Best Warzone 2 loadouts (Season 3)

The best Warzone 2 loadouts are constantly changing in Call of Duty's latest battle royale offering. Thanks to Infinity Ward's regular doses of weapon balancing, guns that feature in the meta one week may fall by the wayside in favour of other rifles capable of dealing even more damage.

With Season One in full swing, players continue to drop into Al Mazrah with a variety of weapons making an impact in close-quarters, mid-range, and long-distance duels. Despite Warzone 2 containing an extensive arsenal, some guns always stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Before we share the best Warzone 2 loadouts to use, take a look at our other guides showcasing the best Warzone 2 landing spots and the best Warzone 2 sniper rifle to use.

What is the best Warzone 2 loadout?

With Season 3 now underway, the best loadout to use features a pair of weapons currently dominating close-quarters and mid-range engagements, Here's a closer look at all the important details.

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Kastov 762 and Vaznev 9K

These two weapons have sat on the cusp of the meta for the past two seasons and following the most recent dose of weapon balancing, the Kastov 762 and the Vaznev 9K are excellent mid-range and close-quarters options.

The immense firepower of the Kastov 762 is a surefire way to deal plenty of mid-range damage while the Vaznev's lethal rate of fire combined with minimal recoil makes it the perfect weapon to use when getting up close and personal with the opposition.

For a closer look at both weapons, check out our guides showcasing the best Kastov 762 loadout and the best Vaznev 9K loadout for battle royale action.

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M4 and Victus XMR

If the RPK doesn't float your boat and prefer some long-range firepower, the combination of the M4 and Victus XMR is arguably the best to use. The M4 comes with an impressive rate of fire and plenty of customisation options perfect for mid-range combat.

Alongside the M4 is the Victus XMR sniper rifle. Although the kick is tricky to handle, the ability to take down an opponent with a single bullet from afar is hugely advantageous. Check out the best Warzone 2 M4 loadout and the best Warzone 2 Victus XMR loadout in our handy guides.

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TAQ-56 and Lachmann Sub

Last and by no means least is the pairing of the TAQ-56 assault rifle and the Lachmann Sub SMG. The TAQ-56 heavily resembles the SCAR from the previous Call of Duty titles and packs a deadly punch in those competitive mid-range battles.

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For additional versatility, the Lachmann Sub brings some much-needed close-range performance which comes in handy when a player suddenly appears. For the strongest combinations for each weapon, take a look at the best Warzone 2 TAQ-56 loadout and the best Warzone 2 Lachmann Sub loadout for all the intel on the strongest attachments.

That's all there is to know about the best Warzone 2 loadouts so far. As soon as the meta changes, we'll update the guide with alternative loadouts to dominate the opposition.

In the meantime, check out our guides showcasing the best Warzone 2 guns and all there is to know about the first Warzone 2 double XP event.