Those changes have translated to our rankings, with the Lachmann falling out of the top three for the first time ever. Here are the best five SMGs in Warzone, ranked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) PDSW 528<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"PDSW](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/PDSW-528-Warzone-2-MW2.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUndoubtedly the biggest strength of the PDSW is its large default magazine, offering players 50 shots. It means you can save the attachment that would normally go on extended mags and invest it elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve opted to improve speed and range, letting you fly at opponents with a lot of shots to back you up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Muzzle:<\/strong> Bruen Pendulum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barrel: <\/strong>FTAC Series IX 14.5\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stock:<\/strong> CQB Stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip:<\/strong> Bruen Q900 Grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laser:\u00a0<\/strong>VLK LZR 7MW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4) Lachmann Sub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Lachmann](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lachmann-Sub-Warzone-2-SMG.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor the first time in Warzone 2 (now technically just Warzone), the Lachmann Sub has dropped out of the medal positions. It’s high fire-rate and snappy ADS still remain, but it’s overall viability has been decreased hugely by multiple nerfs to its damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, it just doesn’t kill as fast as it once did. We’ve dropped it down to fourth and its standing could change again if nerfs are worse than we fear. Either way, your best build is detailed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Muzzle: <\/strong>XTEN RR-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>40 Round Mags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laser: <\/strong>VLK LZR 7MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>Lockgrip Precision-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>Lachmann TCG-10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3) Vaznev-9K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Vaznev-9K](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vaznev-9K-Warzone-2-MW2.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLong a popular choice in Warzone and MW2, the Vaznev-9K has become a bit of a punching bag in recent seasons. It’s still objectively strong, but it’s far from the jaw-droppingly powerful SMG it once was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decreases to range and headshot damage mean it just doesn’t kill as fast as it once did, nor stack up as well against its weapon class counterparts. The attachments below will give you the best chance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Muzzle: <\/strong>XTEN RR-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>Lockgrip Precision-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>45 Round Mag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>True-Tac Grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ammunition:\u00a0<\/strong>9mm Overpressured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2) ISO 45<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"ISO](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ISO-45-Warzone-Season-4.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe ISO 45 continues to defy its Season 4 nerf and remains one of the fastest killing guns at close-ranges. It boasts a strong fire-rate, snappy handling and strong mobility, all valuable characteristics in a SMG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve pushed it up to second spot as nerfs to competitors strengthen its grip on the weapon class. It could even close in on first depending on how Season 5 progresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Underbarrel: <\/strong>FTAC Ripper 56<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>45 Round Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barrel:<\/strong> 9\u2033 PTX Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stock: <\/strong>SK-3 Cheetah<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>EXP Shear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1) VEL 46<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/vel-46-loadout-guide-00.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Undoubtedly the biggest strength of the PDSW is its large default magazine, offering players 50 shots. It means you can save the attachment that would normally go on extended mags and invest it elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve opted to improve speed and range, letting you fly at opponents with a lot of shots to back you up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Muzzle:<\/strong> Bruen Pendulum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barrel: <\/strong>FTAC Series IX 14.5\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stock:<\/strong> CQB Stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip:<\/strong> Bruen Q900 Grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laser:\u00a0<\/strong>VLK LZR 7MW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4) Lachmann Sub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n For the first time in Warzone 2 (now technically just Warzone), the Lachmann Sub has dropped out of the medal positions. It’s high fire-rate and snappy ADS still remain, but it’s overall viability has been decreased hugely by multiple nerfs to its damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, it just doesn’t kill as fast as it once did. We’ve dropped it down to fourth and its standing could change again if nerfs are worse than we fear. Either way, your best build is detailed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Muzzle: <\/strong>XTEN RR-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>40 Round Mags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laser: <\/strong>VLK LZR 7MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>Lockgrip Precision-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>Lachmann TCG-10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3) Vaznev-9K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Long a popular choice in Warzone and MW2, the Vaznev-9K has become a bit of a punching bag in recent seasons. It’s still objectively strong, but it’s far from the jaw-droppingly powerful SMG it once was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decreases to range and headshot damage mean it just doesn’t kill as fast as it once did, nor stack up as well against its weapon class counterparts. The attachments below will give you the best chance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Muzzle: <\/strong>XTEN RR-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>Lockgrip Precision-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>45 Round Mag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>True-Tac Grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ammunition:\u00a0<\/strong>9mm Overpressured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2) ISO 45<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The ISO 45 continues to defy its Season 4 nerf and remains one of the fastest killing guns at close-ranges. It boasts a strong fire-rate, snappy handling and strong mobility, all valuable characteristics in a SMG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve pushed it up to second spot as nerfs to competitors strengthen its grip on the weapon class. It could even close in on first depending on how Season 5 progresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>FTAC Ripper 56<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>45 Round Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barrel:<\/strong> 9\u2033 PTX Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stock: <\/strong>SK-3 Cheetah<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rear Grip: <\/strong>EXP Shear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1) VEL 46<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Image Credit: Activision via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Magazine: <\/strong>45 Round Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbarrel: <\/strong>Lockgrip Precision-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magazine: <\/strong>40 Round Mags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barrel: <\/strong>FTAC Series IX 14.5\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n