Best Warzone meta loadouts for Season 1

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The best Warzone meta loadouts will help you choose the most powerful weapons in Season 1. The new Warzone integration with MW4 just went live, and the player base has responded positively. The new Hajin map is a big hit with COD players because of its massive size and varied terrain. However, to actually excel on the main battle royale map alongside the Zodiac Resurgence map, you will need good loadouts that will perform well across the various combat ranges.

In this article, we will list the best Warzone meta loadouts currently available in-game and classify them according to their engagement ranges.


Best Warzone meta loadouts for long range

For long-range gunfights, we recommend using the Han 86, M4, and Axion assault rifles. The meta loadouts for these guns are as follows:

Best Han 86 loadout:

  • Barrel: Hanbit Lightning-7 465mm
  • Optic: Cronen R808
  • Muzzle: FSS IS300
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Velocity

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Han 86 loadout (Image via Activision)Han 86 loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/d083d-17939595324311-1920.avif 1920w”>
Han 86 loadout (Image via Activision)

Best M4 loadout:

  • Barrel: 16″ Highmark Barrel
  • Muzzle: FSS IS300
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Velocity
  • Optic: Cronen R808
M4 loadout (Image via Activision)M4 loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/013e5-17939595832788-1920.avif 1920w”>
M4 loadout (Image via Activision)

Best Axion loadout:

  • Barrel: SA DMN-L 30
  • Muzzle: FSS IS300
  • Magazine: 40 Round Mag
  • Optic: Cronen R808
  • Stock: TA Harrow Stock
Axion loadout (Image via Activision)Axion loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/c4d09-17939596417002-1920.avif 1920w”>
Axion loadout (Image via Activision)

All three loadouts boast impressive bullet velocity, which will make long-range engagements easier. The recoil feedback of these loadouts is also minimal, allowing you to easily stay on target while firing.


Best Warzone meta loadouts for close range

In close-range engagements, VEL 46,ISO Nightshade, and X-58 Nyx are the key meta contenders in Warzone Season 1. The best loadouts for these three SMGs are as follows:

Best VEL 46 loadout:

  • Barrel: RV-B v2 Barrel
  • Muzzle: TA TacPro-56
  • Rear Grip: V46 R-Skel Grip
  • Ammunition: 4.6x30mm High Velocity
  • Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip
VEL 46 loadout (Image via Activision)VEL 46 loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/9645a-17939596932398-1920.avif 1920w”>
VEL 46 loadout (Image via Activision)

Best ISO Nightshade loadout:

  • Barrel: ZLR Mag-Z 9
  • Rear Grip: Demo STP-1
  • Stock: EXP G2-44 Stock
  • Magazine: 40 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum High Velocity
ISO Nightshade loadout (Image via Activision)ISO Nightshade loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/84dfd-17939597556266-1920.avif 1920w”>
ISO Nightshade loadout (Image via Activision)

Best X-58 Nyx loadout:

  • Barrel: Doksa 4F 305mm
  • Rear Grip: BOK-980
  • Underbarrel: Mire-50 Tac Grip
  • Stock: Mugi HUL-73.M Stock
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag
X-58 Nyx loadout (Image via Activision)X-58 Nyx loadout (Image via Activision)” srcset=”https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=190 190w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=720 720w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=640 640w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=1045 1045w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=1200 1200w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=1460 1460w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif?w=1600 1600w, https://www.sme-insights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/e7177-17939598191316-1920.avif 1920w”>
X-58 Nyx loadout (Image via Activision)

These three SMG loadouts not only feature impressive movement stats but also have quite superb close-range TTKs. Using these loadouts will give you a huge advantage in CQC engagements.


Best Warzone meta loadouts for sniper

Currently, snipers are quite powerful in Warzone. These can one-shot a fully plated operator with headshots and also boast impressive bullet velocity. However, among the three snipers available, only the KG-7 Vulcan is considered meta. Its best loadout is as follows:

Best KG-7 Vulcan loadout:

  • Barrel: Haebang RMT762 29″
  • Muzzle: Gauge-12 Mono
  • Stock: TT G76-RP Stock
  • Bolt: KT76 Light Bolt
  • Ammunition: 7.62X54MMR High Velocity
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KG-7 Vulcan loadout (Image via Activision)

This currently covers everything we have on the best Warzone meta loadouts for the Season 1 patch. We will keep updating the article as the seasons progress. As such, do revisit it often. Follow Sportskeeda for the latest Call of Duty news and guides.

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