Best BAL-27 Warzone loadout: Class setup, attachments, perks

The has BAL-27 arrived to Warzone, bringing back an iconic Call of Duty weapon from Advanced Warfare. Here’s the best loadout to make the most of this futuristic assault rifle in Season 4 Reloaded.

Back in 2014, the BAL-27 was the most used gun in Call of Duty. It defined Advanced Warfare’s meta alongside all-time greats like the ASM1 and MORS. Though unique variants like the Obsidian Steed that made the BAL-27 so dominant aren’t in Warzone, it is still a great weapon.

What makes the BAL-27 so unique is that its first four shots are laser accurate and fire slower, while the following shots have a far faster fire rate but are harder to control. You can either master its unusual recoil pattern or fire the AR in bursts to make it easier to control.

Either way, you’ll be using a powerful Warzone Season 4 Reloaded weapon, and this is the best loadout to make the BAL-27 as strong as possible.

Contents

• Best BAL-27 Warzone loadout
• Best BAL-27 Warzone class: Perks & equipment
• How to unlock the BAL-27 in Warzone
• Best BAL-27 alternative in Wazone

Best BAL-27 Warzone loadout

Attachments

• Muzzle: Casus Brake
• Barrel: Crown-H3 Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

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The BAL-27’s unusual recoil pattern makes it tricky to build, but there are a few attachments that are essential for getting the most out of it. It starts with the Casus Brake to give the weapon better horizontal recoil control and firing stability to help with that unusual pattern.

Partner that muzzle with the Bruen Heavy Support Grip to make the BAL-27 more accurate. This underbarrel attachment will allow you better aiming stability and recoil control.

Using the Crown-H3 Barrel is a no brainer with this unique barrel massively raising Damage Range and Bullet Velocity. Even better, its cons aren’t overly impactful as it only makes Hipfire Spread worse which is only relevant on close-range weapons like the HRM-9 and RAM-9.

Round off the build by equipping the 60 Round Mag and JAK Glassless Optic. The 60 Round Mag is necessary in Warzone as the BAL-27 empties its magazine faster than most other guns. Meanwhile, the JAK Glassless Optic is one of the best optics in the game thanks to its clean sightlines and ability to land shots from any range.

Best BAL-27 Warzone class: Perks & Equipment

Perks

• Perk Slot 1: Double Time
  • Increases Tactical Sprint duration and reduces refresh time.
• Perk Slot 2: Sleight of Hand
  • Reload faster. The slower the base reload time, the bigger the bonus.
• Perk Slot 3: Quick Fix
  • Killing players or inserting a plate immediately starts health regeneration.
• Perk Slot 4: Resolute
  • When taking damage from gunfire, grants a short bonus to movement speed.
• Lethal: Throwing Knife
  • Retrievable throwing knife that is lethal to unarmored targets and the head.
• Tactical: Smoke Grenade
  • Deploys a smoke screen that blocks vision and automated targeted systems.

Double Time is still the best Perk 1 in Warzone with the buffs it provides for mobility being unmatched. You will always have to run around regardless of playlist or map making this a perk that gets constant use. There really isn’t a reason to not use Double Time on every loadout where possible.

As for Perk Slot 2, Sleight of Hand is typically not worth using in Warzone, but the BAL-27’s slower reload speed makes it worthwhile. This perk is also useful on the BAL-27 as the futuristic AR can empty its magazine very quickly when its fire rate ramps up, so you’ll be reloading frequently.

Quick Fix is always a great option for Perk Slot 3 as it lets you kickstart health regeneration by equipping a new armor plate. With how often you will be replenishing your armor, it’s a huge help to also let it help with your health.

Your fourth Perk should be Resolute to help you with your mobility. Whenever you are hit by enemy fire, you get a burst of speed to get out of that sticky situation much easier.

If you are looking to use the most impactful equipment possible, then a Throwing Knife is your best bet. This lethal knife can be used to quickly dispose of downed enemies to avoid wasting ammo or even used in a pinch to instantly down unarmored players.

Then in the Tactical slot, you’ll want to use a Smoke Grenade. This is the best tactical equipment in Warzone as it can be thrown to create cover to either escape or push other teams with your BAL-27. The utility provided by Smoke Grenades is superior to that of any other piece of equipment so it’s no surprise they are meta.

How to unlock the BAL-27 in Warzone

The BAL-27 was originally unlocked in Warzone by completing Sector 23 of the Season 3 Battle Pass.

After the end of Season 3, the gun is now unlocked through completing 5 Daily Challenges in Warzone or MW3.

Best BAL-27 alternative in Warzone

While the BAL-27 speeds up as you fire, the SVA 545 does the exact opposite. It starts out fast and slows down after a few shots. Much like the BAL-27, this gives the SVA 545 an unusual recoil pattern but also one of the best TTKs in Warzone.

Assault rifles have a solid place in the Warzone meta, so read up on other options like the Holger 556, MTZ-556, BP50, and MCW.