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Warzone 2 logo next to character aiming down sights with a SMG
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The Top 5 Best SMGs in Warzone 2

The best SMGs can be a key to victory.

Those of you who love powerful fast-firing close-range weapons will be no stranger to the SMG. They work best in tight spaces like indoor arenas, and with many different playstyles, but with so many to choose from in Warzone 2, how do you know which is best for your loadout? Here are the best five SMGs in Warzone 2, ranked.

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5. Jackal PDW

COD Warzone Jackal SMG
Screenshot by Twinfinite
  • Best Loadout:
    • Optic – Kepler Microflex
    • Muzzle – Suppressor
    • Barrel – Long Barrel
    • Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
    • Magazine – Extended Mag II
    • Rear Grip – Commando Grip
    • Stock – Balanced Stock
    • Laser – Strelok Laser
    • Fire Mod – 9 x 18mm Makarov Overpressured

The Jackal PDW may have a slower fire rate than our other recommendations, but it gives you a buff in damage to make up for it. This is not the best SMG for casual or beginner players, as you need to be consistent with your aim. If you do have good aim and a decent strategy when hunting down enemy players, this can be a deadly weapon.

4. Kompakt 92

Call of Duty SMG Warzone Kompact
Screenshot by Twinfinite
  • Best Loadout:
    • Muzzle – Compensator
    • Barrel – Long Barrel
    • Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
    • Magazine – Extended Mag III
    • Rear Grip – Commando Grip
    • Stock – Infiltrator Stock
    • Laser – Strelok Laser
    • Fire Mod – Recoil Springs

The Kompakt 92 is a good complementary weapon to long-range rifles or snipers. It comes in handy when chasing down enemies in buildings and through tight hallways, ripping through them at close-range. It is quick and has a decent hip-fire spread, perfect for those moments when you are snuck up upon.

3. KSV

Call of Duty SMG Warzone KSV
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  • Best Loadout:
    • Muzzle – Compensator
    • Barrel – Gain-Twist Barrel
    • Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
    • Magazine – Extended Mag II
    • Rear Grip – Ergonomic Grip
    • Stock – Infiltrator Stock
    • Fire Mod – Recoil Springs

This is a decent and balanced SMG for those of you who either have no real sense of what playstyle you have yet, or like to keep it versatile. It isn’t the craziest as far as fire rate is concerned but it has a tight spread and consistent damage. These factors mean it is a great SMG for casual or beginner players.

2. SAUG

Call of Duty SMG Warzone Saug
Screenshot by Twinfinite
  • Best Loadout:
    • Muzzle – Compensator
    • Barrel – Long Barrel
    • Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
    • Magazine – Extended Mag II
    • Rear Grip – Commando Grip
    • Stock – Infiltrator Stock
    • Fire Mod – Recoil Springs

If you love to fire straight from the hip but keep control of your SMG, the C9 can be your best friend in battle. At close range, you will have no need to aim down the sights, and the recommended loadout will keep the gun steady even when panic-firing at an approaching enemy. This is the perfect SMG and loadout for run-and-gunners who love to sprint and slide into buildings, ready to fire fast at anyone inside.

1. C9

Call of Duty SMG Warzone c9
Screenshot by Twinfinite
  • Best Loadout:
    • Muzzle – Compensator
    • Barrel – Reinforced Barrel
    • Underbarrel – Ranger Foregrip
    • Magazine – Extended Mag II
    • Rear Grip – Commando Grip
    • Stock – Balanced Stock
    • Fire Mod – Recoil Springs

The C9 is a top pick if you want a fast-firing SMG with high mobility and sprint-to-fore capability. It causes great damage, especially in tight spaces, with low recoil even at mid-range. With the right loadout including an extended mag and recoil control, you can take out multiple enemies with no drama.

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