Best Warzone Assault Rifle loadouts: Attachments & setups ranked

❘ Updated: 2024-05-31T15:02:43

The best assault rifle loadouts to use in Call of Duty: Warzone.

It doesn’t matter what Warzone map you’re playing, ARs are always a great option thanks to their versatility. To ensure you have optimized classes, use this list of the best assault rifles in Warzone Season 4.

Assault rifles are the most adaptable weapons in Call of Duty. Whether you’re shooting an enemy 10 meters away or 100 meters away, an assault rifle can get the job done. An AR’s ability to perform in most situations is its greatest strength.

With meta weapons like the DG-58 LSW and XRK Stalker getting nerfed in Season 4, there’s plenty of room for the best ARs to take their place. However, you’ll want to avoid using sub-par assault rifles, with only the very best being competitive.

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Best Warzone Assault Rifles, ranked

There are currently 24 Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 4 with the latest addition being the BAL-27, a throwback to the iconic AR that dominated Advanced Warfare.

Here are all 24 Warzone Assault Rifles ranked from best to worst, assuming you use the best loadout possible for every weapon:

MCW
BP50
Holger 556
MTZ-556
BAL-27
SVA 545
Chimera
STB 556
Kastov 762
RAM-7
M13B
M16
ISO Hemlock
M4
DG-56
FR 5.56
FR Avancer
TAQ-56
TR-76 Geist
Lachmann-556
M13C
Tempus Razorback
Kastov-74u
Kastov 545

Best Assault Rifle loadouts in Warzone Season 4

These are the five best assault rifle loadouts to use in Warzone Season 4, to make sure that you aren’t using subpar weapons:

5. BAL-27

BAL-27 being previewed in MW3 and Warzone.

Best BAL-27 Warzone loadout

Muzzle: Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider
Barrel: Crown-H3 Barrel
Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
Stock: Ardent Tac Stock
Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop

Following an underwhelming debut in Season 3 Reloaded, the BAL-27 needed a big buff this time around. Thankfully, it got just that. The futuristic AR got a massive boost to damage range and was given more forgiving damage multipliers. Given its already low recoil, these have proven to be extremely impactful buffs that have elevated it into the meta.

4. MTZ-556

The MTZ-556 assault rifle in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Best MTZ-556 Warzone loadout

Muzzle: Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider
Barrel: MTZ Clinch Pro Barrel
Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
Stock: MTZ Marauder Stock
Magazine: 50 Round Drum

The MTZ-556 has been lurking on the edges of Warzone’s meta for a few seasons. It has never been top tier, but it has always been viable. Previously, it was only competitive on Resurgence where you can keep to close and medium-range gunfights. However, a big buff in Season 4 has upped its damage range, making the MTZ-556 one of the best ARs in regular Warzone too.

3. Holger 556

Best Holger 556 Warzone loadout

Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
Magazine: 40 Round Mag

You don’t hear too much about the Holger 556 but make no mistake, this is a meta weapon in Warzone Season 4. It’s just that its capped 40 Round Mag makes this AR difficult to run in Trios and Quads. However, in Solos and Duos, this is absolutely top-tier. Especially after it was buffed in Warzone Season 4, with the assault rifle now dealing even more damage than before.

2. BP50

The BP50 in Warzone and MW3 multiplayer.

Best BP50 Warzone loadout

Muzzle: Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider
Barrel: Normandy-41 Short Barrel
Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
Magazine: 45 Round Mag
Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape

While the BP50 is also extraordinary with the JAK Revenger kit equipped, that popular Aftermarket Part turns it into more of an SMG than an assault rifle. If you want a true AR that has outstanding mobility and handling, this loadout does just that. Even after its various nerfs in Season 4, the BP50 is still a great all-around weapon that is a good option for players of all skill levels.

1. MCW (JAK Raven)

Best MCW Warzone loadout

Conversion Kit: JAK Raven Kit
Muzzle: Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider
Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
Magazine: 40 Round Mag

The normal MCW is the easiest gun to use in Warzone but it’s not overly competitive. If you want a version of this AR that can hold its own in any lobby, try using the JAK Raven Kit instead. This transforms the MCW into a dominant medium-range option with both an incredible TTK and top-tier mobility. This loadout excels as a sniper support which is great because the Kar98k is meta in Season 4.

If you fancy using something in Warzone that isn’t an assault rifle, check out these meta SMG loadouts, including the best builds possible for the FJX Horus, Striker 9, and more. You’ll also want to make sure you are using both the best graphics settings and controller settings to streamline your experience.