Warzone expert JGOD shared his top 5 sleeper SMG Loadouts to dominate close-range gunfights. Here’s an in-depth look at the SMG loadouts.
Call of Duty: Warzone features weapons from MW (2019), BOCW (2020), and VG (2021), with a total of 177 weapons in the game right now. These weapons were consecutively integrated into Warzone with the release of each title.
After the Season 5 Last Stand update, SMGs are the most potent weapons in the meta. Close-range gunfights are rampant on Fortune’s Keep map. Especially, SMGs from Vanguard’s weapon pool are superior to every other weapon class due to their efficiency and low time to kill in most engagements.
Many players have shared their top 5 picks from Warzone’s weapon pool. However, Warzone guru JGOD’s choice of sleeper weapons stands out among the rest. Here’s an in-depth look at JGOD’s top 5 underrated picks to help you breeze through the terrains of Fortune’s Keep and Caldera.
JGOD’s Top 5 Sleeper SMGs for Warzone Season 5
5. Sten
The Sten gun is one of the most iconic weapons in CoD. The SMG is a powerhouse for close-range engagements. And it’s no surprise that it is one of the most underrated SMGs from Vanguard’s weapon pool. With the proper build, this weapon can boast an insanely low time to kill, which will help players breeze through their opponents.
JGOD’s Sten Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: SA 65mm Rapid
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Gawain Custom
- Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
- Magazine: 9mm 50 Round Drums
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Taped Grip
- Perk -1: Acrobatic
- Perk-2: Quick
4. RA 225
RA 225 has a high fire rate and a very mobile compact frame. This lightweight SMG boasts a fast fire rate and quick handling, perfect for shredding enemies in close to midrange battles if players can manage the upward kick. It’s excellent for objective play in tight areas, though players may want to pair it with a heavier-damage-dealing weapon when more firepower is needed.
JGOD’s RA 225 Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Urban Rapid 11″
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Moravec MB
- Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
- Magazine: 9mm 55 Round Drums
- Ammunition: Subsonic
- Rear Grip: Taped Grip
- Perk -1: Sleight of Hand
- Perk-2: On-hand
3. Armaguerra 43
The Armaguerra 43 is the most potent weapon from Vanguard’s weapon pool. It has the fastest fire rate in the SMG category. It features an erratic recoil pattern that will be hard for newer players to control at the initial stage. The weapon is of Italian origin and super viable in close-range gunfights.
JGOD’s Armaguerra 43 Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Botti 570mm Precisione
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Imerito TA Skeletal
- Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
- Magazine: 8mm Kurz 72 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Hollow Point
- Rear Grip: Taped Grip
- Perk -1: Hardscope
- Perk-2: Quick
2. PPSh
Vanguard’s PPSh-41 is popular due to its potential in close and mid-range gunfights. In the current Warzone meta, it is an excellent option for rush playstyle. Moreover, the ground loot version of the weapon is more than capable of wiping out a squad in a gunfight. It becomes one of the strongest weapons in the game with the right build.
JGOD’s PPSh Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Kovalevskya 230mm B03P
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
- Magazine: 8mm Nambu 72 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Subsonic
- Rear Grip: Pine Tar Grip
- Perk -1: Tight Grip
- Perk-2: Quick
1. H4 Blixen
The H4 Blixen is similar to Welgun. However, it has a slower fire rate. It has the fastest time to kill out of all SMGs from Vanguard’s weapon pool. The SMG has been a meta weapon since the launch of the Classified Arms Reloaded update.
JGOD’s H4 Blixen Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Jonsson 9” RMK.
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: SG98 Compact
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 54 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Subsonic
- Rear Grip: Pine Tar Grip
- Perk -1: Fleet
- Perk-2: Quick
So, here are JGOD’s top underrated SMGs for Warzone season 5. These guns were analyzed on the grounds of their TTKs, the lowest TTK boasting guns are the best options to use in Warzone. By utilizing JGOD’s top SMG builds, players can make their Warzone matches a walk in the park.
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