Best .50 GS loadout for Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded

Luca Di Marzo
Warzone 2 50 GS Handgun

Warzone 2’s .50 GS Handgun dominates in close quarters due to the Akimbo attachment. Here’s the best .50 GS Desert Eagle loadout for Warzone 2 with attachments and Perks.

Due to preset Perk Packages, Overkill is not as popular in Warzone 2 as it was in the original. This development has led to players searching for the best Secondary weapon in the game to improve their close-range combat.

The P890 and X12 emerged as the two best Akimbo Pistol loadouts in the game. However, the Season 1 Reloaded update delivered major buffs to the .50 GS, which has allowed its stock to skyrocket.

Here’s the best .50 GS loadout in Warzone 2, to turn the Desert Eagle Handgun into one of Al Mazrah’s deadliest weapons.

Best Warzone 2 .50 GS loadout attachments

50 GS Handgun Warzone 2
  • Barrel: SA Longshot-50
  • Laser: 1mw Pistol Laser
  • Trigger Action: SA Hare Trigger
  • Rear Grip: Akimbo .50 GS
  • Magazine: 10 Round Mag

To kick things off, we’ll start with the Akimbo .50 GS which is the key attachment that makes this Handgun viable in Warzone 2 Season 1 Reloaded. The 10 Round Mag will ensure that you have enough ammunition to take down a few enemies.

Meanwhile, the SA Hare Trigger will provide a fire rate increase, which is vital given that it’s one of the weapon’s biggest weaknesses. The 1mw Pistol Laser will boost hip fire control and accuracy to make utilizing the Akimbo setup much easier.

As for the Barrel, the SA Longshot-50 is the best choice as it increases damage range, bullet velocity, movement speed, and hip fire accuracy. This Barrel certainly brings a lot to the table.

Best Warzone 2 .50 GS loadout Perk Package & Equipment

warzone 2 specter perk package
  • Perk Package: Specter (Double Time, Tracker, Spotter, Ghost)
  • Tactical Equipment: Flash Grenade
  • Lethal Equipment: Semtex

With the Akimbo .50 GS in your hands, you’ll need to sneak up on your opponents and fight close-range battles. The Specter Perk Package is the ideal choice to accomplish that task, given that it facilitates sneaky plays.

Tracker, Spotter, and Double Time all contribute to you getting behind enemy lines or inside a building full of enemy players and traps. Meanwhile, Ghost should keep you hidden from enemy UAVs.

The Flash Grenade continues to be the top choice of Tactical Equipment following the Season 1 Reloaded update. To add a little extra explosiveness to your loadout, you can equip the Semtex Lethal Equipment.

How to unlock .50 GS in Warzone 2

The .50 GS does not belong to a weapon Platform in Warzone 2, thus players must reach Level 13 to unlock it. Luckily, this is the only requirement and you can get your hands on it pretty quickly.

You can check out our guide on how to level up weapons fast to unlock the best attachments straight away.

Best Warzone 2 .50 GS alternatives

If you’re looking to test out other Akimbo Handguns in Warzone 2, you’ll want to reach for the X12 and P890. Although both received nerfs with the Season 1 Reloaded update, they were previously the top two options.

Of course, SMGs can also do the trick in close quarters if you’re looking to run Overkill. The Fennec 45 and Vaznev-9k are strong options that you won’t want to ignore.


For more, check out our guide on how to get better in Warzone 2 and the best Perk Packages in the game.

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