Best SMGs in Warzone: Every Season 3 Submachine Gun ranked

❘ Updated: 2024-03-11T17:42:48

Warzone player running while holding an SMG

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Choosing the best close-range SMG in Warzone can be hard given the game’s wide arsenal. To help you out, we listed every Submachine Gun featured in Warzone Season 3, counting down the top five best picks to use.

Warzone Season 3 introduced three new weapons at the time of launch for you to try, including the FJX Horus SMG. The devs also brought balance changes for several SMGs, shaking up the close-range meta once again.

If you’re looking to carry the best SMGs in your Warzone matches, here are all the options ranked from best to worst with a countdown to the top five picks in Season 3.

Best Warzone SMGs ranked list

There are a total of 21 SMGs in Warzone, so here’s every SMG ranked from best to worst:

HRM-9
WSP-9
WSP Swarm
Striker 9
FJX Horus
RAM-9
AMR9
ISO 9mm
Lachmann Sub
BAS-P
Vaznev-9k
Striker
Rival-9
ISO 45
Fennec 45
VEL 46
Lachmann Shroud
PDSW 528
FSS Hurricane
MX9
Minibak

Best meta Warzone SMGs

5. FJX Horus

New weapons are usually quick to climb up the meta.

FJX Horus is the brand-new SMG in Warzone, offering a well-rounded option for close-range engagements. While its stats aren’t as impressive as the SMGs that top our list, it offers decent mobility, fire rate, and damage range.

4. Striker 9

The Striker 9 has shot up in our list of best SMGs in Warzone, primarily due to the couple of buffs it received with Season 3 going live. This SMG was just shy of being a meta contender in Season 2, and with the buffs, it has an improved damage range as well as mobility.

3. WSP Swarm

The WSP Swarm was considered the best SMG before its massive nerf on January 19.

Despite being ranked as the best SMG previously, several nerfs pushed the WSP Swarm slightly down. However, this gun still has a rapid-fire rate and top-tier mobility, managing to rip through opponents with ease.

2. WSP-9

The WSP-9 resembles the classic Uzi SMG in Warzone.

The previous WSP-9‘s damage range and ADS time buffs allowed the weapon to enter the top SMGs to use in Warzone. Akin to the iconic Uzi, this gun is easy to handle and has a great TTK when it comes to close range.

If you’re looking for movement speed and a competitive TTK, the WSP-9 has you covered in Warzone.

1. HRM-9 – Best SMG in Warzone

The HRM-9 is incredibly easy to use in Warzone.

The HRM-9 has shot up in popularity and become the best SMG in Warzone thanks to the nerfs to other SMGs. While the HRM-9 didn’t receive a buff to its damage profile in the Season 3 update, the devs increased its sprint to fire time, allowing you to be a menace if you’re looking to play aggressively.

All in all, the HRM-9 is a complete SMG, offering you the best mobility paired with shredding capabilities, ideal for both Rebirth and Urzikstan lobbies.

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