Best Warzone 2 Ranked loadouts: Strongest class setups to increase SR

Best Warzone 2 Ranked loadouts: Strongest class setups to increase SR
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Jack Marsh

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10th May 2023 11:25

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With a new competitive streak on the horizon, you might be wondering what are the best Warzone 2 Ranked loadouts that will help you climb the SR ladder.

Well, never fear, as we've got three perfect combinations that complement the main playstyles, all of which can be interchanged given that the best Warzone 2 Ranked loadout attachments are crafted to suit your every need in the game.

So, if you want to be fully prepared for your first deployment into the new competitive playlist, here are the best Warzone 2 Ranked loadouts, attachments, and class setups.

Best Warzone 2 Ranked loadout: Sniper Overkill

Best Warzone 2 Ranked Loadouts
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MCPR-300 and Lachmann Sub

Contrary to popular belief, the MCPR-300 is the best sniper in Warzone 2 and if you fancy being quite the marksman in Ranked, you'll want to favour this over the FJX Imperium (Intervention). The meta has now shifted to where the MCPR-300 is a one-shot sniper, making it quite a popular choice in recent weeks.

With a sniper, you'll likely want to run Overkill to allow for a short-range gun, and as you'll probably be in search of some more mobility, the Lachmann Sub is a banker. Coming in over the Vaznev purely on a speed test for this best Warzone 2 Ranked loadout, you won't go wrong with the MCPR-300 and MP5 combo.

The best attachments and perks for this Warzone 2 Ranked loadout are as follows:

MCPR-300

  • Muzzle - Nilsound 90
  • Laser - FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Optic - Forge Tac Delta 4
  • Ammunition - .300 Mag ExplosiveBarrel
  • Magazine - 5-Round Mag

Lachmann Sub

  • Muzzle - Lacerta Compensator
  • Stock - LM Stockless Mod
  • Underbarrel - Phase-3 Grip
  • Magazine - 40-Round Mag
  • Rear Grip - Lachmann TCG-10

Perks and Equipment

  • Perk Package - Custom
  • Perk 1 - Double Time and Overkill
  • Perk 2 - Fast Hands
  • Perk 3 - Ghost
  • Tactical - Stun Grenade
  • Lethal - Grenade/Semtex

  • More versions of your best Warzone 2 Lachmann Sub loadouts can be found here.

Warzone 2 Ranked Loadouts for MCPR-300 and Lachmann Sub
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Best Warzone 2 Ranked loadout: SMG run and gun

ISO Hemlock and Vaznev-9K

If you're that type of Warzone player that just loves chaos, then this ISO Hemlock and Vaznev-9K combination has to be your Warzone 2 Ranked loadout.

Built strictly for getting into gunfights and coming out the other end as the victor, the mobile yet laser-like Hemlock is perfect to have in your hand, and when things get too hairy in buildings, you can't go wrong with the jack-of-all-trades Vaznev.

The best attachments and perks for this Warzone 2 Ranked loadout are as follows:

ISO Hemlock

  • Barrel - Fielder-T50
  • Optic - Aim OP-V4
  • Underbarrel - FTAC Ripper 56
  • Ammunition - 5.56 High Velocity
  • Magazine - 45-Round Mag

Vaznev-9K

  • Muzzle - Lacerta Compensator
  • Barrel - KAS-1 381mm
  • Underbarrel - FSS Sharkfin 90
  • Stock - Otrezat Stock
  • Magazine - 45-Round Mag

Perks and Equipment

  • Perk Package - Custom
  • Perk 1 - Double Time and Overkill
  • Perk 2 - Fast Hands
  • Perk 3 - High Alert
  • Tactical - Stun Grenade
  • Lethal - Grenade/Semtex

Warzone 2 Ranked Loadouts for ISO Hemlock and Vaznev-9K
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Best Warzone 2 Ranked loadout: Battle Rifle all-rounder

Cronen Squall and VEL 46

Coming in as very, very underrated choices, the Cronen Squall and VEL 46 make for quite a laser-like combination. Having become quite a meta choice in Modern Warfare 2 Ranked, the VEL 46 has since become increasingly effective in Warzone 2 too, and makes for an extremely accurate SMG that is perfect for players who like to keep opponents are arms-length. 

On the other hand, the Cronen Squall is very different, but comes with that DMR-esque damage, making it great at a multitude of different ranges.

The best attachments and perks for this Warzone 2 Ranked loadout are as follows:

Cronen Squall

  • Muzzle - TY-LR8
  • Optic - Aim OP-V4
  • Underbarrel - FTAC Ripper 56
  • Ammunition - 6.8 High Velocity
  • Magazine - 50-Round Drum

VEL 46

  • Muzzle - Bruen Pendulum
  • Laser - 1mW Quick Fire Laser
  • Underbarrel - Lockgrip Precision-40
  • Stock - Demo RXT Stock
  • Magazine - 50-Round Mag

Perks and Equipment

  • Perk Package - Custom
  • Perk 1 - Double Time and Overkill
  • Perk 2 - Fast Hands
  • Perk 3 - High Alert
  • Tactical - Stun Grenade
  • Lethal - Grenade/Semtex

Warzone 2 Ranked Loadouts for Cronen Squall and VEL 46
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  • The best Cronen Squall loadouts might require a bit of tinkering, so check out these variants to see if any tickle your fancy.

These six deadly weapons are by far the most-used guns in Warzone, so if you're not running them, you're playing at a disadvantage and should think about switching to these best Warzone 2 Ranked loadouts.

For more Warzone guides, keep reading GGRecon.

Jack Marsh
About the author
Jack Marsh
Jack is an Esports Journalist at GGRecon. Graduating from the University of Chester, with a BA Honours degree in Journalism, Jack is an avid esports enthusiast and specialises in Rocket League, Call of Duty, VALORANT, and trending gaming news.
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