Call of Duty: Warzone 2 has a large arsenal comprising weapons from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 3. All weapon classes find their way into the meta somehow, however, SMGs remain untouched due to their unmatched versatility at close-range engagements.
There are 20 SMGs in Warzone 2's current weapon pool. If you're confused about which SMG you should use to dominate your opponents at close-range gunfights, here's a comprehensive guide.
Best SMG Loadouts for Call of Duty: Warzone 2
From the 20 SMGs in the current weapon roster, the ones of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 perform much better than their Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 peers. The SMGs from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's weapon pool excel at close-range engagements, especially on Vondel and Fortune's Keep thanks to reduced visual recoil.
The SMGs with the highest DPS stats remain the best choice for Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Ranked Play and Resurgence. From the current meta, here are the best SMG loadouts for Call of Duty: Warzone 2.
5. WSP Swarm
The WSP Swarm is a very compact SMG from the WSP platform. With an extreme fire rate, the WSP Swarm delivers excellent DPS stats at close-range gunfights. The most necessary attachments for the WSP Swarm are the 50-Round magazine and Mk.3 Reflector.
Here's the best WSP Swarm loadout:
- Muzzle: L4R Flash Hider
- Barrel: WSP Reckless-90 Long Barrel
- Optic: Mk.3 Reflector
- Stock: FSS Fortress Heavy Stock
- Magazine: 50-Round Mag
4. RAM-9
The RAM-9 is the newest SMG in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Season 2. The SMG version of the RAM-7 and the RAM-9 excels at mid to close-range combat. It is a perfect loadout to use in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Resurgence Ranked Play.
Here's the best RAM-9 loadout:
- Muzzle: JAK BFB
- Stock: HVS 3.4 Pad
- Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
- Rear Grip: Retort 90 Grip Tape
3. HRM-9
The HRM-9 excels at dealing damage at close range. With a 50-round magazine and L4R Flash Hider muzzle to reduce the residual recoil, the HRM-9 outshines almost every SMG from the current weapon pool.
Here's the best HRM-9 loadout:
- Muzzle: L4R Flash Hider
- Barrel: Princeps Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
- Stock: Folding Stock
- Magazine: 50-Round Drum
2. AMR9
The AMR9 is closest to the M4 Commando loadout from Call of Duty: Warzone 1. If you want the power .45 M4 Rounds in an SMG, then the AMR-9 delivers. With the proper attachments, this SMG is your best bet at winning the most close-range gunfights. Aside from the close-range capabilities, it also has a very low damage fall-off.
Here's the best AMR9 loadout:
- Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor S
- Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
- Optic: Mk.3 Reflector
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
- Magazine: 50-Round Mag
1. WSP-9
The WSP-9 is unofficially the Uzi in Call of Duty: Warzone 2. It outperforms every other SMG due to its low recoil and high DPS stats. Moreover, this SMG has the most accurate hip-fire capability in the game. Aside from being a menace at close-range, this SMG performs very well against most ARs and Battle Rifles.
Here's the best WSP-9 loadout:
- Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor S
- Barrel: WSP Reckless-90 Long
- Optic: MK.3 Reflector
- Stock: WSP Factory Stock
- Magazine: 40-Round Mag
So, stay frosty, and hopefully, our best SMG loadouts will take you closer to your desired rank in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.
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