The best SMGs in Warzone 2 give you a huge advantage in close-range. And since we can now carry three weapons, you should always have one on you. Here is the current ranking of every submachine gun in Warzone 2.
Warzone 2 has a particularly short average TTK in close-range, and a lot of the SMGs just delete people. But it's still worth knowing which SMGs are worth levelling and which ones you may as well avoid. So we've ranked every SMG in Warzone 2 for you. And if you're looking for a long-range option to go alongside the SMG, here is our tier-ranking of the best guns in Warzone 2.
Note: This is a ranking of all the SMGs based on their ability in Warzone 2. If you're looking for how these weapons perform in a 6v6 multiplayer environment, then you want this ranking of SMGs in MW2.
Best SMGs In Warzone 2: Ranking
10. MX9 (AUG Para)
The MX9 has 25 round by default and 32 with a higher-capacity mag. That's just not enough firepower for anything other than solos. And it's not even like each of those 32-round is hitting for fat damage, it just feels wimpy and lame.
The MX9 is wimpy and only has 32 rounds max, just don't bother with it. Here is our best MX9 loadout.
9. PDSW 528 (P90)
The P90 luckily has 50-rounds by default, so it has that going for it, as well as great bullet velocity. But, the P90 has a very poor TTK for Warzone, and it struggles to compete with most of the other SMGs for this reason.
Maybe I'm sleeping on the P90, but it just feels like such a pea-shooter. Here is our best PDSW 528 loadout.
8. BAS-P (MPX)
Jack of all trades, master of none. The BAS-P is fine, and hence its 7th place and not last, but it doesn't excel in any one department. It's viable, but you might as well spend your grinding time levelling something from higher on the list.
Here's the best loadout for the BAS-P in Warzone 2.
7. VEL 46 (MP7)
The VEL, or MP7, is like a slightly worse version of the MW2019 MP7. Although it's still a good weapon for the same reasons; it has very low recoil, a great rate of fire, and very fast handling. It's a decent SMG, but not outstanding.
We also already have a VEL 46 loadout for you.
It's not quite as strong as MW2019's MP7, but it's more than viable.
6. Minibak (PP19 Bizon)
The Minibak, like its brother the Vaznev, has great strafe speeds and is thus a serious threat in the hands of more mobile players. And thanks to a 64-round mag by default, you're especially well-equipped for Trios and Quads.
Here's the best loadout for the Minibak.
The Minibak might be just about what we can consider "meta" in Warzone 2.
5. FSS Hurricane
The Hurricane has a poor TTK, and it could arguably be lower on the list for that reason, but in every other department it shines. It has low-recoil, and decent range, so it's probably the best mid-range SMG. It is a great flex weapon, though – perfect for distances between AR and SMG range.
Here we have a complete FSS Hurricane loadout.
4. Fennec 45 (Vector)
The Fennec just deletes people. In close-range, you can kill people so insanely quick that the gunfights feel unfair. It doesn't have the best handling, and the ammo runs out very quickly, but this is probably the best weapon in the game right now for close-range 1 on 1s.
Get our best Fennec 45 Warzone 2.0 loadout.
3. ISO 45 (UMP45)
The ISO will have too much recoil for some players, but the TTK is just so damn good we have to rate this SMG quite highly. It's definitely a weapon that requires a lot of attachments, so you'll need to grind, but we think it's worth it for most players.
Here is our best ISO 45 loadout.
2. Vaznev-9K
The Vaznev-9K has a smaller mag capacity than the Minibak, but it behaves in a very similar way. Thanks to its great mobility and the impressive TTK potential, it currently is one of the best SMGs in the game.
Here is our best Vaznev-9K loadout.
The Vaznev-9K absolutely slaps in MW2, but it's better suited to players who are naturally more mobile.
1. Lachmann Sub (MP5)
The MP5 was always going to be dope. This weapon handles great, it has good mobility, the recoil is low, and the damage is on the higher end for SMGs. It also has great range for an SMG and can also be used for mid-range engagements.
Try our best Lachmann-Sub loadout.
Therefore, the Lachmann is one of the most popular SMGs in Warzone 2 because it's easy to use, can have a 50-round mag, and is well-balanced across different stats.
Which SMG Has The Best TTK In Warzone 2?
The Fennec 45 has the best TTK potential in Warzone 2, although only on a couple of meters. A lot of players still might not love this weapon because of the slow handling speeds and low mag-capacity, but the facts don't lie. Within its max-damage range, the Fennec beats every other SMG. In-game it really does feel as fast as multiplayer with a Fennec.
And there you have it, the best SMGs in the Warzone right now. Obviously, future updates will shift the balance and therefore our tier list will be updated constantly, so you should make sure to keep up-to-date with the latest patch notes.
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