It doesn’t matter what map or mode you prefer to play in Warzone, assault rifles are always a great option thanks to their versatility, with the best AR loadouts often dominating the meta.

Assault rifles are the most adaptable weapons in Call of Duty. Whether you’re shooting an enemy from 10 meters or 100 meters, they can get the job done. Their ability to perform well in most situations is a massive strength that’s exclusive to this weapon class.

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The Black Ops 6 integration saw 7 new Assault Rifles added to Warzone, with a further two coming in later seasons. This has drastically shaken up the meta, with some rifles rising to the top and others falling out of favor. Here are the best assault rifle loadouts and recommended builds to use in Season 2 Reloaded.

Best Assault Rifle loadouts in Warzone

1. Cypher 091

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• Optic: Jason Armory 2X
• Muzzle:Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II

The Cypher 091 was already a meta contender, but with it getting buffed in Season 2 Reloaded and both the Model L and XM4 getting nerfed, it has now taken the top spot. This is the best assault rifle in Warzone, with its high accuracy, great range, and fast TTK making it an outstanding option in all the areas that matter.

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What’s especially impressive about this gun is that it always kills within one second, even at extreme ranges. This means as long as you hit shots, there isn’t a distance where the Cypher 091 won’t be competitive. To make landing shots easier, be sure to use the Compensator, which increases recoil control considerably.

2. AMES 85

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• Optic:Jason Armory 2x
• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II

Although unspectacular, the AMES 85 is a strong weapon that received some big buffs at the start of Season 2. It now has more forgiving damage multipliers, making it easier to use and less punishing if you happen to shoot an enemy’s legs. This may seem like a small change, but its damage is the only thing really holding the AMES back, so any buffs in this department are a big deal.

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Although it didn’t get stronger in the mid-season update, most of its rivals were nerfed while this remained untouched. As such, it has jumped up the rankings to second, only narrowly losing out to the Cypher 091. Just be sure to equip the Vertical Foregrip to make its recoil as predictable as possible, as it can be tricky to use otherwise.

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3. Model L

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• Optic: Jason Armory 2x
• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II

Taking the place of the XM4, the Model L is now the most accurate assault rifle. It offers very low recoil, a solid TTK, and is incredibly easy to use, making it an effective choice at both medium and long range. While this weapon is technically outgunned by other meta options, its high accuracy makes it more consistent and a good choice for casual players.

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However, for this to be true, you’ll need to use both the Compensator and Vertical Foregrip. These make the Model L accurate enough to be worth using over its closest rivals. However, it was nerfed in Season 2 Reloaded, meaning it now gets outgunned by both the Cypher 091 and AMES 85, making it a little harder to justify.

4. Goblin Mk2

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• Optic:Jason Armory 2x
• Muzzle: Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II

If you believe you are a skilled Warzone player, you need to give the Goblin Mk2 a go. This is not an accessible gun, and your average Joe will struggle with it, but those with the ability to hit shots with a semi-auto gun are handsomely rewarded when using this loadout. With just six rounds, you can down a player, resulting in an outrageous TTK of just 649 ms.

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This makes the Goblin Mk2 by far the fasting-killing assault rifle, so it only felt right to include it on this list. There’s no way to make this gun noob-friendly, but using attachments that reduce recoil, like the Compensator and Vertical Foregrip, helps considerably. You’ll also want a meta optic like the Jason Armory 2x, as a precision weapon like this is hopeless with iron sights.

5. AK-74

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• Optic: Jason Armory 2x
• Muzzle:Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag III

In terms of raw damage, the AK-74 beats out the overwhelming majority of other full-auto weapons. It hits hard and has a phenomenal TTK, leaving the likes of the Model L and even the Cypher simply unable to compete. Even better, it was given a range buff in Season 2 Reloaded, so this gun is more versatile than ever.

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Given this, you would expect the AK-74 to rank at the top of this list, but its sporadic recoil makes it a poor choice for long-range engagements. However, if it’s a medium-range build for Resurgence you want, this assault rifle is very competitive. Be sure to use both the Compensator and Vertical Foregrip to improve recoil control and make landing shots as easy as possible.

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All Warzone Assault Rifles ranked

RANK	WEAPON	TTK (MS)
1	Cypher 091	749
2	AMES 85	800
3	Model L	800
4	Goblin Mk.2	649
5	AK-74	736
6	Krig C	752
7	MCW	756
8	GPR 91	756
9	BAL-27	694
10	SVA 545	713
11	XM4	825
12	AS VAL	737
13	Chimera	675
14	M16 (JAK Patriot)	666
15	Holger 556	714
16	Lachmann 556	747
17	Kastov 545	736
18	BP50	630
19	STG44	800
20	MTZ-556	740
21	TR-76 Geist	752
22	ISO Hemlock	800
23	M13B	710
24	Kastov 762	800
25	STB 556	729
26	TAQ-56	768
27	FR Avancer	715
28	Kastov-74u	800
29	M4	740
30	Tempus Razorback	720
31	M13C	720
32	RAM-7	800
33	FR 5.56	754
34	DG-56	816

Meta analysis

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Following the changes in Season 2 Reloaded, theCypher 091 is now the best assault rifle in Warzone. It offers a great balance of accuracy, low recoil, and high damage, cementing its place as the top pick in the current meta.

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Both the AMES 85 and Model L are close but fall just short, largely due to their inferior TTKs. Even so, both of these are strong options that will serve you well. You can also use either the AK-74or Goblin Mk2, which are high-skill, high-reward weapons that are hard to master but absolutely dominate in the right hands.

There are a handful of meta contenders that are worth at least considering. Of these, the standouts are the Krig C,MCW, andGPR 91, with these particular guns being competitive but falling short of the top-tier options higher up on this list.

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That’s all for the best assault rifle loadouts in Warzone, but you’ll also want to know all about these meta SMG loadouts and the best Warzone loadouts to figure out what to use alongside your favorite AR.

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