Best MW3 Warzone loadouts for Season 1 – should be using these meta weapons

16 December 2023 , 12:00

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The Katt-AMR, Striker and Pulemyot 762 are among the best MW3 Warzone loadouts right now (Image: Activision)

If you plan on dropping into MW3 Warzone, you need to be using these weapons to be competitive.

Following the launch of this year's Call of Duty title, MW3, Activision's battle royale title got a big upgrade, with Warzone re-launching in December with the new Urzikstan map, upgraded player movement, and a host of new weapons. Inevitably, players have quickly discovered the best MW3 Warzone loadouts for MW3 Season 1, with LMGs, SMGs, ARs, and snipers all in the mix.

Here are the best MW3 Warzone loadouts for Season 1, with additional information on which attachments you need to be using with each weapon. Once you've sorted your loadout, we advise you to use the best MW3 Warzone graphics settings to make sure your game runs as smoothly as possible.

Best MW3 Warzone loadouts for Season 1

Here is a selection of the best MW3 Warzone loadouts for Season 1, as per WarzoneLoadout.games, but we have also verified the in-game effectiveness of all weapons listed, so you don't have to!

Pulemyot 762 – Long Range (LMG)

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L
• Barrel: JAK Annihilator Long Barrel
• Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
• Stock: Command D-15 Recoil Reduction Pad
• Conversion Kit: JAK Annihilator BullPup Kit

Following the release of a small MW3 Warzone update on December 14, as per a blog post, several previously meta weapons were nerfed making the Pulemyot 762, a new MW3 LMG, now one of the most effective weapons you can use in MW3 Warzone. Better yet, it's really easy to use and has almost no recoil, making it a superb long-range option.

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WSP Swarm – Close Range (SMG)

For close-range battles in MW3 Warzone, the WSP Swarm is one of two weapons which offer insane damage in close-quarters

• Barrel: WSP Optac Long
• Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
• Stock: FSS Fortress Heavy
• Magazine: 50 Round Mag
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip

For close-range battles in MW3 Warzone, the WSP Swarm is one of two weapons which offer insane damage in close-quarters, but it does take a little bit of skill to control. Try it out for yourself!

Striker – Close Range (SMG)

• Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor
• Barrel: Striker Elite Long
• Stock: No Stock
• Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
• Magazine: 48 Round Mag

The other close-range option in MW3 Warzone is the Striker SMG, which is more casual-friendly and easier to control, but in our opinion, not quite as good as the WSP Swarm SMG.

Katt-AMR – Long-Range (Sniper)

The absolute meta sniper in MW3 Warzone right now is the new MW3 Katt-AMR

• Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
• Barrel: Zang-34
• Stock: Precision Stock Pad
• Ammunition: 50 Cal Spire Point Rounds
• Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt

For all your snipers out there, there are several strong MW3 Warzone best loadout contenders including the MCPR-300 and the FJX Imperium, but the absolute meta right now is the new MW3 Katt-AMR, which will down your enemies in one shot, provided you hit them in the head or upper torso.

MTZ Interceptor – Long Range (LMG)

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L
• Barrel: MTZ Blackthorn
• Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
• Magazine: 20 Round Mag
• Ammunition: 7.62x51mm High Grain

Despite this weapon receiving a slight nerf in the latest update, with the MTZ Interceptor's Headshot Multiplier reduced to 1.5 from 2.0, this LMG is still a solid option and deserves a spot amongst the best MW3 Warzone loadouts.

Nathan Bliss