Warzone Season 2 is now underway and players are wondering what the best assault rifle in Warzone to take into Urzikstan is for the best chances of catching a Warzone win. Fret not as we have compiled a tier list for your viewing pleasure so you can find the right AR for you.
Best Assault Rifle in Warzone Tier List
Updated for Season 2 on Feb. 12, 2024.
Assault Rifles are the bread and butter of any Call of Duty game, across the years they make up the vast majority of players’ loadouts and chosen weapons due to their ease of use. An assault rifle can be tuned for extremely long ranges with its laser accuracy, or contend with SMGs for close-quarters combat. They are the Swiss army knife of weaponry, but there is a layered tier list within this category. Below are our rankings on the new MW3 ARs for Warzone Season 2.
| Tier | Weapons |
| S | RAM-7, SVA 545 |
| A | MCW, Holger 556, BP50, DG-56 |
| B | MTZ 556, FR 5.56 |
We will continue to update as Season 2’s META is defined and redefined over the months.
B-Tier Assault Rifles
Our B-Tier is reserved for weapons that are underperforming right now and are either held back by their weaknesses or completely overshadowed by other weapons. Unless they receive some love from Sledgehammer Games or the better weapons are nerfed, they will continue to underperform.
MTZ-556
In Warzone, TTK is the most important factor and while the MTZ-556 has a nice damage profile and fire rate, it suffers from a strong recoil that can make its TTK unreliable. Coupled with the fact that other assault rifles in both MW3 and Warzone outclass it, there isn’t much reason to take this AR over any other.
Attachments can bridge the gap somewhat, but you will likely find yourself in a duel that was lost based on your weapon choice alone.
FR 5.56
The first 3-round-burst assault rifle can be a devastating weapon. Previously in MW2, burst weapons were a laughing stock that couldn’t compare with the worst weapons in the game. Thankfully, Sledgehammer Games has tuned these weapons to be some of the best this time around. That being said, the FR 5.56 is on the lackluster side of 3-round-burst weapons. It had a stint as a top weapon but was quickly dethroned by the DG-56 in Season 0.
On the plus side, the FR 5.56 is a very easy gun to use, it’s fast, agile, and has some good damage as long as you can hit your shots. The only thing gatekeeping it from higher tiers is other weapons up for grabs.
A-Tier Assault Rifles
A place for perfectly balanced weapons. They have their strengths and their weaknesses but are not held down or overshadowed by better weapons. They can contend with the META and perform in it despite their weaknesses on paper, but on the flip side, they aren’t expected to be nerfed or buffed. Weapons in this category should remain at their power for a long time to come.
DG 56
The DG 56 fell far from grace, it was at the tippy top, the single best weapon in Warzone for months, but as the seasons pass and balance patches roll in we find the DG 56 at a respectable spot in our tier list. Indeed, it doesn’t have the same stopping power to accuracy ratio as it once did but it’s no slouch either. The DG 56 is still capable of some crazy shots but its abilities are gated by the user’s skill, no longer will the weapon do all the heavy lifting.
It’s still a far cry from the disastrous handling of 3-round-burst weapons in MW2, so those who enjoy this type of firing mode will find a kindred spirit in this weapon.
MCW
The MCW has spent the majority of its life in the top two tiers, either being one of the best Assault Rifles period, or a respectable alternative. Since the MCW is the revamped ACR from 2009 there’s no wonder it finds itself one of the most popular ARs, but it’s not unjustified as the MCW dominated Season 0 with its zero recoil and high damage.
In Season 2 you’ll have to fight the recoil a little bit harder and maybe hit one more shot, but other than that the MCW is still the fantastic weapon it always has been. Unlock and level up this weapon and you won’t be disappointed.
Holger 556
My favorite weapon of choice makes a return and while once it was on top it is now in the respectable A tier. Season 2 dropped with a bunch of balance changes and the Holger 556 was on the receiving end of the hammer while the nerfs affected its performance the weapon is still strong. Its damage is incredible regardless of the nerfs, its accuracy is almost perfect with the right build, and is generally an easy gun to use.
The one weakness that held it back in MW3 was its lower mobility than other Assault Rifles, but in Warzone this negative is almost irrelevant as players should bring an SMG for CQC engagements. Thanks to this, the Holger 556 can shine at the top of A Tier.
BP50
The brand new Assault Rifle introduced in Season 2 has made quite the splash, instantly finding itself at the top of our tier list and sat snuggly in A tier. It is a very good weapon, offering excellent accuracy, one of the best fire rates in the AR class, and decent damage to go along with it.
While its popularity is currently through the roof thanks to its new status, we expect a vast majority of players to put it on the shelf and pick up some objectively better weapons on our list. The BP50’s damage may be good and its accuracy is on point, but it still pales in comparison to some other ARs available.
S-Tier Assault Rifles
The absolute God-Tier weapons have a reserved place in this tier. They are undoubtedly the best weapons, with almost no weaknesses, and have the highest damage, and the cleanest accuracy. Those looking to get a leg up on the competition should read carefully and choose one of the below weapons. But be warned, weapons of this tier are volatile and are the most likely candidates for nerfs by Sledgehammer Games.
RAM-7
The RAM-7 did not make a splash on release, it was left by the wayside until a certain 0-recoil build surfaced. Since that moment the RAM-7 has blown up in popularity and strength. It did get hit with some sizeable nerfs coming into Season 2 but we do not think they are strong enough to hold this monster back.
Its zero recoil build is still possible despite the nerfs, but the TTK is the main stat that took the hits. Regardless it will still beat out a significant number of assault rifles without batting an eye and remains the easiest weapon on our list. We expect Activision to nerf the RAM-7 once again if it stays on top for this Season. So take advantage of this over-tuned AR while you can.
SVA 545
Who could have guessed that the basic assault rifle that all players start with at level 1 is one of the single best weapons in the entire game? Its laser accuracy, high damage profile, and exceptional fire rate make the SVA 545 a monster in Warzone or MW3.
You cannot go wrong building this weapon. Even the health increase does little to stop the SVA 545 as it shreds through squads like no other weapon. Do yourself a favor and grab the SVA for a quick and easy Warzone win.
That is our Best Assault Rifle in Warzone Tier List and we will strive to update it as the META defines itself for Season 2. Be sure to check out our related Call of Duty content below for more guides, news, and updates.
