Gear up for battle with our guide list of the best meta weapons for every class in Call of Duty Warzone Season 5.
By Shane Moosa |
First Published September 12, 2022, 19:47
The meta has once again changed, with new weapons capturing the top spots among players, thanks to the numerous balance adjustments and weapon updates made in Season 5 of Call of Duty Warzone Pacific. So, if you're curious about which weapons have become more popular this season, you've come to the right place.
In this article, we will analyze the best weapons from each class in Call of Duty Warzone Pacific Season 5, and explain why they were chosen as the class' front-runner. So without further delay, let's jump right in.
Below we'll be listing each of the best meta weapons of Warzone Season 5, and what makes each weapon stand out among the rest of its class. Then we'll also give you the best attachments to use on each of these weapons, allowing you to take full advantage of their strengths.
Top Meta Pistol in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - AMP63
The AMP63 has been chosen as the top of the pistol category for its practicality and ease of use. Being a fully automatic pistol among the other semi-automatic pistols in its class, and lastly, it offers a solid TTK (Time To Kill) for any player regardless of Skill level.
Muzzle - Agency Suppressor
Barrel - Reinforced Heavy
Laser - Tiger Team Spotlight
Magazine - STANAG 30 Rnd
Rear Grip - Serpent Wrap
Top Meta Sniper Rifle in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - 3-Line Rifle
The 3-Line Rifle has been chosen for its potent ability to one-shot headshots from any distance, while also having tons of attachment options (10 in total). And with its high stability and ease of use, it's the ideal Sniper Rifle to take into battle this season.
Muzzle - Mercury Silencer
Barrel - Empress 514mm F01
Stock - ZAC Custom MZ
Underbarrel - Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine - .30-06 20 Round Mags
Ammunition - Lengthened
Rear Grip - Fabric Grip
Perk 1 - Silent Focus
Perk 2 - On Hand
Top Meta Marksman Rifle in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - M1 Garand
When it comes to Marksman Rifles, the M1 Garand is the way to go for its recent buffs, and its very high damage output and TTK. Though it's not the easiest to use being semi-automatic, if you can master this rifle, it will serve you to victory.
Muzzle - MX Silencer
Barrel - CGC Ironsides
Optic - G16 2.5x (But mainly up to your preference)
Stock - CGC G2 Padded
Underbarrel - Carver Foregrip
Magazine - 6.5 Sakura 40 Round Drums
Ammunition - Lengthened
Rear Grip - Rubber Grip
Perk 1 - Hardsope
Perk 2 - On Hand
Top Meta Tactical Rifle in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - AUG
The AUG has taken the top spot in this class for its consistency and reliability in battle. Its short round bursts are controllable and precise, and its automatic fire is balanced and more accurate than other rifles in this class making it the king for mid-range combat.
Muzzle - Agency Suppressor
Barrel - 17" Titanium
Optic - Axial Arms 3x
Magazine - STANAG 54 RND Drum
Underbarrel - Field Agent Foregrip
Top Meta LMG in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - UGM-8
As suspected, the UGM-8 takes the crown for the best LMG in the meta of Season 5. With its deadly long-range capability and high-velocity power output, its TTK is among the highest in the game.
Muzzle - MX Silencer
Barrel - Bernard XL214 736mm
Optic - G16 2.5x
Stock - Mercier WT Ancre
Rear Grip - Hatched Grip
Magazine - 6.5mm Sakura 125 Round Box
Ammunition - Lengthened
Underbarrel - M1930 Strife Angled
Perk 1 - Tight Grip
Perk 2 - Fully Loaded
Top Meta Shotgun in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - Combat Shotgun
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Although there aren't particularly great shotguns emerging for Season 5, the best pick of the bunch is going to be the Combat Shotgun. For its close-range lethality and ease of use, it's a favorite among Shotgun players currently.
Muzzle - M97 Full Choke
Barrel - Sawed-Off
Stock - CGC 2M Wire
Underbarrel - SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine - 12 Gauge 5 Round Tube
Ammunition - Frangible
Rear Grip - Taped Grip
Perk 1 - Vital
Perk 2 - Quick
Top Meta SMG in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - PPSH-41
As expected for SMGs this season the PPSH-41 retains its top spot as a fan favorite and for good reason. With its High damage output over medium to long ranges and its deadly TTK when landing body shots, this weapon is an absolute beast.
Muzzle - Recoil Booster
Barrel - Kovalevskaya 230mm B03P
Optic - Kovalevskaya ISO3P
Stock - Removed Stock
Rear Grip - Taped Grip
Magazine - 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
Ammunition - Subsonic
Underbarrel - Mark VI Skeletal
Perk 1 - Fleet
Perk 2 - Quick
Top Meta Rifle in Warzone Pacific Season 5 - STG44
And last but not least, the Rifles for Season 5 sees the STG44 holding the crown for the best in its class. A brilliant balance between damage, range, velocity, and recoil control makes it the top choice for Rifle users in Warzone Season 5.
Muzzle - MX Silencer
Barrel - VDD 760mm 05B
Optic - G16 2.5x
Stock - VDD 34S Weighted
Rear Grip - Hatched Grip
Magazine - 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
Ammunition - Lengthened
Underbarrel - Carver Foregrip
Perk 1 - Nerves of Steel
Perk 2 - Fully Loaded
And those are all the best meta weapons to use in Warzone Season 5, we'd also like to give a huge thanks to the YouTube Channel WhosImmortal for their full guide on the best meta weapons in Warzone Season 5. For more of their amazing content, consider subscribing to their channel.
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Written by Shane Moosa
Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.