Ranked Play has arrived on Verdansk for the very first time in Warzone history, meaning it’s time to fine-tune those loadouts and jump back into the competitive grind. As detailed in the Season 3 Reloaded content blog, Ranked Play has undergone some significant changes, including a bump up to 150 players and a rank delta system that decides the Skill Points you receive. Ultimately, your success in the competitive mode can hinge on the tool you bring along for the job. With this in mind, here are the best Warzone Ranked Play loadouts to try out.
Best Long-Range Guns for Warzone Ranked Play
Kilo 141
- Optic: Willix 3x
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
The Kilo 141 has been a consistent performer ever since its return to Warzone at the start of Season 3. The Assault Rifle is practically built for Verdansk’s medium and long-range engagements. And using our recommended loadout, lasering enemies from miles away will be a breeze.
CR-56 AMAX
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
If high damage is your priority, then nothing comes close to the CR-56 AMAX. The AR couples incredible firepower with impressive bullet velocity, allowing it to deal heavy damage across long ranges. That being said, the weapon’s recoil can be difficult to manage, so be sure to use the loadout listed above.
SWAT 5.56 With Grau Conversion Mod
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Full-Auto Extended Mag
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Fire Mods: SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion
The Grau 5.56 dominated the streets of Verdansk back in the day, and its modern iteration is just as capable. The Assault Rifle provides laser-like precision across all ranges while boasting impressive damage figures. Just like the original, the hybrid-AR also comes with a clean pair of iron sights, making it all the more satisfying to use.
HDR
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
- Underbarrel: Lightweight Bipod
- Stock: Combat Stock
- Fire Mod: 108mm Overpressured
Seeing the HDR here should come as no surprise, as the Sniper rifle continues to reign at the top of the meta. Despite a slight nerf to its ADS speed, the HDR’s combination of power and precision remains unmatched by any other weapon in its class. All this and more make the Sniper essential in Warzone Ranked Play.
Best Close-Range Guns in Warzone Ranked Play
AK-74
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
The AK-74 is easily the best-performing Assault Rifle at close ranges, and that’s despite the nerfs to its lower torso damage multipliers and mobility. It still hits incredibly hard and downs fully-plated enemies at a blistering rate. To help mitigate its recoil, be sure to use our loadout.
KSV
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
The KSV brings balance on all fronts but is still capable of producing solid TTK figures. Its range is also commendable for an SMG, so make sure to give it a try in your next Ranked match.
C9
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
- Grip: Commando Grip
Speaking of well-rounded SMGs, the C9 is even more accessible than the KSV, but you will be losing out on the latter’s slightly better range. If you can compromise on that front, the C9 is a worthy successor to the beloved MP5, especially when paired with our recommended Attachments.
Best Perks & Equipment for Warzone Ranked Play
- Perk 1: Scavenger or Survivor
- Perk 2: Quartermaster or Quick Fix
- Perk 3: Ghost or Tempered
- Wildcard: Overkill
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Smoke Grenade
The best Perks and Equipment vary from player to player and are dependent on their playstyle. With that being said, there are a few Perks that are simply more suitable for the most competitive mode in Warzone. For starters, the Scavenger can be extremely helpful as it keeps you topped off on resources at all times.
In the second Perk slot, Quick Fix is a solid pick since it boosts your health regeneration while allowing your operator to insert armor plates single-handed. Ghost has been a fan favorite for years since it renders you invisible while moving across the map. As for the Equipment, we recommend the battle-tested duo of the Semtex and Smoke Grenades.
That wraps up our guide on the best-ranked play loadouts in Warzone Season 3 Reloaded. Are you excited for Ranked Play on Verdansk for the first time? Let us know in the comments.
