CoD: Warzone 2 And DMZ Best Weapon Loadouts And Attachment Tuning

Here are some recommended loadouts and weapon tuning for Season 3 of Warzone 2 and DMZ.

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Season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 added the Massive Resurgence mode for Al Mazrah, made a major overhaul to DMZ, and more. The seasonal patch notes also included major weapon tuning, so you'll want to make some adjustments to your loadouts. Here we recommend some of the best loadouts and tuning to use in Season 3.

Warzone 2's Gunsmith utilizes Modern Warfare 2's tuning feature, which adds the ability to fine tune attachments to improve certain weapon stats, such as recoil control, bullet velocity, aim-down-sight speed, and more. This is done by adjusting two sliders toward one stat benefit or the other.

Warzone 2 Gunsmith tuning feature
Warzone 2 Gunsmith tuning feature

It's important to note that not every attachment needs to be tuned just for the sake of tuning, as every adjustment has a pro and con tradeoff, but tuning attachments like muzzles and barrels can be beneficial. For our recommended loadouts, we do include a few attachments worth fine-tuning for each build.

M4

M4 assault rifle
M4 assault rifle

The M4 has returned as a top-tier assault rifle choice for medium- to long-range gunfights. This is a fairly easy-to-use weapon, and the recommended attachments will help boost ammo count, ADS speed, and bullet velocity to make the M4 even better to use. This is a solid build for any mode, but this is perfect for those long-range fights in DMZ or battle royale on Al Mazrah.

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Barrel: Hightower 20" barrel
  • Optic: AIM OP-V4
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring recoil smoothness at +0.78, while the bottom slider is tuned towards bullet velocity at +0.80.

The barrel can be tuned with the left slider adjusted towards recoil steadiness at +0.20, and the bottom slider at +0.26 towards damage range.

For the optic, tune the left slider towards aim down sight speed at -1.05, while adjusting the bottom slider to -1.65 towards far. (Some players chose to max out the slider towards close instead of far, but it's going to be personal preference whether you want a really close and larger optic instead.)

Finally, tune to rear grip with the left slider favoring recoil steadiness at +0.50, while the bottom slider is tuned towards aiming idle stability at +0.18.

ISO Hemlock

ISO Hemlock assault rifle
ISO Hemlock assault rifle

Despite the Season 3 nerf, the ISO Hemlock is still one of Warzone 2's most powerful assault rifle options, but you'll want to switch up some attachments this season. The recommended attachments will help boost bullet velocity and damage range.

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Barrel: Fielder-T50
  • Optic: AIM OP-V4
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring recoil smoothness at +0.80, while the bottom slider is tuned towards bullet velocity at +0.60.

The barrel can be tuned with the left slider adjusted towards recoil steadiness at +0.18, and the bottom slider at +0.25 towards damage range.

For the optic, tune the left slider towards aim down sight speed at -2.16, while adjusting the bottom slider to -1.65 towards far. (Some players chose to max out the slider towards close instead of far, but it's going to be personal preference whether you want a really close and larger optic instead.)

The rear grip can be fine tuned by adjusting the left slider to +0.50 towards recoil steadiness, while tuning the bottom slider to +0.15 towards aiming idle stability.

Sakin MG38

Sakin MG38 light machine gun
Sakin MG38 light machine gun

The Sakin MG38 light machine gun is the top option for light machine guns to use in Warzone 2, especially as a long-range powerhouse for Al Mazrah or for mowing down AI in DMZ. The recommended attachments will help with mobility and control.

  • Muzzle: ZLR Talon 5
  • Barrel: 20" Bruen Silver Series B
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Optic: AIM OP-V4
  • Rear Grip: Bruen G305 Grip Wrap

For further tuning, you can tune the ZLR Talon 5 muzzle with the left slider favoring recoil smoothness at +0.54, while the bottom slider is tuned towards bullet velocity at +0.58.

The barrel can be tuned with the left slider adjusted towards recoil steadiness at +0.28, and the bottom slider at +0.25 towards damage range.

For the optic, tune the left slider towards aim down sight speed at -1.56, while adjusting the bottom slider to -1.65 towards far. (Some players chose to max out the slider towards close instead of far, but it's going to be personal preference whether you want a really close and larger optic instead.)

For the rear grip, the Bruen G305 Grip Wrap can be adjusted with the left slider favoring recoil steadiness at +0.52, and the bottom slider at +0.28 of aiming idle stability.

Vel 46

Vel 46 submachine gun
Vel 46 submachine gun

The Vel 46 is now one of the best close-range options in Warzone 2, especially after the added headshot damage buff for the Season 3 update. The recommended attachments will help you make the most out of the weapons mobility, while also helping with recoil control. This can be great for any close combat situations, but it's definitely a solid build for Resurgence on Ashika Island.

  • Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Stock: Assault-60 Stock
  • Rear Grip: Schlager Soldier Grip
  • Magazine: 50 Round Mag

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring the aim down sight speed at -0.45, while tuning the bottom slider to +0.29 towards gun kick control.

The laser can be adjusted with the left slider tuned at -0.34 towards sprint to fire speed, and the bottom slider tuned at -35.70 towards aim down sight speed.

For the stock, you can tune the left slider to -2.80 towards aim down sight speed, and the right slider to -1.58 for better aim walking speed.

Finally, the rear grip can be adjusted with the left slider tuned at -0.40 towards aim down sight speed, while the bottom slider can be tuned to -0.37 toward sprint to fire speed.

Bas-P

Bas-P submachine gun
Bas-P submachine gun

Season 3 gave the Bas-P submachine gun some pretty significant buffs, so this is a great choice for sniper support or mid-range combat. The recommended attachments will help manage recoil and boost the ammo count.

  • Muzzle: Lockshot KT85
  • Barrel: 12" Bruen SZ-36
  • Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
  • Rear Grip: D37 Grip
  • Magazine: 50 Round Drum

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring the aim down sight speed at -0.42, while tuning the bottom slider to +0.25 towards gun kick control.

The barrel can be fine tuned by adjusting the left slider to +0.19 towards recoil steadiness, and the bottom slider tuned to +0.25 to damage range.

For the optic, tune the left slider towards aim down sight speed at -2.25, while adjusting the bottom slider to -2.25 towards far. (Some players chose to max out the slider towards close instead of far, but it's going to be personal preference whether you want a really close and larger optic instead.)

The rear grip can be adjusted by tuning the left slider to +0.80 recoil steadiness, while the bottom slider to +0.20 towards aiming idle stability.

MCPR-300

MCPR-300 sniper rifle
MCPR-300 sniper rifle

One of the overall best sniper rifles in Warzone 2 is the MCPR-300, and the Season 3 buff with added explosive ammo makes this an even more powerful sniper capable of knocking players with one-shot headshots.

  • Muzzle: Nilsound 90
  • Barrel: 22" OMX-456
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4
  • Ammunition: .300 Mag Explosive

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring aim down sight speed at -1.04, while the bottom slider is adjusted to +0.78 towards bullet velocity.

Adjust the barrel by moving the left slider to +0.35 towards recoil steadiness, and then move the bottom slider to +0.34 towards damage range.

Tune the laser to adjust the left slider to -0.38 towards sprint to fire speed, and move the bottom slider to -41.00 towards aim-down-sight speed.

For the optic, tune the left slider towards aim down sight speed at -2.16, while adjusting the bottom slider to -0.75 towards far.

For the explosive ammo, tune the left slider to +0.52 damage range, while moving the bottom slider to +5.94 towards bullet velocity.

FJX Imperium

FJX Imperium sniper rifle
FJX Imperium sniper rifle

Season 3's new FJX Imperium is the rebranded version of the original Modern Warfare 2's Intervention sniper rifle, and this is also a powerful choice for sniping in battle royale or DMZ. Like the MCPR-300, this is a bolt-action sniper capable of one-hit snipes with the explosive ammo equipped.

  • Muzzle: FTAC Reaper
  • Barrel: Ceros 29"
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Rear Grip: Skull-40
  • Ammunition: .408 Explosive

For further tuning, you can tune the muzzle with the left slider favoring aim down sight speed at -0.45, while the bottom slider is adjusted to +0.80 towards bullet velocity.

Adjust the barrel by moving the left slider to -0.15 towards aim walking speed and then move the bottom slider to +0.22 towards damage range.

Adjust the VLK laser to tune the left slider to -0.18 sprint to fire speed, while moving the bottom slider to -36.18 towards aim down sight speed.

For the rear grip, adjust the left slider to -0.60 aim down sight speed, while tuning the bottom slider to +0.26 towards aiming idle stability.

Finally, tune the ammo with the left slider at +0.52 towards damage range, and the bottom slider to +4.32 towards bullet velocity.

If you still need to unlock Season 2 weapons, here is a guide to unlock the Tempus Torrent marksman rifle and a guide for unlocking the crossbow.

DMZ added new features in Season 3, including workbenches and a bartering system. Here's everything you need to know about DMZ workbenches for customizing Contraband weapons. Make sure to check out our best recipes list for DMZ's bartering.

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