Best HCR 56 loadout for Warzone 2 Season 3

The Warzone 2 HCR 56 is a deadly fully automatic LMG, and if you want to take full advantage of its capabilities with then we’ll go over the best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout for Season 3.
LMGs are a viable choice when battling enemies at long range in Warzone 2, and while the HCR 56 fully automatic LMG isn’t as viable as its alternatives, you can still use it to dish out pain in ranged battles.
If you want to take advantage of this powerful weapon then we’ll go over the best attachments, Perks, and equipment that you can use to maximize its potential.
Here’s the best HCR 56 loadout in Warzone 2 Season 3.
- Best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout attachments
- Best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout Perks & Equipment
- How to unlock HCR 56 in Warzone 2
- Best alternatives to the HCR 56 in Warzone 2
Best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout attachments
- Muzzle: Harbinger D20
- Barrel: Bruen Turaco 686MM
- Optic: Schlager 3.4x
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
- Rear Grip: Stip-40 Grip
The best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout starts off by buffing the bullet velocity, damage range as well as recoil steadiness of the gun with the help of the Harbinger D20 and Bruen Turaco 686MM barrel. Next, we’ll use the Stip-40 Grip to improve the HCR 56’s stability.
We’ll use the magnification of the Schlager 3.4x optic in order to take down enemies easily in long-range engagements. Finally, we’ll give an additional boost to bullet velocity with the 5.56 High Velocity ammo so that the rounds can shred through enemies.

Best Warzone 2 HCR 56 loadout Perks & Equipment
- Base Perk 1: Bomb Squad
- Base Perk 2: Double Time
- Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk: Ghost
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
For your first Base Perk, using Bomb Squad will provide protection against all incoming explosives, and Double Time as your second Base Perk allows you to move around the map quickly.
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Fast Hands speeds up reloading and equipment usage, while Ghost keeps you off UAVs and Heartbeat Sensors. For Equipment, we opted for the Drill Charge to dish out explosive damage to enemies behind cover and Flash Grenades to blind foes.
How to unlock HCR 56 in Warzone 2
You can unlock the HCR 56 in Warzone 2 by reaching level 20 with the STB 556, and you must first reach Rank 41 to unlock that weapon.
If you want to speed up this process then you should try using Double XP Tokens as they will help you level up fast so that you can get your hands on the HCR 56.
Best Alternatives to the HCR 56 in Warzone 2
If you’re looking for a great alternative to the HCR 56 then we strongly recommend the RAAL MG which is one of the best LMGs in Warzone 2. The RPK is another great option with hard-hitting bullets and a large mag size.
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