Best Vaznev-9k loadout for Warzone

Joseph Pascoulis
Warzone Vaznev-9k

MW2’s Vaznev-9k is a great close-range pick for Warzone, so here’s the best loadout to run, including all the attachments, Perks, and Equipment.

Warzone players have a ton of powerful weapons available, each catering to different combat scenarios. Opting for an SMG can significantly enhance your chances of winning, especially when engaging with multiple enemies.

The Vaznev-9k continues to be an effective SMG option with impressive mobility, and if you want to take full advantage of its capabilities, then it’s worth equipping the best attachments, Perks, and Equipment for the weapon.

Here’s our best Vaznev-9k loadout for Warzone.

Best Warzone Vaznev-9k loadout attachments

  • Barrel: KAS-1 381mm
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Stock: Otrezat Stock
  • Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

We’ll start the best Warzone Vaznev-9k loadout by buffing the weapon’s damage range and bullet velocity with the help of the KAS-1 381mm barrel. Then, you can increase the weapon’s mobility with the FSS OLE-V Laser, allowing you to finesse nearby enemies.

The Otrezat Stock and the True-Tac Grip will also improve your mobility by buffing the sprint, aim walking, sprint to fire, and ADS speeds. Finally, we went with the 45 Round Mag, so you can take down multiple enemies before having to reload.

Vaznev in Modern Warfer 2
The Vaznev-9k is the only MW2 SMG to compete with MW3s roster.

Best Warzone Vaznev-9k loadout Perks & Equipment

  • Perk 1: Double Time
  • Perk 2: Sleight of Hand
  • Perk 3: Tempered
  • Perk 4: Resolute
  • Lethal Equipment: Semtex
  • Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade

To improve the effectiveness of the best Warzone Vaznev-9k loadout, we picked Double Time to enhance your mobility, especially in maps like Urzikstan. Pair this with Sleight of Hand to swiftly reload your weapon.

Utilizing Tempered enables you to reduce the required number of armor plates to just two, enhancing the speed of equipping them. Subsequently, Resolute significantly increases your movement speed when under attack.

For Equipment, we recommend running the Semtex and Smoke Grenade combination. This not only facilitates building clearance but also provides an easy way out when in a challenging situation.

How to unlock Vaznev-9k in Warzone

Vaznev 9k in modern warfare 2
The Vaznev-9k is a favorite amongst pro players.

To unlock the Vaznev-9k in Warzone, you must reach Level 15 with the Kastov-74u. Before you can do that, you’ll also need to unlock and level up a few weapons.

Follow these steps to unlock the Vaznev-9k in Warzone:

  1. Unlock the Kastov 762 at level 23
  2. Reach Level 13 on the Kastov 762 to unlock the Kastov 545
  3. Reach Level 13 on the Kastov 545 to unlock the Kastov-74u
  4. Reach Level 15 on the Kastov-74u to unlock the Vaznev-9K

There are quite a few steps to unlock the weapon, so for those trying to level up quickly, check out our guide to ranking up fast in Warzone.

Best alternatives to the Vaznev-9k in Warzone

Other great SMGs in Warzone include the WSP Swarm, which has taken over the close-range meta since MW3’s integration. Also, the Striker is proving to be a meta contender, so it’s worth trying out.


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About The Author

Joseph is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel, specializing in shooters such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Overwatch. He also enjoys Souls-likes, the Resident Evil franchise, and Tekken. After writing for KeenGamer, he joined CharlieIntel in 2021. If Joseph isn't writing about games, he's most likely playing them. You can contact him at [email protected].