Submachine Guns are finally back in Season 3 of Warzone. Raven have nerfed the FFAR, as well as the movement and strafe speed while using the Cold War assault rifles. This means that SMGs are now the best choice for players that want to get around the map faster.
There are still a few assault rifles that fit the SMG role, but most of them will lose to the top 5 builds covered in this list. It is a great time to be a Warzone player, as there are dozens of viable weapons for the first time since the Cold War integration. Gamers that prefer an AR or LMG primary will want to use one of the five classes below.
5 LC10
There are a lot of different SMGs that could be placed in the fifth position. The LC10 was included over the MP7, P90, Fennec, and other viable SMGs because of the weapon's range values. A buff to bullet velocity was all the LC10 needed to break into the top 5. The weapon has the lowest time to kill in the class from 15 meters to infinity.
In engagements that are beyond the 15-meter mark, the LC10 is a clear winner. The weapon's close-range time to kill of ~600ms is not bad either and will compete with the MAC10, MP7, and Bullfrog. Gamers will want to use the following attachments on the gun.
- Agency Suppressor
- 10.9" Task Force
- Field Agent Grip
- STANAG 55 Rnd
- Serpent Wrap
4 Bullfrog
The Bullfrog is one of the best guns in the game. It has incredible recoil control and a very competitive TTK within 0-15 meters. In the 10-15 meter range, the Bullfrog has the best time to kill of any SMG. However, outside of 20 meters, the gun will take 100 more milliseconds to down an enemy.
Despite how easy the weapon is to control, the Bullfrog is not very powerful beyond 15 meters. People should use it as a close-range secondary. One of the main benefits of using the gun over the options below is the large magazine is for trios and quads.
- GRU Supressor
- 7.4" Task Force Barrel
- 65 Rnd Mag
- Serpent Wrap
- KGB Skeletal Stock
The Field Agent grip and an optic are two changes gamers may want to make to their class. However, both options will reduce movement and ADS speed. The most crucial attachments when using the weapon are the GRU Supressor, 7.4" Task Force Barrel, and 65 Rnd Mag.
3 MAC-10
After a relatively impactful nerf, the MAC-10 is no longer the best SMG in the game. It is still very good, but not nearly as impressive in terms of DPS. What makes the MAC 10 a top 5 SMG is movement. It has the top movement stats in the class and will feel miles better than the other options.
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While damage and time to kill is important, movement and speed are just as crucial in close quarters gunfights. How fast a weapon will down an enemy does not matter if they are outplayed using movement and anticipation. This class setup will focus on maximizing movement and strafe speed. Gamers can use the 5mw Laser in the image above, but the Agency Suppressor provides a much-needed velocity and range boost.
- Agency Suppressor
- 5.9" Task Force
- Field Agent Grip
- Raider Stock
- STANAG 53 RND Drum
2 MP5 (MW)
The Modern Warfare MP5 is still in the mix as one of the top SMGs in Warzone. The MW version of the gun may not have the damage values of the CW version, but there are a few benefits of using the gun. First, it has a more controllable recoil, especially when using a controller. The hip-fire accuracy with a 5mw laser is overpowered as well within a few meters. In terms of ease of use, the MW MP5 is the better option for the majority of gamers. Be careful pulling out the gun when fighting beyond 15 meters, however.
- Monolithic Integral Suppressor
- Merc Foregrip
- 45 Round Mags
- 5 mW Laser
- FTAC Collapsible
For a more accurate build, the FTAC can be swapped for Rubberized Grip tape. Likewise, those that do not utilize hip fire very often will want the TAC Laser, an optic, or a grip tape instead.
1 MP5 (CW)
It is certainly a matter of preference, but on paper, the CW MP5 is the number one SMG in the game. Still, the gun has a high magnitude of vertical recoil that can be tough to control. Those used to the MW version may struggle with accuracy for a few games before they get the hang of it.
Within a few meters, only the Fennec and AS VAL have better average TTKs. However, both of those weapons are limited by magazine size. No other weapon in the game has the clip size and damage output that the MP5 does. It can down three enemies without needing a reload if players are accurate enough. One final issue with the gun is aiming at range, but since this gun is a short-range secondary, that should not be a problem.
- Agency Suppressor
- Tiger Team Spotlight
- Field Agent Grip
- STANAG 50 Rnd Drum
- Raider Stock
Anyone that has mastered the recoil may prefer the 9.5" Task Force Barrel over an underbarrel for the bullet velocity and range boost. Because the MP5 excels within 10 meters, range and velocity are not as important in this build.