Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Meta: Best Weapons, Builds, and Loadouts

Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Meta Key Takeaways

Here are the main points you need to know from the WZ2 S2R Patch Notes. Scroll down for weapon specific buffs and nerfs!

• The Lachmann Sub and ISO Hemlock are still top options for close and mid range
• The VEL 46 and Vaznev-9K become top options, especially at close range
• The KV Broadside, which has terrorized Ashika Island in recent weeks, received a nerf, as did the Dragon’s Breath ammunition attachment available on all shotguns
• The Tempus Torrent, a new marksman rifle, was added to the game. Players can unlock by extracting it from DMZ or completing a challenge.

Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Buffs & Nerfs Overview

ARs

• The STB 556 received minimum damage against Armor

LMGs

• The RAAL-MG received a nerf to damage range, headshot & upper torso damage, and recoil
• The RPK received a nerf to movement speed & velocity
• The Sakin MG38 received a nerf to damage range

SMGs

• The MX9 received a buff to damage at mid range
• The BAS-P received a buff to damage range and sprint to fire time
• The PDSW 528 received a visual change when ADS to improve visibility
• The Vel 46 received a buff to close damage range & mobility
• The Lachmann Sub received a buff to recoil control

Shotguns

• The KV Broadside received a nerf to damage
• The Bryson 800 received a buff to headshot damage
• The Bryson 890 received a buff to headshot damage

Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Meta Recommended Builds by Class

No matter your playstyle, we have a build that is sure to help you be the last person standing in Warzone 2!
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ARs

Looking to run an Assault Rifle as your primary weapon? We recommend going with the ISO Hemlock. For a full breakdown check out our ISO Hemlock guide!

• Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • ⇕ : +1.31
  • ⇔: +0.97
• Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
  • ⇕ : -0.41
  • ⇔: -4.94
• Barrel: Fielder-T50
  • ⇕ : +0.29
  • ⇔: +0.40
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • ⇕ : +0.72
  • ⇔: +0.35
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag

Alternative choices to the ISO Hemlock are the TAQ-56 & Kastov 762.

BRs

Looking to run a Battle Rifle as your primary weapon? We recommend going with the TAQ-V. For a full breakdown check out our TAQ-V guide!

• Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
  • ⇕ : +0.80
  • ⇔: +0.35
• Barrel: 18’ Precision-6 Barrel
  • ⇕ : +0.50
  • ⇔: +0.12
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum
• Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity
  • ⇕ : +0.68
  • ⇔: +9.00
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • ⇕ : +0.80
  • ⇔ : +0.40

SMGs

Looking to run a SMG as your primary weapon? We recommend going with the Vaznev-9K. For a full breakdown check out our Vaznev-9K guide!

• Muzzle: Bruen Pendulum
  • ⇕ : +0.00
  • ⇔ : +0.33
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• ⇕ : -0.50
• ⇔ : -51.00
• Stock: Broadside FCT
  • ⇕ : -4.00
  • ⇔ : -2.40
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag
• Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
  • ⇕ : -0.80
  • ⇔ : +0.40

Alternative choices to the ISO Hemlock are the Lachmann Sub and VAL 46

LMGs

Looking to run a LMG as your primary weapon? We recommend going with the Sakin MG38. For a full breakdown check out our Sakin MG38 Guide!

• Muzzle: Kastovia DX90
  • ⇕ : -0.90
  • ⇔: +0.65
• Optic: Aim OP-V4
  • ⇕ : -1.60
  • ⇔ : -1.60
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Underbarrel: Cronen WL55
  • ⇕ : +0.60
  • ⇔ : +0.20
  • Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity
  • ⇕ : -0.47
  • ⇔ : -2.61

Snipers

Looking to run a Sniper as your primary weapon? We recommend going with the Signal 50. For a full breakdown check out our Signal 50 guide!

• Barrel: 29‘‘ TV Kilo-50 
• ⇕ : +0.50
• ⇔: -0.40
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • ⇕ : +0.80
  • ⇔: +0.40
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
  • ⇕ : -0.70
  • ⇔ : +9.00
• Muzzle: Bruen Counter-Ops
  • ⇕ : -1.40
  • ⇔ : +1.00
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser

Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Recommended Equipment

• Tactical equipment: Smoke Grenade. Smoke Grenades are incredibly effective in Warzone 2.0 given the game’s short TTK. Smoke grenades will significantly hinder an opponent’s ability to acquire targets and are a great way to disengage from a fight when the cards are stacked against you.
• Lethal equipment: Drill Charge. In our opinion, this is one of the most ‘broken’ items in the current Warzone 2.0 meta as it gives a massive boost to player awareness, which pairs well with the slow and methodical pace of the current game.

Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded Recommended Perks

Season 2 introduced custom perks and did away with fixed Perk Packages. A custom perk package has 4 slots. We currently recommend the following four perks to be competitive in Season 2 Reloaded meta:

• Overkill: Given the strength of LMGs (like the Sakin and RAAL-MG), which are typically optimized for long-range, you’ll still want to rock a close-range primary on swap, like the Fennec or Lachmann Sub.
• Double Time: Increased movement speed will be critical given low TTK, especially for gaining an advantage in Resurgence
• Fast Hands: Again, speed is the name of the game. Swapping between long and close range, reloads — it doesn’t get any better
• High Alert: Huge for survivability, especially given low TTK

Looking to Test or Share your Season 2 Reloaded Builds & Loadouts?

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