As far as LMGs go, nothing can beat the TAQ Eradicator, with it easily being one of the best weapons in Warzone right now, especially when used with a meta loadout.
Light machine guns have always been strong, with them either being top-tier or at least viable in just about every meta. The LMGs that tend to perform the best are those that are easy to use at long range and laser-accurate.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that the TAQ Eradicator is such a strong option, having both low recoil and decent mobility. Also, its high rate of fire makes it unique and much more forgiving than most of its competitors.
Additionally, this LMG now has a great TTK, with a massive damage buff in Season 5 elevating it to the very top of the meta. This buff gives it damage comparable to the most powerful weapons in Warzone, cementing itself as a top-tier pick.
Best TAQ Eradicator Warzone loadout
- Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
- Barrel: Conquer-70 Long Barrel
- Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
- Stock: Tactique Brute Stock
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
The main reasons to use the TAQ Eradicator are its low recoil and competitive TTK. To make the most of this, you’ll want to use attachments that minimize gun kick, like the Tactique Brute Stock and Quartermaster Suppressor, with the silencer providing the bonus effect of hiding your location when you fire.
Using the Bruen Heavy Support Grip makes the LMG even more accurate by reducing both recoil gun kick and horizontal recoil. This attachment also improves aiming idle sway and firing aim stability, making the TAQ Eradicator’s recoil much more predictable.
All the recoil control in the world means nothing if you can’t deal damage, which is where the Conquer-70 Long Barrel comes in. This barrel attachment boosts damage range by 25% and bullet velocity by 30%, turning this build into an incredible option for long-range gunfights.
Last but certainly not least, the JAK Glassless Optic is a must. It provides a clear reticle that’s easy to use, while also further improving firing aim stability, a key reason why it has become the preferred optic for so many Warzone players.
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Best TAQ Eradicator Warzone class: Perks and equipment
- Perk 1: Double Time
- Perk 2: Sleight of Hand
- Perk 3: Quick Fix
- Perk 4: Resolute
- Lethal: Throwing Knife
- Tactical: Smoke Grenade
Using the Double Time perk allows you to Tac Sprint for longer and reposition during gunfights more easily. Outrunning an enemy’s aim, getting behind cover, or reaching the safe zone before the gas can reach you is paramount to survival.
Sleight of Hand helps keep you ready to fire whenever you need to. As you engage in combat, you can replenish your ammo while staying on the move. It’s a great benefit to not have to stop moving to reload, especially with a gun like the TAQ Eradicator that has such a long reload time.
Quick Fix will help keep your health as high as possible. This simple but effective perk starts health regen whenever you use an Amor Plate or kill an enemy player, often providing a clutch heal in a tense situation.
Finally, the Resolute perk allows you to get to safety if an enemy player hits you by boosting movement speed by 5%. This is particularly useful on a heavy weapon like the TAQ Eradicator, which isn’t the most mobile on its own.
How to unlock the TAQ Eradicator
The TAQ Eradicator is unlocked through the Armory by activating it and earning 3 armory unlock points. One point is earned every time you finish a daily challenge or survive for a set period of time in Warzone matches, so unlocking the LMG shouldn’t take too long.
Best TAQ Eradicator alternative in Warzone
The Pulemyot 762 has a lot in common with the TAQ Eradicator since both are LMGs with great accuracy, range, and decent mobility. If you enjoy using one, the other one will likely work for you too, given their similarities.
These aren’t the only LMGs that are dominating the Warzone meta, with the Holger 26 also proving equally strong. Those who want to try something unusual should instead try out either the Bruen Mk9 or DG-58 LSW, both of which are underrated options that can hold their own.
