JGOD reveals the sniper support meta following the Season 4 Update of Call of Duty Warzone

Season 4 of Call of Duty Warzone, called Mercenaries of Fortune, is almost a month old ever since its launch on June 22, 2022. While a mid-season update is on its way, the fourth season of Call of Duty Warzone has already accomplished a lot with regards to changing the current weapon meta and introducing a new map, called Fortune’s Keep, providing a better gaming experience.

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Snipers have always been a fan-favorite weapon class for Call of Duty players, but it is also important for a proper secondary weapon to be equipped to complement such a powerful long-range weapon. JGOD, one of Call of Duty Warzone’s most influential meta analyst experts and YouTubers, recently discussed the sniper support meta in one of his latest videos.

JGOD discusses the sniper support meta after the Call of Duty Warzone Season 4 Update

Snipers were always a viable option in Call of Duty, providing long-range coverage with high damage output. While the removal of Verdansk did affect the sniper rifle pick rate, the introduction of maps such as Caldera and Fortune’s Keep allowed for the resurgence of this weapon class, making it almost a necessity if players wanted an easy Warzone victory.

While sniper rifles are rather beneficial on big maps such as Caldera, JGOD did point out that any sniper rifle is as good as a secondary weapon that is equipped with it. If a player fails to finish off their opponents or has to reload, the sniper support weapon will come in with a clutch.

In his latest video, JGOD discusses the sniper support meta that has evolved significantly after the changes to ‘one shot headshot’ as well as the TTK aspect of sniper rifles. The following are the loadouts suggested by JGOD:

Viable Snipers during Season 4 of Warzone

The ZRG and 3-line weapon blueprints in Call of Duty Warzone (Image via Activision)

JGOD recommends the ZRG and 3-line Sniper rifles for their ‘one shot headshot’ feature that ensures that an accurate hit on the opponent's head will result in an elimination or downed state, depending on the game mode.

While JGOD suggests these weapons for a large map such as Caldera, where every shot counts, other sniper rifles such as the Kar98K can also be equipped by the players for their own comfort.

ZRG recommended attachments

Muzzle: Wrapped Suppressor
Barrel: 43.9" Combat Recon
Laser: SWAT 5mw Laser Sight
Magazine: 5 Rnd
Rear Grip: Serpent Wrap

3-Line recommended attachments

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Optic: 1913 Variable 4-8x
Barrel: Empress 514mm F01
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Stock: ZAC Custom MZ
Magazine: 30-06 20 Round Mags
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Leather Grip
Perk 1: Silent Focus
Perk 2: On-Hand

The ZRG loadout is one that is recommended for all scenarios with strong bullet velocity and minimal weapon sway. In the case of the 3-line sniper rifle, even though the weapon has received numerous changes, the Silent Focus Perk and 4-8x scoper helps with long-range stability, which the weapon still struggles with.

Volk and Armaguerra 43 (sniper support loadout)

The Volk and Armaguerra 43 blueprints in Call of Duty Warzone (Image via Activision)

For the sniper support meta, the Volk, being an assault rifle, provides versatility in medium ranges with its strafe speed and maneuverability. The Armaguerra 43 SMG, however, is more advantageous with its lower recoil and better fire rate, due to it being a close range sub-machine gun.

Volk recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: VDD 287mm
Underbarrel: M3 Ready Grip
Stock: reisdorf 22V Adjustable
Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drum
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk 1: Steady
Perk 2: On-Hand

Armaguerra 43 recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: Botti 570m Precisioned
Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Stock: Perfetto Standard
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Mags
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Hardscope
Perk 2: Quick

The big takeaway from the Volk loadout is the requirement of the On-Hand perk that allows faster weapon switches, which is very beneficial mid-combat if an opponent sneaks up on you. For the Armaguerra 43, the loadout is close to the standard when gunfights range between 40 and 50 meters.

Nikita and Cooper Carbine (sniper support meta)

The Nikita and Cooper Carbine blueprints in Call of Duty Warzone (Image via Activision)

JGOD states that the Nikita is a decent meta pick with its TTK and high fire rate, with the only downside being that players will run out of bullets a lot quicker and end up having to reload a lot more often, similar to the M13. These weapons are recommended for close to mid-range engagements.

The Cooper Carbine is another strong weapon that recently received buffs, improving its TTK and complementing any build when equipped. The best attachments recommended by JGOD are as follows:

Nikita recommended attachments

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: Kovalevskaya 546mm Sniper
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Stock: ZAC Padded
Magazine: 6.5 Sakura 60 Round Drum
Ammunition: Hollow Point
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Silent Focus
Perk 2: On-Hand

Cooper Carbine recommended attachments

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: 14" Gracey Rapid
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Stock: Removed Stock
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round Drum
Ammunition: Compressed Rounds
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: On-Hand

For the Nikita, the Taped Grip rear grip allows for more mobility which is required when facing off against meta SMGs such as the H4 Blixen.

The Cooper Carbine has many versatile builds and as a sniper support, the use of Mercury Silencer along with Compressed Rounds ammunition, enabling players to be sneaky and stay under the radar.

Call of Duty Season 4 “Mercenaries of Fortune” is currently live on both Warzone and Vanguard, and is available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.