Warzone 2: Best Season 3 Reloaded Meta Guns and Loadouts

Warzone 2‘s Season 3 Reloaded update is here. While the highlight of the update is the introduction of the game’s long-awaited Ranked Play mode, it does include a few new guns and the usual array of buffs and nerfs. That means that it’s time to take a fresh look at the best guns and loadouts in the battle royale.

For the most part, Season 3’s best guns remain viable in Season 3 Reloaded. The update introduces a couple of new pistols, but they’re not expected to be that impactful. However, some shifts in the meta since Season 3’s launch mean that a few new guns have emerged as the absolute best options. That being the case, here’s a rundown of the Season 3 Reloaded guns and loadouts that should help carry you to victory.

Warzone 2: Best ISO Hemlock Loadout

If the ISO Hemlock isn’t the best AR in Warzone 2, it’s not far off. The Hemlock took some minor hits recently thanks to those sweeping nerfs, but its incredible recoil control ultimately makes it more powerful than its raw stats would suggest. If you tend to value accuracy above other attributes, then you’ll find this one tough to beat. 

Barrel: Fielder-T50

Muzzle: Harbinger D20

Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56

Magazine: 45-Round Mag

Optic: Cronen Mini Pro

Warzone 2 : Best M4 Loadout

It’s never the most exciting option, but the M4 is rightfully considered the safest ARs in Warzone 2. It’s certainly one of the best “ground weapons” in the game, which means that you can make it even better if you outfit it with the right attachments. It’s the kind of gun you can’t go wrong with if you’re still looking for something that you really love. “Reliable” can be a lot more exciting than it sounds when it’s winning you games.

Muzzle: FJX Fulcrum Pro

Underbarrel: Phase-3 Grip

Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser

Stock: Demo Fade Pro

Rear Grip: Sakin ZX

Warzone 2: Best Taq-56 Loadout

While quite a few weapons benefited from the last round of buffs and nerfs, the Taq-56 is one of the most obvious beneficiaries of the latest update. Most notably, it got a direct buff to its headshot damage, which is pretty crazy when you consider that it was already a good gun that just happened to be lacking in that particular area. This gun packs a real punch and should be very popular in the meta. 

Muzzle: Harbinger D20

Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56

Barrel: 17.5: Tundra Pro 

Magazine: 60-Round Mag

Optic: Aim OP-V4

Warzone 2: Best MCPR-300 Loadout

For something completely different, we have the MCPR. One of Warzone 2’s reimagined “one-shot” sniper options, the MCPR offers several advantages over its closest competition. Most notably, it’s an incredibly fast sniper option that boasts lightning-fast ADS and surprisingly quick firing speeds. It definitely takes some getting used to, but the results are undeniable. 

Muzzle: Nilsound 90

Barrel: 22” OMX-456

Ammunition: .300 Mag Explosive

Laser: FSS OLE-V

Stock: FSS Merc Stock

Warzone 2: Best Cronen Squall Loadout

Battle Rifles have historically been a tough sell in Warzone, but the new Cronen Squall is fascinating. It packs a hell of a kick, though you can manage that with the right attachments. When you do get used to its recoil and rate of fire, you’ll find that this gun’s absurd range and stunning per-shot damage numbers make it one of the most effective overall options in the new season. You’ve got to check it out for yourself. 

Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40

Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel

Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser

Optic: Cronen Mini Pro

Magazine: 50-Round Drum

Warzone 2: Best Chimera Loadout

There’s a good chance you’ll want to run a Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2’s Season 3 update, which means that there’s also a good chance that you’ll need a good Sniper support gun. So far as that goes, the Chimera is clearly the best available option. This devastating little gun offers everything you want in a ranged support option, though it’s a little better at mid-range distances than you might think it would be. 

Muzzle: SA Leveler 55

Barrel: 10″ SA Phoenix

Laser: VLK LZR 7MW

Magazine: 45 Round

Rear Grip: Bruen Flash 

Warzone 2: Best Vaznev-9K Loadout

The Vaznev survived a slight nerf and emerged as one of the best SMG options in Warzone 2. This is a dream support weapon for the game’s best assault rifles, and it offers some serious close-range damage output for those times when you need it most. It’s a bit of a spray-and-pray gun, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing given its intended role.

Barrel: SA Response III

Muzzle: XTEN RR-40

Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56

Rear Grip: Demo-X2 

Magazine: 45-Round

Warzone 2: Best Sakin MG38 Loadout

LMGs go in and out of favor in Warzone 2 all the time, but the Sakin has been one of that weapon class’ best options for a couple of seasons now. It survived the latest update untouched, which means that it still offers a tough-to-beat combination of power, rate of fire, and, believe it or not, range. Yes, this is a viable LMG option from even slightly longer distances. It’s a stunning gun that keeps getting overlooked.

Barrel: UEN Silver Series 

Muzzle: SLR Talon 5

Underbarrel: Cronen WL55

Laser: FFSS OLE-V

Optic: Aim OP-V4

Warzone 2: Best Lachmann Sub Loadout

The Lachmann Sub is no longer the powerhouse it once was, but don’t read too much into its recent nerfs. Despite of some notable competition, this is still the gun you probably think of when you think of what a Warzone 2 SMG should offer. It’s as reliable as they come at close ranges and can still bring something to the party at mid-range. 

Underbarrel: Lockgrip Precision-4

Ammunition: 9MM Frangible

Magazine: 40 Round

Laser: VLK LZR 7MW

Rear Grip: Lachmann TCG-10

Warzone 2: Best FJX Imperium Loadout

Some call this one-shot sniper a gimmick, and…yeah, it kind of is. What a gimmick it is, though. The FJX Imperium is the powerful sniper rifle in Warzone 2 from a raw stats perspective. It’s heavy, it’s slow, and it can decimate anyone it hits regardless of where it hits them. Headshots are obviously preferred but don’t overlook this gun’s ability to break armor from a distance. 

Barrel: Ceros 29”

Muzzle: Nilsound 90

Ammunition: .408 Explosive

Laser: VLK LZR 7MW

Stock: FJX Kilo-Tac

Warzone 2: Best Kastov-74u Loadout

The Kastov-74u has overcome its awkward design and now stands as one of the absolute best guns in Warzone 2. This hybrid SMG/AR is useful in a surprising number of situations. While it certainly shines in short-range battles, its low recoil makes it surprisingly accurate at longer distances. It’s not quite the best in either class, but it’s the kind of gun you can set and forget.

Barrel: Shorttac 330mm

Muzzle: Echoless-80

Magazine: 45-Round

Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser

Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot

Warzone 2: Best PDSW 528 Loadout

The best SMGs in Warzone 2 can typically be used at slightly longer distances. Occasionally, though, you do want an SMG that just rips through enemies at close ranges. That’s what the PDSW 528 excels at. This compact gun boasts a ridiculously high TTK in close-combat situations. While just better than useless at longer distances, it’s pretty much perfect for the thing it was designed to do.

Barrel: FTAC Series IX 14.5″

Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp

Optic: Cronen Mini Pro

Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip

Comb: Mack 8 Ontrak Comb