Best Warzone 2.0 SMG class loadouts: Attachments, Setup, Perks

Like CoD’s previous battle royale, Warzone 2’s SMGs are a diverse and varied bunch, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. As a result, picking which one to drop into Al Mazrah with can be difficult. Here’s every Warzone 2 SMG ranked as we head toward Season Two.

In Warzone 2, SMGs are the best option for close-quarter skirmishes and putting pressure on opponents with aggressive plays.

But, with every single Modern Warfare 2 SMG available to pick from, players are struggling to make the call on which they should drop into Al Mazrah with.

If you’re still playing the original BR, you can check out the best SMGs in Warzone Caldera here. If you’ve moved onto the long-awaited sequel, then you’re in the right place to find out exactly which Warzone 2 SMGs you should be using and why.

We’re ranking them all from worst to best, as well as giving you the strongest meta loadout for each.

9. BAS-P

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The BAS-P is another fast-firing SMG.

Best BAS-P Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Barrel: 10.5″ Bruen Typhon
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
• Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
• Rear Grip: D37 Grip
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

The BAS-P dropped with Modern Warfare 2’s first season, so is still finding its feet. Early indications suggest it’s a mediocre weapon with too much recoil and not enough damage to really make an impact.

8. PDSW 528

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The PDSW 528 is another SMG that doesn’t hit as hard as it needs to.

Best PDSW 528 Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
• Barrel: FTAC Series IX 14.5″
• Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
• Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
• Comb: Mack 8 Ontrak Comb

The PDSW 528’s biggest strength is its magazine size, enabling players to gun multiple enemies before having to reload. However, its range and damage both leave a lot to be desired and, currently, there are too many alternative SMGs that boast significantly stronger TTKs.

7. VEL 46

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The VEL 46 is essentially the MP7.

Best VEL 46 Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: XTEN RR-40
• Stock: VEL A-568 Collapsed
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
• Underbarrel: Edge-47 Grip
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag

The VEL 46, better known by the MP7 title it had in previous CoD games, is a fast-firing SMG that’s lethal up close in the right hands. Unfortunately, it’s far from as strong as it was in the first Warzone and, despite attachments to improve its handling, accuracy, and magazine size, it’s not meta just yet.

6. FSS Hurricane

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The FSS Hurricane is very popular in MW2.

Best FSS Hurricane Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: AVR-T90 Comp
• Barrel: FSS Cannonade 16″ Barrel
• Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
• Stock: Demo Fade Pro Stock
• Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

The FSS Hurricane is a very strong all-around SMG; the jack of all trades but the master of none. It possesses decent damage, range, and modest kick. A few simple buffs by Infinity Ward could make this a dominant weapon, but they’ve not come – yet.

5. Minibak

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The Minibak is the PP-19 from MW2019.

Best Minibak Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
• Barrel: BAK-9 279MM
• Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
• Stock: Otrezat Stock
• Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip

The Minibak, like the PDSW, comes with a large magazine and so is perfect for Warzone 2.0’s team-based modes. Its slightly better damage and range make it the stronger option, but it fires too slowly and has slightly too much recoil to be dominant in WZ2 right now.

4. MX9

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The MX9 is decent in MW2, but lacking in Warzone 2.0.

Best MX9 Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Barrel: 508mm Rear Guard
• Laser: VLK LZR 7mW
• Magazine: 32 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
• Comb: FTAC C11 Riser

The MX9 is a decent enough SMG in Modern Warfare 2 but, in Warzone 2.0, it’s beginning to find its feet. Its damage is still among the weaker of the SMGs but its handling, speed and recoil combine to make it easy to master and the ideal sniper support weapon. A simple damage buff could see it fly up the rankings.

3. Vaznev-9K

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The Vaznev-9K takes the bronze medal spot at the moment.

Best Vaznev-9K Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: AVR T-90 Comp
• Barrel: SA Response III
• Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
• Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag

The Vaznev-9K may boast the best damage of any SMG. As a result, it’s incredibly powerful at close to medium ranges. The only things holding it back are a slightly slower fire rate and moderate kick, but learning its recoil pattern is a one-way ticket to holding your own in any close to medium-range gunfight.

2. Lachmann Sub

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The Lachmann Sub is very strong in Warzone 2.0 right now.

Best Lachmann Sub Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Muzzle: XTEN RR-40
• Rear Grip: Lachmann TCG-10
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
• Stock: LM Stockless MOD
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

The Lachmann Sub – known to veterans of CoD as the MP5 – is another all-rounder. Its damage and range keep you in medium-range gunfights, while its recoil is minimal enough to master with little practice.

1. Fennec 45

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The Fennec 45 leaves a lot to be desired in MW2, but that’s not the case in WZ2.0.

Best Fennec 45 Warzone 2.0 Loadout

• Underbarrel: Phase-3 Grip
• Muzzle: Lacerta Compensator
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
• Stock: Agile Assault-7
• Magazine: Fennec Mag 45

Right now, the Fennec 45 is the best SMG in Warzone 2. Its fire rate is eye-watering, as is its TTK. The recoil can be an issue but, as long as players use it sensibly, there’s no better option right now for tearing through enemies.

Make sure you equip extended mags though because you’ll be getting through ammo nearly as fast as you’ll get through enemy armor.

That rounds off the best SMGs in Warzone 2.0 right now. Be sure to check back in the future because as the meta shifts, so will this list.