Warzone Most Popular Guns: Most Commonly Used Weapons

Warzone Most Popular Guns: Most Commonly Used Weapons
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Written by 

Coleman Hamstead

Published 

1st Aug 2022 09:09

The Warzone most popular guns list doesn't necessarily feature the best weapons, but it does have the tools that are most commonly wielded in-game. Being the most talented Warzone player in the world doesn't mean much if you're using guns so unpopular that nobody else would dare pick them, so make sure you absorb this list to know what the meta is like right now. Of course, the meta is always shifting, but for the time being, here are the Warzone most popular guns.

The data used to build this list was gathered from WZRank.

10. Warzone Most Popular Guns: STG44

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A classic World War II assault rifle, the STG44 squeezes in as the tenth most popular gun in Warzone. The STG44 is a staple in the Vanguard meta, and its prowess carries over to Warzone.

The STG44 is a fan-favourite due to its all-around sufficiency in damage, range, and manoeuvrability. Create a Custom Class around the best Warzone STG44 loadout to see for yourself why this Vanguard assault rifle is among the most popular guns in Warzone.

9. Warzone Most Popular Guns: Armaguerra 43

 

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Released in Season 2 Reloaded, the Armaguerra 43's rise to prominence was swift. The Armaguerra 43 is one of the fastest-firing SMGs in Warzone, but what really makes it stand out is its accuracy, range, and control; there aren't many SMGs that can shoot this fast while maintaining consistency through continuous fire. Due to its exceptional effectiveness at close-range, the Armaguerra 43 is a great pairing with one of the Warzone best snipers.

8. Warzone Most Popular Guns: M13 

 

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The first Modern Warfare weapon on this list, the M13 is quite popular among Warzone players thanks to its versatility. This do-it-all assault rifle can shine at any range of engagements with the right attachments. Some Warzone players are even using the M13 as a sniper! Give the M13 a go if you're looking for a well-balanced assault rifle prime for tuning.

7. Warzone Most Popular Guns: MP-40

 

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Like the STG44, the MP-40 was the unquestionable king of the Vanguard meta in its early days, at least when it came to SMGs. Recent additions have pushed the MP-40 aside, but it's still a popular gun in Warzone. As is the case with the majority of the guns on this list, the MP-40 is the preferred choice of many Warzone players due to its all-around reliability and balanced stats.

Reference our Warzone best MP40 loadout guide to get the most out of this time-honoured SMG.

6. Warzone Most Popular Guns: Cooper Carbine

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The Cooper Carbine has been a mainstay among the most popular Warzone guns since its initial release in Season 1. The Cooper Carbine doesn't have as much range as other ARs, but it makes up for it with its fire rate, mobility, and how easy it is to control. If you want an assault rifle that mimics an SMG in feel, try one of the best Warzone Cooper Carbine loadouts.

5. Warzone Most Popular Guns: KG M40

 

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A recent slew of buffs has vaulted Vanguard's KG M40 assault rifle into the top five most popular guns in Warzone. The KG M40 is a heavy-hitter, sporting the second-highest damage per shot in its category. If you can master its turbulent recoil pattern and don't mind the mediocre mobility, the KG M40 is a force to be reckoned with.

The best Warzone KG M40 loadout will make it easier to control this beast of an assault rifle.

4. Warzone Most Popular Guns: Kilo 141

 

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Easy-to-use weapons will always be popular in Warzone, and the Kilo 141 fits that bill. The Kilo 141 features exceptional accuracy, range, and control. The Kilo 141's downfall has always been its relatively weak damage, but a recent buff in Season 4 issued a significant increase to the Kilo 141's minimum damage. Now, the Kilo 141 is an absolute demon at medium to long-range.

3. Warzone Most Popular Guns: Marco 5

 

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New in Season 4: Mercenaries of Fortune, the Marco 5 skyrocketed to the top of the Warzone most popular guns list and has yet to relinquish its spot. The Marco 5 is the first SMG with Akimbo capabilities, and it also has a burst-fire attachment, if that's your style. All-in-all, you won't lose many fights up close with a Marco 5 — or two — in your hands.

The best Warzone Marco 5 loadouts capitalise on the Vanguard SMGs' unique traits.

2. Warzone Most Popular Guns: H4 Blixen

 

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The H4 Blixen's slow fire rate hasn't stopped it from claiming the title of most popular SMG in Warzone. This Vanguard SMG might shoot slow, but it has incredible accuracy, damage, and mobility. You feel truly powerful with one of the best Warzone H4 Blixen loadouts in your hands, and the results will back that statement up.

1. Warzone Most Popular Guns: NZ-41

 

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The crown for the most popular gun in Warzone belongs to the NZ-41 assault rifle. Quite frankly, there's not much this gun can't do. The NZ-41 beams at medium to long range, and it's no pushover close-up either. And with the right attachments, the NZ-41 has virtually zero recoil, making it a fan-favourite due to its ease of use.

Equip one of the best Warzone NZ41 loadouts to see what all the fuss is about.

Warzone Most Popular Guns By Pick Ratio Percentage

The Warzone most popular guns list — broken down by pick ratio percentage. The percentage listed next to the gun is how often it is used as the primary weapon in a Warzone loadout.

  1. NZ-41 (7.87%)
  2. H4 Blixen (7.39%)
  3. Marco 5 (7.03%)
  4. Kilo 141 (6.72%)
  5. KG M40 (6.34%)
  6. Cooper Carbine (4.61%)
  7. MP-40 (3.56%)
  8. M13 (3.55%)
  9. Armaguerra 43 (3.15%)
  10. STG44 (2.99%)

Use the Warzone most popular guns list to determine the current Warzone meta and ensure you’re always using the best weapons for the job.

Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.

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