mil-Spec Barrel
- Underbarrel - Spetsnaz Speedgrip
- Magazine - VDV 60 Round Fast Magazine
- Rear Grip - Serpent Wrap Rear Grip
The Call of Duty: Warzone Groza breakdown starts with a silenced barrel that increases damage range while hiding a player's appearance on the map. The 16.5" CMV Mil-Spec Barrel increases the bullet velocity, damage range, and overall damage of the Groza while the Spetsnaz Speedgrip offers recoil control making this a precise and deadly weapon.
Reloading in Call of Duty: Warzone can easily be a death sentence, as it leaves the player vulnerable in a fight. By using the VDV 60 Round Fast Mag, players can avoid long reload times, carry the extra ammo needed for extended fights, and rely on the weapon's reserves to hold out. The Serpent Wrap Rear Grip improves ADS time, allowing for quick sweeps and corner checking during hostile situations.
While the Groza is not a meta rifle, it does pack an extra punch for any player looking for a good alternative option. Once the Call of Duty: Warzone meta shifts, players are going to need as many options as possible before the new meta establishes itself in the popular battle royale experience.
Call of Duty: Warzone is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.