Best perks to use in Warzone
DexertoIf you’re looking to conquer Urzikstan on the new Area 99 map, then you’ll need the best perks to compliment your loadout.
Warzone Season 1 has arrived, kicking off a new era of the CoD Battle Royale. On top of all the Black Ops 6 weapons and movement changes the update brought, it also came with an overhaul to the Perks system by ditching the package format.
So, if you want to know which ones to choose in order to get the most out of Warzone’s best weapons, here are the best perks to run.
Warzone Perks tier list
| TIER | Perks |
|---|---|
| S | Gung-Ho, Ghost, Alertness, Birdseye, Dexterity |
| A | Quick Fix, Tempered, Quartermaster, Tracker, Sprinter |
| B | Cold Blooded, Scavenger |
| C | Bomb Squad, Grenadier, Survivor, Resolute |
Best perk setup in Warzone Season 1
- Perk Slot 1: Dexterity
- Perk Slot 2: Quick Fix
- Perk Slot 3: Ghost
This Perk Package provides a little bit of everything that gives players an edge over the rest of the competition. Double Time’s increased Tac Sprint duration and reduced refresh rate will be useful when running away from an enemy or to the next circle.
Meanwhile, Irradiated works perfectly in tandem with the PDS Field Upgrade, which provides a temporary air bubble for players to survive in the zone. This perk grants 20% less gas damage and a 10% movement speed while in the gas, making plays while out of the circle easier.
Every Warzone loadout needs Smoke Grenades to provide cover while rotating, and Resupply refreshes lethal and tactical equipment items over 50 seconds.
Lastly, Birdseye buffs UAVs to make them last longer and cover more ground, revealing an enemy’s location even if Ghost is equipped. In the final circle and early in a match, this Perk will give you a better idea of your surroundings.
Our tiers explained
Here is a short-hand for how each tier breaks down:
- S: The best
- A: Very good
- B: There might be situations where these can perform well
- C: Best to avoid unless you find yourself drawn to them
Even if a Perk gets ranked in the C-tier, it can still be helpful in the right hands. Players will have preferences based on different play styles. In saying that, all S-tier and A-tier Perks should be in every Warzone loadout and provide the most beneficial boosts.
Perk meta analysis
Even though Warzone has 16 Perks, only about half are viable. Because even though some of the lower-ranked options offer unique skills, they are one-dimensional and far too situational to recommend using over better choices.
Mountaineer emerged as a new favorite in Season 5 since it doubles the height requirement before fall damage becomes lethal. Previously, it changed the lethal height from 13 to 26 meters, but after the seasonal update, that went from 26 to 34.
The increased height gave players more freedom to make large jumps and catch enemies off guard. However, a nerf reverted the Perk to its original values. We still think it an excellent option, but there are better Perk 1 and Perk 2 slot options now.
Most of the best Perks provide a health or movement boost, reveal an enemy’s location, or conceal your presence. With that in mind, let’s jump into our rankings.
S-Tier Perks in Warzone
Gung-Ho
Perk description: Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using equipment. Reload while Tac Sprinting.
Sleight of Hand is an S-tier perk but depends on your weapon because the slower the base reload time, the bigger the bonus. For example, the faster reload time will be much more noticeable for a slow and bulky LMG rather than an SMG with a fast reload time.
Ghost
Perk description: Undetectable by enemy Radar Pings while moving. Cannot be detected by some devices.
UAV spam in Warzone is a common problem, as players spend all their money purchasing the Killstreak to reveal an enemy team’s location. If all three teammates coordinate and have Ghost equipped, it will reduce the amount of times you get caught off guard.
Alertness
Perk description: Sense when enemies are nearby. Tell when you are being aimed at by the enemy.
Since Warzone’s time-to-kill speed is so fast, firing first in a gunfight is a massive advantage. With High Alert equipped, you can locate enemies more efficiently and engage in a gunfight quickly.
Birdseye
Perk description: UAVs you call in are 25% larger and show the heading of the enemy for your squad. Detects players with Ghost.
Birdseye acts as a direct counter to Ghost, as you can locate players on your UAV even if they have the Perk equipped. In addition, the Perk grants a longer and further scan for UAVs.
A-Tier Perks in Warzone
Sprinter
Perk description: Can Tactical Sprint indefinitely.
Sprinter comes in at the top of A-tier because it’s an effect that many players want permantly. Whether you are running away from an enemy or rotating, a bonus to movement goes a long way.
The only reason it’s slightly further down the list is because Dexterity is so powerful in the early meta, but don’t let that put you off.
Quick Fix
Perk description: Killing enemies or inserting armor plates immediately starts health regeneration. Can insert amor plates one-handed.
DexertoAggressive players will want to have Quick Fix equipped, as the Perk’s health regeneration bonus makes it possible to engage multiple enemies at once without regrouping and recovering your health. In addition, the perk also saves players another second while putting on an armor plate.
Tracker
Perk description: See enemy footsteps. Bullets you fire briefly mark an enemy for you and your squad. Enemies that down you are automatically pinged.
Information is vital in Warzone and that’s exactly what Tracker provides. Being able to see footsteps and automatically mark enemies for your squad make it much easier to plan your next move, making it a crucial perk.
Quartermaster
Perk description: Recharge lethals and tacticals every 50 seconds
Every Warzone squad needs at least one player with Smoke Grenades equipped. Without the tactical equipment item, rotating across large open areas makes you an easy target for enemies. However, loadouts only get a limited amount of Smoke Grenades, so Quartermaster ensures that you never run out.
Tempered
Perk description: Refill armor plates to full with two plates instead of three
Armor plates are not easy to find, and you run out quickly when constantly engaged in heated gunfights. With that in mind, Tempered eliminates the need to continually re-equip armor, and players won’t need to find as many.
B-Tier Perks in Warzone
Cold Blooded
Perk description: Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Prevents some enemy recon Perks and effects.
DexertoStealth is crucial in Warzone, and Cold-Blooded makes you undetectable by several different equipment items. However, most equipment items that this Perk protects you from are only used sometimes besides High Alert and Combat Scout.
Scavenger
Perk description: Start equipped with maximum reserve ammo for your primary weapon. Resupply ammo equipment, and plates from dead enemies.
The benefits of Scavenger are helpful, but this Perk isn’t worth it for players who only get into a handful of gunfights every match and would rarely reap the rewards.
C-Tier Perks in Warzone
Bomb Squad
Perk description: Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage. Spot enemy equipment and Killstreaks through walls.
We’re getting towards the least effect perks now and Bomb Squad feels like something more suited to multiplayer than BR. While the ability to tank explosives is handy, it’s not quite worth sacrificing the better options in its slot.
Grenadier
Perk description: Explosive damage slows enemy health regeneration and movement speed. Throw equipment farther and see a previous of the trajectory.
While powerful, Grenadier will rarely be active, as hitting enemies with a grenade or other explosive devices only happens sometimes occasionally, so you’re better off equipping something with more uses.
Survivor
Perk description: Start regenerating health more quickly. Your allies revive you faster when you’re Downed.
Faster revive speed and reduced health regeneration rate are excellent, but Self Revives make Survivor feel less vital than some of the other picks on this list. Once again, we would much rather use other options for the third Perk slot.
Resolute
Perk description: Taking damage from gunfire provides a boost to movement speed for a short duration.
Similarly, Resolute would undoubtedly be used more in a different slot, but Alertness, Ghost, and Birdseye are all better options, so we’d recommend steering clear.
For more on Warzone, check out our guide on Ranked Play.