JGOD unveils top 10 loadouts in Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 arrived on August 24, 2022, and brought a brand new weapon meta with it. With all the new balance updates to sniper rifles, SMGs, and assault rifles, the meta witnessed exciting changes that even featured weapons from Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War.

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JGOD, Call of Duty: Warzone's most trusted meta-analyst and YouTuber, recently discussed his top picks for the current best loadouts. The fifth and final season of Warzone, called Last Stand, is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most impactful so far.

JGOD reveals 10 best loadouts in Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5

The past couple of Warzone seasons have impacted the weapon meta in major ways by introducing new assault rifles and SMGs whilst also bringing back overlooked weapon classes, such as sniper rifles and shotguns.

Witnessing big nerfs to previous meta weapons such as Marco 5, KG M40 and more, JGOD has come up with a new tier list of top loadouts to maximize performance during Season 5 "Last Stand." With that being said, here's the recommended meta for Call of Duty: Warzone.

1) Vanguard PPSh-41 and UGM-8

Some available blueprints for Vanguard PPSh-41 and UGM-8 in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

The top of the current Warzone meta is held by none other than the Vanguard PPSh-41 and UGM-8. Primarily focusing on a "hipfire" build, JGOD remarks that PPSh-41 promotes a versatile build that players can tweak to their liking.

The YouTuber has decided to pair this close-range meta gun with none other than UGM-8. Released with the launch of Warzone Season 4, UGM-8 dominates the long-range meta in both automatic as well as burst-fire modes.

PPSh-41 recommended attachments

Muzzle - Recoil Booster
Barrel - Kovalevskaya 230mm B03P
Optics - Slate Reflector
Stock - Removed Stock
Underbarrel - Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine - 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
Ammunition - Subsonic
Rear Grip - Pine Tar Grip
Perk 1 - Tight Grip
Perk 2 - Quick

UGM-8 recommended attachments

Muzzle: MX Silencer
Optic: M38/Slate 2.5x Custom
Barrel: Bernard XL214 736mm
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Stock: Mercier WT Ancre
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 125 Round
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Hatched Grip
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: On-hand

2) H4 Blixen and Automaton

Some available blueprints for the H4 Blixen and Automaton in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Coming in at number two is H4 Blixen, along with the Automaton. While H4 Blixen did receive nerfs in Season 5, the recent changes only affected the skill-gap required to land the upper body shots. This allowed more consistency and a faster TTK.

The sheer power of H4 Blixen is paired with Automaton, which JGOD pieced together in his Warzone Season 4 Reloaded meta as well. Automaton is among the few long-range options that weren't affected by the new season and remains consistent with its build and performance.

H4 Blixen recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: Jonsson 9" RMK
Underbarrel: SG98 Compact
Stock: Removed Stock
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 54 Round Mag
Ammunition: Hollow Point
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Fleet
Perk 2: Quick

Automaton recommended attachments

Muzzle - MX Silencer
Barrel - ZAC 600mm BFA
Optics - M38/Slate 2.5x Custom
Stock - Anastasia Padded
Underbarrel -Carver Foregrip
Magazine - 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drum Mags
Ammunition - Lengthened
Rear Grip - Polymer Grip
Perk 1 - Tight Grip
Perk 2 - On-Hand

3) Armaguerra 43 and 3-Line Rifle

Some available blueprints for Armaguerra 43 and 3-Line Rifle in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

JGOD's third and final pick in the 'Meta Chasers' category is Armaguerra 43 and 3-Line Rifle. The number one close-range meta weapon during Warzone Season 4 Reloaded, Armaguerra 43, is still just as reliable despite the nerfs to its most popular attachments. It is the ultimate sniper support, featuring good mobility and damage per magazine.

Pairing with Armaguerra 43 is a 3-Line Rifle. The inclusion of a sniper rifle is quite rare in JGOD's meta chaser category. Housing a 20-round magazine, the 3-Line Rifle does have an advantage when competing head-to-head with the likes of Vanguard Kar98k.

Armaguerra 43 recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Botti 570mm Precisioned
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Imerito TA Skeletal
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: 9mm 60 Round
Ammunition: Hollow Point
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Sleight of Hand
Perk 2: Quick

3-Line recommended attachments

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Optic: 1913 Variable 4-8x
Barrel: Kovalevskaya 820mm R1MN
Underbarrel: Heavy Foregrip
Stock: ZAC Custom MZ
Magazine: .30-06 20 Round Mags
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Silent Focus
Perk 2: On-Hand

4) Marco 5 and Grau 5.56

Some available blueprints for Marco 5 and Grau 5.56 in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Ranking close to the meta-chasers category, JGOD has placed his personal favorite, Marco 5, in fourth along with the recently popular pick, Grau 5.56, from Call of Duty Modern Warfare.

JGOD remarks that despite the nerfs, Marco 5 still works very efficiently in a movement build, allowing quick maneuverability and mobility.

Paired with that, Grau 5.56 is quite a prominent selection. Having buffed up with the release of Warzone season 5, the gun seems to have captured its former glory.

Marco 5 recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Perfetto Lesto 355mm
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Imerito FR
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: 8mm Nambu 64 Round Drum
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Momentum
Perk 2: Quick

Grau 5.56 recommended attachments

Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Tempus 26.4” Archangel
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Magazine: 60 Round Magazine

5) Sten and Vargo 52

Some available blueprints for the Sten and Vargo 52 in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Sten is an excellent close-range option, covering almost all the essential features to be among the top picks in the meta. The only disadvantage being the gun covering almost half of the screen.

To complement Sten comes Vargo 52 from Black Ops Cold War, which JGOD claims is rising in prominence due to the nerfs that other alternatives are receiving.

Sten recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: SA 65mm Rapid
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Stock: Gawain Custom
Magazine: 9mm 50 Round Drums
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Acrobatic
Perk 2: Quick

VARGO 52 recommended attachments

Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
Optic: Axial Arms 3x
Barrel: 18.6” Task Force
Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Speedgrip
Magazine: Spetsnaz 60 Rnd

6) Volk and ZRG 20mm

Some available blueprints for Volk and ZRG 20mm in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

The last of JGOD's "top-tier viable" picks is the Volk and ZRG combo. The Volk, similar to Armaguerra 43, is a very viable sniper support gun, which works very well with heavy-hitting sniper rifles such as the ZRG 20mm. This combo is mostly suited for large maps and areas such as Caldera.

Volk recommended attachments

Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: Krausnick 428mm 05V
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Stock: Reisdorf 22V Adjustable
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mag
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Perfectionist
Perk 2: On-Hand

ZRG recommended attachments

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

7) RA 225 and MG 82

Some available blueprints for RA 225 and MG 82 in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Coming in as "Honorable Mention", RA 225 is the latest Vanguard SMG that was added with Warzone Season 5. While not completely overpowered, RA 225 does deliver a great performance. A little balance update to the magazine can put this gun in the meta.

JGOD pairs RA 225 with an interesting weapon that most players are not familiar with. MG 82 from Black Ops Cold War has come to prominence after recent changes to the Vanguard optics. In fact, the LMG's recoil and performance are quite similar to UGM-8.

RA 225 recommended attachments

Muzzle - Recoil Booster
Barrel - Urban Rapid 11"
Optics - Slate Reflector
Stock - Moravec MB
Underbarrel - Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine - 9mm 55 Round Drums
Ammunition - Subsonic
Rear Grip - Taped Grip
Perk 1 - Sleight of Hand
Perk 2 - On-hand

MG 82 recommended attachments

Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
Optic: Axial Arms 3x
Barrel: 16.4” Task Force
Underbarrel: Field Agent grip
Magazine: Fast Mag

8 - 9) Automaton and AMP (Regain build)

Some available blueprints for Automaton and AMP in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Falling into JGOD's custom "regain" weapon class, curated to provide maximum output once a player comes back from Gulag, the Automaton replaces KG M40 while the AMP machine pistol remains the same. Holding eighth and ninth place on the list, the loadout varies based on its Restock or Ghost perks.

Automaton recommended attachments

Muzzle - MX Silencer
Barrel - ZAC 600mm BFA
Optics - M38/Slate 2.5x Custom
Stock - Anastasia Padded
Underbarrel -Carver Foregrip
Magazine - 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drum Mags
Ammunition - Lengthened
Rear Grip - Polymer Grip
Perk 1 - Tight Grip
Perk 2 - On-Hand

AMP recommended attachments

Muzzle - Agency Suppressor
Barrel - 6.4" Task Force
Laser - Ember Sighting Point
Magazine - Salvo 30 Rnd Fast Mag
Rear Grip - Serpent Wrap

10) Type 100 and M1 Garand

Some available blueprints for Type 100 and M1 Garand in-game (Image via Warzone / Activision)

Last but not least is JGOD's experimental loadout featuring Type 100 and M1 Garand. The YouTuber has commended the former weapon multiple times for its superior performance in 1v1.

With that being said, paired with Type 100 is the M1 Garland marksman rifle. While not JGOD's personal favorite, he has considered this weapon based on K/D and other factors. M1 Garand is better suited for shorter maps due to its small magazine capacity.