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.Call of Duty@CallofDuty@RavenSoftware On the way 🪂21810@RavenSoftware On the way 🪂 https://t.co/isaHXlY5snJGOD, 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 5The 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-8Some 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 attachmentsMuzzle - Recoil BoosterBarrel - Kovalevskaya 230mm B03POptics - Slate ReflectorStock - Removed StockUnderbarrel - Mark VI SkeletalMagazine - 8mm Nambu 71 Round MagsAmmunition - SubsonicRear Grip - Pine Tar GripPerk 1 - Tight GripPerk 2 - QuickUGM-8 recommended attachmentsMuzzle: MX SilencerOptic: M38/Slate 2.5x CustomBarrel: Bernard XL214 736mmUnderbarrel: M1930 Strife AngledStock: Mercier WT AncreMagazine: 6.5mm Sakura 125 RoundAmmunition: LengthenedRear Grip: Hatched GripPerk 1: Tight GripPerk 2: On-hand2) H4 Blixen and AutomatonSome 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 attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterOptic: Slate ReflectorBarrel: Jonsson 9" RMKUnderbarrel: SG98 CompactStock: Removed StockMagazine: 7.62 Gorenko 54 Round MagAmmunition: Hollow PointRear Grip: Taped GripPerk 1: FleetPerk 2: QuickAutomaton recommended attachmentsMuzzle - MX SilencerBarrel - ZAC 600mm BFAOptics - M38/Slate 2.5x CustomStock - Anastasia PaddedUnderbarrel -Carver ForegripMagazine - 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drum MagsAmmunition - LengthenedRear Grip - Polymer GripPerk 1 - Tight GripPerk 2 - On-Hand3) Armaguerra 43 and 3-Line RifleSome 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 attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterBarrel: Botti 570mm PrecisionedOptic: Slate ReflectorStock: Imerito TA SkeletalUnderbarrel: Mark VI SkeletalMagazine: 9mm 60 RoundAmmunition: Hollow PointRear Grip: Taped GripPerk 1: Sleight of HandPerk 2: Quick3-Line recommended attachmentsMuzzle: Mercury SilencerOptic: 1913 Variable 4-8xBarrel: Kovalevskaya 820mm R1MNUnderbarrel: Heavy ForegripStock: ZAC Custom MZMagazine: .30-06 20 Round MagsAmmunition: LengthenedRear Grip: Polymer GripPerk 1: Silent FocusPerk 2: On-Hand4) Marco 5 and Grau 5.56Some 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 attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterBarrel: Perfetto Lesto 355mmOptic: Slate ReflectorStock: Imerito FRUnderbarrel: Mark VI SkeletalMagazine: 8mm Nambu 64 Round DrumAmmunition: SubsonicRear Grip: Taped GripPerk 1: MomentumPerk 2: QuickGrau 5.56 recommended attachmentsMuzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: Tempus 26.4” ArchangelUnderbarrel: Commando ForegripMagazine: 60 Round Magazine5) Sten and Vargo 52Some 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 attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterOptic: Slate ReflectorBarrel: SA 65mm RapidUnderbarrel: Mark VI SkeletalStock: Gawain CustomMagazine: 9mm 50 Round DrumsAmmunition: LengthenedRear Grip: Taped GripPerk 1: AcrobaticPerk 2: QuickVARGO 52 recommended attachmentsMuzzle: GRU SuppressorOptic: Axial Arms 3xBarrel: 18.6” Task ForceUnderbarrel: Spetsnaz SpeedgripMagazine: Spetsnaz 60 Rnd6) Volk and ZRG 20mmSome 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 attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterOptic: Slate ReflectorBarrel: Krausnick 428mm 05VUnderbarrel: Mark VI SkeletalStock: Reisdorf 22V AdjustableMagazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round MagAmmunition: SubsonicRear Grip: Taped GripPerk 1: PerfectionistPerk 2: On-HandZRG recommended attachmentsMuzzle: Wrapped SuppressorBarrel: 43.9" Combat ReconLaser: SWAT 5mw Laser SightMagazine: 5 RndRear Grip: Serpent Wrap7) RA 225 and MG 82Some 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 attachmentsMuzzle - Recoil BoosterBarrel - Urban Rapid 11"Optics - Slate ReflectorStock - Moravec MBUnderbarrel - Mark VI SkeletalMagazine - 9mm 55 Round DrumsAmmunition - SubsonicRear Grip - Taped GripPerk 1 - Sleight of HandPerk 2 - On-handMG 82 recommended attachmentsMuzzle: Agency SuppressorOptic: Axial Arms 3xBarrel: 16.4” Task ForceUnderbarrel: Field Agent gripMagazine: Fast Mag8 - 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 attachmentsMuzzle - MX SilencerBarrel - ZAC 600mm BFAOptics - M38/Slate 2.5x CustomStock - Anastasia PaddedUnderbarrel -Carver ForegripMagazine - 6.5mm Sakura 75 Round Drum MagsAmmunition - LengthenedRear Grip - Polymer GripPerk 1 - Tight GripPerk 2 - On-HandAMP recommended attachmentsMuzzle - Agency SuppressorBarrel - 6.4" Task ForceLaser - Ember Sighting PointMagazine - Salvo 30 Rnd Fast MagRear Grip - Serpent Wrap10) Type 100 and M1 GarandSome 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.Type 100 recommended attachmentsMuzzle: Recoil BoosterOptic: Slate ReflectorBarrel: Warubachi 134mm RapidUnderbarrel: SG98 CompactStock: Warubachi Grip FoldingMagazine: .30 Russian Short 36 Round MagsAmmunition: SubsonicRear Grip: Leather GripPerk 1: Sleight of HandPerk 2: QuickM1 Garand recommended attachmentsMuzzle: MX SilencerOptic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6xBarrel: CGC IronsidesUnderbarrel: Heavy ForegripStock: Chariot S3 TCMagazine: 303 British 16 Round ClipsAmmunition: LengthenedRear Grip: Stripped GripPerk 1: HardscopePerk 2: On-HandCall of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard Season 5 Last Stand is currently playable on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.