Best Warzone SMG loadouts in Season 5 Reloaded

When it comes to close-range duels, SMGs dominate Warzone’s meta. For this reason, using a powerful submachine gun equipped with the best loadout possible is a must to win more games.

While assault rifles and LMGs are great options for long-range gunfights, SMGs are far superior up close. Not only do they kill faster, but they also offer better mobility and handling for getting the jump on enemy players.

Both MW3 and Warzone provide plenty of SMGs to choose from, but it can be hard to figure out which are the best. This is especially true with all the buffs and nerfs in Season 5 Reloaded that saw the meta shift yet again.

Using a weak SMG will leave you outgunned by others with faster TTKs, better handling, and less recoil. In contrast, the best SMG loadouts will help you rack up kills with ease and win more Warzone matches.

Best SMG loadouts

These are the five best SMG loadouts to run in Season 5 Reloaded to make sure that you are using the strongest builds possible:

1. Static-HV

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Best Static-HV Warzone Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Garrote-8 Long Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: Spry 34 Light Stock
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop

After dominating the first half of Season 5, the Static-HV was given several nerfs targeted at its damage output. These have weakened the meta SMG, but it started in such a strong position that it is still the best option even after the changes. Its TTK is no longer anything special, but this gun offers plenty to make up for that, including swift handling, great bullet velocity, high range, and a fast reload.

2. Striker

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Best Striker Warzone Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
• Underbarrel: Paracord Grip
• Ammunition: .45 Auto High Grain Rounds
• Magazine: 48 Round Mag

Season 5 Reloaded’s buffs have transformed the Striker into a true meta contender. It was already a strong option, but a big boost to its damage ranges means it is now the most versatile SMG in the game. It offers great recoil control, incredible range, as well as solid mobility and handling. There’s nothing this gun can’t do, so it’s no surprise it’s quickly become one of Warzone’s most popular guns.

3. Superi 46

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Best Superi 46 Warzone Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Lux 30 Heavy Barrel
• Stock: Rescue-9 Stock
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

The Superi 46 has yet again avoided nerfs in Season 5 Reloaded, maintaining its incredible mobility. This SMG is perfect for rushing around the map and pushing other teams, making it a great option for high-skill players trying to rack up kills. This gun doesn’t offer quite the same effective range as some other entries on this list, but it remains a top option for close-quarters gunfights.

4. WSP-9

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Best WSP-9 Warzone Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: WSP Reckless-90 Long Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: Paracord Grip
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag

The WSP-9 isn’t the most lethal weapon up close, but its excellent damage range makes it one of the best SMG-AR hybrids in Warzone. Its impressive versatility ensures that it is a good pick regardless of your preferred map or mode. This rendition of the Uzi is also an excellent sniper support weapon, with it excelling when partnered with the Kar98k, KATT-AMR, or MORS.

5. FJX Horus

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Best FJX Horus Warzone Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Syn9 Long Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: Ripper Light Stock
• Magazine: 60 Round Drum

The FJX Horus received the largest buff of any weapon back in Season 4, having both its damage range and damage multipliers increased across the board. These changes hastened its TTK and made it incredibly strong up close. In Season 5 Reloaded, it remains a good option, but changes in the meta and the arrival of the Static-HV have seen this SMG’s popularity decline.

All Warzone SMGs ranked

There are currently 23 SMGs in Warzone, with the latest addition being the Static-HV, which has quickly established itself as one of the best close-range weapons in Season 5 Reloaded, even after its nerfs.

Here’s every SMG ranked from best to worst, with these rankings assuming you use the best loadout possible for each weapon:

1. Static-HV
2. Striker
3. Superi 46
4. WSP-9
5. FJX Horus
6. Lachmann Shroud
7. Striker 9
8. WSP Swarm
9. RAM-9
10. AMR9
11. HRM-9
12. Vaznev-9K
13. MX9
14. Fennec 45
15. Rival-9
16. BAS-P
17. Lachmann Sub
18. VEL 46
19. FSS Hurricane
20. PDSW 528
21. ISO 9MM
22. ISO 45
23. Minibak

Looking for a gun to partner with your SMG loadout? Check out the best one-shot snipers and which weapons are most popular right now. You’ll also want to make sure that you’re using the best console settings or PC settings, as well as optimized controller settings to get the smoothest experience possible.