Best Cronen Squall loadout for Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded

Nathan Warby
Cronen Squall with Warzone 2 logo

If your goal is to create mayhem in Warzone 2, you definitely should give the Cronen Squall a shot. This Battle Rifle with the right attachments gives you the upper hand in medium and long-range confrontations. Here’s the best loadout for the Cronen Squall in Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded.

Upon entering Warzone 2, you’ll discover an array of potent weaponry at your disposal. Among these are numerous Battle Rifles, and the Cronen Squall stands out as an excellent option, whether you prefer its highly precise semi-automatic mode or its fully automatic configuration.

Despite receiving a nerf in the September 6 update, the Cronen Squall is still one of the most popular guns in Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded. With the correct loadout you’ll be able to dominate, so here’s the best Cronen Squall loadout in Warzone 2.

Best Warzone 2 Cronen Squall loadout attachments

  • Barrel: HR6.8 Barrel
  • Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
  • Optic: AIM OP-V4
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Magazine: 50 Round Drum

To kick off our best Cronen Squall loadout in Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded, we’ve gone with the HR6.8 Barrel, offering a welcome boost to both damage range and bullet velocity, making the Battle Rifle extremely effective over long distances.

Then we added the Sakin Tread-40 Muzzle for improved horizontal and verticle recoil control, keeping the Cronen on target during sustained fire. We paired this with the AIM OP-V4 for a clean Optic that doesn’t take up too much of the screen.

Next up is the FTAC Ripper 56 Underbarrel, buffing the recoil steadiness even further to make the new weapon a laser beam in Season 5. Finally, we recommend the 50-Round Drum to allow you to deal with multiple enemies before having to stop and reload.

Warzone 2 Operator firing Cronen Squall battle rifle
The Cronen Squall is the most popular Battle Rifle in Warzone 2.

Best Warzone 2 Cronen Squall loadout Perks & Equipment

  • Base Perk 1: Double Time
  • Base Perk 2: Overkill
  • Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate Perk: Ghost
  • Tactical: Flash Grenade
  • Lethal: Drill Charge

Along with the best Cronen Squall attachments, you’ll also need to run the right Perks to make the most of it in Warzone 2. We’ve kicked things off with Double Time, allowing you to sprint for longer to avoid enemy fire.

Overkill lets you equip another primary weapon to keep you covered in close-range fights, such as the Lachmann Sub or VEL 46. Then, Fast Hands ensures you can switch between the two quickly so you always have the correct weapon on hand.

Finally, Ghost is essential in keeping you off enemy radars so you can easily get the drop on rival squads. Equipment-wise, we recommend Flash Grenades to disorientate players, along with Drill Charges to flush enemies out from behind the cover.

Cronen Squall battle rifle in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2
The Cronen Squall is perfect for long-range fights in Warzone 2.

How to unlock the Cronen Squall in Warzone 2

The Cronen Squall can be unlocked in Warzone 2 by getting 30 headshot Operator kills with Battle Rifles or extracting the weapon from DMZ.

Best Cronen Squall alternatives in Warzone 2

If you’re looking for Warzone 2 Battle Rifles, then the Lachmann-762 dishes out big damage at long range. For something more similar to an Assault Rifle, you could try the TAQ-56 instead.


For more, check out some of our other Warzone 2 guides:

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