Warzone weapon tier list - all guns ranked best to worst

Warzone player aiming down sights of suppressed sniper rifle while crouching
Credit: Activision


Warzone player aiming down sights of suppressed sniper rifle while crouching
Credit: Activision

Finding a Warzone weapon tier list is a surefire way of seeing which weapons are viable options and which ones are worth avoiding.

With Season 3 of Call of Duty's battle royale delivering another round of buffs and nerfs, the meta continues to evolve. The once-dominant Renetti is no more, giving players plenty of choice when it comes to building a loadout capable of dominating Urzikstan and Rebirth Island matches.

Before we take a closer look at our definitive Warzone weapon tier list, check out our other guides showcasing everything about High Trip Resurgence and the best MORS loadout for long-distance duels.

Warzone weapon tier list (Season 3)

Below is a full Warzone weapon tier list ranking the entire weapon arsenal from the best to the worst.

Warzone weapon tier list

S

Bruen MK9
HRM-9
SOA Subverter
MORS
Pulemyot 762
Striker 9

A

STB 556
RAM-7
SVA 545
Holger 556
BP50
Kastov 545
XRK Stalker
FJX Horus
TAQ Eradicator
Holger 26
DG-58 LSW
Renetti
WSP-9
RAM-9
KATT-AMR
Haymaker
MCW
MTZ-762
BAS-B
Lockwood 680
BAS-P
TAQ Evolvere
AMR9
Tempus Razorback
WSP Swarm
Riveter
COR-45
FJX Imperium
TR-76 Geist
MCPR-300
Striker
MTZ-556
LM-S

B

Sidewinder
Lachmann 556
Lachmann Sub
Vaznev 9K
VEL 46
TAQ-V
KV Broadside
Fennec 45
X13 Auto
MCW 6.8
FR Avancer
FTAC Siege
Kastov 762
Victus XMR
FR 5.56
PDSW 528
HCR 56
ISO 9mm
RPK
Longbow
556 Icarus
MX9
Rival 9
9mm Daemon
DG-56
DM56
TAQ 56
MX Guardian
Kastov 74u
M4
WSP Stinger
KVD Enforcer
Signal 50
FSS Hurricane
M13C
Chimera
TYR
M13B
Bryson 890
TAQ-M
Expedite 12
Carrack .300
Bryson 800
Tempus Torrent
ISO 45
RAAL MG
RAPP H
ISO Hemlock
SO-14

C

KV Inhibitor
Lachmann 762
FTAC Recon
SP-X 80
EBR-14
M16
P890
LA-B 330
Lachmann Shroud
X12

D

Minibak
Cronen Squall
Lockwood MK2
Sakin MG38
MTZ Interceptor

F

.50 GS
SA-B 50
SP-R 208
Basilisk
Lockwood 300
GS Magna

So you know the strongest weaponry to use in Season 3, we've got even more intel on the weapons currently dominating matches below.

Warzone Bruen MK9 LMG on black background
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Bruen MK9

The Bruen MK9 first dominated the Verdansk era and in Season 3, the LMG is back leading the charge at the top of our weapon tier list. Armed with a huge magazine and a strong damage output, the Bruen excels in mid-range and long-distance engagements.

Warzone HRM-9
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HRM-9

For close-quarters action, the HRM-9 remains the strongest SMG to use in Warzone. Its incredible mobility combined with its excellent rate of fire enables players to shred through the armour of enemies in the blink of an eye.

The SMG has also managed to evade Raven Software's regular weapon balancing, locking its position in the top tier of weapons to use in the battle royale.

Warzone player holding SOA Subverter battle rifle
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SOA Subverter

Taking the top spot in the battle rifle category is the SOA Subverter. Featuring a higher damage output alongside minimal recoil, the rifle is more than capable of making an impact in casual and ranked matches. With a strong attachment combination expanding ammunition capacity along with minimising damage drop-off, it's hard to go wrong with the SOA Subverter.

Warzone MORS sniper
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MORS

For long-distance battles, the MORS tops the sniper rifle category thanks to its extremely high damage output and its ease of use. Even with a default scope attached, it's extremely straightforward to crack and down opponents from afar.

Most builds enhance aim-down sight speeds and sprint-to-fire time to improve reactions resulting in a hugely versatile rifle that's ideal for quickscoping and passive play.

There you have it, that's the full Warzone weapon tier list and a closer look at the best weapons on offer. For more, check out our guides showcasing the best FJX Horus loadout and how to get the Cheech and Chong Operators.

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