5 best Warzone 1 weapons to use before it shuts down

This is about the best 5 weapons to use in Warzone 1
Gear up with the 5 best Warzone 1 weapons before the shutdown (Image via Activision)

Activision has confirmed that the Warzone 1 Caldera servers will be decommissioned on September 21, 2023. Player progression from Modern Warfare (2019), Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard was integrated into the battle royale. That means the game will be unusable for about two months before Modern Warfare 3 is released.

Call of Duty showcases an enormous variety of weaponry in Warzone 1. However, you have a lot of choices in the game, and picking the perfect loadout can be difficult with so many alternatives accessible. Our list of the finest meta weapons and most challenging loadouts in Warzone Caldera will help you get that battle royale before Warzone 1 shuts down for good.


Top 5 Warzone 1 weapons

1) Automaton

Automaton loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)
Automaton loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)

The Automaton Assault Rifle, which utterly slayed in the early days of Warzone Pacific, is still one of the game's most destructive weapons. In the game, it has a pick rate of 4.8%. With a lethal TTK and a damage range capable of easily destroying foes at long range, it's a gun that should be in your loadout for quick kills.

Recommended loadout

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 600mm BFA
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
  • Stock: Anastasia Padded
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drums
  • Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk 1: Tight Grip
  • Perk 2: Fully Loaded

2) XM4

XM4 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)
XM4 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)

The XM4 is a lethal Assault Rifle with exceptional precision and decent range damage, making it an excellent choice in Warzone. Previously known as the Commando, this dependable Rifle is certainly a great selection in the current meta. Given its high accuracy, fire rate, and damage, its gunplay is quite comparable to that of the M4A1.

Recommended loadout

  • Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
  • Barrel: 13.5″ Task Force
  • Optic: Axial Arms 3X
  • Magazine: Stanag 60 Rnd
  • Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip

3) PPSH-41

PPSH-41 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)
PPSH-41 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)

The PPSh-41 from CoD Vanguard is one of the most well-rounded SMGs in Warzone Pacific. It's more than capable of wiping out a squad, but with the appropriate setup, it has the potential to become one of the top guns in today's battle royale. Due to its fast bullet velocity and minimal recoil, the PPSh is a great close to medium-range alternative.

Recommended loadout:

  • Muzzle: Recoil Booster
  • Barrel: Kovalevskaya 230mm B03P
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point
  • Magazine: 8mm Nambu 64 Round Mags
  • Rear Grip: Pine Tar Grip
  • Perk 1: Tight Grip
  • Perk 2: Quick

4) UGM-8

UGM-8 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)
UGM-8 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)

Unlike other LMG guns, the UGM-8 has a high mobility and a lightning-fast fire rate. This advantage allows it to compete with the game's greatest Assault Rifles and SMGs, which is crucial when playing on Caldera and Fortune's Keep. After all, having a gun that you can rely on in close to mid-range firefights gives you a lot of kill potential.

Recommended loadout:

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: Bernard XL214 736mm
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
  • Stock: Mercier WT Ancre
  • Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
  • Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 100 Round Box
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Hatched Grip
  • Perk 1: Tight Grip
  • Perk 2: Fully Loaded

5) Armaguerra 43

Armaguerra 43 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)
Armaguerra 43 loadout in Warzone 1 (Image via sym.gg)

Devastating TTK, top-tier mobility, and rapid ADS speed make the Armaguerra 43 the most popular gun in Warzone 1. This weapon is similar to an SMG that would be used outside World War II. Aside from its small design, the weapon appears to lend itself to a plethora of customizing choices aimed at improving various aspects of the weapon.

Recommended loadout:

  • Muzzle: Recoil Booster
  • Barrel: Botti 570mm Precisione
  • Optic: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Imerito TA Skeletal
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: 9mm 55 Round Mags
  • Rear Grip: Taped Grip
  • Perk 1: Steady
  • Perk 2: Quick

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