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Using the best Call of Duty: Warzone weapons is key to picking up victories in the popular battle royale, and weve put together a list of the most powerful guns in Warzone Pacific and ranked the weapons from best to worst.

In Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific Season 1, there are well over 100 weapons to choose from. Guns, knives, and explosives from Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard are available to take into Caldera and Rebirth Island.

The Pacific update brought across all of the weapons from Vanguard, creating an entirely new meta.

While you want to optimize your graphics settings and controller settings in Warzone, everyone wants to know the best weapon to use. Weve ranked all 119 primary weapons in the game and counted down the top 10.

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Best guns in Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific ranked list

Before we count down the top 10 weapons in Warzone, were ranking every single primary weapon available in the game. Some weapons clearly shine above the rest and some should be avoided at all costs.

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Heres every primary weapon in Warzone Pacific Season 1 ranked from best to worst.

1. Kar98k [Modern Warfare]
2. Bren
3. Swiss K31
4. AK-47 [Cold War]
5. Cooper Carbine
6. Welgun
7. STG44
8. MP-40
9. BAR
10. OTs 9
11. XM4
12. PPSh-41 [Cold War]
13. Grau 5.56
14. C58
15. MG42
16. EM2
17. NZ-41
18. M4A1
19. SPR-208
20. LAPA
21. Type 100
22. M1928 Thompson
23. Bullfrog
24. MP5 [MW]
25. Oden
26. MAC-10
27. RAM-7
28. AS44
29. Volkssturmgewehr
30. FARA 83
31. Kar98k [Vanguard]
32. DP27
33. 3-Line Rifle
34. Double Barrel
35. MG 82
36. Automaton
37. MP5 [Cold War]
38. QBZ-83
39. ITRA Burst
40. Sten
41. Owen Gun
42. AS VAL
43. Stoner 63
44. AUG [MW]
45. Gallo SA12
46. FiNN LMG
47. PKM
48. Bruen Mk9
49. Krig 6
50. CR-56 AMAX
51. MP7
52. Milano 821
53. Type 11
54. Grav
55. HDR
56. ZRG 20mm
57. JAK-12
58. FFAR 1
59. Kilo 141
60. Type 99
61. RAAL MG
62. SVT-40
63. M1 Garand
64. TEC-9
65. Nail Gun
66. CX-9
67. M13
68. DMR 14
69. LW3 Tundra
70. Einhorn Revolving
71. Combat Shotgun
72. M16
73. AK-74u
74. Gracey Auto
75. Pelington 703
76. Origin 12
77. Groza
78. Streetsweeper
79. Riot Shield
80. SA87
81. LC10
82. Fennec
83. FN SCAR 17
84. AX-50
85. M82
86. AUG [Cold War]
87. G-43
88. Uzi
89. P90
90. RPD
91. Holger-26
92. AN-94
93. CARV.2
94. R-90
95. Combat Shield
96. Crossbow
97. PP19 Bizon
98. VLK Rogue
99. Marshal
100. M60
101. MG34
102. Hauer 77
103. ISO
104. Striker 45
105. FAL
106. 410 Ironhide
107. M91
108. Type 63
109. FR 5.56
110. Dragunov
111. Rytec AMR
112. EBR-14
113. KSP 45
114. SKS
115. MK2 Carbine
116. R1 Shadowhunter
117. AK-47 [MW]
118. Model 680
119. 725

Best guns in Warzone Pacific Season 1

10. OTs 9

The OTs 9 has long been a powerful choice in Warzone, and even though its a Cold War weapon, its still got a place in Warzone Pacific.

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Warzone players love a low TTK SMG, and the OTs 9 fits that category perfectly. It has minimal recoil and can kill extremely quickly, which makes it a powerful choice whether youre pairing it with an Assault Rifle or Sniper Rifle.

Youll likely still see a ton of OTs 9s in Caldera thanks to its accuracy and power.

9. BAR

The BAR isnt the easiest weapon to use in Warzone Pacific, but there are very few Assault Rifles that can outgun it.

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Although its slow fire rate makes tracking moving targets quite tough, each bullet hits like a truck. Once you get used to that slow fire rate, youll likely have great success with the BAR, especially when fighting players face-to-face.

Its not the best at close-range though, so make sure you stick to the outdoors.

8. MP40

Similar to the STG, the MP40 is incredibly effective because its so easy to use and will tear through enemies extremely quickly.

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Although its the first SMG you unlock, the MP40 has almost no recoil and great mobility. If youre unsure which SMG to level up and use in Caldera, we cant recommend the MP40 enough. Plus, there are plenty of great versions of it as ground loot, too.

7. STG44

The STG44 is an extremely popular choice because its the first Assault Rifle you unlock in Vanguard and is extremely easy to use.

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Its almost the M4A1 of WW2, being a great jack of all trades. Its neither the most powerful nor the most accurate, but players of all skill levels can take advantage of it. Plus, the Gunsmith system allows the STG to be built for almost any situation, but we recommend using it at medium to long-range.

6. Welgun Best SMG in Warzone Pacific

The Welgun arrived in Warzone Pacific Season 1s mid-season update and quickly became the go-to SMG for many players.

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Boasting a faster TTK than the MP40 and minimal recoil, the Welgun has been labeled overpowered by many content creators and is the obvious choice alongside your favorite Assault Rifle or LMG.

The only problem with the Welgun is that a glitch is stopping players from unlocking it in Warzone, but Raven Software are aware of the issue.

5. Cooper Carbine

The Cooper Carbine was new to both Warzone and Vanguard with the launch of Season 1, and quickly became one of the best weapons in the game.

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It was originally best suited for close-range but even after Raven Software nerfed it, its still remained top of the pack. Its fast fire rate and extremely low recoil make it incredibly easy to use at range, even if the TTK isnt the best on this list.

4. Cold War AK-47 Best Assault Rifle in Warzone Pacific

It took some time for Cold Wars AK-47 to join Warzones meta but once it did, it secured its place.

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With extremely fast TTK, Cold Wars AK-47 is the perfect choice for either a long-range or sniper support build. You may have some trouble getting used to the high recoil, but there are few guns capable of taking it down.

No matter your playstyle, the AK-47 is a great choice across both Caldera and Rebirth Island.

3. Swiss K31

The Swiss K31 wasnt a particularly strong Sniper Rifle when it was first released, but some powerful buffs to Cold War snipers have made it a very strong option for those who favor picking off enemies from a distance.

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This Sniper Rifle has one of the best ADS times in its class, making it a perfect option for quickscopers who like to get into their opponents faces.

Weve ranked it below the Kar98k simply because it has less aim assist, but if youre a mouse and keyboard player, the Swiss K31 could be the weapon for you.

2. Bren Best LMG in Warzone Pacific

Although quite slow, the Bren has remained an incredibly powerful weapon even after nerfs. You wont be able to dart around finessing your opponents, but it has almost zero recoil allowing you to beam any opponent that crosses your path.

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The Bren has extremely low recoil for an LMG, which makes it a fantastic choice whether youve built your own loadout or are using it as ground loot. We expect it to get nerfed again ahead of Season 2.

1. Kar98k Best Sniper/Marksman Rifle in Warzone Pacific

If you want a Sniper Rifle thats both quick and accurate, Modern Warfares Kar98k is the strongest choice available. Although being a Marksman Rifle, equipping the Kar with a Sniper Scope will make it the most aggressive sniper build in Warzone.

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Being only slightly slower than the Swiss, its fast enough that youll be able to quickscope enemies up close. Starting a fight with a couple of easy headshots will put your team at a distinct advantage. And with its one-shot headshot and minimal bullet drop, you can effectively snipe at long-range too.

Sniper Rifles still dominate after the Warzone Pacific update, so youll want to make sure that someone in your squad is running one and we fully recommend the Kar98k.

Those are the top 10 weapons you should be using in Warzone Pacific Caldera. Expect this list to keep on changing as weapons are buffed and nerfed.

And if classic multiplayer is more your cup of tea, you can check out the top 10 Vanguard weapons.

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The STG44 is a popular Warzone Pacific AR thanks to its long-range ability across Caldera, but with slightly altered attachments the STG can transform into a lethal SMG ready to dominate Rebirth Island matches.

Since Vanguard weapons made their way to Warzone, the STG44 has been a top pick for players. The weapon is often compared to the Kilo thanks to its simple recoil pattern that makes it easy to control.

It turns out the weapon has more strengths than just accuracy and range. The STG44 is proving to be more versatile than anyone could have imagined as a new SMG style loadout is dominating Rebirth Island.

FaZe Booya is a Warzone streamer and CoD content creator who doesnt shy away from thinking outside of the box. The latest loadout of his has completely transformed the STG44 from long-range AR to close-range SMG.

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Rebirth Island gunfights are vastly different from Caldera engagements for the most part. The tight spaces and abundance of buildings result in many close-range gunfights and this STG44 loadout will increase your chances of securing a win.

Warzone STG44 SMG loadout for Rebirth Island

• Muzzle:Recoil Booster
• Barrel:Krausnick 220mm Rapid
• Optic:Krausnick ISO 2M
• Stock:Krausnick S11S Folding
• Underbarrel:m1941 Hand Stop
• Magazine:7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
• Ammo Type:Incendiary
• Rear Grip:Polymer Grip
• Perk:Focus
• Perk:Fully Loaded

As you can see with the attachments above, the strategy is to sacrifice range to boost fire rate and mobility. The AR is already incredibly powerful and when we factor in the increased fire rate it becomes nearly unstoppable.

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The key attachments here are the Recoil Booster, Krausnick 220mm Rapid, and Krausnick S11S Folding. These three attachments are the backbone of this loadout and will provide the necessary speed and firepower to dominate Rebirth Island.

Booya decides to pair this STG44 SMG with a Kar98k and we suggest you do the same as the option to take enemies down from long-range will come in handy.

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Vanguard and Warzone players can unlock unique cosmetics just by watching the Call of Duty League 2022 season, so heres how to connect your account and unlock Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, XP, and more.

The Call of Duty League 2022 season kicks off on February 4, with the best CoD players in Europe and North America battling it out in Vanguards multiplayer. Players earned in-game rewards for watching the 2021 season, and 2022 is no different.

Heres how to start earning rewards such as Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, XP Tokens for watching CDL 2022 matches.

• How to earn CDL 2022 viewership rewards
• CDL 2022 viewership rewards

How to earn CDL 2022 Opening Weekend viewership rewards

All players need to do to earn CDL 2022 viewership rewards in Vanguard and Warzone is connect your Activision account to YouTube and watch live matches.

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The CDL matches can either be watched on YouTube or the CoD Companion app, so heres how to link your Activision account on PC and mobile:

1. OpenYouTube.comor the YouTube app
2. Select your profile photo and hit Settings
3. Click on Connected Apps
4. Locate Activision and hit Connect
5. Sign in to your Activision account

Then, simply watch the CDL 2022 Opening Weekend through either YouTube or the CoD Companion app, and you can earn all of the free rewards on offer.

CDL 2022 Opening Weekend viewership rewards

Qualifiers & Bracket rewards

Players can earn a ton of Double XP and Double Weapon XP by watching live matches throughout the CDL 2022 season.

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There will be sixteen 30 Minute Double XP tokens up for grabs, with regular XP and Double Weapon XP alternating for each hour watched.

• Level 1: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 2: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 3: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 4: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 5: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 6: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 7: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 8: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 9: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 10: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 11: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 12: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 13: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 14: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token
• Level 15: 30 Minute Double XP Token
• Level 16: 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token

With four hours of Double XP to be gained, youll find leveling up your weapons much easier across Vanguard and Warzone.

Opening Weekend rewards

Players can also earn Calling Cards, Emblems, and a 1911 Weapon Blueprint for watching at least half an hour of live matches.

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Here are the CDL 2022 Opening Weekend rewards and their requirements:

• Friday, February 4
  • Shot Through The Heart Calling Card [30 Minutes]
• Saturday, February 5
  • Be Mine Emblem [30 Minutes]
  • Off Seson Calling Card [1 Hour]
• Sunday, February 6
  • Its Official Emblem [30 Minutes]
  • Armed to the Teeth Pistol Weapon Blueprint [1 Hour]

These rewards will arrive in Vanguard and Warzone on February 10, so dont worry if they dont immediately appear on your account.

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With so many Prestige levels, different weapon levels, and Battle Pass levels in Vanguard and Warzone Pacific, its only natural to want more XP. Heres when the next CoD Double XP event is going to be.

XP has been a vital component of Call of Dutys multiplayer for many years. Its the quintessential upgrade mechanic that allows you to increase your in-game level and provide you access to better gear and attachments.

Vanguard and Warzone Pacific carried on from where Cold War and Warzone left off by giving players limited-time windows of opportunity to increase the XP they can earn.

How to get Double XP in CoD: Vanguard & Warzone Pacific

Call of Duty players can get Double XP by taking advantage of the Double XP promotional events that Activision put on.

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Thanks to the Raven Software Trello board, we know that the next Warzone & Vanguard Double XP events :

• 2x Battle Pass XP: Friday, February 4 Monday, February 7
• 2x Battle Pass XP: Friday, February 11 Monday, February 14
• PlayStation Exclusive 2x XP: Thursday, February 17 Friday, February 18
• 2x XP, 2x Weapon XP, 2x Battle Pass XP: Friday, February 18 Monday, February 21

These events will help players to level up their ranks, weapons, and Battle Passes much faster than normal.

What time does CoD: Vanguard & Warzone Pacific Double XP start?

Heres a full list of the usual Double XP events start time & dates in some of the key timezones:

• PST 10:00 AM
• CST 12:00 PM
• EST 1:00 PM
• GMT 6:00 PM

These special Double XP events usually occur during a weekend, as it naturally gives players the most time as its away from school hours and generally when people are off work.

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With Season 2 of Warzone Pacific and Vanguard coming on February 14, this upcoming Double XP event will give players a great opportunity to rank up the new Battle Pass.

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