The Top 5 Best SMGs in Warzone Season 6, Ranked

Season 6 has just dropped for Warzone players, meaning the SMGs that rule the roost have changed yet again. Here, we’re ranking the top five.

There were an incredible number of weapon changes in September 27’s Season 6, many of which were unexpected. A lot only related to Modern Warfare 2 but many targeted weapons in the battle royale specifically.

Those changes have translated to our rankings, with the brand new ISO 9MM making its way into the top three and some surprise picks making the cut. Here are the best five SMGs in Warzone, ranked:

5) VEL 46

The VEL 46 makes this list to no one’s surprise, it has always been a staple SMG for Warzone sporting a high fire rate, decent accuracy, and high time-to-kill. Its consistent buffs across the earlier seasons of Warzone coupled with the nerfs of other SMGs have contributed to this weapon’s popularity.

Here we amplify the VEL’s mobility and increase its accuracy at short range, since its fire-rate and damage are strong enough to drop any enemy in the vicinity.

The best attachments and tuning are as follows:

• Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
  • Aim down sight speed -0.52oz
  • Recoil control +0.17in
• Laser: 1mW Quick Fire Laser
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.31oz
  • Aim down sight speed -29.61ft
• Stock: Demo RXT Stock
  • Aim down sight speed -2.19oz
  • Aiming idle stability +1.55in
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: Schlager Soldier Grip
  • Aim down sight speed -0.45oz
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.28in

4) Vaznev-9K

Another expected mainstay of a best-of SMG list. The Vaznev-9K has maintained a dominance that could rival the Lachmann Sub. Its overwhelming popularity in Modern Warfare 2 has bled into Warzone. And it’s not unjustified. The Vaznev has a bouncy recoil pattern but its severely high damage makes this SMG a monster in close-quarters combat and a staple in most player’s arsenals.

Since the Vaznev is known for its recoil we will increase its damage, handling, mobility and range to compensate.

The best attachments and tuning are as follows:

• Barrel: KAS-1 254MM
  • Aim walking speed -0.29lb
  • Aim down sight speed -0.15in
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.27oz
  • Aim down sight speed -36.19ft
• Stock: Otrezat Stock
  • Aim down sight speed -1.29oz
  • Aim walking speed -1.39in
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
  • Aim down sight speed -0.48oz
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.22in

3) ISO 45

The ISO 45 has since dropped on our tier list, its previous spot taken by its brand new sister the ISO 9MM, but this sturdy SMG is still top tier. Its time-to-kill is one of the highest in the entire game but suffers from its accuracy. Other SMGs outclass the ISO 45 with their decent mid-range effectiveness, something that this weapon is missing.

But we can make this monster one of the best close-range SMGs in Warzone with just a few attachments that increase its mobility, handling, and accuracy.

The best attachments and tuning are as follows:

• Muzzle: Lacerta Compensator
  • Recoil stabilization +0.49oz
  • Aiming idle stability -0.19in
• Barrel: 7″ EX Raptor-V2
  • Recoil steadiness +0.39lb
  • Aim down sight speed -0.22in
• Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Optics are personal preference!
• Stock: Demo Fade Tac
  • Aim down sight speed -2.06oz
  • Aim walking speed -1.16in
• Magazine: 45 Round Drum

2) ISO 9MM

The ISO 9MM is the newest addition to Warzone and MW2, dropping on September 27 with the Season 6 patch. It has hit the player base hard, quickly becoming many players’ favorite SMG. Thankfully, its damage, fire rate, mobility, and most importantly its time-to-kill can match its big sister the ISO 45, narrowly beating out the older model in this list.

The low recoil but high fire rate immediately places this SMG’s strengths beside the best, so all that needs to be done is to level the playing field with the right attachments.

The best attachments and tuning are as follows:

• Laser: 1mW Quick Fire Laser
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.27oz
  • Aim down sight speed -31.16ft
• Optic: Personal preference, but I would recommend the Cronen Mini Pro for its slimline appearance.
• Stock: Demo Fade Tac
  • Aim down sight speed -0.77oz
  • Aim walking speed -1.47in
• Ammunition: 9MM Hollow Point
  • Recoil smoothness -0.61
  • Bullet velocity +0.50gr
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

1) Lachmann Sub

Over the seasons this fan-favorite has climbed the ranks again and again, hit with nerf after nerf and yet it remains the most popular SMG in Warzone. And for good reason, the Lachmann Sub has devastating damage at close range and can hit hard even at mid-range with minimal recoil and top-tier mobility. There is little this weapon cannot do. Every player has been killed by or killed with the Lachmann Sub, and even to this day it sports a 15% pick rate in Warzone.

The Lachmann Sub baseline is a monster of a weapon, so all we have to do is bolster its already impressive stats with all-round good attachments.

The best attachments and tuning are as follows:

• Barrel: L38 Faclon 226MM
  • Recoil steadiness +0.27lb
  • Aim down sight speed -0.26in
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.23oz
  • Aim down sight speed -32.90ft
• Ammunition: 9MM Overpressured +P
  • Damage range +0.43g
  • Bullet velocity +5.81gr
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: Lachmann TCG-10
  • Aim down sight speed -0.52oz
  • Sprint to fire speed -0.28in

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