Underrated Warzone LMG quietly dominates Warzone KD rankings

Alex Garton
UGM 8 LMG Warzone

An underused Vanguard LMG with an impressive win rate & KD ratio is being overlooked by the Warzone community and could be a hidden gem worth testing in one of your matches.

The huge balance changes that arrived with the Season 4 Reloaded update have completely shifted the meta in Warzone.

Once dominant picks like the NZ-41 have slipped down the rankings, making way for new top-tier options like the KG M40.

Despite this, sometimes the power of a weapon doesn’t always correlate with its pick rate, meaning a lot of strong options can go under the radar.

Well, that appears to be the case for a specific Vanguard LMG that according to WZRanked, has the fifth highest win rate and is even sitting in sixth place for KD ratio.

UGM 8 LMG Vangaurd
The UGM 8 LMG thrives at eliminating opponents at long range.

UGM 8 LMG is being overlooked by Warzone players

Added in the Season 4 update back on June 22, the UGM 8 is an LMG that very few Warzone players use, sitting at an extremely low 0.5% pick rate.

Of course, that doesn’t mean the weapon isn’t strong, as it’s currently sitting in fifth place when it comes to win rate in Warzone at 3.91%.

Not only that, with a 1.19 KD, it’s also netting a lot of kills for those who are willing to put the practice in with the UGM-8.

If that wasn’t enough, the LMG received a recoil reduction buff in the Season 4 Reloaded update, making it easier to control and helping it to perform better at long range.

UGM 8 Warzone LMG
The UGM 8 LMG arrived in the Season 4 update.

So, if you’re looking for an off-meta weapon that has the potential to be a hidden gem on Caldera and Rebirth, it may be worth picking up the UGM 8.

Keep in mind, this gun thrives at long-range, so make sure to run a strong SMG in your secondary slot.

We recommend either the H4 Blixen or Macro 5, as both weapons have a lethal TTK and excellent mobility.

About The Author

Alex Garton is a former writer for Dexerto. He has a BA in English Literature and has been a Games Writer for over four years. He has previously written for Gfinity and TOP10Esports. Specializing in Call of Duty and Apex Legends, he also enjoys diving into new releases to create informative guides.