Best Warzone SMG loadouts in Season 1 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 is a must to win more games.

While meta 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 enemies.

Using a weak submachine gun will leave you outgunned by everyone, so it’s important that you avoid this at all costs. In contrast, our recommended SMG builds will help you rack up kills and win more Warzone matches.

Best SMG loadouts in Warzone

1. Jackal PDW

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• Optic: Kepler Microflex
• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II

The Jackal PDW has established itself as the best SMG in Warzone. This is largely due to its incredible damage, with this gun having a very fast TTK at just 616 ms. That beats out the majority of other primary weapons, which is very impressive given that the Jackal is also an accurate gun that is easy to use.

To get the most out of this meta option, you’ll want to use the Reinforced Barrel to boost its range. Likewise, the Compensator makes its recoil very easy to control, allowing you to laser enemies from way beyond the kinds of distance you would expect of an SMG. However, a suppressor works well too if you want to be more stealthy and catch teams off guard.

2. PP-919

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• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
• Stock: Balanced Stock
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

The PP-919 was practically made for Warzone, with its remarkably low recoil and huge magazine making it a great pick in Call of Duty’s battle royale. Additionally, it has a fantastic set of iron sights, so you don’t have to worry about wasting an attachment slot on an optic. This gives you more flexibility to improve other stats and make this rendition of the PP-19 Bizon as versatile as possible.

The only catch is that the PP-919 does have a weaker damage profile, resulting in one of the slowest TTKs of any SMG. However, this only becomes a real problem if you miss shots, so using the Recoil Springs is a must to make it even more accurate. With this specific loadout, the PP-919 becomes so easy to use that you’ll be able to down enemies both up close and far away without much difficulty.

3. Saug

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• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

Continuing the tradition of new guns dominating the meta, the Saug is the highest damage SMG in Warzone, offering a mind-blowing TTK of 594 ms up close. This insane damage quickly falls off but remains competitive out to 20 meters, which is solid for a submachine gun. It’s impressive because the Saug also has a fast fire rate and great mobility, making it a very well-rounded gun.

However, it does struggle a little in the recoil department. To make the Saug easier to control, you’ll want to use both the Compensator and Vertical Foregrip. This way it becomes easy enough to use and can still outgun anything you will go up against in the current meta. Don’t be surprised if this gets nerfed, as it seems unlikely that its absurd time to kill will remain untouched for too long.

4. C9

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• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

It feels like every Warzone meta has its own MP5, and the C9 is the latest version of the iconic SMG to make a splash. Much like its predecessors, this is a versatile submachine gun that performs just as well up close as it does at medium range. Furthermore, the C9 has excellent iron sights and great mobility, so there are a lot of good reasons to use it.

Our recommended loadout makes the most of these strengths, with the Reinforced Barrel boosting its range. Likewise, the Vertical Foregrip improves horizontal recoil, making it easier to hit shots from further away. With this build, the C9 becomes a potent option that performs well in every key area, though it doesn’t necessarily top any of them.

5. Kompakt 92

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• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag III
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

To be honest, the Kompakt 92 is actually a pretty flawed weapon. It has a lot of recoil and limited range, meaning that it is only viable up close and on Resurgence game modes. However, a lot of these issues can be forgiven due to its incredible damage. The Kompakt 92 has a TTK of just 605 ms, beating out almost every other gun in the game.

If you want to be able to take advantage of its hard-hitting nature, stacking attachments that improve recoil control is a must. That means you’ll need to use both the Compensator and Vertical Foregrip. Also, the Ergonomic Grip is excellent on this gun, as it lets you slide and dive into enemies to close the gap on them.

All Warzone SMGs ranked

RANK	WEAPON	TTK (MS)
1	Jackal PDW	616
2	PP-919	672
3	Saug	594
4	C9	656
5	Kompakt 92	605
6	Static-HV	657
7	Superi 46	630
8	KSV	675
9	WSP Swarm	605
10	Striker 9	630
11	Tanto .22	680
12	FJX Horus	610
13	Striker	651
14	Lachmann Shroud	607
15	Rival-9	660
16	WSP-9	654
17	RAM-9	650
18	AMR9	648
19	ISO 45	670
20	Minibak	644
21	PDSW 528	660
22	MX9	648
23	BAS-P	690
24	Fennec 45	660
25	Lachmann Sub	675
26	HRM-9	680
27	VEL 46	693
28	FSS Hurricane	688
29	Vaznev-9K	693
30	ISO 9MM	660

Meta analysis

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The Jackal PDW has been Warzone’s best submachine gun since Black Ops 6 was integrated, and that remains the case after the Season 1 Reloaded update. It has a lot in common with other meta options like the PP-919 and C9, but beats them thanks to its faster time to kill. All of these are top-tier options that are capable of dominating any lobby.

However, there are two SMGs that can beat all of them in the right situation. These are the Saug and the Kompakt 92, which are the fastest killing submachine guns in the meta. If you find yourself on Resurgence a lot and enjoy playing very aggressively, there’s a strong argument to be had that these are your best options.

While they didn’t make our top 5, older guns like the Superi 46, Static-HV, and WSP Swarm are all meta contenders that are perfectly serviceable. If you already have these leveled up and don’t want to go through the hassle of grinding out BO6’s new guns, there’s nothing wrong with using these legacy weapons instead.

Looking for another Warzone 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.