Best Fennec Warzone class loadout: Attachments, Perks, Setup

James Busby

Call of Duty‘s Fennec may not be the go-to SMG in Warzone, but it can still pump out some serious damage. Here is the best Fennec loadout you should be using to get a competitive edge in Warzone Pacific Season 1. 

The Fennec, a recreation of the Vector from previous CoD games, has been a popular SMG ever since it first graced our screens back in Modern Warfare 2.

Packed with a buttery smooth recoil pattern, excellent hip-fire, great mobility, and an insanely fast rate of fire, the Fennec is a beast of a gun. In fact, it’s so lethal that it can tear through multiple enemies in just a blink of an eye. 

The Warzone meta has changed a lot in light of recent updates, and the Fennec luckily received a buff to its bullet velocity in Season 5. If you enjoy gliding across Verdansk with an SMG, the Fennec could be a great off-meta option to strike down your opponents with speed and precision.


Contents


How to unlock the Fennec in Warzone

The Fennec in Warzone
The Fennec doesn’t take long to unlock with this method.

In order to unlock the Fennec in Warzone, you must get 5 kills while using an SMG with the Solozero Optics Mini Reflex and Ranger Foregrip in 10 different matches. Due to this challenge requiring SMG kills, we recommend loading up a game of Plunder.

Once you’ve loaded into the match, simply hot drop onto players and begin taking them down with your SMG. As soon as you have claimed the 5 kills, quit out of the match and rinse and repeat until you have completed the challenge.

Best Fennec loadout in Warzone

Fennec Warzone
Boost the Fennec’s damage range with this deadly loadout.

Attachments

  • Barrel: ZLR18” Deadfall
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
  • Laser: Tac Laser
  • Ammunition: 40 Round Drum Mags

While Warzone’s Verdansk ’84 map may favor long- to medium-range engagements, you’ll still want to equip a weapon that can give you the edge in those close-quarter firefights. This loadout increases the Fennec’s recoil control, while also giving it a little extra range for when you need that added coverage. 

First up is the ZLR18” Deadfall. This attachment not only bolsters your effective damage range, but it also increases your recoil control and bullet velocity, helping with the precision the Fennec needs when going for those all-important shots.

While this attachment does increase your ADS speed, we think this loss is worth it, especially when you consider how woeful the Fennec’s mid-range damage is. 

If you desire even more mobility, you can sacrifice the Stippled Grip Tape and run a Fennec loadout more similar to Aydan’s. Either way, you should be able to find success with any of these loadouts!

Fennec
The Fennec was introduced in the Season 4 Update.

The next two attachments are the Merc Foregrip and Stippled Grip Tape, along with the Tac Laser. Not only will these additions keep the Fennec stable while aiming and hip firing, but they will also increase the ADS & sprint to fire speed, improving your reload speed, giving you even greater control when you need to react quickly.

Taking down fully armored players in Warzone can often prove frustrating, but the 40 Round Drum Mags will give you more than enough bullets to shred through many an armored enemy. This attachment is a must for those that want to secure those game-winning squad wipes.

Be warned, though, as the fire rate is incredibly fast. If you’re playing Trios or Quads, this could be a risky gun to use.

Best Fennec setup (Perks & equipment)

Fennec Warzone
This Fennec setup is incredibly lethal.

Perks

  • Perk 1: EOD
  • Perk 2: Overkill
  • Perk 3: Amped

Equipment

  • Lethal: Throwing Knife
  • Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
  • Secondary: MG82

This Fennec loadout uses EOD to stave off any explosive damage, while Amped enables you quickly swap to your MG82 in mid to long-range gunfights. These perks are found on almost all of our meta loadouts, especially since they increase your overall survivability.

The Overkill perk enables the use of another primary weapon, making it a great choice if you wish to utilize Warzone’s best Assault rifles (or LMGs). Lastly, both the Throwing Knife and Heartbeat Sensor give you the tools needed to hunt enemy players and finish downs without wasting bullets.

Best Fennec loadout Warzone tips

The Fennec may not be the most popular SMG in Warzone, but it is known for its fast fire rate and TTK at close ranges. As a result, this loadout aims to accentuate this weapon’s already existing strengths.

If you want to take full of advantage of this Fennec loadout, then these tips should be helpful:

  • As previously stated, this SMG shines in close-ranged gunfights. As a result, you’ll want to pair it with a sniper rifle or an assault rifle to cover all bases. We recommend using the Swiss K3 as your sniper pick, or the STG44 if you decide to choose an assault rifle.
  • Due to the Fennec’s fast fire rate, you can often burn through your magazine without recognizing. Try your best to conserve ammo by only engaging in gunfights that are within the Fennec’s optimal range.
  • The Heartbeat Sensor tactical is great for locating enemies that are in close proximity. If you suspect an enemy is nearby, use this equipment to pinpoint their exact location and let the Fennec do the rest.

Alternative to the Fennec loadout

Warzone PPSh-41 loadout
The Vanguard PPsh-41 in Warzone is perfect for aggressive players.

If you’re looking for an alternative loadout to the Fennec, then check out our best PPsh-41 loadout Warzone guide. While this may not be the most popular gun in Warzone, its fire rate and fast movement times resemble that of the Fennec.

If you are an aggressive player that prefers taking on enemies up close, then the PPsh-41 is an SMG you should definitely try out.


If you want to try out some different weapons in Warzone or even Multiplayer, make sure to check out our full list of best Warzone loadouts in Warzone Pacific Season 1.

Looking for more of the best Warzone loadouts? Check out our list of guides below:
Grau 5.56 | Kilo 141 | Krig 6 | CR-56 AMAX M4A1 FFAR 1 | Mac 10 | MP5 | Kar98k | HDR

About The Author

James Busby is Dexerto's Associate Games Editor in the UK and our resident Monster Hunter and Genshin Impact expert. His expertise across gaming knows no bounds, including FPS games, MMOs, RPGs, and single-player titles across Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, and PC. He is a journalism graduate and has bylines at GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, RPS, LoL Esports, Red Bull Gaming. You can contact him at: james.busby@dexerto.com

Sign up to Dexerto for free and receive:
Fewer Ads|Dark Mode|Deals in Gaming, TV and Movies, and Tech